Doors 5pm
Show 6pm
The iconic Ernie Dingo joins beloved local performer and proud Noongar man Phil Walleystack on stage at The Ellington for an unmissable evening of live music, powerful storytelling, heartfelt yarns, and plenty of laughs — a must-see performance!
Ernie Dingo AM
Ernie Dingo AM has earned enormous respect as a performer capable of extraordinary versatility. His talents as an actor, television host, reporter and comedian have made him one of Australia’s best known and most loved performers. Ernie is a passionate advocate for his people and is vigilant about the portrayal of Aboriginal people in film and television. He has won numerous awards and accolades and in 1997 was declared one of Australia’s Top 100 “national living treasures”. In 1990, Ernie was awarded the General Division of the Order of Australia by Her Majesty the Queen. In 1994, he was voted “Aboriginal of the Year” by the NAIDOC Committee and “Personality of the Year” by the Australian Caption Centre. In 2004 he was again recognised for his work when he was awarded the Deadly Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Film and Television’. He was awarded the 1999 People’s Choice Award for ‘Favourite TV presenter’
His film, theatre and television credits are extensive, and include but certainly not limited to the following: film: The Fringe Dwellers (1985), Tudawali (1987), Crocodile Dundee II (1987), and Bran Nue Dae (2009); television: ‘Going Places with Ernie Dingo’, ‘Mystery Road’, Redfern Now, ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, ‘Fast Forward’, ’The Great Outdoors’; Theatre: Bran Nue Dae, Jack Davis Dreamers, Waltzing the Wilarra.
Phil Walleystack
Singer-songwriter Phil Walleystack is a Noongar man raised in Country Western Australia. Phil has been performing since he was a child, and is an accomplished performing artist, and musician.
Phil’s performances are a cultural fusion of country/pop/rock with traditionally inspired contemporary sounds.
Phil has performed in the USA, Middle East, Germany, France, China, Indonesia and Malaysia and after ten years touring internationally Phil has the ability to connect with every member of an audience with his raw talent and unique style of storytelling and humour.
Driven by a passion for entertaining, Phil’s unique and powerful performance – combining the past and present through a truly exciting experience, is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. His harmonious mix of melodies have enchanted and captivated audiences the world over.
NAIDOC Week
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country. You can find out more about NAIDOC Week here.
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