Join us at dusk on Saturday 8 November at the Abbotsford Convent for an evening of ambient electronics, field recordings, and cultural ceremony.
MINYERRA is an ever present buzz that emanates forth from the sacred biyala (redgum) and wala (waters) of Kaieltheban land. MINYERRA is sonic lore manifest, a meeting of country and analog synth textures. MINYERRA is a sound project of Yorta Yorta artist Neil Morris (aka DRMNGNOW) that is built around sound as an expression that sits in the ethereal spaces between woka (country) yenbena (ancestors) and mulana (spirit) of all living beings on Yorta Yorta woka expressed through sound collages centred in atmospheric textures and pulsing rhythmic voicings. As a project that steps away from the hip hop of DRMNGNOW this work falls in a realm that evokes shades of musical influences ranging from many examples of where Indigenous music meets electronic sonics, whilst also reflecting musical influences such as Sun Ra, Shabazz Palaces, Gill Scott Heron, FLying Lotus, Brian Eno, Sigur Ros, Boards of Canada and early Detroit Tech .

Joining MINYERRA will be proud Wurundjeri man, Thane Garvey-Gannaway. For over 15 years, Garvey-Gannaway has worked with the Wurundjeri Corporation across a range of areas, including the Cultural Heritage Unit as a field representative, the Narrap Land Management Team, Policy and Partnerships, and currently within the Education and Events teams. As a part of the Wurundjeri Education Team, he has had the opportunity to conduct hundreds of Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremonies and has led numerous cultural walking tours and educational sessions across Wurundjeri Country. Alongside his dedication to cultural preservation and education, Garvey-Gannaway is also an active board member of Music Victoria and work within the music industry as an event organiser and DJ.