PARTNERS
Country, culture and cuisine come together in a moving evening of food, performance and climate action.
Food carries the stories of who we are, connecting us to Country, fenua and island homes, and weaving together past, present and future.
This immersive banquet dinner brings First Nations, Pacific and Asian communities together to share stories of migration, belonging and to reflect on our collective responsibility to protect the planet. Alongside performances, guests will be treated to a specially curated menu by Shop Bao Ngoc and Pandan Dreaming, lovingly crafted by weaving together Vietnamese Buddhist (đồ ăn chay) cooking traditions and seasonal native ingredients from Larrakia Country.
Featuring Leah Manaema Avene, COUNTERFLOW, Tiana Khasi and Laniyuk. Hosted by Te Raukura O'Connell Rapira.
Ticket includes a fully plant-based, gluten-free three-course dinner. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate other dietary requirements for this event. Drinks will be available for purchase.
Ticket sales close 5pm, Friday 5 March.
Presented in partnership with 350 Australia and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Friday 12 March
6.30 - 9.00pm
Tickets
$89.50
Ticket
Ticket includes a fully plant-based, gluten-free three-course dinner. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate other dietary requirements for this event. Drinks will be available for purchase.
Ticket sales close 5pm, Friday 5 March.
Location
Accessibility
Accessible toilets available
Assistive Listening
Auslan interpreting available by-request
Companion tickets available
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Wheelchair accessible
For information regarding accessibility at The Wheeler Centre, click here.
Please notify us of all access requirements when booking online so we can assist you with your visit. If you require further information, please contact ticketing@wheelercentre.com.
Additional Notes
Melbourne was designated the world’s second UNESCO City of Literature in 2008. As part of this global network, we strive to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, a set of 17 goals designed to promote fairness, health and environmental sustainability worldwide.
This event addresses Goal 13: Climate Action.
Featuring
Laniyuk
Laniyuk (she/her) is a Larrakia, Kungarakan, Gurindji and French political creative and organiser for Protect Larrakia Country.
Leah Manaema Avene
Leah Manaema Avene (she/they) is a Tuvaluan-Irish community-psychotherapist, artist, educator, songwriter, broadcaster and storyteller raised on unceded Kulin Country.
COUNTERFLOW
COUNTERFLOW (all pronouns) is a Vietnamese musician, technologist, and improviser. They ask you, with every breath, to do whatever you can to plant seeds that will interrupt ...
Tiana Khasi
Tiana Khasi (she/her) is a jazz-educated, community-focused singer/songwriter. Drawing on both Samoan and Indian heritage, Tiana puts concepts of home and ancestry at the centre ...
Te Raukura O'Connell Rapira
Te Raukura O’Connell Rapira (they/them) is a Māori and Irish campaigner, storyteller and community organiser. They are the CEO of 350 Australia.
Ngọc Trần
Ngọc Trần (she/her) is the driving force behind Shop Bao Ngoc, a small Vietnamese eatery in Brunswick that operates as much as a community space as it does a restaurant. It runs on a ...
Hiếu Phùng
Hiếu Phùng (he/they) is a healing-centred facilitator, narrative practitioner and community-engaged artist who loves to daydream of prayerful and playful futures filled with whimsy ...