Tin Camp Studios @ BIGSOUND
Tin Camp Studios - Arrival
Tuesday, 3rd September 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Sound Garden
318 Brunswick St,
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
This spotlight performance will bring together new, emerging and senior songpeople and storytellers - both traditional and contemporary from across multiple nations.
Djuker Hart / Ruth Langford / Gypsy Schmidt / Warren Mason
Tin Camp Studios - From First Peoples
Wednesday, 4th September 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Sound Garden
318 Brunswick St,
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
This spotlight event will bring together emerging and senior songpeople and storytellers - in conversation, poetry and song - to reflect on First Nations led triumphs, dreams and aspirations. Think forum meets singer songwriter round.
MC: Ruth Langford - Participants Uncle Jim Everett / Djuker Hart / Gypsy Schmidt / Warren Mason
Tin Camp Studios - Celebration
Thursday, 5th September 3:00PM - 4:00PM
JBL Live at BIGSOUND Stage (Brunswick Street Mall)
Tin Camp Studios: healing through sharing - across generations, across genres, across cultures.
This spotlight performance will bring together new, emerging and senior songpeople and storytellers - both traditional and contemporary from across multiple nations.
Group Celebration / Llaney Webb / Warren & Donna Mason
Tin Camp Artists
Djuker Willis Hart
Ya my name is Djuker Willis Hart and I’m a kuku-yalanji, buthcula and wakka-wakka man who was born in Tasmania. My father was a traditional dance and cultural teacher to many over the years and taught me a lot about traditional dance and ways of life from when I was very young. After he passed away, I have endeavoured to learn more and more about the traditional ways of life and ceremonies which has lead me to learn from mobs all over Australia as well as performing throughout Australia. Now day’s I thrive on sharing the knowledge I have learnt over the years with others in my community and those who are willing to learn.
Gypsy Schmidt
20-year-old Gypsy Schmidt is a singer songwriter from Katherine in the Northern Territory.
She has been brought up on a diet of Sara Storer, Archie Roach and Missy Higgins, with influences including Amy Shark and Ed Sheeran. Her song writing is exceptional, delving into complex relationships, conveying an emotional maturity far beyond her years. Winner of the Battle of the School Bands 2022 and the winner of the Royal Darwin Show’s Scholarship to the Academy of Country Music, Gypsy is an engaging performer with a beautiful voice that will charm your ears and capture your heart.
Ruth Langford
With a diverse background in cultural arts/environmental/ social/ justice/ youth work and Indigenous Medicines Therapy, Ruth Langford divides her time into projects that reflect her passion for uniting ancient traditions and contemporary innovations for optimistic action and healing for her people.
As a Song woman and Story Teller, Ruth draws upon the cultural knowledge of her Yorta Yorta mother and the Tasmanian Aboriginal community where she was born and continues to live.
Llaney Jade
Llaney Jade is an Indigenous Australian singer-songwriter and proud Yuwaalaraay girl. Many of her songs are greatly influenced by folk, country, alternative indie, and pop. She writes music based on the people she meets, the places she's seen, and the stories she's been told. Llaney grew up seeing her father rehearse cover songs with his local band, which sparked her interest in music. From picking up her first guitar to performing at local bars and restaurants, she is ready to take the next step. Taking her original music from her bedroom to the world.
Uncle Jim Everett - puralia meenamatta
Jim Everett - puralia meenamatta was born at Flinders Island, lutrawita/Tasmania in 1942. He is from the clan plangermairreenner, a clan of the Cape Portland nation in North-east Tasmania. Jim left primary school at 14 years to start work. He has a long history in the public service in Aboriginal Affairs, and has traveled Australia, and overseas visiting many remote Aboriginal communities. Jim began writing poetry at an early age. He wrote his first play, We Are Survivors, in 1984, produced, directed, and acted in it. His written works now include plays, political and academic papers and short stories. Jim has produced and been associate producer in many documentary films. He is published in many major anthologies. Jim lives on Cape Barren Island writing and maintaining involvement in cultural arts nationally. His latest achievement was to graduate at 81 years of age for his masters degree on Aboriginal philosophy.
Warren Mason
Warren Mason is a proud Yuwaalaraay man born in Dirranbandi Qld, raised in Goodooga NSW and now living in lutrawita/Tasmania.
Founder and creator of Tin Camp Studios, Warren is considered an emerging musician in his 50's, Warren’s music, song writing and storytelling follow his longtime artistic theme of “Healing Scars”. His music is a reflection of who he is, where he comes from and healing past injustices.
Warren’s self-taught style does not conform to the status quo, allowing him the freedom to experiment and innovate. His performances are a captivating and healing experience of life, the landscape and untold stories of this country.