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FRED LEONE & RADIO FOR GHOSTS | July 12 2pm 

Genre-defying artist and award-winning Butchulla Songman Fred Leone joins forces with award-winning producer, hip-hop artist and multi-instrumentalist Leigh Roy Ryan (aka Plutonic Lab) under the creative banner ‘Fred Leone & Radio for Ghosts’. 

Together they craft deep, soul-driven music woven with Leone’s lived experiences as a First Nations man. Stories of social justice, grief, beauty, and enduring love rise to the surface, guiding listeners on a powerful and transcendent musical journey.

This striking collaboration brings together Leone’s commanding, soulful vocals and storytelling with Ryan’s deep rhythms, warm grooves, and expressive instrumentation. 

Following performances at Brisbane Festival and Brunswick Music Festival, and ahead of their debut album, Fred Leone & Radio for Ghosts deliver an unforgettable, deeply moving experience rich with emotion.

SUN JULY 12 | 2PM 
Windsong Pavilion, Bermagui NSW
Food & Drink from 12:30pm 
Tickets www.fourwinds.com.au 
Genre #firstnations #hiphop 

Proudly supported by Gang Gang Residencies | @ganggangresidencies

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ARTISTS OF THE ILIAD OUT LOUD | @sohrabkolahdooz_percussion 

Sohrab Kolahdooz is a versatile percussionist, educator, and music advocate whose work spans continents and cultures. 

With a deep passion for rhythm, Sohrab has performed and collaborated with acclaimed musicians around the world. Drawing from diverse musical traditions, his artistry blends technical mastery with a keen sense of creative expression. 

As a music academy manager, he has also shaped educational spaces where students thrive and explore their musical potential. Sohrab’s performances and projects reflect his dedication to expanding the boundaries of percussion, while his commitment to music education continues to inspire the next generation of musicians.

ABOUT THE ILIAD 
The Iliad. Reimagined for our time. 28 June. 

An unmissable performance event where Homer’s ancient epic is brought to life out loud by actor and storyteller William Zappa, guided by his sonorous voice and live music from Persian tar virtuoso Hamed Sadeghi and master percussionist Sohrab Kolahdooz.

This is not theatre as you know it — it’s a rhythmic, immersive, day-long journey through heroism, loss, betrayal and the very heart of human drama. 

“Zappa has done a wondrous thing. Bringing Homer to the people.” - Sydney Arts Guide

You can choose to experience one part or stay for all three as the story unfolds in the acoustically pristine Windsong Pavilion, surrounded by the natural beauty of Barragga Bay.

A rare chance to hear one of the oldest stories in Western literature in a form that feels urgent, immediate and profoundly alive. 

Tickets are on sale now! www.fourwinds.com.au 

June 28 
Part I 10am 
Part II 1pm 
Part III 4pm 
Turkish & Greek Meal Boxes available + Bar 
Inside the Windsong Pavilion, Bermagui NSW 

*Performance includes 3 x 2hr parts, with 1hr intervals between each - Part 1, 2 & 3 each $47 General Admission, $37 Concession, 16&U FREE or 3 Parts for $120

Image @limelightartsau | Ravyna Jassani

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ARTISTS OF THE ILIAD OUT LOUD | @hamedsadeghi_tar_ 

Hamed Sadeghi is an Iranian-born tar player and composer based on Gadigal land (Sydney). Trained as a Persian classical musician in Tehran, Hamed’s haunting compositions give you a taste of his cherished culture. He has performed at the most notable music festivals and in prestigious concert halls in Australia and around the world alongside touring nationally and internationally with his band Eishan Ensemble, the improvisation trio Vazesh and with Persian maestro Shahram Nazeri amongst others.

As a composer Sadeghi has released 6 albums to critical acclaim and has earned recognition through nominations for ARIA Awards 2021 for best world music album and best jazz album He has been a finalist at APRA Art Music Awards and has been nominated for best original score of mainstage production at Sydney Theatre Awards.

