Waltjapiti Tjungu (Together, One Family) – Grainger Studio (Adelaide Symphony Orchestra), Adelaide

Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Time: 19:00
Venue: Grainger Studio (Adelaide Symphony Orchestra)
Address: 91 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
City: Adelaide
Organisation: One Family)

About this event

In a celebration of culture, voice and innovation, the ASO presents the first performances of three groundbreaking new works curated by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) and Soundstream New Music. Each piece is a unique act of musical storytelling, interweaving cultural heritage with contemporary forms such as country, gospel, hymn singing and more. The works are composed by Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara man Elisha Umuhuri, Arabana man Nathan May, Pitjantjatjara woman Makinti Minutjukur, and the Pitjantjatjara women of the Inarma choir. This event marks the culmination of a multi-year collaborative project and the ongoing artistic relationship between CASM, Soundstream New Music, and the ASO. Ancestral knowledge and modern expression converge for a concert which resonates with deep connection to Country, community, and the vibrancy of First Nations music in Australia.

Cast & creative

Conductor
Luke Dollman
Conductor
Luke Dollman
Conductor
Luke Dollman
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Vocalist
Nathan May
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Guitar
Nathan May
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Composer
Makinti Minutjukur
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Composer
Pitjantjatjara Women Of The Inarma Choir