Survival Perth 2012

For the first time in 2012, NAIDOC Perth will manage the Survival Concert, at the Supreme Court Gardens, Perth on Australia Day (26 January) between 12.30pm and 7.30pm.

The Survival Concerts are celebrated nationally to acknowledge the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples since the arrival of the First Fleet, which Australia Day commemorates. The Survival Concerts have been held in Perth since 2000 and are historically linked to NAIDOC.

This alcohol and drug free event will have free admission and will showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music and dance and along with food, kid’s activities, an Elder's tent and a large array of community stalls.

This year, the 26 January will also mark 40 years since the start of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra, the champions of which will be acknowledged at the Concert.

The day will begin at 12.30pm with a Welcome to Country and a flag raising ceremony, traditional dance and an acknowledgement of Elders associated with the Survival movement and the Tent Embassy.

SCHEDULED PERFORMERS

For more information visit: www.naidocperth.org

Survival Perth 2012 is proudly sponsored by NAIDOC Perth, The City of Perth, Edith Cowan University, The Department of Indigenous Affairs, The Office of Aboriginal Health (Nursing and Midwifery), North and South Metro Health and Healthway, Respect Yourself, Respect Your Culture.