ABOUT 
The Iliad. Reimagined for our time. 28 June. 

An unmissable performance event where Homer’s ancient epic is brought to life out loud by actor and storyteller William Zappa, guided by his sonorous voice and live music from Persian tar virtuoso Hamed Sadeghi and master percussionist Sohrab Kolahdooz.

This is not theatre as you know it — it’s a rhythmic, immersive, day-long journey through heroism, loss, betrayal and the very heart of human drama. 

“Zappa has done a wondrous thing. Bringing Homer to the people.” - Sydney Arts Guide

You can choose to experience one part or stay for all three as the story unfolds in the acoustically pristine Windsong Pavilion, surrounded by the natural beauty of Barragga Bay.

A rare chance to hear one of the oldest stories in Western literature in a form that feels urgent, immediate and profoundly alive. 

Tickets are on sale now! www.fourwinds.com.au 

June 28 
Part I 10am 
Part II 1pm 
Part III 4pm 
Turkish & Greek Meal Boxes available + Bar 
Inside the Windsong Pavilion, Bermagui NSW 

*Performance includes 3 x 2hr parts, with 1hr intervals between each - Part 1, 2 & 3 each $47 General Admission, $37 Concession, 16&U FREE or 3 Parts for $120

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ARTISTS OF THE ILIAD OUT LOUD | William Zappa 

William Zappa is recognised as one of Australia’s greatest stage actors, with a career spanning theatre, film and television; most recently appearing The Twelve Series 3 on Binge, Operations Buffalo on the ABC, and films Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears and The Dry. Working for 8 years on his adaptation of The Illiad Out Loud for the stage, it was presented to sold out seasons at Sydney Festival 2019 and Adelaide International Arts Festival 2020.

ABOUT 
The Iliad. Reimagined for our time. 28 June. 

An unmissable performance event where Homer’s ancient epic is brought to life out loud by actor and storyteller William Zappa, guided by his sonorous voice and live music from Persian tar virtuoso Hamed Sadeghi and master percussionist Sohrab Kolahdooz.

This is not theatre as you know it — it’s a rhythmic, immersive, day-long journey through heroism, loss, betrayal and the very heart of human drama. 

“Zappa has done a wondrous thing. Bringing Homer to the people.” - Sydney Arts Guide

You can choose to experience one part or stay for all three as the story unfolds in the acoustically pristine Windsong Pavilion, surrounded by the natural beauty of Barragga Bay.

A rare chance to hear one of the oldest stories in Western literature in a form that feels urgent, immediate and profoundly alive. 

Tickets are on sale now! www.fourwinds.com.au 

June 28 
Part I 10am 
Part II 1pm 
Part III 4pm 
Turkish & Greek Meal Boxes available + Bar 
Inside the Windsong Pavilion, Bermagui NSW 

*Performance includes 3 x 2hr parts, with 1hr intervals between each - Part 1, 2 & 3 each $47 General Admission, $37 Concession, 16&U FREE or 3 Parts for $120

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EDIT MAY 01 | EVENTS SOLD OUT 

WORLD PREMIERE | After 3 years in the making, a major new work by Cheryl Overton (new Davison) & Djinama Yilaga launches this Mother’s Day ✨

Barragga Yangga “Many Songs” emerges from a powerful creative journey on Djiringanj Country. What began as shared song and storytelling has grown into a major new work led by Yuin voices and grounded in community.

At its heart is the intergenerational choir Djinama Yilaga, whose members have created a cycle of original songs that bring Dhurga language vividly into the present.

Affinity Quartet will perform alongside Djinama Yilaga, with percussion by Stonewave Taiko, featuring music and compositions by Heath Cullen, Fred Leone, Roland Peelman, and Stuart Hunter, as well as voices from local choirs and Bermagui Public School’s culture class—all presented within a visual installation at the Windsong Pavilion.

