Nancy Bates, renowned Barkindji song writer, will present a song which can be considered as an anthem for the Ars Electronica Festival 2025 and the Flood the Zone with Courage project. The anthem is a direct response to the “Flood the Zone with Shit” politics we must currently deal with.

Flood the Zone with Courage—An Anthem / Nancy Bates - Photo: Ben Sercy
Flood the Zone with Courage—An Anthem
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Nancy Bates
Nancy Bates is a proud Barkindji woman, composer, and internationally recognized singer-songwriter. A former collaborator of Archie Roach, she uses music to amplify First Nations voices and advocate for social justice, especially for incarcerated women, through storytelling and music. She leads songwriting workshops across Australia and created SONGS INSIDE, a groundbreaking documentary featuring the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, marking the largest performance ever held inside an Australian prison.