Join together and celebrate First Nations culture with music and art.
Gerrupatjarra (pron. ger roop at jarra), meaning “to join together” in Wadawurrung language, invites First Nations community and their allies to gather in respect and celebration of the survival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and Culture.
Featuring soul powerhouse, Bumpy, and emerging artist Isabelle Skye with her band Doe Eyes, as well as local band The Louds, Gerrupatjarra will honour the tradition of sharing culture and song on Wadawurrung Country.
Plus! Browse the stalls of local First Nations creatives as they display their work at a market in the Immersion Space.
This is a free community event to show ongoing solidarity with First Nations communities.
About the artists
Bumpy
Noongar woman Bumpy is one of the country's most vibrant and captivating soul singers. Bumpy’s deeply affecting music pulls from the strength found in tenderness, scars and all. Her captivating live performances have enthralled audiences nationwide, performing at renowned festivals, venues and events such as the Sydney Opera House, Meredith Music Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, Strawberry Fields, NGV, Sidney Myer Music Bowl and more.
Bumpy’s star continues to rise, with several awards to her name including New Talent of the Year at the 2023 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) and Best Soul/R’n’B/Funk and Gospel work at the Music Victoria Awards.
Isabelle Skye
Isabelle Skye is a singer/songwriter based in Naarm, and the front woman of the band Doe Eyes.
The Louds
Geelong locals, The Louds, are a four-piece band. Featuring First Nations artist Mick Ryan, whose soundscape work is featured throughout Geelong Arts Centre’s Level 1 glass link foyer.
Artwork by Kiri Tawhai - Blak, Loud and Proud
Together we have strength in who we are. Together we have a voice and together we can make changes. We can reach up to the stars, to our Ancestors and allow their Knowledge and strength to guide us and fill our hearts with joy to continue walking our path to a future together.
Protests are a place to be staunch, to stand up for what is right, to be together, to unite our voices, to teach our young ones. To belong, to connect, to celebrate our strength. Blak, Loud and Proud.
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