Join us for a relaxed round table discussion with local experts to find out what’s been happening in our area and help plan for the future of our region. From 1pm – 4pm November 26th, 2022 in the Waratah Room at Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens. Round Table Discussion led by Billy Gruner. Guest speakers: Allen … Read more
Join Jacinta Tobin in a workshop covering her research on song lines in Darug Country as a Darug woman on a walk of revitalisation of her culture. Jacinta is developing greater understandings on how to read signals and signs in Country, while learning to trust and strengthen her own ways of knowing how to connect. … Read more
Drumming for Resilience and Wellbeing This will be a fun, hands-on experience of drumming suitable for all ages. Each participant has a drum, we sit in a circle and learn rhythms based on traditional West African Styles. No previous experience is necessary. Drumming is a very joyful and accessible way to experience connection and wellbeing. … Read more
Published in the Blue Mountains Gazette 14 September 2022: HOW do I start a community garden? Is zero waste really possible? How would we manage if our roads were cut off by natural disaster? What could a wellbeing economy look like in the Blue Mountains? These are some of questions that will be explored at the … Read more
FUSION BOUTIQUE presents MELBOURNE SONGWRITERS COLLECTIVE Featuring CHEV PERSON + PIA NESVARA + STAV. in Concert at Junction142, Katoomba, Blue Mountains Fusion Boutique Presents MELBOURNE SONGWRITERS COLLECTIVE Featuring CHEV PERSON + PIA NESVARA + STAV. + Special Guest TBA Live in Concert at Junction142 SATURDAY 29th October 2022 Doors Open 7:30pm | Show Start 8pm … Read more
A heart opening and deep listening experience… You are invited to share with us a cup of sacred cacao from Colombia. – Deep relaxation – Heart opening – Releasing stress and tension from body and mind. This is a great opportunity to get in touch with oneself and become more self-aware and grounded delighted with … Read more
Tickets $10, children FREE Join Darug woman Jacinta Tobin for a workshop that gives honour to song with its power and potential. This is not song for song’s sake, this is song for Country’s sake. The aim is to assist in bringing better understanding of Country and Connection, how is this related to music and … Read more
A one day boutique festival of folk music and dance from around the world with an amazing line up including Narrownecks, Vocal Edge, Murtaza and Rahim Damoon, Cat &n Clint, Craig Woodward, Raduga Trio, Paskalia Balkan Boogie, Alan Healy and more. Tickets $15-$25.
Everyone is invited to bring along a musical instrument made out of junk and have a play with our iconic man of music and merriment – Mic Conway! If you need some help check out his youtube video: “How to make music with anything” This special performance is part of the ReGENERATE Opening Event.
Katoomba Community Garden’s annual festival of community, creativity and place. Music, workshops, circus, picnic and play!
The Festival of Resilience recognises that Dharug and Gundungurra Traditional Owners have a continuous and deep connection to their Country and that this is of great cultural significance to Aboriginal people, both locally and in the region.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
The Festival of Resilience is a partnership between Resilient Blue Mountains and the Blue Mountains City Council.
Seed funding for the Festival of Resilience has been provided through the NSW State Government Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund.
