"Jason conjured up a sacred space and invited us all to share in it, together... These stories are so powerful and need to be heard far and wide."
THE YALINGUTH ARCHIVES
Builders Arms Hotel
Fitzroy VIC, Australia
Dive in to the Yalinguth archives with us!
Yalinguth, the Builders Arms Hotel and Leaps and Bounds Music Festival presents... a night of yidaki, songs, and stories at the historic and much-loved Builders Arms Hotel. ‘The Builders’ once known by some as the ‘Black Pub of Melbourne’ was a hub for the Aboriginal community from the 1930s-1980s. In this time many people came off the missions and found family and community in Fitzroy. They banded together to fight for their rights and gain control over their own affairs. In Gertrude Street there was a pub on every corner, providing important meeting places.
From the 50 interviews recorded for the Yalinguth app, we’ve curated a new and intimate collection of stories about love, loss, tough times, and the strength of community spirit that grew in these meeting places. Sounds, stories and projections from Yalinguth will be woven together by Jason Tamiru playing yidaki and clapsticks. We’ll hear audio stories from well-known Elders such as Uncle Archie Roach, Uncle Jack Charles and Aunty Beryl Booth, a former Fitzroy publican! Uncle Robbie Thorpe will join us for a yarn, followed by a music/spoken word set from Aunty Beryl’s granddaughter MpathSoul (Monica Jasmine Karo). Upstairs at ‘The Builders’, don’t miss it!
This is event is proudly supported by the City of Yarra and the Builders Arms Hotel
Photograph: The Builders Arms Hotel, c1970-1974, State Library
Lineup
Jason Tamiru
Jason is a proud Yorta Yorta man passionate about supporting his people’s creativity. He has worked with many of Melbourne’s most iconic performing arts companies, museums and festivals as a producer and arts director, and is the Creative Director of Yalinguth. Jason will be weaving archival stories from Yalinguth together with the culrual thread of yidaki and clapsticks.
Uncle Robbie Thorpe
Uncle Robbie is from Krautungalung country, of the Gunai Nation, the traditional owners of Lake Tyers. Robbie is a powerful activist and presenter of Melbourne community radio station 3CR’s ‘Fire First’ program. He ran the Koori Information Centre on Gertrude Street, and created the famous ‘Pay the Rent’ campaign. Uncle Robbie will share some stories about historic meeting places along Gertrude Street.
Aunty Beryl Booth
Aunty Beryl Booth is a Gunditjmara and Gunai-Kurnai Elder. Aunty Beryl was born in Fitzroy in 1942. She is a strong advocate for Aboriginal people around Victoria and has played key roles in education, health, housing and the environment. Aunty Beryl was also involved in the campaign that led to the historic decision that recognised Gunditjmara people as the custodians of Lake Condah in Western Victoria. Aunty Beryl will share some of her own special memories about meeting places in Fitzroy.
MpathSoul
MpathSoul also known as Monica Jasmine Karo, is a Gunai and Gunditjmara multi-disciplinary artist. Her music is a blend of soulful folk and r'n'b, with lyrics of protest, healing and connection. Monica is the granddaughter of Aunty Beryl Booth, who among many accolades, was once a publican in Fitzroy! MpathSoul will share songs, spoken word and stories about her connections to Fitzroy.
Testimonials
"This is such an important and beautiful sharing of history. The music, the stories, the emotion and the opportunity to connect and respect."
"What a gift to experience... through the art of storytelling, you get an intimate glimpse into Mob history, culture and the community spirit."
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