Meganesia Brings Ancient Songlines to Darwin Festival Stage

The collaborative group Meganesia, made up of First Nations musicians and dancers from Papua New Guinea and Australia, will take to the Darwin Festival stage on August 15, filling the INPEX Sunset Stage with color and sound. Named for the ancient supercontinent that once connected Australia and New Guinea, Meganesia celebrates histories and customs by combining street styles with ancient songlines. The performance features rappers, vocalists, dancers, and musicians from various regions, including Papua New Guinea, West Papua, Zenadth Kes, YolÅu, and Bama.

Key Takeaways:

• Meganesia is a collaborative group of First Nations musicians and dancers from Papua New Guinea and Australia, celebrating histories and customs through their music.
• The group's performance combines street styles with ancient songlines, showcasing a unique blend of traditional and modern music.
• The concert features a diverse range of artists from Papua New Guinea, West Papua, Zenadth Kes, YolÅu, and Bama, including rappers, vocalists, dancers, and musicians.
• The group's director, Papua New Guinea-Australian percussionist-producer Airileke, has curated the performance, which promises to be a "sonic declaration of kinship."
• Artist Mereani Masani from Papua New Guinea will perform her brand new song, Melanesian Queen, live for the first time at Darwin Festival.
• The concert has been labelled a night of phenomenal talent that transcends borders, promising more than just a concert.

Statistics:

• Meganesia is performing at the INPEX Sunset Stage at Festival Park, Darwin on Friday, August 15 at 9pm.
• Tickets for the standing event start at $25 and also gain entry for those 18+ to Club Awi after the show.
• The group features musicians and dancers from Papua New Guinea, West Papua, Zenadth Kes, YolÅu, and Bama.
• The concert promises to be a celebration of cultural pride and a showcase of unique music styles.

Sources:

• (Darwin Festival)
• (INPEX)