25/05/2022
Across the Western Australian coast, alarm horns blare as sharks cross into areas of ocean and river now considered human domains. Within our cities, bullhorns and megaphones amplify human voices calling for justice and improved relationships with Country.
Inspired by Black Lives Matter chants of protest and the collective energy and histories of procession, Bullhorn is a new work by composers Clint Bracknell and Callum G’Froerer, and choreographer Trevor Ryan. Amplified Nyoongar singers and dancers accompanied by a large brass ensemble will turn their collective attention to the bilya (river), the home and crossing point for the bull shark.
Drawing on the Nyoongar bull shark song performance developed by Bracknell and Ryan, and first presented in Perth Festival 2021 with the Mayakeniny dance group, Bullhorn is a powerful collaboration of Nyoongar and contemporary forms of music, dance, song and experimental performance to create an electric experience for audiences.
Join us at sunset on the Walyalup (Fremantle) riverbank, in a procession of Nyoongar performers and members of the Western Australia Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO), as they accompany the bull shark’s crossing from salt to fresh water, from the wardan (ocean) up the bilya (river).
Proudly supporting Fremantle Biennale, Kitecast live streamed Bullhorn. We captured the procession from a drone, a boat and camera amongst the performers to create a dynamic viewing experience.