Koori Gras

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Event Koori Gras
Venue 107 Projects, Redfern, NSW
First Date 21 February 2017
Opening Date 21 February 2017
Last Date 26 February 2017
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Koori Gras is a vibrant showcase of unique First Peoples culture and community. Curated by Tim J Bishop, Liza-Mare Syron, and Mish Sparks (Mod Productions), Koori Gras is produced by Moogahlin Performing Arts in association with 107, Intimate Spectacle and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Koori Gras Exhibition (21-26 February): A chronology of First Peoples participation in the Mardi Gras Parade researched and compiled by Tim Bishop. Black Nulla (24 February): For one special night only, the 107 cabaret space will come alive with renowned black drag performers with an after show mixing space, DJ Black President and bar. Black Point (25 February): Black Point is a large communal table that will be set throughout the week of Koori Gras specifically for First Peoples to have a place to meet during Mardi Gras.
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Cabaret
Drag
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Tim Bishop Curator History of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in Mardi Gras Exhibition
Mish Sparks Curator Community Forum
Liza-Mare Syron Curator Black Nulla
Leo Tanoi Disc Jockey Black Nulla DJ
Phil Downing Lighting Designer
Ben Graetz Performer Miss Ellaneous
Colin Roberts Performer Destiny Haz Arrived
Graham Simms Performer Nana Miss Koori
Tim Townes Performer Lasey Dunaman (Dreamtime Divas)
Dallas Webster Performer Nova Gina (Dreamtime Divas)
Hannah Donnelly Production Manager Aboriginal Producer, Carriageworks
Phil Downing Production Manager Moogahlin
Katherine Hamilton Production Manager Carriageworks
Phil Downing Sound Designer
Donna Carstens Solid Gold
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Cast List
Web
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 154786