The Scots School Pipe Band
Photo Credit: @ManifeastoPhotography Attendance: 2015 – 2021 The Scots Pipe Band helps to signal the opening of the Winter Solstice every year. We are grateful to the Scots school for their ongoing participation, to the performances of the Scots Dance troupe in 2015 and 2017.
Dr. Guinever Threlkeld
Credit Photo: Manifesto Photography Dr. Guinever Threlkeld is head of campus at La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga. She also teaches in the Social Work program, and her field of research specialises in social policy and delivery of social care in rural and regional communities.Guin recited Les Murray’s poem Panic Attack from The Biplane Houses.
Murray Conservatorium Vocal Consort
Credit Photo: Manifesto Photography The Murray Conservatorium is a collective of strong local voices from all around the Albury-Wodonga region. The group regularly performs carols for Christmas, and we were delighted to hear their repertoire at the Winter Solstice 2016.
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Stan Grant
Credit Photo: Manifesto Photography A proud Wiradjuri man, Walkley award-winner Stan Grant is one of Australia’s most respected and awarded journalists. With over than 30 years experience in radio and television news and current affairs, he has worked for the ABC, SBS, the Seven Network and CNN. In 2015, Stan Grant delivered a powerful speech […]
Professor Ian Hickie (AM)
Photo Credit: @ManifeastoPhotography Professor Ian Hickie is the co-director of health and policy at The University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre. He is an NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow, and an inaugural Commissioner on the National Mental Health Commission overseeing enhanced accountability for mental health reform and suicide prevention. Formerly the CEO of beyondblue, […]
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Scots School Dance Group
Photo Credit: Manifeasto Photography We are grateful to the Scots School for their students’ participation in the Winter Solstice, and to the ongoing performances of the Scots Pipe band to open the event every year. See Our Winter Solstice Welcome section for more information on the Scots Pipe Band.
World Voices Choir Albury Wodonga
Photo Credit: Manifeasto Photography The World Voices Choir is part of the Albury Wodonga Theatre Company, an entirely volunteer run organisation promoting involvement in and development of the performing arts in the local region. The World Voices Choir is made of talented local voices, young and old.
Dinawan’s Connection – Indigenous Dance
Photo Credit: Manifeasto Photography Dinawan’s Connection is a cultural group from Wiradjuri country, who offer interactive and entertaining learning experiences that are all tailored to suit specific audiences. This includes performances, workshops, mentoring and cultural education. They have performed at Dance Rites in the Sydney Opera House Forecourt, at Penrith Panthers NRL matches hosted in […]
