Bunyi Bunyi Bumi
TicketsPresented by Bunjil Place and Asia TOPA, Arts Centre Melbourne
Bunyi Bunyi BumiRaymond D. Blanco, Dr Priya Srinivasan, Waangenga Blanco, Alfira O'Sullivan, Murtala, Tyrel Dulvarie
Bunyi Bunyi Bumi entreats us to hear and embody the sounds of the earth – of Country – carrying the stories of shared kinships across the Asia-Pacific region.
Dates
20 — 23 February 2025
Venue
Studio, Bunjil Place
World Premiere.
Thrumming with dance, body percussion, syncopated rhythms, and stunning visuals, the performance unites Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Indonesian artists in a powerful rebuke of colonial amnesia.
A groundbreaking commission, Bunyi Bunyi Bumi replaces tired narratives of trade and Empire with truth, resistance, and resilience. Co-directed by raymond d. blanco (Yadhaigana & Erub) and Dr. Priya Srinivasan, in collaboration with Waangenga Blanco, Alfira O’Sullivan, and Murtala, this contemporary work uses immersive choreography to celebrate the interconnectedness of cultures.
Rehearsal video
Images: Tiffany Garvie Photography