Many Mobs Indigenous Corporation, backed by FRRR, the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, and the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Fund, are proud to bring the Dunggula Cultural Festival to Yarrawonga.
Many Mobs welcome you to their ‘free’ festival held on Saturday, October 12, on the Yarrawonga Foreshore.
There is a massive line-up of authentic, thought-provoking First Nations Cultural singers performing for your listening pleasure.
Mitch Tambo is one of the headline acts. You may know him from his rendition of the iconic song “You’re the Voice,” which showcases his commitment to preserving the Gamilaraay language and culture.
Mitch has received two Golden Guitar Award nominations and passionately supports various social causes.
Voice of Lele, is a proud West Papuan Woman, and wife to Mitch Tambo, and an advocate for refugee women in Australia.
The Warrens’ Yuin Country men, Uncle Warren Foster, a proud Djiringanj Elder has spent most of his life on country at Wallaga Lake and is committed to telling the stories of his people, through song, dance, music, film, and his son Warren Jnr who also has a solo career as Prodigal-1 will represent the Yuin Nation on the NSW South Coast.
Damien ‘Dookie’ Thorne a Wiradjuri man with a passion for storytelling in song and Aboriginal Health will also perform. A big thank you to LB Quarries, who have assisted with the sand for the cultural dance / yarning circle.
Enjoy the unmissable Indigenous dance groups sharing storylines and yarning. Respectfully understanding that they have kept Australian traditional culture alive for thousands of years, we bring you the Marrambidya Dance Group from Griffith on Wiradjuri Country, Gulaga Dancers from South Coast NSW on Yuin Country, Big River Gomeroi, and our own Many Mobs Kawi Dancers from Yarrawonga on Bangerang / Yorta Yorta Country.
This powerful experience of all nations combined will not be forgotten.
There will also be a massive collection of cultural stalls at the festival.
Apma Creations from Artist Merryn Apma Daley who is a self-taught artist from the Stolen Generation of the Western Arrernte people around Alice Springs. Chic n Co owner Andrea Cowling is a proud Gunditjmara woman from the Mornington Peninsula. Vegifix Catering owner Jerry a Yorta Yorta/ Wemba Wemba man, Neva Atkinson local indigenous Artist and leader, Yarrawonga Bunnings, Rotary, Gallawah Hub, Prickly Lizard, Evangeline Coffee, Treaty for Victoria, Uncle Eric Brown Kamilaroi / Gomeroi Elder and Artist with “ No bull, Moooving Art Herd” in Shepparton on Bangerang Country and Many Mobs with Tops, clapstick, and Blak Brews Tea.
Many Mobs spokesperson Michaela Jane said they have created this wonderful experience of First Nations Culture for you!
“We wanted to show that culture is not lost or forgotten, it is here to stay and accessible,” Ms Jane said.
“Come along and learn about Australia's oldest living Culture.”
Many Mobs recognise and treasure long-time supporters: Yarrawonga Health, Across the Arts Yarrawonga/ Mulwala, Moira Shire Council, Yarrawonga & Mulwala Schools, LB Quarries, Gallawah Foundation, Treaty for Vitoria, Bunnings Yarrawonga, Yarrawonga Mulwala Rotary Club, Yarrawonga and District Seniors, North East Water, Yarrawonga Mulwala Community & Learning Centre, Yarrawonga Chronicle, Burke Hotel and you!