The Black Arm Band

Hidden Republic at Melbourne Festival in October

18 August 2008

It's as though we're starting everything over again. Our winter touring over for now, The Black Arm Band is currently working full-tilt preparing for our newest piece, Hidden Republic, premiering as a part of the 2008 Melbourne Festival, two years after murundak first took the stage.

Collaborating with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Hidden Republic will delve deeply into the songbook of contemporary Aboriginal music reflecting the renewed promise of 'post apology' Australia. The rehearsals with the full orchestra are definitely different, but we're all really excited to see the final result on 24 - 25 October at The State Theatre. Tickets are available through the Melbourne Festival website. Hope to see you there!