These songs carry more than melody. They hold storylines of ancestors, Country and seasonal knowledge, from the lightning spirit Bundoola to the rhythms of whales returning with the wattle bloom, alongside reflections on family, memory and growing up on Yuin lands.

Barragga Yangga will be an immersive experience, inviting you to listen, sit, gather and connect. “Yaway means come and sit down.  A simple invitation, and a powerful one. This is music as meeting place. Story as continuity. Language as something carried forward — together.

Come for the morning 11 am performance or enjoy lunch under the spotted gums and catch the 2pm show.  Under 16s free — everybody is welcome.

- The Four Winds Team

Tickets www.fourwinds.com.au 
May 10 | 11am & 2pm showings 
Food & Drink on site 
Four Winds, Bermagui NSW 

Supported by The Barragga Yangga Patron Syndicate alongside Destination New South Wales, Navigate Arts, Gang Gang Residencies, QPAC and The Sutherland Foundation 

#fourwinds #barraggayangga #firstnationsmusic #manysongs djinamayilagachoir

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BARRAGGA YANGGA ARTISTS | @stonewavetaikodrumming 

From the Beginning: A Journey of Rhythm and Culture
Stonewave Taiko was born in 2014 in the picturesque town of Bega, New South Wales. Their founder, David Hewitt, envisioned a space where the rich traditions of Japanese taiko drumming would harmoniously blend with the vibrant culture of Australia. 

Over the years, what started as a small ensemble has grown to include over 35 enthusiastic members, each bringing their unique background and energy to the group.

At the heart of Stonewave Taiko lies a commitment to fostering a deep appreciation for taiko drumming while creating a distinct local style. By merging traditional Japanese rhythms with contemporary Australian influences, they aim to craft performances that resonate with diverse audiences. 

Their dedication to community engagement is evident through regular participation in local festivals and events, as well as educational programs designed to inspire the next generation.

Barragga Yangga | Many Songs First Nations Festival Day 
Windsong Pavilion, Bermagui NSW 
Sunday 10 May | 11am & 2pm showings 
Tickets www.fourwinds.com.au 

Image @davey_rogers

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Ever wanted to play as part of an orchestra once in your life? Or are you a seasoned musician who wants to have fun performing with community and inspiring the next generation of artists? Then this opportunity is for you!! 

Contact David.H@fourwinds.com.au to enquire about the Four Winds community orchestra ✨ 

Image: @piajohnsonphotography 

#communityorchestra #fourwindsau #communitymusic #sapphirecoastmusic #artisforeveryone

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BARRAGGA YANGGA ARTISTS | David Hewitt 

David Hewitt, Four Winds Create & Inspire Director and Artistic Director of Stonewave Taiko, is an internationally renowned percussionist, vocalist, composer, improviser, educator and multi-disciplinary performer who received his training in Australia, Japan and the USA. 

David has lived in the Bega Valley since 2009 where he is active in developing community based music performance and education, primarily as the Artistic Director & Lead Percussionist of Stonewave Taiko, which has included projects with indigenous women’s dance group Djaadjuwan Dancers, TaikOz, YuNiOn, Far South Flamenco, Flip the Script and fLiNg Physical Theatre appearing at National Folk Festival, Cobargo Folk Festival and Four Winds Festival.

David’s role across Barragga Yangga takes many forms and you can be certain that his experience, wisdom and creative spark is infused throughout this special offering of music, storytelling and art.

Image by Honey Atkinson 

Barragga Yangga | Many Songs First Nations Festival Day 
Windsong Pavilion, Bermagui NSW 
Sunday 10 May | 11am & 2pm showings 
Tickets www.fourwinds.com.au

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BARRAGGA YANGGA ARTISTS | @fredleone 

Composer and Lead Performer/Collaborator on the Barragga Yangga ‘Many Songs’ project is Fred Leone - a respected Butchulla Songman with Aboriginal, Tongan and South Sea Islander heritage. 

