Lyric Writing with Akala Newman

Program Winter School Holidays

Lyric Writing with Akala Newman

Workshop

Ended 14 Jul 2024

2 sessions

Duration – 1 hour 30 minutes

12.30amSun14 July 20243.30amSun14 July 2024

$10

$10Children

$10Adults

Castle Hill

On Dharug Land

Powerhouse Castle Hill

2 Green Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154

Notes

The workshop is recommended for school-aged children, ages 5–12. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

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In this workshop led by Akala Newman, a Wiradjuri/Gadigal multidisciplinary performer and songwriter, families will be guided through creative exercises to develop a unique song concept, to think about the powerful meaning of words and how we can express our ideas and experience through song.

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Powerhouse Museum - Lyric Writing with Akala Newman

Artist

Akala Newman is a Wiradjuri/Gadigal performer, songwriter, educator and cultural producer whose artistry includes cultural care practices.
Newman uses performance and lyric writing as a platform to re-vision and capture the power of the First Nations female to help create a better quality world.

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