Originating from the Darug word for "storyteller", the Yellamundie Festival is a biennial celebration.
The festival is a national and international platform championing First Peoples voices and stories across the performing arts.
Starting in 2013, the Yellamundie Festival has risen to be an international beacon for First Peoples talent.
Now a decade in, the festival has announced its vibrant 2023 program.
Out of the national call for submissions, six ground-breaking works are set to undergo two weeks of rigorous development.
Each performance will be presented in a three-day extravaganza of public showings, yarns, and events at the Carriageworks in Sydney, from September 28-30.
"Reaching our 10th year is not just a milestone, it's a testament to the resilience, brilliance, and relevance of First Peoples stories and storytellers," said the Festival's Artistic Director, Lily Shearer.
"From the very start, our mission has been to spotlight these incredible voices and to offer them a platform like no other.
"We're proud of what we've achieved and even more excited for what the future holds."
and stories across the performing arts. (Image: Jamie James)
This year's line-up reflects the richness and diversity of contemporary First Peoples performing arts, showcasing writing, movement, and sound works.
Day one will bring Healing Scars by Warren Mason: A deeply moving collaboration with Elder dancers depicting the history and resilience of First Nations Peoples.
Bush Medicine Magic by Peta Strachan: An abstract dance celebrating the holistic powers of Mother Earth's medicines will also commence on the first day will also feature on the festival's first day.
Day two will open to Local Players: Yellamundie Festival: A free event showcasing First Peoples dance, theatre, and contemporary performance from artists around Gadigal.
What is wrong with us? by Michael Weir: A compelling narrative influenced by urban hip hop and spoken word, highlighting the pain borne by our First Nations people will also feature, alongside Eulogy by a daylight connection: A satirical exploration of life, death, and the in-betweens, drawing from familiar pop culture influences.
Day three will feature Dramaturgy in Dance! - A First Peoples Perspective: A panel discussion dissecting the role of dramaturgy in dance from a First Nations angle.
The final day will also include Watersong by Shannon Jensen: A heart wrenching tale of family secrets, generational ties, and the spiritual connection to water and A Wake – A Woke Mob by Maurial Spearim: A dark comedy depicting the aftermath of a patriarch's passing in a small town.
Prominent pieces that have previously been developed at Yellamundie Festival include The Visitors by Jane Harrison and recent works such as At What Cost by Nathan Maynard as well as Capricorn by Aiden Rowlingson, underlining the festival's unmatched influence in the industry.
