The Tony Foundation is proud to support Songs for Freedom – an inspiring concert of original songs created by artists from the Pilbara WA.
This uplifting concert of original songs aims to advocate for change by raising awareness of the disproportionate incarceration rates of Aboriginal children in Australian prisons.
This project is powerful example of what can be accomplished through song and community, Songs for Freedom has been gaining momentum throughout its national tour this year, including uplifting performances and song writing workshops at Mona Foma Hobart, Perth Festival, Darwin Entertainment Centre and in the Pilbara.
Guided by Ngarluma and Yinjibarndi Elders, the concert pays tribute to the family of John Pat in the 40th anniversary year of his passing in custody. With musical direction by grammy award winner Lucky Oceans and powerful narration by Ngarluma man, Patrick Churnside, this moving performance is the tangible manifestation of a project that has been running since 2010.
Visit the Barangaroo event page for more information.
