Nagana Yarrbayn: The Water Protectors Gathering
Saturday 17 October 2026 | 1–5pm | Nimbin Bush Theatre
Community & cultural gathering: Entry by donation
Join us for a special afternoon of culture, film, dance, music, food and community in support of the Wangan and Jagalingou Cultural Custodians and their continuing work to protect the sacred Doongmabulla Springs.
Bring the family and the jarjums and come for part of the afternoon, or settle in and enjoy the whole gathering.
Program
1.15pm – Smoking Ceremony
1.30pm – MC Mundy: Welcome & Sharing
1.40pm – Kids Caring for Country Dance Group
Ticketed Film Program – from 2.15pm
2.15pm – Mark Cora: Healing Heart, Feeling Country – 5-minute documentary
2.30pm – Nagana Yarrbayn: The Water Protectors – 25-minute documentary
3.00pm – Live Zoom Q&A with a Wangan and Jagalingou Custodian and MC Mundy
Afternoon Gathering
3.30pm – Fundraising Auction
3.45pm – Cuppa time
3.50pm – Harry Kemp: Australian folk songs & acoustic guitar
4.20pm – Rainbird dance music
5.00pm – Finish
There’ll be plenty to eat and drink throughout the afternoon, with Nghi’s Rainbow Wholefood Thai food van, Rainbow Chai chai, cakes and treats, and cold drinks available from the Bush Theatre café area.
Entry & Tickets
Community & cultural gathering: Entry by donation
Film program & live Q&A from 2.15pm:
General – $25
First Nations & Concession – $15
Solidarity – $50
Your film ticket includes both Healing Heart, Feeling Country and Nagana Yarrbayn: The Water Protectors, followed by the live Zoom Q&A.
Profits from film ticket sales after venue costs will support Adrian Burragubba and the continuing work to protect the Doongmabulla Springs.
Come for the culture, stay for the films, music, food and community.