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On 28 February at the Melbourne Concert Hall, some of Australia's most
talented and best known musicians and comedians will join forces to
support the people of West Papua.
Acts include Alex Lloyd, Paul Mac, the Bangarra Dance Theatre, Lisa
Gerrard (Academy Award winning composer), Andrew Denton, Sandman, Dave
O'Neil, Not Drowning, Waving, Telek. The concert will also include a
performance by Black Paradise from West Papua playing traditional Papuan
music and string band music.
For three decades, West Papuans have endured an illegal and often brutal
occupation by Indonesia's military forces. The plight of the West Papuan
people is similar to that of the East Timorese, who voted for
independence in 1999.
As West Papuan leader John Rumbiak said recently, unless the world takes
a stand against Indonesia as happened in the case of East Timor the
future of the West Papuan people is bleak. "I appeal to all Australians.
What you are dealing with here is the fate of all West Papuan people.
Maybe we're going to be finished some day soon. This is what's going on
now. Are you going to wait until it is too late?", Rumbiak said.
The concert is part of a broader campaign to raise awareness about the
plight of the West Papuan people. A book [--> LINK]and CD [-->LINK] will
also be published to coincide with the concert. A photo-essay featuring
work by Ben Bohane, Liz Thompson and Jim Elmslie dealing with the
cultural, political and historical aspects of the West Papuan story will
also be published in the lead-up to the concert (you can view some of
the stunning photographs that will feature in the book, thoughout the
site). The CD will feature remix soundscapes by Australian artists.
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Supported by the Victorian Trades Hall Council and The Wilderness Society
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Free West Papua !
Papua Merdeka !
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