TOMORROW: the experience
Event description
FIRST NATIONS FASHION SHOW
Step into a world of First Nations futurism. Prepare to be immersed in a runway extravaganza like you’ve never experienced before.
This runway will explore the concept of a post-apocalyptic world through the lens of First peoples, expect a diverse display of bold designs, strong messages & most importantly a celebration of resistance & survival.
Redefining what First Nations fashion looks like.
Join us in a spectacular display of First Nations sovereignty through the interweaving of artistic expression, performance and fashion.
Doors open at 6pm for VIP ticket holders with bubbles on entry and front row seating
6:30 entry for general admission
7pm – 8pm run time
Featuring designers:
Paola Balla, Rowland Vision, Wuurn of Kanak, Gammin Threads, Haus of Dizzy, Bayikina
https://www.gamminthreads.com/
https://hausofdizzy.com/
https://rowlandvision.com/
https://www.wuurnofkanak.com.au/
Performances by:
Djirri Djirri dancers, Brothers in Arms, Troi-Saraih, plus more to be announced.
PERFORMANCE TIMES:
Fri 12 May
Doors: 6pm (VIP), 6:30pm (general admission)
Performance start: 7pm
VENUE:
The Nest at The Uncle Jack Charles (Festival Hub)
Meat Market
3 Blackwood Street,
North Melbourne VIC 3051
ACCESSIBILITY:
Auslan Interpreted
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessible Bathrooms
Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Assistant Animal Friendly
Quiet space available
TICKETS:
BlakTix (Standing): $5
General (Standing): $20
BlakTix (High Table): $10
General (High Table): $45
BlakTix (Row B): $15
General (Row B): $55
VIP Package (Row A): $120
This event has unallocated seating, although venue sections are specified
Companion cards accepted
EVENT NOTES:
DURATION: 1 hr
AGES: All ages
CONTENT WARNINGS: Course language, Possible nudity, Smoke or Haze, Bright lights that change colour and intensity
LATECOMER POLICY: Hard lockout, latecomers will not be permitted once performance commences
PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY: Filming and photography encouraged
ACCESS TO VENUE:
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Tram
Tram 19 – Alight at Haymarket (stop #9)
Trams 58 and 59 – Alight at Royal Melbourne Hospital (stop #14)
Train
Flagstaff Station – 15 minute walk
Melbourne Central Station – 15 minute walk
North Melbourne Station – 20 minute walk
Bus
Bus 402 – Courtney/Wreckyn St stop
Bus 401 and 403 – Royal Melbourne Hospital stop
PARKING
Meat Market recommends utilising public transport options when visiting the venue. There is no public parking available on site. The surrounding area has limited permit, metered and timed on-street parking. Nearby hospitals have limited parking available for a fee.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
On-street disabled parking spaces are available surrounding the venue.