Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures, the annual Birak Concert boasts a stellar line up of indigenous entertainment.
Birak is the Nyoongar season for the hot and dry months of December and January; during this time the Moodjar trees flowers bright orange and are known as the Nyoongar Christmas Trees. In local dreaming, it is said that when a Nyoongar person passes away their spirit enters the tree where they wait for Birak. When the tree flowers, their spirit goes west over Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) to be with their ancestors.
This year’s line-up features WA talent, including a traditional Welcome to Country, Lilly Gogos, Flewnt, Pipeline Band and more! In addition to the jam-packed stage schedule there will be community stalls, the Elders Marquee and Perth Heat is returning for those sport enthusiasts.
Hosted by Phil Walley-Stack from Walleystack International, the event will kick off at 3pm and run through to 7.30pm and is the perfect opportunity for all Australians to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. If you are unable to make it on the day, the event will be broadcast by Noongar Radio.
Bring a picnic blanket, sunscreen and hat to enjoy the event from day through to evening.
Bookings essential. EMAIL: jacqueline@dadaa.org.au
Stage Program
Time Performer
3pm Open & Welcome to Country performance with dancers
3.35pm Malachi Humphries
4.05pm Rhys Bedford
4.35pm Tani Walker
5.05pm Lilly Gogoos
5.35pm South Summit
6.15pm Flewnt
6.50pm Pipeline Band
7.30pm Program concludes
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
