Bunjil Place x Asia TOPA Welcome Gathering

We're thrilled to partner with our friends at Bunjil Place with exquisite performers in our an unmissable opening weekend event.

Important update: Due to a combination of wind and high heat, the Opening Gathering will be moved into Bunjil Place's beautiful, air-conditioned foyer space.

Gathering at Bunjil Place's beautiful foyer, you're invited to experience deep and meaningful cultural connection, an epic lineup of performance, delicious food, and engaging activities.

The good news? We've planned your itinerary.

Wander through the Pacific Sisters’ captivating exhibition FROCK A WHANAUNGATANGA (open 10am - 7pm).

Opening the gathering with an artist-led response ceremony to the Welcome To Country from 2pm.

The venue comes to life with music and performances as well as delicious food and beverages, with program highlights including:

Join in and experience music and dance workshops with visiting artists from and (performing later in Bunyi Bunyi Bumi).

Drop-In Hei Fluffy Workshop with the Pacific Sisters where you can create your own fluffies made with milled muka textile fibres.

Stylin and Signups: FreeStyle FrockAction session with the Pacific Sisters. Get ready to strut your stuff in the FreeStyle Frock Off.

Show off your Frock during the Pacific Sisters’ legendary Freestyle Frock Action catwalk.

The evening culminates with the opening of a major new performance commission co directed by raymond d. Blanco and Priya Srinivasan with Waangenga Blanco, Alfira O'Sullivan, Murtala and Tyrel Dulvarie.

The program is evolving, so check back for updates and times.

Dress Code: Island party, fruity or florals, rock your Culture in Frockage or join the workshop to create adornments, sign up to be styled-up by the Sisters!

Come dressed to impress, wearing your confidence and bring your strut!

Celebrate with First Nations, Indonesian, Indian and Pasifika performers and indulge in tasty cuisine from the Asia-Pacific!