Tickets for Bangarra's beautiful work for 2004, CLAN are now on sale in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney so be sure to get in quick because it looks set to sell out like Bush did last year.

Clan is a double bill that features the sell-out hit of the Adelaide Festival, Unaipon (a new work by Frances Rings) inspired by the life of the Aboriginal inventor and writer featured on the Australian $50 note and Reflections an evocative compilation of Stephen Page's award winning Bangarra repertoire including highlights from favourite shows Skin, Fish and Ochres.

To celebrate our Clan seasons going on sale we are giving Bangarra supporters a chance to win 2x Opening Night tickets in one of the following cities (Brisbane April 29, Melbourne June 10, Sydney June 25).

To enter the competition:

• Email: bangarra@bangarra.com.au

• Subject: CLAN Competition,

• Specify the one opening night you would like to win tickets for

• Answer to the following question:

What is the name of the Aboriginal nation David Unaipon belonged to?

Hint

The first three people to answer correctly will win!
Competition closes 1pm, 8 April, 2004. Winners will be notified by email. Individuals can only enter once and nominate one opening night (either Brisbane April 29 or Melbourne June 10 or Sydney June 25). Winners will need to present photo ID at the Box Office to collect tickets.

Peggy Misi performing Turtle

For all our northern friends, don't forget Bangarra will be presenting two performances of Spirit in Cairns on May 21st and 22nd. Tickets are on sale from the Cairns Civic Theatre ph:07 4044 3770.

The Company are looking forward to welcoming Peggy Misi, our longtime friend and ex-Bangarra dancer, back on to the stage for these special performances. Peggy, now a resident of Cairns, co-choreographed the beautiful Bangarra piece Turtle from the sell out production Corroboree. Lucky Cairns audiences will get to see Peggy on stage performing Turtle with the company as part of the Spirit program in Cairns.

Spirit will be travelling to regional centres throughout NSW and SA in July and August, 2004.

More about Spirit Regional Tours

Jasmine Gulash, Company Manager

One of the great things about our new e-newsletter Songlines is that it gives us the chance to introduce ourselves to all our Bangarra friends and supporters. In this edition our Songlines Star is Jasmine Gulash.

Born in Murwillumbah, northern NSW, Jasmine is a descendant of the Gubbi Gubbi people in south-east Queensland. She first joined Bangarra as a dancer in 1989 when the Company was first formed and is now the Company Manager.

When did you first decide you wanted to be a dancer?
I always thought I would be an actor. Film and theatre were one of my passions when I was young. It wasn't until I saw a rehearsal of NAISDA college in the early 80's that dance became an option as a career.

Who inspires you in your everyday life?
My son Yarron. having a child changes your perception on what is important in life.

What is one of your best/worst/funniest moments as a performer?
Losing what was not much of a costume in the first place, and continuing with a g-string. It was an incredibly humbling experience.

What have you learnt by working with Bangarra?
Through my involvement with Bangarra and other Indigenous companies, I have had the opportunity to experience sacred moments with people and cultures that have strengthened my pride in being a professional Indigenous woman.

What would you like to be doing in ten years time?
I would like to be living and making a difference in my country (SE Queensland - Sunshine coast). Career decisions have kept me distanced from my mothers land. The Sunshine Coast needs some strong cultural and political decisions to be made, and I hope to be part of the revolution in Queensland.

What challenges have you faced in your life and how did you cope with them?
I think living life in general is a challenge whether it be difficult or not. I believe in Karma - 'what you give is what you get'.

What is your favourite way to relax?
It would have to be swimming in the ocean, but good friends, food and wine are not a bad way to let go either.

More About Jasmine.

Jas busting a move in 1985

Performing Traditional Dance in 1989

For Melbourne and Sydney people -
WIN TICKETS TO NEW THE NEW FILM BY BERNARDO BERTOLUCCI - THE DREAMERS

Thanks to the lovely people at Fox Searchlight we have 10 double film passes to giveaway to The Dreamers (5 for Sydney and 5 for Melbourne). The passes will be for special advance screenings in April (details will be on the pass).

About THE DREAMERS: Left alone in Paris whilst their parents are on holiday, alluring twins Isabelle (Eva Green) and Theo (Louis Garrell) invite Matthew (Michael Pitt) to stay at their apartment. Here they make their own rules as they experiment with their emotions and sexuality while playing a series of increasingly demanding mind games.

Set against the turbulent political backdrop of France in the spring of 1968 when the voice of youth was reverberating around Europe, The Dreamers is a story of self-discovery as three young students test each other to see just how far they will go.

Exquisite production and costume design and a fantastic soundtrack bring the city and the times alive and The Dreamers sees director Bertolucci return to Paris where his films Last Tango in Paris and The Conformist were filmed.

To enter the competition:

• Email: bangarra@bangarra.com.au

• Subject: The Dreamers Competition

• Specify whether you want Sydney or Melbourne passes

• Include your name and postal address

The first in will win!

Competition closes 1pm Friday April 2, 2004. Winners will be notified by email and will be sent passes in the mail. All the details of the screenings will be contained on the passes.

For Brisbane people -
WIN TICKETS TO WOMEN IN VOICE

Thanks to QPAC we have 2 tickets to giveaway to WOMEN IN VOICE on Thursday 22nd April.

Now an iconic part of Brisbane's vibrant musical landscape, the highly anticipated WOMEN IN VOICE returns for its 13th season. Veteran favourites Alison St Ledger, Carita Farrer and Kate Miller-Heidke are back with newcomers Pearly Black and Kristin Berardi. The legendary Chrissy Amphlett will complete this year's impressive line-up as these six talented women step out on the Playhouse stage to perform and interpret their chosen songs in a unique cabaret-based environment.

To enter the competition:

• Email: bangarra@bangarra.com.au

• Subject: WOMEN IN VOICE

  Competition

• Include your name and postal address

First in will win the tickets!
Competition closes Thursday 1pm, 8 April, 2004. Winner will be notified via email and sent tickets in the mail.

Message from Telstra
Bangarra and Telstra celebrate a partnership that is helping to increase community understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture. I am pleased to announce that Telstra will continue as the principal sponsor of Bangarra for another three years.

Like Bangarra, Telstra is committed to working with Indigenous communities to help develop and support programs that foster a sense of understanding and cultural pride in all Australians and we look forward to working with Stephen and the team for another three years.

Our sponsorship of Bangarra also delivers on Telstra's commitment to regional Australians by providing increased access to one of Australia's leading dance companies. We will continue to help develop on-line initiatives and to support Bangarra as the company tours regional Australia.

Ted Pretty
Group Managing Director
Telstra Technology, Innovation and Products

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