Black and white artwork depicting Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter, with a yellow dot in the top left corner.

8 Jul

NAIDOC: Wash My Soul in the River’s Flow

A special evening of music performance, discussion and a screening of Wash My Soul in the River's Flow – a tribute to Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter.

Featuring an inspiring panel of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, including Amos Roach, Kiwat Kennell, Madi Colville-Walker and Kee'ahn, reflecting on intergenerational creativity, cultural inheritance and the continuing influence of Archie and Ruby's music and message.

Curated and hosted by proud Gamilaraay woman and Lecturer in Music Industry at RMIT, Dr Kat Nelligan, this event honours 2025's NAIDOC theme: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision, Legacy.

6.30pm: Welcome to Country
6.45pm: Panel discussion and performance from Amos Roach
7.30pm: Interval
7.45pm: Screening: Wash My Soul in the River's Flow

A portion of proceeds from the evening will support the Archie Roach Foundation, creating life-changing opportunities for young First Nations people and artists.

Supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grants.