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First Nation dancers dancing on the horizon line.
First Nation dancers dancing on the horizon line.

Dawn Awakening

Dawn Awakening

Gather with us along the banks of Stumers Creek in Coolum as the first light rises and the voices of First Peoples call in a new energy for these times.

Together we will journey through story, dance, song, visual art projections, spoken word and fire installations, to reflect, strengthen and testify a flourishing connection to country, culture and each other.

Stumers Creek Rd is closed for this event so a ‘Park n Ride’ service will be available from Tickle Park to Stumers Creek from 3am – 4.30am (and then again after the performance ends). If you require accessible parking please contact Horizon Festival to arrange. We also welcome you to walk to the event.

Creative team

  • Directed by Lyndon Davis
  • Creative Producer Nicole Reilly
  • Sound Design by Leah Barclay
  • Projections by James Muller
  • Choreographed by Shea Cotter
  • Dance by Soraya Fewquandie
  • Musical Direction by Louise King
  • Fire Installations by Valkyrie Blacksmith

Guest artist

  • Radical Son

Featuring

  • Gubbi Gubbi Dance Troupe
  • Maroochy Barambah

Important information

  • Bookings: This is a free event, but registrations are essential.
  • Start Time: Dawn Awakening will commence at 5am on the dot. Please arrive early and make sure you are seated no later than 4.45am.
  • Parking + getting there: Stumers Creek Rd is closed for this event so a ‘Park n Ride’ service will be available from Tickle Park to Stumers Creek from 3am – 4.30am (and then again after the performance ends). If you require accessible parking please contact Horizon Festival to arrange. We also welcome you to walk to the event.
  • What to bring: Please bring warm clothing and a rug or picnic chair to sit on. If you bring a chair, we ask that you please sit to the back of the audience viewing area, so that people seated on the ground can see.
  • Deadly Espresso will be serving up hot drinks and light refreshments including a very special Dawn Awakening elixir — a warm shot of Davidson plum and cocoa.
  • Photography (without flash) is welcomed but we ask that you remain seated during the performance. Only accredited photographers are permitted in the performance area.

Partners

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

This project is supported by Sunshine Coast Council’s Arts & Heritage Levy.
Image: Nic Morley

Visual Content Rating
50: This is a multi-artform performance that includes projection, music, ceremony, and dance.

Any other access requirements
We welcome all audiences to Horizon Festival 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 horizon@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Wheelchair Accessibility
Unfortunately, this venue is not accessible to people who use wheelchairs.  The performance will take place on the beach, entry via Stumers Creek Park.  There is currently no other access to the venue.

Low Lighting
This performance will take place on sunrise, during a time of low natural lighting.

 Bathrooms
The venue contains a single gender-neutral bathroom and a single accessible bathroom in the Stumers Creek Park public toilet.

  • Suitable for all ages
  • Photography (without flash) is welcomed but we ask that you remain seated during the performance. Only accredited photographers are permitted in the performance area.

This event is presented as part of Horizon Festival 2023, the Sunshine Coast’s leading multi-arts festival. Get lost in 10 days of must-see art, music, culture events and more, from the coast to the hinterland.

How to get there

Dawn Awakening

Stumers Creek / Coolum Beach / Kabi Kabi Country

How to get there

Dawn Awakening

Stumers Creek / Coolum Beach / Kabi Kabi Country

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