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Ernie Dingo & Phil Walleystack.
Camera IconErnie Dingo & Phil Walleystack. Credit: John Koh/The West Australian

NAIDOC Week: Socials from Bran Nue Dae screening at Yagan Square with Ernie Dingo and Phil Walleystack

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Kellie BalaamThe West Australian

This NAIDOC Week, people were invited to Yagan Square to experience an open-air screening of iconic musical comedy Bran Nue Dae and live performances of storytelling.

Renowned actor and original cast member of Bran Nue Dae, Ernie Dingo, made a special appearance in conversation with Phil Walleystack, reflecting on what the film has meant to him personally, to the wider community, and to the legacy of Aboriginal storytelling in Australia.

The audience also enjoyed music and dance from Boss Arts Creative First Nations artists and the Goolamwiin Dancers.

The event paid tribute to Whadjuk Noongar Country at Perth’s cultural meeting place, making for a very special celebration for 50 years of NAIDOC week in Goologoolup (Yagan Square).

Phil Walleystack & Fiona Carlino.
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Phil Walleystack & Fiona Carlino. Picture: John Koh/The West Australian

Lorraine Kershaw & Ernie Dingo.
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Lorraine Kershaw & Ernie Dingo. Picture: John Koh/The West Australian

Phil Walleystack, Fiona Carlino & Mel Walleystack.
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Phil Walleystack, Fiona Carlino & Mel Walleystack. Picture: John Koh/The West Australian

Carmen Martinez, Abi Wallis & Jessika van der Mark.
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Carmen Martinez, Abi Wallis & Jessika van der Mark. Picture: John Koh/The West Australian

Fiona Carlino & Mel Walleystack.
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Fiona Carlino & Mel Walleystack. Picture: John Koh/The West Australian

Willow Gardner & Dakota Gardner, Tara Gardner & Kira Gardner.
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Willow Gardner & Dakota Gardner, Tara Gardner & Kira Gardner. Picture: John Koh/The West Australian