The Orbweavers 'New Moon / Silver Moon' Album Launch

A man and a woman both with dark hair stand side by side to one another. They both wear dark clothing that covers they arms. A turquoise hue sits over the image.

Presented by Darebin Arts and Mistletone

With special guest Zena Cumpston

New Moon /Silver Moon responds to the many layered histories of two places: Narrm / Melbourne, and Broken Hill on Wilyakali Country, and surrounding Barkindji Country. These songs explore waterways, ecosystems and industrial history, infused with personal reflections from the present. The Orbweavers are Marita Dyson & Stuart Flanagan, with Paddy Mann (bass), Jen Sholakis (drums), Biddy Connor (viola), Laura Hertaeg (trumpet).

“The mists of Broken Hill’s spring rain, and the desert flowers that bloom with it, come to life on the Orbweavers’ dreamy, textural new song. It’s all about the details – Marita Dyson’s gentle vocals are complemented by a luscious blend of chorals, harp and strings, and the lyrics evoke great respect for the land while also communicating a personal story. This sumptuous single is the first taste of the Melbourne band’s upcoming album – their first since 2017." - Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen (The Guardian)

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Age Suitability

Suitable for all ages - Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

Running time

Approximately 2 hours with an interval

Set times

Doors: 3.30pm
First set: 4.00pm - 4.45pm
Interval: 4.45pm - 5.10pm
Second set: 5.10pm - 5.55pm

Artist Bio

Zena Cumpston is a Barkandji woman with Ancestral and familial belonging to Wilcannia, Menindee and Broken Hill in western New South Wales. She mostly works as a researcher, writer, artist and storyteller. Zena's multidisciplinary practice is centred around protecting and celebrating Country. Through diverse adventures in storytelling she seeks to illuminate the innovation of her people, particularly focussing on plant knowledge. Zena strives to democratise research, creating projects that invite a wide audience and provide platforms and opportunities that empower her community and intergenerational learning opportunities.

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