Now in its fifth incarnation as part of Sydney Festival, The Vigil: The Future is an intimate night of contemporary ceremony, song and fire led by a new generation of First Nations artists.
In 2024, Aboriginal artists will take centre stage at this powerful platform for truth-telling and hope. In a unique festival collaboration, the Marliya Choir is joining this year’s ceremony with a group of young Indigenous singers from Cairns, at Barangaroo; and a large-scale installation on Stargazer Lawn will come to life with the choir as they sing of their dreams, realities and hopes for the future.
Working closely with Sydney Festival, choir members have been asked to reflect on how they see the future Australia they want to live in, with their answers shared in song and in the night sky above Sydney through a spectacular drone experience.
The family-friendly vigil is open to all and will provide a safe space for people to spend time reflecting on the impact of colonisation in Australia. The event starts at 8.30pm and no registration is required; it will also be free to stream as part of the At Home digital program.