Moombaki

Ilona McGuire

Date and Time

  • Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River), between the bridges, Fremantle
  • 5 - 7 Nov
  • Fri - Sun
  • 8pm
  • Dyoondalup (Attadale Reserve), Attadale
  • 12 - 14 Nov
  • Fri - Sun
  • 8pm
  • Derbarl Nara (Coogee Beach), Coogee
  • 19 - 20 Nov
  • Fri - Sat
  • 8pm

Entry

  • Free

Accessibility

Date and Time

  • Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River), between the bridges, Fremantle
  • 5 - 7 Nov
  • Fri - Sun
  • 8pm
  • Dyoondalup (Attadale Reserve), Attadale
  • 12 - 14 Nov
  • Fri - Sun
  • 8pm
  • Derbarl Nara (Coogee Beach), Coogee
  • 19 - 20 Nov
  • Fri - Sat
  • 8pm

Entry

  • Free

Accessibility

Where the river meets the sky

An epic spectacle of light, movement and sound will transform the night sky in the Fremantle Biennale’s presentation of Moombaki.

The Nyoongar word for ‘where the river meets the sky’, Moombaki is a choreographed drone light show re-creating the first stories of Whadjuk Nyoongar Country for all to experience.

With artworks created by Ilona McGuire and a narrative guided by story and knowledge held by Whadjuk Nyoongar Traditional Owners Doris Getta, Marion Kickett, Karen Jacobs, Glenys Yarren, Neville Collard, Stan Headland, Farley Garlett, Walter McGuire Brendan Moore, and project contributors Rohin Kickett and Grant Revell, Moombaki launches the Fremantle Biennale program in 2021. Music Production and Sound Design: Josh Hogan and Ned Beckley. Curated and Produced by Tom Mùller.

 

Across eight nights and three locations in Fremantle, Melville and Cockburn, Moombaki will see over 160 drones take flight over the stage of the bilya (river) and wardan (ocean), to reveal a series of connected stories.

An Australian first, this unique sky show pioneers new technologies to tell ancient and living stories of place.

Arrive at 7.30pm for an 8pm start.

 

About the artist

Ilona McGuire

Ilona McGuire is a proud young Noongar/Kungarakan woman whose ancestry extends from Whadjuk Country to the Fitzmaurice region of the Northern Territory. Currently studying a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) at Curtin University, Ilona’s artistic direction was inborn with creative family members inspiring her to develop her talents. As a wide reader and humanitarian, Ilona’s artistic process is informed, consultative and accessible. Recurring themes such as cultural identity, spirituality and traditional versus contemporary Indigenous values reflects her own learning journey as a grounded young Indigenous woman in an increasingly ephemeral world.

Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River), between the bridges, Fremantle

117 Beach St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

Attadale Reserve, Attadale

Attadale Reserve, Attadale WA, Australia

Coogee Beach

Coogee Beach, Coogee WA, Australia

Duration: 15 minutes

Road Closures in Fremantle:

Fri 5 – Sun 7 Nov: Fremantle Old Traffic Bridge and Beach St (between the Old Traffic Bridge and East St) will be closed from 7pm – 10.30pm. The East St Jetty Car Park will also be closed from  9am – 10pm.

Viewing Locations:

The best viewing locations to see Moombaki are:

Derbarl Yerrigan, between the bridges, Fremantle:

By the East St Jetty, next to Beach St Co and under the Containbow.

Moombaki Site Map - Fremantle

 

Attadale Reserve:

The grassed area of the reserve along Burke Dr, between Ormond Rd and Tanson St.

Moombaki site map - Attadale

 

Coogee Beach:

Along the beach to the left of the jetty, or if you prefer hard floors, find a space on the jetty.

Moombaki Site Map - Coogee

 

Event Information: This is an outdoor event, with limited shelter available. It takes place at night, and there may be some walking involved. We recommend wearing warm, comfortable clothing, and bringing along plenty of water. There won’t be food available at the events, but we encourage you to bring along a picnic.

Weather: This event is highly dependent on weather conditions and will not go ahead in the event of rain or strong winds. Follow @fremantlebiennale on the Fremantle Biennale Facebook and Instagram pages for live announcements.

Latecomers: While there are no lock-outs, we recommend arriving early to allow time for parking and to get a good spot. The duration of the show is only 15 minutes, so arriving late means you might miss out.

Triggers: Viewers are warned that this performance will include flashing lights, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this work may contain references to deceased people.

