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Neil Murray first appeared in the early eighties as a founding member of the Warumpi Band, which over 3 albums and twenty years of performing propelled contemporary Indigenous music into mainstream Australia.

Since this, Neil Murray has become one of Australia’s most respected and influential singer/songwriters and has enjoyed a solo carer since 1989.  In 1995, Neil was awarded the APRA song of the year for “My Island Home”, originally written for the Warumpi Band and re-recorded by Christine Anu.  “My Island Home” has become something of an unofficial anthem and featured in the closing ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

Neil’s latest album – Bring Thunder and Rain exudes belonging like few Australians can.  Neil will be playing on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane in April.  Tickets will sell fast so secure yours now.

10th April – Maleny Community Centre – Sunshine Coast QLD

16th April – Junk Bar – Ashgrove Brisbane

18th April – Eudlo Hall – Sunshine Coast QLD

If you are interested in Neil Murray playing in your home town, contact me to discuss the possibilities.

 

 

 

 

2015 Ration Shed Tour dates

All Aboard for 2015 Ration Shed Tours

 

Let Aunty Honor and Uncle Marshall take you on trip to discover the history of Cherbourg and what it was like living under ‘The Act’.

With only 3 tours planned for this year, be sure to book your seat asap by contacting Sarah Larsen, details on the flyer.

A learning opportunity not to be missed!

 

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Indigenous WW1 Project Overview

Click on the link above and check out the great Unit of Work produced by Steve Eaton, RSL Community Link Officer and his team.  It’s a must for any school in the lead up to ANZAC100 Commemorations.

RSL Community Link Project enables students to represent Queensland born Indigenous Soldiers who died in WW1 at  their in-school, Community Remembrance  Ceremonies and ANZAC Day March.  To date, 27 QLD born, Indigenous soldiers have been identified as having lost their lives.  Projects are sponsored so contact

Steve Eaton at RSL Queensland State Headquarters

[email protected]

p:  3634 9444

m: 0488 940 683

The Ration Shed Museum at Cherbourg is also putting the finishing touches on a multi-dimensional exhibit for it’s ANZAC100 Project – The Boys of Barambah.  Stay tuned for website launch details and exhibition openings in time for this years commemorations.  Go to www.cherbourgmemory.org for more information.

Neil Murray – Pre-Bunya Gig

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Neil Murray – Bring Thunder and Rain – Mimburi

In the lead up to Bunya Dreaming 2015,  a Pre-Gig event saw a lot of talent on the stage at Mimburi with headline acts of Neil Murray and Mop and the Drop Outs play as a part of the Bunya Dreaming 2015.  Local talent and former Custodians of the Bunya Guitar warmed up the crowd less than 24 hours after a significant rain event which saw a lot of the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland communities swamped in a deluge of over 100mm in a very short time.

When Neil Murray flew in on Friday morning, the weather was less than desirable.  He’d done it again, only 8 months earlier on his debut at Mimburi, a massive storm rolled through the Mary Valley, with both thunder, rain and lightening striking on Mimburi.  We were excited to have Neil Murray playing and little did we know that he literally would, Bring Thunder and Rain.  Never to disappoint, he did it again.

I picked Neil up from the airport in my husbands restored ’56 FJ Holden, real rockstar treatment!!  Neil had the biggest smile on his face, his transport fitting for such a talented man, Australia’s Countryman.  A couple of suitcases and guitars loaded in the back and we were off to meet up with Jodie and Gadj Maymuru from Sharing Culture.  With Neil having spent time up Arnhem Land, I thought it would be a great opportunity for them to connect and do just that, Share Culture.  Whilst at Rick’s Garage in Palmwoods, the weather closed in and before long, we were flooded in.  We piled back into the FJ and waited in the long snaking queue hoping to get through.  Our hot ride soon became all fogged up, wipers whirling and all belly laughing inside as we went nowhere fast.  This was a ride to remember.

Thankfully some of the Mimburi boys were doing a pickup in town and offered to take Neil out to Mimburi before the rivers rose.  2 Murri’s, Neil Murray and the dogs made their way through swollen creeks, Neil was now On Country and the magic of Mimburi was building.  The next night, Neil played to an enthusiastic crowd, whilst the Mimburi dancers invited the crowd to shake a leg.   It was a magical night, Neil always at his best and the crowd singing along.

On Sunday Aunty Beverly Hand welcomed all to Bunya Dreaming 2015  and the Mary (River) was full to her banks with the previous days rain.  A very hot but great day was enjoyed by many Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people on Country.  It is always a privilege to share in the Bunya with people who you know or are yet to meet.  This significant cultural event is like no other, a must for those wanting to immerse themselves in local culture.  The Bunya Dreaming is held every year on Invasion Day as a part of Kabi Kabi culture by Michael and Beverly Hand.

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