Beyond the Trees; Reconcile and Nurture
Join this celebration of deep relationship with Kaurna Yerta (Country) presented by Kaurna Elder Uncle Tamaru, along with Aboriginal and local artists, through original music, storytelling and art. Bring a rug, kick off your shoes and enjoy this evening in nature amidst the calling of birds and the display of coloured lights on towering gum trees.
Welcome to Country, stories and truth telling - Kaurna Elder Uncle Tamaru
Yidaki - David Booth (Warumunga/Yuggera) artist
Poetry - Jason Tyndall, Nature Play SA - Author; Where Birds Sing and Wildflowers Dance
Music - Magic Tortoise - Nature inspired alternative folk duo
Visual Art - Theresa Bassett - Textured art emerging from deep nature connection
Each ticket sale includes $5 donation split between friends of Belair National Park and Minton Farm.
Presented by: Magic Tortoise, Uncle Tamaru, Jason Tyndall, David Booth and Theresa Bassett
Uncle Tamaru's apical ancestors are King Rodney and Mary Monarto. As Kaurna elder he teaches Kaurna language and culture.
Magic Tortoise (Matt Cattanach and Bas Tijdhof) bring you intricate finger style guitar and delicate harmonies exploring healing and gratitude for planet Earth.
David Booth is a yidaki player and artist from Yuggera Country who has deep connections with the Peramangk and Ngarrindjeri people.
Theresa Bassett has an abstract style of bold colours and rough textures to mimic her sensory exploration of nature.
Jason Tyndall's life of curiosity of the natural world led him to author and illustrate 'Where Birds Sing and Wildflowers Dance'.
This project is proudly supported by the City of Mitcham’s Grants Program
Arrive 5:30pm for a 6pm start. Free entry to Belair National Park for ticket holders or park in the old golf club car park. Bring a picnic, rug or low profile chair. This is an alcohol free event.