1 JUNE – 31 AUGUST 2019Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)

and Winnam (Wynnum)

Event Program

Celebrating Culture, Country and People

Yura! (Welcome)Join us and discover the ancient traditions and contemporary voices of the people of land and sea – the Quandamooka.

Quandamooka Festival celebrates the living history, knowledge, stories, arts and culture of the Nughi, Nunukul and Gorenpul clans, known collectively as the Quandamooka People of South East Queensland.

Over the three perfect months of our subtropical winter, experience dynamic dance, music, visual art exhibitions, fibre art and weaving workshops, bush tucker dining, whale watching cultural tours, kunjiel (corroborees), Indigenous sports, storytelling, insights into cultural heritage and Caring for Country and much, much more.

Getting here:Travelling to Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) is easy. Simply travel to Toondah Harbour, Cleveland by car or take the connecting train and bus service and then catch one of the two WATER TAXIS or the VEHICLE FERRY. Parking at Toondah Harbour is free.

For ferry prices and bookings visit: stradbrokeferries.com.au and flyer.com.au

Getting around:Once on the island, it is a quick walk to Deanbilla Bay from the Stradbroke Ferry terminal and bus transport is regular and affordable from Goompi (Dunwich) to Pulan Pulan (Amity Point) and Mooloomba (Point Lookout). 4WDs are not required on the island unless you are planning to drive off-road or on the beaches. There is also scooter hire available.

Accommodation:Minjerribah Camping is owned and operated by Traditional Owners. As well as powered and unpowered campsites, Minjerribah Camping offers glamping, eco-tents and cabins at beautiful beachfront sites across the island. Find out more at minjerribahcamping.com.au

Cultural experiences:Enhance your festival experience by booking a Quandamooka Coast cultural tour operated by Traditional Owners. Find out more at q-coast.com.au

Date Event Information Location Organiser

Saturday 1 Yura Goompi QYAC

Saturday 1 Yura Concert Baker Boy, NIX, Salty Beats confirmed acts Goompi QYAC

Sunday 2 Yura Yalingbila Yalingbila (Welcome Whales)

Headland Park, Point Lookout QYAC

Monday 3 Art in Bark Workshop https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/event/50-plus-art-bark-workshop Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane

Brisbane City Council

Tuesday 4 Tidal (Close 23 June 2019)

artgallery.redland.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/exhibitions-2019/tidal Redland Clty Art Gallery Redland Clty Art Gallery

Tuesday 4 North Stradbroke Island Museum on Minjerribah Museum Reading Room

Celebrate the international year of Indigenous languages. The museum will also be hosting talks and events. Adults: $5 Concession: $3 Children: $1 Time: 10am – 2pm Tuesday to Saturday and 11am – 3pm Sundayinfo@stradbrokemuseum.com.au stradbrokemuseum.com.au

Minjerribah Dunwich Museum North Stradbroke Island Museum

Wednesday 5 Guided Walks Minjerribah Walk (Polka Point) Mooloomba Gorge Walk (Point Lookout) 9.30am and 3pm

Q-coast.com.au Quandamooka Coast

Thursday 6 Plantation Voices Contemporary Conversations with Australian South Sea Islanders

https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/plantation-voices Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery State Library

Saturday 8 World Oceans Day Amity Point Clean Up 2019 reefcheckaustralia.org/wod_clean_up Amity Point Reef Check Australia

Tuesday 11 Quandamooka Family Pictorials Display Time: 9am – 12pm 18 Welsby Street, Dunwich

Goompi North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal & Indigenous Housing Co-Operative

Saturday 15 Boomerang Throwing Lesson Learn about the aerodynamics of the ancient Boomerang. Enjoy a throwing session with a Quandamooka traditional owner. This cultural activity is fun for the whole family!

QYAC Office Oval Q-Coast

Wednesday 19 Quandamooka Family Pictorials Display Time: 9am – 12pm 18 Welsby Street, Dunwich

Goompi North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal & Indigenous Housing Co-Operative

Tuesday 25 Quandamooka Family Pictorials Display Time: 9am – 12pm 18 Welsby Street, Dunwich

Goompi North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal & Indigenous Housing Co-Operative

Friday 28 Already Occupied: Libby Harward (Opening Event)

artgallery.redland.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/exhibitions-2019/already-occupied-libby-harward Redland Clty Art Gallery Redland Clty Art Gallery

Saturday 29 City Of Gold – A Battle Cry From The Front Line Of Australian Identity

www.queenslandtheatre.com.au/Shows/19-City-of-Gold Bille Brown Theatre Queensland Theatre

Sunday 30 Traditional Dance Workshop Immerse your family in our Quandamooka Culture. Join in on a traditional dance lesson… you will not only learn the symbolic meaning behind the different dance movements but also be taught the dances from beginning to end. This fun cultural experience is not only educational but enjoyable for the whole family.

Headland Park, Point Lookout Q-Coast

Event Program: June 2019 QYAC organisedSchool holidays

Event Program: July 2019 NAIDOC 2019

Date Event Information Location Organiser

Monday 1 AIATSIS National Indigenous Research Conference 2019

aiatsis.gov.au/news-and-events/events/aiatsis-national-indigenous-research-conference-2019 QUT, 2 George St, Brisbane

Tuesday 2 Quandamooka Family Pictorials Display Time: 9am – 12pm 18 Welsby Street, Dunwich

Goompi North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal & Indigenous Housing Co-Operative

Wednesday 3 Traditional Dance Workshop Immerse your family in our Quandamooka Culture. Join in on a traditional dance lesson…you will not only learn the symbolic meaning behind the different dance movements but also be taught the dances from beginning to end. This fun cultural experience is not only educational but enjoyable for the whole family.

