Surrender to the mesmeric frequencies of these powerful voices as they call out across space and time.
The soul-stirring performance seamlessly blends the awe-inspiring talents of Yolngu songstress Gambirra Illume, Maori sonic weaver Whaia, and Korean-born vocalist Sunny Kim. Directed by Gold Coast contemporary composer Corrina Bonshek, the original production is part ritual, part sound healing, and all heart.
Concept and collaborative direction: Dr Corrina Bonshek.
Singer and co-composer: Gambirra Illume
Singer and co-composer: WHAIA
Singer and co-composer: Sunny Kim
Soundscape, spatialisation & co-composer: Dr Corrina Bonshek
Costume Design & Creation: WHAIA
Live sound: Aaron Mason
Cultural Consultant during 1st stage development: Professor Mary Graham, Kombumerri Elder of the Yugambeh Nation.
Commissioned by Bleach Festival with support from the Queensland Government via Arts Queensland.
2023 | Premiered 13 August at Bleach* Festival, Gold Coast Queensland.
2024 | New Annual Festival, Opening Night Street Party, Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales.
2025 | Uncontained Festival, Kogarah, New South Wales.
2026 | Queensland and Victoria dates TBA
Tower Divas is available for presentation in Australia and internationally in 2026/2027. Please get in touch with producer Corrina Bonshek for more information and to start a conversation.
