Powerful and heart-felt storytelling by acclaimed Gunditjmara/Kokatha songman David Arden.
Renowned Gunditjmara/Kokatha Songman, David Arden is celebrated for his powerful storytelling through music, which honours and preserves First Nations culture and history.
With a career spanning three decades, David has been a prominent figure in the First Nations music industry and his heartfelt songs and collaborations have left an indelible mark on the Australian music scene.
His performances blend rich traditions with contemporary expression, offering audiences a profound connection to the stories and spirit of First Nations peoples. David’s music is inspired by all those who have gone before on this ancestral land, along his with own life experiences, to help audiences understand past injustices and promote cultural understanding.
This is a licensed event
Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes including an opening support act and interval
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and all peoples should be aware that MEETRA - Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden and the associated songs, artworks, videos & website may contain the images, voices and or/ names of people who have passed away. Dave Arden and family has respectfully consulted widely with family and community for appropriate use of images and in some circumstances where this may not have been possible, we acknowledge It can cause deep distress and sadness for family members, extended family members, communities and peoples associated with the deceased. Upon request we will respectfully remove any images that may cause any individual family or community member distress or discomfort.
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