We're thrilled to share new work in development Bunyi Bunyi Bumi, Co-Directed by raymond blanco (Yadhaigana and Erub) and Priya Srinivasan (Tamil) and Co-Devised with Alfira O'Sullivan (Acehnese), Murtala (Acehnese), Waangenga Blanco (Meriam and Pajinka Wik) and and Tyrel Dulvarie (Yirrganydji).

Bunyi Bunyi Bumi brings together our resilience, identity, and transformation in re-threading First Nations and Indonesian connections across the Indian Ocean. With powerful choreography and storytelling, Bunyi Bunyi Bumi delves into the impacts of colonisation, bringing together extraordinary talent from diverse cultural perspectives.

This journey began in June 2023, with the work undertaking three intensive development phases to date in Naarm at Abbotsford Convent, Malthouse, City of Dandenong and Walker Street Gallery, each building on the last to deepen the story and amplify its cultural layers. BlakDance proudly stewards this project as producer and cultural advocate, ensuring creative control, self-determination, and respect for cultural protocols.

We are stoked to welcome two new First Nations roles within our workforce development strategy: Luke Peacock as Associate Producer and Emma Holgate as Production Coordinator. Their expertise and perspectives strengthen our commitment to cultural integrity and representation.

Images from creative development August 2024, Dandenong

Commissioned by Bunjil Place and Asia TOPA, Arts Centre Melbourne.

Produced by BlakDance.

This project is supported through the Australian Government's Indigenous Languages and Arts program, through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Supported by Sangam, Suara Dance, the City of Greater Dandenong, Drum Theatre, Walker Street Gallery, Metro Arts and Thomas Dixon Centre.