Biennial arts and culture festival Yirramboi – meaning “tomorrow” in the language of the local Boonwurrung and Woi-wurrung peoples – returns for its fourth iteration, showcasing emerging and established First Nations talent.
Spread over 10 days, there are more than 170 free and low-cost events held across 40 of the city’s most iconic and recognisable spaces. Spanning a wide range of art forms, the program is packed with live music, art, dance, theatre, comedy and film by over 300 local and international creatives.
North Melbourne’s heritage-listed Meat Market will once again be the festival’s central hub, this time named The Uncle Jack Charles in honour of the late Aboriginal actor and activist, where you’ll find various exhibitions, talks and workshops for different ages and interests.
On Saturday May 6, Barring Yanabul – a free pop-up program translating to “we all walk the path” – will see a citywide “blak-out” that brings Melbourne’s streets and laneways to life with a clutch of immersive experiences, installations and performances. Take the celebrations into the night at Section 8’s Uncle Archie Roach block party with musical talents such as singer-songwriter Kutcha Edwards, rapper Kobie Dee and Triple J radio host Nooky providing the tunes.
Other highlights include a bottomless drag brunch at Mabu Mabu Big Esso with Kween Kong; a special collaboration with Tasmanian festival Dark Mofo; drag cabaret show Alluvium; a theatre performance by Gunditjmara and Kokatha singer-songwriter David Arden; a runway show of First Nations fashion; and more.
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