Arts Centre Melbourne proudly continues its work with First Nations artists and communities in celebrating their storied culture, country and resilience. This NAIDOC Week, we will be hosting a variety of exciting events across our venues from 2 – 9 July.
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2023 NAIDOC Week theme For Our Elders is a powerful tribute to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders – the cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers, nurturers, advocates, teachers, survivors, leaders, hard workers and loved ones.
Parrwang Lifts the Sky - Photo credit: Arts Centre Melbourne
“NAIDOC Week is always a very significant moment in the calendar, and none more-so than this year, as we honour the legacies of our Elders. They are a constant source of wisdom as we look to a future where the diversity of our community is reflected in the performing arts, both on and beyond the stage. Arts Centre Melbourne’s commitment to reconciliation and truth-telling is reflected in this year’s NAIDOC Week program and we encourage all Victorians to come and immerse themselves in one of our many offerings,” said Arts Centre Melbourne Executive Director, First Nations, Equity and Inclusion Troy Walsh.
Spirit of the Land - Photo credit: Arts Centre Melbourne
Across the week, Arts Centre Melbourne’s NAIDOC Week program will span visual arts, music, theatre and our Australian Performing Arts Collection. As an ongoing offering, PAWA Café & Bar has an array of delicious delicacies which include native ingredients across an ever-changing menu. Dine indoors or out, overlooking the Yarra and enjoy spectacular views of Melbourne, or simply enjoy takeaway to bring to your favourite picnic spot.
PAWA Café & Bar - Photo credit: Arts Centre Melbourne
Calendar of events
Ongoing PAWA Café & Bar
7 June – 9 July Spirits Of The Land
2 July NAIDOC Week Sunday Market
2 July NAIDOC Week Performing Arts Display Tour
2 July Aretha
5 – 6 July One Song – The Music of Archie Roach
7 July Wash My Soul in the River’s Flow
7 – 8 July Parrwang Lifts the Sky
8 July Electric Fields x MSO