Sing On The Dugulumba Balun: Voices for Reconciliation - "Blackfella/Whitefella"

"Sing on the Dugulumba Balun" took place on the unceded lands of the Yugembeh people, and we acknowledge their ongoing connection to the land, air and waters of this beautiful Country.
Dugulumba Balun is the name for the "Logan River" in Yugambeh language.
We are grateful to Uncle Ted Williams, Elder and Yugambeh Traditional Custodian for Welcoming us to Country and for the collaboration of South-East Queensland First Nations collective, Mob23.
We pay our deep respect to Elders & Traditional Custodians of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. Always was, and always will be Aboriginal Land.
"Sing on the Dugulumba Balun" invited everyone, no singing experience required - "blackfella, whitefella, every fella, any fella" - to join music duo Mundy-Turner in a community performance of the Warumpi Band's iconic anthem "Blackfella/Whitefella" as part of Reconciliation Australia's "Voices for Reconciliation: Louder than Ever", marking National Reconciliation Week 2024.
This group had never sung together before. For some it was their very first time in a choir.
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Warumpi Band
Songwriters: George Rrurrambu and Neil Murray
Reconciliation Australia
Mob23 & The Uluru Dialogues
Uncle Ted Williams
Lucy Davis
St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Beenleigh
St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School, Beenleigh
Logan City Council
ABC Radio Brisbane
Event Co-ordination: Fiona Rowe-Minniss, Lucy Davis, Rona Goold, Mundy-Turner
Auslan Translation: Julie Tait
Camera Operation & Videography: Pascal Burger
Drone-Camera Operation: Tilian Burger
Audio Production, Vocals, Drums-n-Bass programming, Guitars & Organ: Jay Turner OAM
Choral Conductor & Vocalist: Cath Mundy OAM
Admin Assistance: Robyn Martin & Dominique King (“Robynique!”)
The Rock-Star Voices of "Sing on the Dugulumba Balun":
VIRTUAL CHORISTERS:
Andrew Dungan
Karen Stewart
Marg Blaszczyk
Mariya Coblenz
Nardu Anderson
Paul Morwood
Robyn Martin
BALUN-SIDE CHORISTERS:
Adele Renwick
Ae Sook Mankiewicz
Alyssa Maughan
Ann Prior
Barbara Mundy
Betty Bojkevic
Bronwyn Taylor
Caroline Harvey
Catriona
Cheryl Bojkevic
Claire Watts
Dominique King
Donna Barlow
Fiona Rowe-Minniss
Francina Van Gilst
Giulia Lepori
Jane Śliwka
Janelle Cokley
Jason Xu & Aria
John Rodriquez
Jose Munoz
Joyce van Der Ham
Judith Beere
Judith Mellis
Julie Tait
Julie Van Der Meer
Karl Bojkevic
Kathryn Janovsky
Kaye Morris
Kerrie Rodriquez
Kim Fulton
Kylie Heron
Lisa Campbell + Shadow
Lucia Van Dyk
Lucy Davis
Marion Ward
Marlene Ward
Mercia Brock
Michelle Li & Chloe
Monica Boucek
Narelle Johnston
Nate Hamon
Norma Hambling
Paul Morwood
Penny Wilkinson
Peter Watts
Robyn Martin
Rowan Holzberger
Ruth Apelt
Ryley Bowman
Shaeyna Day
Susan Coyne
Susie Stafford
Vicki Hansen
Yvonne Dickson

[@user-xj4yx2fy7g]

Congratulations everyone. What a beautiful version of this great song!

[@karenstewart6626]

Fantastic. Bravo everyone. 👏👏

[@mundyturner]

Thanks for adding your voice to the choir, Karen!

[@karenstewart6626]

@@mundyturner It was an honour. Thank you for the opportunity to take part and record my voice in the virtual choir when I couldn't be there in person. ❤️

[@margb9066]

Congratulations everyone, a warm, positive and heartfelt performance. I was with you in spirit.

[@mundyturner]

Thank you for adding your voice to audio mix, Marg - you are with us in more than spirit, in fine voice!

[@lisacampbell5624]

One of the best days of my life! Thank you Cath n Jay . It was an honour to be part of this.

[@suemundt8441]

Shadow Wonderdog seemed to enjoy being part of this wonderful event too ❤ @lisacampbell5624

[@lisacampbell5624]

@@suemundt8441 she really did!

[@donnabarlow1226]

Well done all .thanks, Cathy and Jay

[@mundyturner]

Donna, you are a total rock-star! Thank you for coming to the Dugulumba Balun to sing with us - such a long way to come.

[@giulialepori8182]

Beautiful! Great job! Thanks so much for this great choral experience 🎉❤

[@mundyturner]

And thank you for your shining performance! You star!! I hope your mum enjoyed the day too.

[@giulialepori8182]

​@@mundyturnerthanks Cath. She had a lovely time and said she will cherish the memories. All the best

[@kimfulton7675]

Really pleased to have been there. Great final product.

[@mundyturner]

Thank you so much for coming to sing on the Dugulumba Balun, Kim; was a joy to meet you.

[@julietait6780]

Just fabulous! Thanks to all involved!! GREAT edit Pascal!

[@mundyturner]

Thank you for your awesome Auslan translation, Julie. Love your work.

[@michellepeile8442]

fantastic, well done everyone involved.

[@djpomare]

Great song and great message

[@mundyturner]

Thank you so much! And wow, it's also great to see your channel.

[@julielloyd6978]

That was a great song sung so well and full of joy. Contrats to all of you.

[@mundyturner]

Thanks Julie, such a strong message and an honour to carry on the Warumpi band's legacy. I feel this particular group was a living embodiment of the song.

[@suzepratten]

This is AWESOME! Great work everyone!

[@mundyturner]

Thank you, Suze!

[@natehamon8042]

Thank you for organising this. The end product is fabulous.

[@mundyturner]

Thank you to you & your partner for lending your voices on the day - you both rock!

[@odetteking7389]

Gave me goosebumps! Well done 🥰

[@mundyturner]

Thank you so much Odette! Please share it far and wide for National Reconciliation Week - starts on Monday!

[@cathmundy2359]

Wonderful to have received comments from Neil Murray (Warumpi Band co-founder and co-writer of Blackfella/Whitefella and My Island Home) about this rendition: ""That is tremendous. It gives my heart a great lift. Especially post referendum when the black and white divide seems to have widened. People need to always remember this simple message . It’s what the elders instructed. Do you mind if I share the link to the video? It’s an awesome, stirring performance. best, Neil". And then "It’s one of the best versions I've come across. Congratulations all. Just fantastic. Its garnered a lot of shares already from my FB page. Love it!!"

[@Rohana-rl3ce]

Hi @everyone Please do share this leave a comment and click the like button! It'd be great if it could go 'viral’. ALSO STILL A FEW MOB23 TICKETS LEFT for THIS Friday 31st MAY 24 “Reflections on the Referendum” in Brisbane with Professor Megan Davis and Aunty Pat Anderson OA

[@Rohana-rl3ce]

Thanks Mundy-Turner for letting us know your will be there on Friday .. Deadly We will be there on Friday for Reflections on the Referendum with Prof Megan Davis and Aunty Pat Anderson AO