The Two Worlds Festival will showcase a variety of Indigenous and western performers, art, traditional and not so traditional activities, Indigenous and modern multicultural food offerings right here in Geelong.
It’s a true celebration of Australia, the old and the new.
While sharing the rich Indigenous culture of language, ceremony and customs, Two Worlds Festival will also celebrate all genres of music, art and culture from both Indigenous and western performers alike.
Two Worlds Festival is a not-for-profit event that aims to grow organically into a recognised major event that entertains, educates, stimulates and promotes interaction and understanding across two cultures.
The Marrma Rom Two Worlds Foundation is looking forward to the festival, which aims to bring our cultures together in a fun, entertaining and interactive festival atmosphere.
The headline acts include Archie Roach, Jeff Lang, Neil Murray, Shane Howard Trio, Chris Wilson and Yirrmal and the Miliyawutj, with at least another 15 local and national musicians performing across four stages. These include local talent Imogen Brough, Mdrn Love, Immy Owusu, Alice Skye, Zuma, Social Skills and emerging Indigenous talent Philly with many more acts on a separate buskers stage.
The event will also feature indigenous and modern art with a theme around the two worlds concept ‘Walking in two worlds’. In addition there will be a variety of workshops, activities for kids, interactive dance demonstrations and pop up performances from both cultures.
The importance of a culturally significant location to both indigenous and western culture has meant the ideal location for the event is The Old Paper Mills in Fyansford. With its recent evolution as a future arts and events hub, this location will have long-term significance to culture in the Geelong region.
Similarly, the area is also culturally significant to the Wathaurong people as a ceremonial ground. In addition, the Old Paper Mills is located at Buckley Falls, the incredible story of William Buckley is a tremendous example of a person crossing cultures and embracing a foreign world view.
The inspiration for the Two Worlds Festival comes from the Marrma’ Rom Foundation.
‘Marrma’ Rom’ translates to ‘two worlds, two cultures or two belief systems’ in Yolngu Matha, the language of the people in Arnhem Land).
The Event
Where: Fyansford Paper Mills, Geelong.
When: 2 September from 1pm to 10pm.
Tickets: $44 from www.2worldsfestival.org.au. Kids accompanied by an adult free.
