The 2023 Adelaide Festival launches this Friday (3/3/2023) with a huge, free opening night concert in the natural amphitheater of the beautiful Elder Park. Sit under the stars, on the banks of Karrawirra Parri, as the stunning harmonies of Spinifex Gum who are joined by the mighty Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and special guest Emma Donovan.
Since its stunning premiere at the 2018 Adelaide Festival, Spinifex Gum has disarmed and uplifted audiences across Australia, bringing together the lush vocals of Marliya, the music of Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill (The Cat Empire) and the choreography of Deborah Brown. Under Lyn Williams AM (Gondwana Choirs), Spinifex Gum's voices blend rich harmonies with a joyous pop-choir sound, singing in both English and Yindjibarndi to speak to important social and cultural issues with passion and exuberance.
Spinifex Gum With Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Aaron Wyatt When: Fri 3 March. Gates open 5pm, concert from 7.30pm Where: Elder Park Duration: 2hrs 30mins, incl. interval Entry: FREE. This event is not ticketed and registration is not required
The concert will open with the debut performance of the Citizens' Orchestra, part of the Floods of Fire project initiated by the ASO under Artistic Director Airan Berg.
Running Times 7.30pm Citizens' Orchestra - interval - 8.20pm Greeting to Spirit of Place with Karl Winda Telfer and YELLAKA 8.30pm Spinifex Gum with ASO
We encourage you to celebrate this wonderful Adelaide Festival which is on from 3 - 19 March 2023 and we encourage you to support the opening event. Take a moment to look at the wonderful Adelaide Festival program and book your tickets to some amazing performances/events on offer
Looking for self-contained accommodation to attend the Adelaide Festival? Adelaide Style Accommodation has a few dates available if you would like to check out the website.* * (min 4 night stay)