Yauar Warai Wandi – Sing, Dance, Gather

Lyndon Davis – Creative Lead

Lyndon Davis, a Gubbi Gubbi artist, educator, and cultural performer, was raised on the Sunshine Coast–Gubbi Gubbi country by his grandmother. His art reflects a deep connection to Country, depicting stories of his region’s flora, fauna, and creation stories. His diverse practice spans public artworks, exhibitions, performances, and cultural education. Despite performing for the Queen, the Dalai Lama, and past Prime Ministers, Lyndon remains humble, saying, "What would have meant more than anything to me would have been to perform in front of my nan and uncles if they were still here today." His work is an ongoing pursuit of passing on his knowledge to the next generations.

Keely Eggmolesse

Keely Eggmolesse is a proud Kabi Kabi, Gooreng Gooreng and South Sea Islander woman with more than 12 years’ experience in the arts and community sectors. As a multi-disciplinary artist, Keely enjoys exploring and combining different modalities in her rich storytelling. Her practice is built around embodied vocal techniques, informed by culture and community, and inspired by the song of country, tapping into her generational knowledge of healing through song. 

Zartisha Davis

Zartisha Davis was born in Nambour (1990), a Kabi Kabi woman descending from the Mooloolaba Chilly family, of the Mooloolah and Meridan Plains people. Her songlines also include belonging to the Cobble Cobble people of the Burrungam Nation also known as the caretakers of Bonyi (Bunya Mountains) and on her fathers side belonging to the Butchulla (Badtjala) people from K’Gari (Fraser Island). She also has South Sea Islander descent from New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Zartisha is passionate about her culture, dance and artwork and she will often depict Shell Middens, stories from her family, Saltwater tribe and country in her artwork. Her passion for art is one that is prominent in her family coming from a long line of artists and song men and women.

First Creatives

The First Creatives is a First Nations creative and performing arts company dedicated to passing down cultural and contemporary skills to the next generation. It unites First Nations creatives and elders to deliver classes, projects, and performances that share creation stories, lore, and lived experiences. Committed to reshaping the Performing Arts sector, the company creates safe spaces for First Nations stories within a grassroots, community-led framework. All involved artists have deep ties to their community, Country, and spirituality. For them, creative expression is a powerful tool for healing and resilience against the lasting impacts of colonisation.

Sara Moore

Sara Moore is a proud Indigenous women and lead artist of  Ocher Bee which is located respectfully on Gubbi Gubbi Country on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland. Founder, Sara, comes to you from a deep connection with Mother Nature, offering grounded, culturally safe experiences, events and products to heal and nurture your inner being.

Ocher Bee was inspired by Sara’s own journey to connect with her culture, and her awakening of how connecting with Country can both connect and heal in a real and authentic way. She recognised the yearning for knowledge and connection to Country for indigenous people, and the deep desire to respectfully learn and engage in conversation for so many non-indigenous Australians.

Renee Mead

Renee is an Indigenous artists expressing her creativity and culture through hand painted jewellery and quirky streetwear. More Recently, Renee participated in the Refinery Program and undertook  a placement as part of BLAK:CAMP where she stepped out and began to evolve her creative process, exhibiting for the first time as part of BLAK:CAMP Exhibition at Munimba-Ja Arts Centre.

Nikita Fitzpatrick

Nikita is a self-taught, second generation artist and proud First Nations woman from all parts of Queensland. Currently living on Gubbi Gubbi Country, Nikita was born on Gurang Gurang Country, with heritage connected to Wuthati tribe and Darumbal people. She found her passion creating art through her emotions and cultural connection. Her work is about connecting old with new in a respectful way, bringing new stories to life and sharing acknowledgement to the First Nations people.

Bianca Bond

Bianca Bond is a Kabi Kabi Woman, descending from the Dja’la peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Sunshine Coast area and its surrounding unceded outer regions. Bianca comes from a long lineage of strong men and women, weavers, dancers and Ancestors that have guided her practices and work within cultural continuity spaces, as well as necessary grassroot work of sharing and passing knowledge, and epistemological systems.  Bianca is a Ba'rung, Wong'ai, Waa Waa woman with strong links to Kabi Country through her bloodline of thousands of generations. 

Yauar Warai Wandi - Sing, Dance, Gather is an afternoon, outdoor festival event held in a public park. This experience is a mix of performance, workshops, visual and audio elements, with dialogue in English and First Nations language(s). Audience members can choose the duration of their experience as the event goes for 3 hours.

There is some shade and limited seating available. Please bring what you need to be comfortable and dress for the weather. We recommend that you bring a towel, hat, umbrella, picnic rug or chair, insect repellent, water and picnic.

There will be some refreshments available for purchase as part of this event.

This experience is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Wheelchair Accessibility 

Stumers Creek Park, is wheelchair friendly. Some programming will take place on designated beach areas with limited access.

Level Access 

Access to Stumers Creek Park is level, with access via a designated pathway. Access to programming on beach is not level.

Bathroom Access 

There is access to public bathrooms at Stumers Creek Park. Additional toilets will also be provided on the day.

Any other access requirements

 We welcome all audiences to Horizon and strive to make every event and performance as accessible as possible.  

We are always open to discussing your individual requirements to assist wherever possible. If you’d like to speak to someone about your access requirements, please contact us during business hours at (07) 5475 7272 or [email protected]. 

This event may contain smoke and fire elements.

Through Sunshine Coast Council’s ThinkChange program promoting sustainable travel alternatives to car use, Horizon presents the BikePark concept which provides secure, free parking for your trusty bike, scooter or skateboard. So ditch the car, beat the traffic and get VIP parking at our signature events at Stumers Creek Park, Coolum.

Public transport is another great option. The following transport lines have routes that pass near Stumers Creek Road. Bus: 620, 622, 630. Use the Translink Journey planner to plan your trip.