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A Day of Ideas: 'Beneath the Surface'

Presented by Perth Festival

THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY, 2021

If you have tickets for the original date, they are still valid for the new date!
 No need to contact the Box Office, just come along.

Ticket holders will be notified via email on their ticket options if unable to make the new event date. 
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.


Join us from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 27 February as we bring together storytellers, artists, Elders, scientists, musicians, linguists and local historians to talk about the river, the city and the people who live in and around this place in one special day of panel discussions. 

RIVER'S MOUTH: DAA
Questions remain about the social costs of the building of Fremantle Harbour on local Noongar communities. Join Viv Hansen, Richard Walley and others for a conversation about the history of the river and mouth.

THE GUTS OF THE RIVER: KORBAL
Dr. Noel Nannup discusses the ecological richness of the river and the ways it has been changed by those who settled its shores. 

UPRIVER: YIRANGINY
The environment along the river has a large impact on the health and wellbeing of our children. Colin Pettit, WA Commissioner for Children and Young People, looks at the people who live along its edges and hoe they are faring. 

THE RIVER: BILYA
The day ends with a conversation amongst women; those who serve as the umbilical cord and connect the water to community. Led by Roma Winmar an inter-generational panel of leaders tells tales of water, life and refrigeration.  

Please note: This event will be Auslan Interpreted.


SPEAKERS

Dr. Richard Walley OAM
Len Collard
Carmen Lawrence
Mike Lefroy
Dr. Pierre Horwitz

Dr. Noel Nannup 
Colin Pettit 
Elizabeth Hayden
Colin Archibald
Colin Pettit 
WA Commissioner for Children and Young People
Nan Roma Winmar
... and more! 


ADDITIONAL TICKETING INFORMATION 

Tickets purchased valid for the entire day. 

Concessions apply to
Full-time students (also see separate Student price)
Pensioners
Seniors Card Holders
Children 16 years & under
Unemployed

Student Price
Full time Students with valid ID

Friend of Festival
Limit x 2 per performance, with valid FoF number (in person and by phone)


SEATING
Please be advised this event is initially being sold with socially distanced seating configurations in accordance with current Government restrictions.
Should government restrictions change, further seats will be released for sale.


MOBILE TICKETS
Please select the required number of seats from a 'group' leaving no 'available' seats on either side.
Mobile tickets will be emailed shortly after the order confirmation.

BUILDING PATRON CONFIDENCE
Immunocompromised & COVID Concerned Patrons
Perth Concert Hall is committed to creating a safe environment and building patron confidence to return to events.  In addition to the distanced seating and booking bubbles, Perth Concert Hall is offering COVID-concerned and immunocompromised patrons an option to book into a designated seating zone with minimal contact* and a socially distanced experience, via a designated venue entry and exit point. 

Limited seating areas can be set aside for patrons, please contact the ticketing team on 08 9231 9999 or email boxoffice@perthconcerthall.com.au for more information.  This is a new initiative and is currently available on select events; numbers are limited.

*Please note, we cannot offer quarantined toilets or food and beverage service.


RUNNING TIMES

Start / Opening Words 10am
Session 1 RIVER'S MOUTH: DAA 
10:45am*
Session 2 THE GUTS OF THE RIVER: KORBAL 11:45am*
Session 3 UPRIVER: YIRANGINY 2pm*
Session 4 THE RIVER: BILYA 3:20pm*
Finish 5pm*


FOOD & BEVERAGES

Our Corner Bar on Terrace Level (Level 2) will be open from 9am, serving coffee, soft drinks and light food.

View menu here.


PLEASE NOTE: 

  • Prior to an event if you are feeling unwell, we ask you please do not attend the performance and contact our Box Office on either boxoffice@perthconcerthall.com.au or 9231 9999 to discuss the options for your tickets. 
  • Social distancing requirements will be in place for this event.
  • Health and safety guidelines for the venue can be found here.

Presented by Perth Festival