For the first time in over 20 years, under the cultural leadership of Lyndon Davis, Yauar Warai Wandi – Sing, Dance, Gather will bring together traditional dance groups from surrounding Gubbi Gubbi Country in a celebration of traditional dance, song, music, language, and storytelling.

On the opening Saturday of the festival, Yauar Warai Wandi – Sing, Dance, Gather invites you to experience site-responsive installations by Zartisha Davis & First Creatives; an Artist Trail featuring Sara Moore, Renee Mead and Nikita Newley; Jarjum Life Museum; and live performances on the Sand Circle.

Join us for a memorable afternoon at Stumers Creek Park, which should not be missed.

Program (subject to change)

• Dance Ground, 1–6pm
• Jarjum Life Museum workshops, 1–5pm
• Weaving workshops, 1–5pm
• Artist Trail, 1–5pm
• Middens 2–5pm

Creative Team

• Creative Lead — Lyndon Davis (Gubbi Gubbi)
• Traditional Dance groups — Gubbi Gubbi, Jinibara, Yulu Burri Bah, Butchulla, Djabugay and Tribal Experiences.
• Jarjum Life Museum — Murrawarra, Caloundra Community Centre, Inala Wangarra
• Weaving — Bianca Bond (Kabi Kabi)  
• Elders Space — North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health.
• Performers — Keely Eggmoloese (Gubbi Gubbi, Gooreng Gooreng)
• Middens — Zartisha Davis (Gubbi Gubbi / Kabi Kabi, Cobble Cobble, Butchulla) and First Creatives
• Artist Trail – Renee Mead (Wakka Wakka, Gangulu and Kullilli), Sara Moore (Gumbayngrri and Dharug) and Nikita Newley (Wuthati, Darumbal)

Acknowledgements

Yauar Warai Wandi - Sing, Dance, Gather is presented by Horizon 2025 with financial assistance from the Queensland Government through the Queensland Arts Showcase Program and support of North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health.