Birak Concert

Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures, the annual Birak Concert boasts a stellar line up of Aboriginal entertainment. Grab a feed from the food trucks on site and settle in to enjoy the show. There will be amusement rides and workshops for the kids, a selection of community stalls to meander through, basketball activities and an Elders Tent.

Audio Description and Auslan are available and the event will also be broadcast live by Noongar Radio.

Free but bookings essential | contact jacqueline@dadaa.org.au or 0400111018

For more information visit www.visitperth.com/en/events/birak-concert

Australia Day Festival | Shining the Light: The Story of Us

Yarning Together

A captivating water projection showcase that shines the light on the story of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people starting with the dreamtime moment of creation. Elders share their stories of courage and resilience during the time of colonisation, and then shine the light towards a brighter more inclusive future.

Immersive Experiences
A wonderful immersive exhibition of light installations, accompanied by live performance and art, telling our diverse Australian stories.

The event has an accessible viewing area, with Auslan and audio description available.

For more information visit www.visitperth.com/events/shining-the-light-the-story-of-us

Bookings essential | contact jacqueline@dadaa.org.au or 0400111018

The City at New Years Eve | Audio Described and Tactile Tour

Say farewell to 2020 with exciting street entertainment including daring circus performances, vibrant installations, roving acts, the Christmas Lights Trail and much more!

Join DADAA’s Access All Arts program for a roving audio description and tactile tour of the Christmas Lights Trail and entertainment. There will be food and drink pit stops along the way. Participants can help co-design the tour and choose what they would like to see and do!

Bookings are essential as places are limited. To book email jacqueline@dadaa.org.org.au

For additional information about the City of Perth’s New Year’s Eve celebrations visit https://bit.ly/2J9u50P

Cancelled: Marvel Universe LIVE!

Marvel Universe LIVE! has been cancelled due to updated public health advice about the COVID-19 virus. For further information regarding ticket refunds please visit https://www.racarena.com.au/events/Marvel-Universe-Live!

Marvel fans, assemble for this live, action-packed battle to defend the universe from evil. Spider-Man, the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy join forces with Doctor Strange, master of the mystic arts, in a race against time to recover the Wand of Watoomb before it falls into Loki’s hands. Marvel Universe LIVE! unites some of Marvel’s greatest Super Heroes including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Hulk and Black Widow against some of the most threatening villains. Their journey sparks new feuds with old foes, pitting student against mentor, sister against sister and brother against brother. Witness cutting-edge special effects, aerial stunts and video projection in this incredible adventure.

Limited Platinum seating at Marvel Universe LIVE! is available for members of the blind and vision impaired community for the Perth performance.

When: Saturday 25 April, 6pm
Where: RAC Arena
Cost: $79

Companion cards (CC) will be accepted. Guide dogs will also be accommodated.

To Book | Call National Group Booking line 1300 364 001 between 9am- 5pm AEST Monday- Friday

When booking, use the code word: MUL20 in order to access tickets for the limited Platinum seating allocation.

The offer will be open until 5pm, Friday 28 Feb. Any unsold Platinum seats will be released to the general public after this date.

Please email DADAA’s Access All Arts Coordinator, Jacqueline Homer, once you have booked your tickets | jacqueline@dadaa.org.au

T20 World Cup | Women’s Welcome

Come welcome England and South Africa’s Women’s T20 Cricket teams to Perth with an afternoon of fun cultural performances, cricket activities, live music, face-painting, a selection of food trucks. The two teams will be in attendance with a Q&A and signing autographs for fans! Cultural performances by Wadumbah Dance, the South African Gospel Choir and the Mad Tatters Morris.

When: Thursday February 20, 3.30pm – 6.30pm
Where: Forrest Place, Perth

For further information and the full schedule visit: https://bit.ly/2vDyQbS

Audio Description and Auslan will be provided between 4.10pm and 5.10pm.

To access AD, please download the Sennheiser MobileConnect App on your smart device and connect to DADAA Mobileconnect network at the event. Please bring your own earphones.

Free but bookings are essential | email: jacqueline@dadaa.org.au

New Year’s Eve in the City

Ring in the new year at Yagan Square!

Yagan Square will come to life with a family friendly event that has something for everyone. Free live music including Sam Perry, children’s entertainment, street performers and stunning fireworks! An amusement zone in Yagan Square will also have a variety of rides and games.

There will also be an accessible area to view stage performances which will provide a safe space for people with disability, family and friends. Free but bookings essential. To book this area please email jacqueline@dadaa.org.au with:

the number of children and adults
the stage you wish to view (Variety or Lotterywest Family)
your access requirements (AD, Auslan, wheelchair user)
your mobile number

Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive more information about where the accessible area is. You will be able to access this area anytime between the performance times.

Variety Stage (Yagan Square):

time: 6pm – midnight (Audio Description & Auslan)

Lotterywest Family Stage (Yagan Square):

time: 6pm – 9pm (Audio Description)

6pm – midnight (Auslan)

Please see link below for more information and the complete program.

https://www.visitperth.com.au/events/the-city-at-new-years-eve

City of Perth Christmas Nativity: AUSLAN, audio described and assistive-listening event

Share in the story of Christmas, brought to life on stage with over a hundred performers, live animals and Christmas carols, in the stunning surrounds of the Supreme Court Gardens.

Pack a picnic or grab your favorite City retailer takeaway on your way down to Supreme Court Gardens.

For the comfort of all, there will be designated areas for ACROD, picnic rugs, low chairs and high chairs.

times:

Friday 20 and Saturday 21 December
Supreme Court Gardens
4pm: Grounds open
6:30pm – 7:20pm: Pre-show entertainment
7:30pm – 8:30pm: Main show

Keep the magic alive by visiting the Christmas Lights Trail after the show.

DADAA will offer live Audio Description services for this show, as well as Assistive Listening via the Sennheiser MobileConnect app (available for iOS and Android). Download the app and connect to the DADAA WiFi network (available at the event) with your own mobile device. Please bring your own headphones.

There will also be an accessible area which is will provide a safe space for people with disability and their families. Free but bookings essential. To book this area please email: jacqueline@dadaa.org.au or call 0400 111 018

Little Green Thumb Workshops

Free Children’s Workshops

DADAA is proud to partner with the City of Perth on a fun workshop program for little ones! Featuring various garden and spring-themed workshops, learn about the Noongar seasons, make a terrarium mini-garden, get up close to some garden critters and much more!

DADAA Artsworkers will be in attendance to help young people with disability and their families in this special workshop series.

Wednesday 2 October 2019 (closed session for young people with disability and their families)
2 – 3pm
Forrest Place, Perth City

FREE, but bookings essential! To book contact jacqueline@dadaa.org.au.

Perth Festival – The Nature of Why

The Nature of Why

DADAA is pleased to support The Nature of Why in this year’s Perth Festival. This exciting performance celebrates the transformative power of music and dance, merging contemporary movement and live orchestral music with joyous intensity.

It’s an epic creative undertaking that features choreography by Caroline Bowditch, direction by Charles Hazelwood and live music from the Perth Symphony Orchestra and the British Paraorchestra – the world’s only large-scale ensemble for professional disabled musicians.

Sounds great? Tickets now available on the Perth Festival website

The Nature of Why
at State Theatre Centre of WA
21 – 23 February 2019

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