Gathering: Story : Song

Pared-back concert where First Nations singer-songwriters of different generations play alongside Indigenous musicians from overseas, telling the stories behind their songs. Deline Briscoe, a Yalanji artist, helped put the series together.

A free First Nations event at Queen Street Mall in Brisbane City. All ages.

The short version

One date only: Wed 21 Oct (in 8 days), 12pm to 1pm. It runs for an hour. It's free and there's no need to book. It suits all ages.

When: Wed 21 Oct, 12pm
Cost: Free
Booking: Just turn up
Suits: All ages
Setting: At the venue
Type: First Nations, Theatre

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Gathering: Native Foods and Healthy Cooking

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A one-hour cooking demonstration led by Destiny Dewis on using Australian native ingredients in everyday meals, from breakfast to snacks. Covers their nutrition and cultural meaning, with recipes easy to make at home.

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