This week we congratulate Creative Producer Alex Kelly who today in Sydney is being awarded the Kirk Robson award, which recognises outstanding leadership in community cultural development demonstrated by the young artist, who died in 2005. Congratulations also to Ngapartji Ngapartji choir member Makinti Minutjukur, who has been selected to participate in the ‘Options for the Future of Indigenous Australia’ topic of the 2020 Summit, initiated by the Prime Minister to ‘bring together Australia’s best and brightest’ to discuss future issues for Australia.

Slowly but reassuredly we are winding down from the frenetic and full start to the New Year with a season at the Sydney Festival which saw 9500 people watch the show over the 4 weeks and many a glowing review.

On the inside, such a tour means the support and management of a mobile community who are away from home and country living in a way most of us are unaccustomed. The company which makes up the Ngapartji Ngapartji show literally come from all over the country. This work is demanding and this, our longest tour, was exhausting for many of us. As such it feels important to acknowledge the numerous Big hART members, volunteers and audiences who supported us through this season.