Facilities: Public toilets including disabled access toilets are available at all showings of Moombaki.

Fremantle

Getting there:

Parking can be located at:

1 Beach St Car Park

Town of East Fremantle, Public Car Park No 4

245 Queen Victoria Street Car Park (North Fremantle)

Please note: the East St Jetty Car Park will be closed during Moombaki event, 5 – 7 November, 2 – 10pm.

Trains:

Take the Fremantle Line to North Fremantle or Fremantle Station, from which you can walk (approx. 20 minutes) or catch a bus to the location.

Buses:

From Fremantle Station: Catch the 910 bus to stop 10438, from which it is a short (3 min) walk down to the river shore.

From Canning Bridge: Catch the 910 bus to stop 11968, from which it is a short (3 min) walk down to the river shore.

From North Fremantle: Catch the 103/999 bus to Stop 10423, and take the stairs down to Beach St.

Food & Drink:

Nearby food and drink includes Beach St Co – a café with juices, burgers, salad and bistro classics, Jetty Bar & Eats – a waterfront Mediterranean-style bar and restaurant, and the Left Bank – a riverside bar with classic pub style food.

Attadale Reserve

Getting there:

Parking: Event parking is available at Attadale Reserve for a gold coin donation to the Attadale Rotary Club. Turn left just after Palmer St.

Overflow parking is available at Point Walter on Honour Avenue, a 1km (10 minute walk) from the event site.

Public Transport: Public transport to this location is limited.

From Fremantle Station, catch the 910 bus to Stop No. 10438. From there it is a 20-minute walk (1.7km) to the reserve.

From Canning Bridge Station, catch the 910, 111 or the 158 bus to Stop No. 11968. From there, it is a 20 minute walk (1.7km) to the reserve.

Food and drink:

There are limited restaurants in the vicinity of the reserve, but there are several located along Canning Hwy with a range of different cuisines, including Italian, Indian, Japanese, Thai and Turkish.

Coogee Beach:

Getting there:

Parking: There is some parking available at Coogee Beach Car Park, and overflow parking will be available at Len Mctaggert Park.

Public Transport: Public transport to this location is limited.

From Fremantle Station, catch the 548 bus to Stop No. 10430. From this bus stop, it is a short walk to the beach. Please note, this bus only comes once an hour.

From Cockburn Central, catch the 532 bus to Stop 21034. From there, it is a 16-minute walk (1.3km) to the beach.

Food and drink:

Visit Coogee Common for home-grown and locally-sourced ingredients transformed into thoughtful and high-quality dining (reservations essential). Coogee Beach is also a great spot for a picnic.

Please see our plan your visit page for more information.

Fremantle:

The event area is located between the two Fremantle Traffic Bridges, along Beach Street.

Depending on where you park access to the viewing locations is a short walk (50m) from East Street Jetty Car Park, or a longer approximately 15 minute walk (1km) from 1 Beach Street Car Park, along a flat pedestrian footpath.

Parking: Accessible parking is available at parking locations listed in the Event Information. Please note the East Street Jetty Car Park will be closed during the Moombaki – Fremantle event (5 – 7 Nov, 2 – 10pm). However, an accessible pick-up and set-down area will be available along Beach Street (in front of Art on the Move). For more information on this drop-off area please contact bookings@fremantlebiennale.com.au

Attadale Reserve:

The event area is located on grass at Attadale Reserve. The grassed area is accessible via a flat footpath, accessed via corner of Burke Dr and Ormond Rd.

Parking: Accessible parking bays will be marked at the car park at the corner of Burke Dr and Ormond Rd.

Coogee Beach:

The event area is located both on a grassed area and soft sand of Coogee Beach.

The soft sand area is not suitable for wheelchair or those with limited mobility.

An additional accessible viewing area, suitable for wheelchairs and those with limited mobility along Coogee Jetty. This is a flat footpath area.

Parking: Accessible parking bays are located at Coogee Beach Car Park.

Access Program and Events at Moombaki:

Auslan interpreting: Moombaki (Fremantle), Fri 5 Nov, 7.30pm – 8.30pm | FREE

Audio Described-Tour: Moombaki (Fremantle), Sat 6 Nov | FREE, Bookings Essential

Family & Low-Sensory Zone: Moombaki (Attadale Reserve), Sat 13 Nov, 7 – 9pm | FREE, Bookings Essential

For more information and bookings visits our Access Program page.

Photo: Duncan Wright

Studio Drift. Art Basel Miami Beach. Image courtesy of the artists.

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