| | | | The Desert Pea Media production from Deniliquin NSW - ‘State of the Heart’ by The Deni Mob took out the Community Clip of the Year Award in Darwin at the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards. Congrats to all the Berapa Berapa mob from Deniliquin NSW and to all the stand out nominees from across Australia. It’s our 4th win in this category and we’re so very proud and humbled for the recognition. Thank you!
DPM representative - Warren Roberts from Yarn Australia and the Deni Mob (from Deniquin High School) and a group of Elders made the long journey to accept the award. They even got to meet Yolngu hip hop artist and superstar ‘Baker Boy’!
State of the Heart articulates an important inter-generational conversation about belonging, country, identity and culture. The issues raised in this song around race and cultural identity are complex and often difficult to talk about. The co-writers and performers showed great bravery and intelligence, and it was an incredible experience to be a part of - thank you to everyone who participated! |
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| We gonna lead the way LOVE, We sick of all of the pain TRUST, I can see the change Uh-HUH, Feel it beat in my veins.....(check it here)
Desert Pea Media is very proud to announce our new collaboration with the Original Nations community in Townsville, QLD - 'Lead They Way' by the Lighthouse Mob!
What a deadly young crew of talented writers, singers and rappers from Townsville QLD - check out the smooth vocals on the lead and these lyrics about independence, boundaries and treating your partner with absolute respect, written by the young people during a three day intensive collaborative storytelling experience. The Lighthouse Mob from have been engaging with the LOVE BiTES program through the Townsville Aboriginal & Islander Health Services (TAIHS) Lighthouse Youth Centre. The Lighthouse is an after-hours diversionary centre for young people at risk of engaging in criminal activities. 64 young people are currently accessing The Lighthouse for a safe place with access to meals, showers, beds and positive pro-social activities, seven nights a week.
Elders, Indigenous community members, young people, and staff were invited to have conversations about issues facing the community. We had yarns with Uncle Alfred Smallwood and Aunty Gail Mabo, making awesome connections with the staff and young people. Lighthouse Mob are Lokz Saltner, Fred Sibley, Ernest Tapau, Nikayla Tapau, Tianee Tapau, Ngawai Tiera, Lina Tiera, Merlin Massey, Sheldon Hero and Raynard Conway. Special thanks to Nikkola Savuro and Kath Anderson for your hard work in making this project possible. Also to Aunty Gail Mabo and Uncle Alfred Smallwood for your ongoing support. This project featured the musical direction and production of music producer Josh Nicholas (aka Hazy). We thank you brother for your artistic vision and awesome work.
The DPM team feels deeply honoured to share, create and build connection with this incredible, resilient group of young people. These projects not only uplift and inspire audiences and community members, but everybody involved. These are friendships and experiences that are deeply valued and respected. Big love to the whole crew! |
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| Last month our team visited the beautiful Bwgcolman and spent two weeks yarning with local young people, Elders and community members about the truth of the past, the effect it has on mental health and well-being today, and how they’re moving forward. The kids were on school holidays and the town was buzzing in the lead up to NAIDOC Week. It was so great to reconnect with the local mob that we met in 2014 when we worked with the Bwgcolman Warriors to produce 'Many A Tribe'.
What’s cooking here in Palm Island in 2019? A banger of a track that shows off the resilience and strength of the people here to the rest of Australia. We created a studio out of the commercial kitchen at the local PCYC! We fashioned a mic stand from gaffer tape, plastic containers and a paper towel holder, whilst this bunch of young fellas absolutely killed it. Their ability to rap blew us down and we got the song finished in record time. Working with the young people, Elders and community workers over the two weeks, we also created the film clip and two short films on this ancient and powerful island. Big ups to everyone involved and thanks to Northern Queensland PHN for giving us this opportunity. We wouldn't be doing this without them. Stay tuned for the upcoming releases, it's going to be fire!
Check our our Instagram to see more stories of the magic being made on our projects. |
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| Each month we feature a short film from Western NSW as part of the Break It Down: Community Conversations Around Mental Health' series, funded by the Western NSW Primary Health Network. This month is a special yarn from Nerida Lorne 'Too Many Funerals' from Bathurst, Western NSW.
Sisterhood is a special bond that gives you the support and understanding to make it through the tough parts of life together. Nerida and Roxanne Lorde are sisters who have been through some trying times, but they have come through it with a gentleness and emotional intelligence that blows you away. In their story, we are reminded that there are too many deaths in Original Nation communities, and of the strength it takes to honour all those left behind. Grief is painful, and at first, unrelenting, yet when you start to open up and share it with those close to you, like a sister, peace can be found. Knowing who you are and where you come from is vital in this journey. DPM is honoured to have the filmmaker Mitch O'Hearn work with us to create these short films, revealing stories that never fail to put you back in your heart. Watch it here |
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BELLE ARNOLD - PROJECTS MANAGER
Belle is a proud Wakka Wakka woman living and working in Byron Bay on Bundjalung Country. Belle has diverse and extensive experience working with Aboriginal community organisations in project management, governance, cultural heritage protection and protocol. Her work has encompassed the strategic planning, delivery and evaluation of projects working with young people, women and Aboriginal communities. Belle is a practising multi-disciplinary artist and arts administrator working with cultural arts forms including visual arts, cultural arts and dance. She is also a deadly dance facilitator with the Bunyarra Culture Collective and the Deadly Dancers.
We love her and are so grateful that she is part of the DPM team! |
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Create your own song using one of DPM Music Producer Hazy's exclusive beats.
"This beats has a dark dramatic piano lead that pulls you into a big trap drop. Im a big fan of the 808 drums in this song. Double time flow and half time flows all work on this beat". Click here to download your beats. |
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MELBOURNE WRITERS FESTIVAL - FREE EVENT with Bruce Pascoe and Tyson Yunkaporta
Tyson Yunkaporta’s book 'Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World' asks how we might do things differently, while author Bruce Pascoe (Dark Emu) tries to redress the past. They offer a way of thinking about the future. With Readings book seller Marie Matteson. Friday 6th September, 10am. This session is free, no bookings are required, details here.
DRUG AWARE YCULTURE REGIONAL - COUNTRY ARTS WA
Up to $4,000 is available throughout the year for youth aged 12-26 in regional WA, and applicants living in very remote WA can apply for up to $6,000. This grant support skills development for young people, including but not limited to workshops and masterclasses across any artform – encompassing music, all forms of visual art, costume design, scriptwriting, textiles, street art, theatre performance, film, dance, photography, new media and animation. Funds can cover project costs including artist fees, artist travel and accommodation, materials, promotional costs, documentation including photography and videography, equipment hire and venue hire. More info here.
Do you have a arts, music or film opportunity for Original Nations young people and communities you would like us to share in our monthly newsletter? Contact admin@desertpeamedia.com |
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| By joining our monthly giving program – Step Up – you will help us to re-engage hundreds of marginalised young people with community, culture and country. Desert Pea Media Association Incorporated is a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) so all donations can be considered tax deductible. Just click on the link to donate. |
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