After Disaster Project
28 May NSW

After Disaster Project

A fundraiser for Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre.

The After Disaster Project is the creation of local musician and teacher Janet Swain of Song Dynasty Music. Working with kids from both the Pocket Primary and Upper Main Arm Primary in the aftermath of the 2022 floods, Janet saw a need to support these kids, many of whom had experienced the full force of the floods not once but twice. Some lost family homes, property, they were displaced from their school, these kids were directly affected. Having many years of experiencing the healing and connective nature of music, Janet set about to create a program to help explore and express some of the traumatic impacts left on our young people, and with funding through the NSW Government, Reconnecting Regional NSW Grants program, The After Disaster Project was born.

The project consisted of four local songwriters — Harry James Angus, Emily Lubitz, Ash Grunwald and Janet Swain, working with the kids to create a song cycle about the floods, climate change and future action — what can we do?

Composer and Percussionists, Michael and Samaya Askill mentored the Main Arm Years 5/6 percussion ensemble to create a sonic reflection on the flood event.

The project culminated in one big free concert for our community with the 200 kids, along with these fabulous musicians performing the songs they had created together. The outcomes far exceeded expectations — the songs were deeply moving, uplifting and they also highlighted the incredible resilience and creativity of our wonderful community. There was not a dry eye in the house. These are the stories of our kids; these songs are their songs.

This whole project was documented by award-winning filmmaker, Sharon Shostak and has resulted in the much awaited After Disaster Documentary.

We are proud to screen this film at Brunswick Picture House, and three of the four songwriters — Harry Angus, Emily Lubitz and Janet Swain — will sing their original songs before the screening. This is a fundraiser for Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre, who help so many people every day through their programmes.

Dates:
THURSDAY MAY 28 @ 6PM

Our kiosk is always open for food and drink one hour before showtime. For the bar menu and what’s on offer, please check out our Dine & Drink page.
Age restrictions: Family Friendly
— Duration: Approximately 1h 30m
— Doors: 5:40pm
— Songs on Stage and panel: 6pm–6:45pm
— Film screening: 6:45pm–7:30pm

TICKET PRICES

FAMILY of 4 — $70 (plus booking fee)
General admission unallocated seating.

GENERAL — $20 (plus booking fee)
General admission unallocated seating.

HOUSEMATE DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT!
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