A cultural custodian and musical innovator, Fred is one of a handful entrusted with preserving and performing Butchulla language and song. 

He’s toured globally for over a decade, sharing stages with Public Enemy, Tinariwen, John Butler and Xavier Rudd, and recently represented Australia at Eurovision 2024 as a guest artist with Electric Fields. 

Known for blending traditional language, instruments, and stories with hip-hop, soul, and spoken word, Fred is a leading voice in cultural preservation and creative resistance. His debut solo project Yirinda (2024) received critical acclaim, debuting on the ARIA Charts and NPR. 

Fred is a Sidney Myer Creative Fellow, NAIDOC Brisbane Music Award recipient, and founder of Impossible Odds Records—Queensland’s first Indigenous internationally distributed record label. His multifaceted career includes roles as Indigenous Arts Development Manager at QPAC, Head of Indigenous Languages at State Library of QLD, and curator of major national events. 

Fred currently serves on the Music Australia Board and continues to shape Australia’s cultural landscape with integrity and innovation.

Tickets are selling fast for this very special offering which Fred has helped craft over many residencies with the Djinama Yilaga choir members. 

Barragga Yangga | Many Songs First Nations Festival Day 
Windsong Pavilion, Bermagui NSW 
Sunday 10 May | 11am & 2pm showings 
Tickets www.fourwinds.com.au 

Image: Fred Leone Website

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BARRAGGA YANGGA ARTISTS | @heathcullen 

Composer and Lead Performer/Collaborator on the Barragga Yangga ‘Many Songs’ project is Heath Cullen, a singer, songwriter, performer, record producer and independent recording artist, from the rural village of Candelo, New South Wales. 

Over the past 10 years he has forged an international career, touring and recording in Australia and the US, while remaining based in the regional NSW town where he was raised. He has released three self-produced albums, all through his own label, Five By Nine Recordings: A Storm Was Coming But I Didn’t Feel Nothing (2010); The Still And The Steep (2013, nominated for the Australian Music Prize); and Outsiders (2015), which was named “One of the finest, most inspired Australian rock albums in quite some time… the work of a man well on top of his game” by Rhythms magazine, and garnered rave reviews.

Heath has been working with @djinamayilaga for years crafting a deep musical relationship and witnessing their shared creative language is something to behold. 

Tickets are selling fast for this very special offering. 

Barragga Yangga | Many Songs First Nations Festival Day 
Windsong Pavilion, Bermagui NSW 
Sunday 10 May | 11am & 2pm showings 
Tickets www.fourwinds.com.au 

Image: Chris Strother ❤️

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BARRAGGA YANGGA ARTISTS | @djinamayilaga 

Djinama Yilaga Choir, Lead Performers and Collaborators at this years Barragga Yangga ‘Many Songs’ First Nations Festival Day, are an intergenerational Yuin choir, established in 2019 and led by renowned Walbunga/Ngarigo artist, Cheryl Overton (neè Davison). 

Including Cheryl, the choir members are Iris White, Tamsin Davison, Shakella Williams, Requia Campbell, Maria Walker, Michelle Davison and Kobi Davison. 

Djinama Yilaga perform songs in Dhurga language emerging as a mechanism to revitalise language through song, following a unique pedagogy established by Westpac scholar, Dr Lou Bennett AM. Through the work of Djinama Yilaga, the Dhurga language of the NSW South Coast is being revitalised. 

Across the continent the members of Djinama Yilaga are proudly highlighting their ancestral tongue and recently the choir toured Poland and America to present their original songs and Yuin culture.

Barragga Yangga is set to be a very special day of sharing in language, culture and creativity all on Djiringanj Country. 

