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RISING: TEXTS

RISING: TEXTS

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Full moon essays from Melbourne’s newest cultural festival. For the text version of this and other cosmic content head to www.rising.melbourne.
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RISING: TEXTSOct 05, 2020

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05:17
Stories Above the Tracks: A History of Flinders Street Station
Jun 04, 202310:52
Below and Above: An Essay by Tony Birch
Jun 04, 202306:54
17. The Mulka Project with Mrs. Mulkuṉ Wirrpanda, Rarrirarri (2023)
Jun 04, 202305:05
16. Dylan Mooney, Message In My Dreams (2023)
Jun 04, 202303:06
15. Warwick Thornton, Way of the Ngangkari (2023)
Jun 04, 202302:22
14. Tiger Yaltangki and Jeremy Whiskey, ROCK N ROLL (2023)
Jun 04, 202303:26
13. Maningrida Arts and Cultural Centre, Kubumi (2023)
Jun 04, 202307:25
12. Rene Wanuny Kulitja, Tiirtjingalpai – Practicing Care For The Spirits Of The Dead (2023)
Jun 04, 202304:41
11. Julie Gough, Invoke | Inverse (2023)
Jun 04, 202308:06
8. Judy Watson, watershadow (2023)
Jun 03, 202304:28
6. Vicki Couzens, Peert Koorook — Guardian of Womens Country (2023)
Jun 03, 202303:22
10. Hayley Millar Baker, The Umbra (2023)
Jun 03, 202301:53
9. The Themes of Shadow Spirit
Jun 03, 202302:23
3. Brian Robinson, Zugubal (2023)
Jun 03, 202306:46
2. Aunty Zeta Thomson, Spirits of the Land (2023)
Jun 03, 202307:42
Welcome to Shadow Spirit
Jun 03, 202302:09
4. Paola Balla, Mok Mok Murrup Yakuwa (2023)
Jun 03, 202311:51
5. Karla Dickens, Deeply Rooted (2023)
Jun 03, 202303:00
7. John Prince Siddon, High Country (2023)

7. John Prince Siddon, High Country (2023)

Curator and artist statements and audio description for John Prince Siddon's artwork High Country. Read by Kimberley Moulton.

Jun 03, 202305:56
0. Content Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

0. Content Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners should be advised that the following may contain names and voices of people who have passed on to the Dreamtime. 

Feb 01, 202200:10
09. Patricia Piccinini - Corridor

09. Patricia Piccinini - Corridor

Corridor 

May 26, 202103:07
13. Patricia Piccinini - Ghost and Balance

13. Patricia Piccinini - Ghost and Balance

Ghost and Balance

May 26, 202102:37
07. Patricia Piccinini - While She Sleeps

07. Patricia Piccinini - While She Sleeps

While She Sleeps 

May 26, 202102:14
06. Patricia Piccinini - The Rescuers

06. Patricia Piccinini - The Rescuers

The Rescuers

May 26, 202102:01
05. Patricia Piccinini - Speculative Optimism

05. Patricia Piccinini - Speculative Optimism

Speculative Optimism

May 26, 202102:23
04. Patricia Piccinini - Sapling

04. Patricia Piccinini - Sapling

Sapling 

May 26, 202102:15
03. Patricia Piccinini - The Defender

03. Patricia Piccinini - The Defender

The Defender 

May 26, 202102:04
1. Start - Corner Smith and Stanley Street 

1. Start - Corner Smith and Stanley Street 

Welcome To Country - Uncle Colin Hunter. This meeting place on the corner of Smith and Stanley is where we begin our journey, learn more about this site of significance with a site history from Uncle Robbie Thorpe, Aunty Anne Young, Aunty Vicki Austin and Uncle Colin Hunter.

May 26, 202108:23
2. Adnate

2. Adnate

You can't miss it! The biggest mural in Melbourne, it features members of our diverse community in full colour and larger than life.

May 26, 202101:59
3. Vere St Convenience Store

3. Vere St Convenience Store

The milk bar is a hub of community activity, open 7 days a week. Hear from shop keeper Kevin Zhang and resident Jordan Sturt to get a good deal on some mi goring.

May 26, 202102:60
4. The Mural

4. The Mural

The community here in Collingwood has been directly affected by black deaths in custody and through this mural express their solidarity with others killed by police.

MUSIC: Racerage - "Burn"

May 26, 202108:05
5. Collingwood College

5. Collingwood College

Join the Students of Class 3/4 Reggio at Collingwood college for some fun in the classroom.

May 26, 202105:27
6. The Doll's House

6. The Doll's House

Welcome to a small house with a big history.

MUSIC: Lober Wainggaia and daughters - "Okika"

May 26, 202101:47
7. Hoddle Street

7. Hoddle Street

Beyond the hustle and bustle of Hoddle Street there are many stories to be told. Take a step back in time with Mini Miller.

May 26, 202101:46
8. Welcome To The Estate

8. Welcome To The Estate

Welcome to our home. Don't be shy, say Hi, we are a friendly bunch.

May 26, 202100:56
9. Parkies Memorial

9. Parkies Memorial

For those that have passed, a place for us to remember our mob.

May 26, 202104:48
10. The Underground Carpark

10. The Underground Carpark

Deep in the underground creativity is brewing. Hear from some local artists, musicians and makers that lurk below the surface.

MUSIC: Combat Wombat - "Plant Dem Seeds

May 26, 202109:05
11. Community Garden 

11. Community Garden 

Check out our thriving community garden and hear from our local gardeners.

May 26, 202105:55
12. Sculpture

12. Sculpture

Representation of the First Nations Map. Sovereignty never ceded. By Viv Malo.

May 26, 202101:43
13. The Collingwood Karma Caravan

13. The Collingwood Karma Caravan

"Hear about the colourful Karma caravan and how it brings the community together."

May 26, 202107:15
14. The Collingwood Neighbourhood House

14. The Collingwood Neighbourhood House

Join local Vietnamese and Chinese residents to get a taste of the creative and diverse community at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House. 

May 26, 202110:06
15. West Papuan Mural and Honai

15. West Papuan Mural and Honai

Join Lober Wainggaia, Gullius Kogoya and Adolf Mora to hear about their personal experiences in the West Papua struggle and their epic journey to Australia by canoe.

MUSIC: Gullius Kogoya - "Name Ndugi, Aname Ndugi" & "OPM Boys"

May 26, 202105:53
16. Tavares Lane

16. Tavares Lane

Join Joshua Tavares for a stroll down Tavares lane.

May 26, 202107:36
16. Patricia Piccinini - Mothertree

16. Patricia Piccinini - Mothertree

Mothertree

May 25, 202106:25
15. Patricia Piccinini - The Supporter

15. Patricia Piccinini - The Supporter

The Supporter 

May 25, 202102:12
14. Patricia Piccinini - No Fear of Depths

14. Patricia Piccinini - No Fear of Depths

No Fear of Depths 

May 25, 202103:39
12. Patricia Piccinini - Celestial Fields

12. Patricia Piccinini - Celestial Fields

Celestial Fields

May 25, 202102:39
11. Patricia Piccinini - Awakening

11. Patricia Piccinini - Awakening

Awakening 

May 25, 202102:25
10. Patricia Piccinini - The Couple

10. Patricia Piccinini - The Couple

The Couple 

May 25, 202102:03
05. Patricia Piccinini - Speculative Optimism

05. Patricia Piccinini - Speculative Optimism

Speculative Optimism

May 25, 202102:23