Yarra Valley residents can enjoy a feast of music, live and on film, during a special Refugee Week celebration on Friday June 24, organised by Healesville RAR (Rural Australians for Refugees).
The event, at Healesville Uniting Church and Darren Honey Centre starting at 7:30 pm, will feature the acclaimed documentary Scattered People, about the songs of refugees and asylum seekers and the healing power of music.
Along with music from different cultures, the film features interviews with top recording artists including Archie Roach, Dan Sultan, Missy Higgins, John Butler, Katie Noonan, Robbie James and Harry James Angus (The Cat Empire).
Guitarist Iain Gillespie and percussionist Jamie Smagmolen of Woodn’wire will team up with award-winning violinist, Nic Lyon, to perform acoustic blues, jazz and folk, live in the Darren Honey Centre after the film while the audience enjoys free refreshments.
“It will be a wonderful night and no bookings are required – entry will be by donation,” says RAR Healesville chairperson, Jeanette McRae.
“Everyone is welcome to attend, and all the money raised will go to supporting refugees and asylum seekers.”
