Sunday 21st March 2010 1pm-5pm

Skillz Youth Forum 12pm

CELEBRATE OUR CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Gathering of Indigenous, African and culturally diverse music & dance on the banks of the Yarra river with traditional smoking ceremony, children’s activities, stalls, workshops and cultural food. FREE

Featuring Black Harmonies CD launch with Kutcha Edwards, Peter Rotumah, Casey Atkinson, Tjimba Possum-Burns, Selwyn Burns, Ajak Kwai, Diafrix, Aminata Doumbia, Michelle Belesy and Joe Geia.

Cultural Stage with Indigenous artists Koori Youth Will Shake Spears, Skye Taikato and Friends, Meriki Hood, Johnny Mac. And friends from the Australian multicultural music and dance scene, the African Royal Drummers, Narasirato Pan Pipers (Solomon Islands), Shiamak Bollywood dance group and the soul pumping vibes of African band Blak Roots. MCs Shiralee Hood and Neda. And much more…

Fairfield Amphitheatre Heidelberg Road, Fairfield

Melways Map 30 J12 – Near Clifton Hill, Westgarth and Dennis stations.

Amphitheatre on main Yarra trail. “Ride a Bike, catch a Train”

Parking available on Heidelberg Road

Bring a cushion and picnic

Light refreshments from kiosk

Indigenous, Halal and cultural delights

Dogs on Lead

Wear a sunhat and sunscreen

Alcohol free event

No glass please

Say no to racism

Enquiries & bad weather information 9417 4777

For more details visit www.multiculturalarts.com.au Tel 9417 6777 or

Email office@multiculturalarts.com.au

Black Harmony Gathering is produced by Multicultural Arts Victoria

Proudly supported by City of Yarra, Victoria Rocks, Koori Justice Unit, APRA, Victorian Multicultural Commission, Besen Family and Triple R.