Tower Divas
“Absolutely stunning and like nothing else I’ve ever seen"
– Natalie O’Driscoll, Blank Street Press
King Street Street & Civic Park
Fri 27 Sep
Surrender to the mesmerising frequencies of the Tower Divas. The soul-stirring performance seamlessly blends the awe-inspiring talents of Yolngu songstress Gambirra Illume, Maori sonic weaver Whaia, and Korean-born vocalist Sunny Kim.
Surrender to the mesmerising frequencies of the Tower Divas. This soul-stirring performance seamlessly blends the awe-inspiring talents of Yolngu songstress Gambirra Illume, Maori sonic weaver Whaia, and Korean-born vocalist Sunny Kim. Directed by Gold Coast contemporary composer Corrina Bonshek, this original production is part ritual, part sound healing, and all heart.
Tower Divas will perform as part of the New Annual First Night Street Party, located on King Street.
DURATION
30 minutes
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible along footpaths. Accessible toilets located in Civic Theatre and City Hall.
ARTISTS & COLLABORATORS
Creators: Corrina Bonshek & Collaborators, Gambirra Illume, Sunny Kim, Whaia Sonic Weaver
Performer / Co-Composers: Sunny Kim, Gambirra Illume
Performer / Co-Composer / Costume: Whaia Sonic Weaver
Collaborative Director / Co-Composer / Sound Design: Corrina Bonshek
Live sound: Aaron Mason
Instagram: @Cbcollaborators
@SunnyKimMusic
@Gambirra
@whaia_creation
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Tower Divas was commissioned by Bleach* Festival, and supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Corrina Bonshek & Collaborators is supported by City of Gold Coast.
Tower Divas will perform as part of the New Annual First Night Street Party, located on King Street.
DURATION
30 minutes
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible along footpaths. Accessible toilets located in Civic Theatre and City Hall.
ARTISTS & COLLABORATORS
Creators: Corrina Bonshek & Collaborators, Gambirra Illume, Sunny Kim, Whaia Sonic Weaver
Performer / Co-Composers: Sunny Kim, Gambirra Illume
Performer / Co-Composer / Costume: Whaia Sonic Weaver
Collaborative Director / Co-Composer / Sound Design: Corrina Bonshek
Live sound: Aaron Mason
Instagram: @Cbcollaborators
@SunnyKimMusic
@Gambirra
@whaia_creation
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Tower Divas was commissioned by Bleach* Festival, and supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Corrina Bonshek & Collaborators is supported by City of Gold Coast.
