# Event Details - **Event Name**: Love and Art: The Legacy of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: An evening celebrating the enduring legacy of two of Australia’s most influential musical storytellers – Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter.About this EventAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this content may contain names, images, or voices of people who have passed away.Join us for a powerful evening celebrating the enduring legacy of 2 of Australia’s most influential musical storytellers – Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter.Through conversation, live performance and heartfelt reflection, this final special edition of Love and Art honours the profound cultural impact of Archie and Ruby’s music, activism, storytelling and community leadership.Featuring Amos Roach – son of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter, carrying forward his parents’ legacy through music, storytelling and cultural practice – the evening will explore the creative and personal legacy of Archie and Ruby, alongside video screenings and live readings of letters written by artists, collaborators and loved ones inspired by their lives and work.Doors open from 7pm, where you can enjoy after-hours access to before the event begins, and grab a drink from the cash bar.Auslan available on request.Book your tickets now.About Archie Roach and Ruby HunterArchie Roach – a Gunditjmara, Kirrae Whurrong/Djab Wurrung and Bundjalung man – and Ruby Hunter – a Ngarrindjeri, Kokatha and Pitjantjatjara woman – were 2 of Australia’s most influential singer-songwriters and storytellers. Through deeply personal songwriting, powerful advocacy and an enduring creative partnership, they transformed Australian music and brought First Nations stories, experiences and voices to audiences across the world.When attending a Library event, you agree to our Terms and Conditions - attending Library events.You can read accessibility information about the Library here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/love-and-art-the-legacy-of-archie-roach-and-ruby-hunter/100001989802570051 - **Event Categories**: art, live-music, storytelling, music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: State Library Victoria - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 23, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: State Library Victoria - **lat**: -37.8097472 - **long**: 144.9654858 - **full address**: State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston St, Melbourne, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Love and Art: The Legacy of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9077485ac3b2d22476cae182c69273bc93954f9cdbc162a97005a7168b533f46-rimg-w1200-h823-dc7a5b33-gmir.jpg?v=1781070711 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Love and Art: The Legacy of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter being held? - **A:** Love and Art: The Legacy of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston St, Melbourne, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Love and Art: The Legacy of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter? - **A:** Love and Art: The Legacy of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter is organized by State Library Victoria. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Love and Art: The Legacy of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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