Earthdance Melbourne 2004
Confirmed Line up & Programme
September 18 …more than 200,000 people dancing for peace around the world…. in conjunction with United Nations World Peace Day … Earthdance Global Festival for Peace 2004 ….
Earthdance Melbourne Festival
September 18 Federation Square
Opening Ceremony 11am
§ Traditional Welcome to Country; Joy Murphy Elder of the Wurundjeri People
§ The Tibetan community of Melbourne
§ Sunu Drum & Dance - Rhythms of Welcome
Electric Earth Stage 12noon -7.30pm
Showcasing some of Melbourne’s (& Sydney) finest and evolving electronic live acts & DJ’s
§ Deep Fried Dub (Live),
§ Inner Realm
§ Mantrix (Live)
§ Miss Renee,
§ Morph (Live),
§ Sgt Dan, Slippery Finger (Live)
§ DJ Sveta (Sydney)
Beyond Boundaries Stage on Yarra River
A space for cultures to be shared and explored
A chance to dissolve social barriers and go beyond our boundaries.
§ Ria Soemardjo - Traditional songs from Java with tabla and oud
§ Visier Sanyu - rare and mystical throat singing and chants of Naga Land.
§ Buddhist Chants with Tibetan Monks in exile.
§ Chollo Dance Group - The Australian Chollo community performing dance and song from the Fashoda region, Sudan, Africa.
§ The Marabou Project - Afro trance & tribal drums
The Gorilla Soapbox
- Featuring performances from some of Melbourne's best underground artists. Expect comedy, circus, dance and acoustic sounds. All are invited to climb the box and join in!
Creative Children Workshops at Art Play, Boonerang Marr 12-4pm
Love Fairies hosts interactive activities for 0-12years
- Baby Gym (6 weeks - 3years)
- Kids yoga & Meditation (3yrs & up)
- Face Painting, Story Time with the Love Fairy,
- Fantasy Costumes - using recycled materials,
- Kids Disco & Dance, Fairy Dance & Limbo
(All ages 0-12yrs)
Closing Ceremony 7.30pm
Installations
- Voodo & Souix,
- Spydamonkey
- Amanda King
And ….
§ roaming performers
§ ethical market zone,
§ VJ’s & projections,
§ webcast on the big screen,
§ filming live documentary
Earthdance is an all ages free entry festival
All people, cultures, healers, artists and performers welcome.
Enquiries:
www.earthdance.org.au www.earthdance.org