FUSE Darebin 2021

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Posted 2021-03-11 by Jen ⇒ follow

Thu 11 Mar 2021 - Sun 28 Mar 2021

FUSE Darebin comes about every Autumn and Spring, and transforms Darebin into a dynamic hub of creativity. It brings the community together in art, culture and creativity of all forms. Running from 11 to 28 March 2021, expect celebrations that give you new experiences that inspire ideas, and all manner of creative risk-taking and art-making; FUSE reflects our uniqueness and embraces the best of what Darebin is, and can be; a vibrant, inclusive, creative and contemporary city.

No matter who you are, you're bound to find something or someone that speaks to you, moves you, or connects you. You might even uncover something unexpected right on your doorstep. Art is for all ages, genders, ethnicities, sexualities and abilities.

Unfortunately the Opening Party is out of bounds and is sold out already. It's a case of the quick and the dead, so it's best to book events you're interested in quick smart. Other sold-out events include The Art of Storytelling in Song and Takeback!

There's still a lot to look forward to, including freebie events as follows. Definitely see the given links for full details and to register. The events may be free, but you still need to register.

Sat 13 Mar 4-6pm at Preston City Hall - Ganbu Gulin: One Mob - Premiere screening of Ganbu Gulin, telling the story of Darebin's decision to cease national celebrations on 26 January.

11-28 Mar at Bundoora Homestead - Before Nightfall #13 - A series of artistic encounters between Speak Percussion and guest artists, working intensively in a site-specific location across a single day, culminating in a live performance that night.

11-28 Mar at secret locations; see MAP - Hearts, Beyond - Take your map, your family and friends, and explore the sites transformed by artworks responding to Hearts in Isolation Maps from Spring FUSE Festival.

* 12-14 Mar at Northcote Town Hall Forecourt - Infinite Thanks - A growing collection of small 'gratitude' paintings made by Kaff and many collaborators, installed on a portable art cube in the forecourt of Northcote Town Hall.

15-28 Mar On the streets, see MAP and engage young minds with an Art Activity Guide - Stimulus Package - Reflects on the ways in which we can come together as communities, to stimulate and support each other through extraordinary times.

Thu 18 Mar ONLINE - Slamalamadingdong for Harmony Week - A celebration of cultural diversity – 'Everyone belongs'

20-27 Mar at Northern College of the Arts and Technology - A Fight for Survival - An Exhibition and Gathering about Aboriginal Identity, resilience and celebration, commemorating the grassroots fight against the decision to shut down the Northland Secondary College

20-27 Mar at Darebin Arts Centre - Suburban Vintage: Wine Darebin - A suburban winery beyond the doorstep. The labour and the joy. Characters and stories.

Tue 23 Mar ONLINE - Gundoo Dreamtime - Stories of the Dreaming

Sat 27 Mar at Edwardes Lake Park - Brass on the Grass - An evening of live music in the peaceful surrounds of Edwardes Lake Park

Other ticketed events are as follows. Do check the program for all events and details.

10-20 Mar at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre - Enlightenment - Singapore-born, Perth-based artist Joe Lui, re-imagines two characters from a towering story of his childhood – the young prince Siddhartha, and the magical Monkey from 'Journey to the West' – as young women in contemporary Australia.

19-21 Mar - Paradise Lots - Experimental theatre company Pony Cam team up with a group of young artists to transform an urban car park into a large scale performance space.

27-28 Mar at Wesley Anne - I liked it...but I didn't know what the F#!k it was about - Tickets will be available at the door at Wesley Anne. Online tickets will also be available closer to date - Expect very silly stories about very serious people, served with tongue firmly in cheek.

Sun 28 Mar at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre - Women of Soul - Australia's finest female vocalists and songwriters unite to present an all-original concert.

Then there's the feature event, Darebin Community Awards on Thursday 18 March. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at Darebin Arts Centre There are 9 categories as follows.

Citizen of the Year

Young Citizen of the Year

Community Group of the Year

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Leader of the Year

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Emerging Young Community Leader of the Year

Sustainability Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

CALD Elder Community Leader of the Year

CALD Emerging Community Leader

This event acknowledges and celebrates groups and individuals that make an outstanding contribution to our community.