In Songs of Resistance, renowned Barkindji song writer Nancy Bates guides participants in writing a collaborative song exploring resistance, civil courage, empowerment, and staying grounded amid crisis. Through shared voices and creative power, the open lab becomes a space of collective strength.
Songs of Resistance / Nancy Bates - Photo: Ben Sercy
Songs of Resistance
Collaborative song writing
Nancy Bates (AU)
POSTCITY, First Floor, Pavilion against Indifference
Sa. 6. Sep. 2025
11:00
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13:00
Sprache //
EN
Max. Teilnehmer*innenanzahl //
0.25
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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.