Q-Coast

Thursday 4 Quandamooka Native Title Celebration QYAC

Saturday 6 Buangan Biyigi (Dolphin Day) Amity Point QYAC

Sunday 7 NAIDOC Week Showcase Headlined by Adam James

rpac.com.au/pages/performances.aspx?PerfID=484 RPAC Piazza Redland Performing Arts Centre

Tuesday 9 Quandamooka Family Pictorials Display Time: 9am – 12pm 18 Welsby Street, Dunwich

Goompi North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal & Indigenous Housing Co-Operative

Wednesday 10 Boomerang Throwing Lesson Learn about the aerodynamics of the ancient Boomerang. Enjoy a throwing session with a Quandamooka traditional owner. This cultural activity is fun for the whole family!

QYAC Office Oval Q-Coast

Friday 12 Musgrave Park Family Fun Day musgraveparkffd.com Musgrave Park, Cordelia St, South Brisbane

Saturday 13 MMEIC Elders NAIDOC day and flag-raising ceremony

mmeicac.com.au Terra Bulla Leumeah Conservation Reserve, 151 Dickson Way, Capembah, Myora

Minjerribah-Moorgumpin Elders-in-Council (MMEIC)

Sunday 14 Guided Walks Minjerribah Walk (Polka Point) Mooloomba Gorge Walk (Point Lookout) 9.30am and 3pm

Q-coast.com.au Quandamooka Coast

Tuesday 16 Quandamooka Family Pictorials Display Time: 9am – 12pm 18 Welsby Street, Dunwich

Goompi North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal & Indigenous Housing Co-Operative

Friday 19 Goompi community NAIDOC celebration goompinaidoc.com Goompi Goompi NAIDOC Committee

Saturday 20 Winnam NAIDOC/Kunjiel Winnam QYAC

Tuesday 23 Quandamooka Family Pictorials Display Time: 9am – 12pm 18 Welsby Street, Dunwich

Goompi North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal & Indigenous Housing Co-Operative

Friday 26 Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival Alla Czeca

stradmusic.org Point Lookout Community Hall Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival

Saturday 27 Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival A Family Affair/Brundibár

stradmusic.org Point Lookout Community Hall Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival

Saturday 27 Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival The Joe Chindamo Trio at the Surf Club

stradmusic.org Point Lookout Surf Life Saving Club Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival

Sunday 28 Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival A Late Quintet/Old Kings in Exile

stradmusic.org Dunwich Public Hall Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival

Monday 29 Storm Boy qpac.com.au/event/qt_storm_boy_19/ Brisbane QPAC Playhouse

Tuesday 30 Quandamooka Family Pictorials Display Time: 9am – 12pm 18 Welsby Street, Dunwich

Goompi North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal & Indigenous Housing Co-Operative

QYAC organisedSchool holidays

Event Program: August 2019 QYAC organised

Date Event Information Location Organiser

Thursday 1 Guided Walks Minjerribah Walk (Polka Point) Mooloomba Gorge Walk (Point Lookout) 9.30am and 3pm

Q-coast.com.au Quandamooka Coast

Tuesday 6 Quandamooka Family Pictorials Display Time: 9am – 12pm 18 Welsby Street, Dunwich

Goompi North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal & Indigenous Housing Co-Operative

Saturday 10 Traditional Dance Workshop Immerse your family in our Quandamooka Culture. Join in on a traditional dance lesson… you will not only learn the symbolic meaning behind the different dance movements but also be taught the dances from beginning to end. This fun cultural experience is not only educational but enjoyable for the whole family.

Headland Park, Point Lookout Q-Coast

Monday 12 Boomerang Throwing Lesson Learn about the aerodynamics of the ancient Boomerang. Enjoy a throwing session with a Quandamooka traditional owner. This cultural activity is fun for the whole family!

QYAC Office Oval Q-Coast

Tuesday 13 Quandamooka Family Pictorials Display Time: 9am – 12pm 18 Welsby Street, Dunwich

Goompi North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal & Indigenous Housing Co-Operative

Sunday 18 Already Occupied: Libby Harward Panel Talk and Morning Tea

artgallery.redland.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/exhibitions-2019/already-occupied-libby-harward Redland Clty Art Gallery Redland Clty Art Gallery

Tuesday 20 Quandamooka Family Pictorials Display Time: 9am – 12pm 18 Welsby Street, Dunwich

Goompi North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal & Indigenous Housing Co-Operative

Thursday 22 Brisbane Community Night Bangarra: 30 Years of Sixty Five Thousand

bangarra.com.au/whatson/community-performances Brisbane QPAC Playhouse

Friday 23 Bangarra: 30 Years of Sixty Five Thousand https://bit.ly/2HIVRSM Brisbane QPAC Playhouse

Saturday 24 Delvene Cockatoo-Collins in Studio Print Workshop

cockatoocollins.com hello@cockatoocollins.com 0476791692

Dunwich Delvene Cockatoo-Collins

Tuesday 27 Quandamooka Family Pictorials Display Time: 9am – 12pm 18 Welsby Street, Dunwich

Goompi North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal & Indigenous Housing Co-Operative

Saturday 31 Kunjiel Goompi Once the dancing is done, Australian rock superstars Jessica Mauboy and Dan Sultan will bring the festival to a close in an intimate concert under the stars with the sea as their stage. Watch the sunset over the bay, enjoy modern Quandamooka cuisine and browse the bespoke gifts of the Indigenous marketplace, while experiencing some of the most exciting new voices on the Australian music scene.

Tickets: $50 / $20 (concession) / U5s Free

Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/2vY2zca

Goompi QYAC

Partners:

We acknowledge the Quandamooka people the traditional custodians on the land and seas where we work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

This program is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

@QuandamookaFestivalSee the full program of events and book at QUANDAMOOKAFESTIVAL.COM.AU