Sunday 10 May | Showings at 11am & 2pm 
Windsong Pavilion, Bermagui NSW 
Tickets www.fourwinds.com.au

#fourwinds #djinamayilagachoir #firstnationsstorytellers #intergenerationalchoir

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BARRAGGA YANGGA ARTISTS | @affinityquartett 

Affinity Quartet, Lead Performers across Barragga Yangga ‘Many Songs’ First Nations Festival Day – are ‘one of the most exciting ensembles to make their mark,’ - Classic Melbourne 

They return to Four Winds after a resounding 2025 residency and concert to share in this special day of storytelling through song. 

The Quartet have recently won major prizes in four international string quartet competitions. At the 2023 Melbourne International String Quartet Competition, Affinity Quartet was awarded the Audience Prize, the Robert Salzer String Quartet First Prize, and the Monash University Grand Prize; the first Australian group to win the competition in its 32-year history. 

The group’s work includes performing and commissioning new Australian works for string quartet. Their première performances include works by Brett Dean (AU), Darrin Archer (AU), Matt Laing (AU), Tom Misson (AU), and Sally Beamish (UK). Affinity Quartet’s 2022 commission of In Perpetuum by Matt Laing, funded by Kingsley Gee, was premièred at The Melbourne Recital Centre with acclaimed performances at the ANAM Quartetthaus Festival, Melbourne, in May 2023.

You don’t want to miss them this Mother’s Day performing alongside @djinamayilaga Choir and @stonewavetaikodrumming 

Sunday 10 May | 11am & 2pm showings 
Windsong Pavilion, Bermagui NSW 
Tickets www.fourwinds.com.au (Barragga Yangga) 

#barraggayangga #affinityquartet #djinamayilagachoir

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So, what exactly is ‘Barragga Yangga? ✨ 

Barr-a-ga Yang-ga means ‘many songs’ in traditional Dhurga language.

Curated by Four Winds First Nations Creative Director Cheryl Overton (neè Davison) Barragga Yangga is a one day festival that celebrates the way language can be passed on through song, and how classical instrumentation can uplift story. 

This extraordinary project brings together intergenerational Yuin choir Djinama Yilaga, guitarist and songwriter Heath Cullen, artist and educator Fred Leone and the celebrated Affinity Quartet with orchestration by Stuart Hunter, and choral arrangements by Heath Cullen and Roland Peelman.

What can you expect? 

- An 11am & 2pm showings 
- Dhurga Language song 
- Choirs, drummers, classical musicians and art 
- Food, Drink & Community 
- Conversation with First Nations creatives 

Cheryl (pictured) says of the day “We’re so excited that the premiere of Barragga Yangga falls on Mother’s Day, which feels especially meaningful. This performance honours the thirteen wives of Bundoola, the thirteen mothers of the South Coast, and the stories they carry. We would love to see you there.”

Sunday 10 May | 11am & 2pm 
Lunch in between 
Inside the Windsong Pavilion, Bermagui NSW
Tickets www.fourwinds.com.au

Supported by The Barragga Yangga Patron Syndicate alongside Destination New South Wales, Navigate Arts, Gang Gang Residencies, QPAC and The Sutherland Foundation

#fourwinds #barraggayangga #firstnationsmusic #manysongs #djinamayilagachoir

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Gosh, we feel so lucky that we get to spend three days of music in nature with you all. With all 5 concerts almost at capacity we’re seeing hundreds of you across the weekend to share in the most delicious local food, coffee and wine, toasting a cheers to life and celebrating the unique opportunity we have to hear this program. 

What Lenny & Slava have curated with these artists will never be presented in this way again. A fleeting moment in time, surrounded by friends, family and birdsong. 

We’re taking a joyful deep breath as a team that the time has come. Welcome. 

Final tickets via www.fourwinds.com.au 
*Sunday morning Bach sold out 

#fourwinds #fourwindsau #grigroyranbrothers #easterweekend #vistnsw

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🎶 EASTER IS ALMOST HERE AND SELLING FAST 🎶 

With the first concert this Friday April 03, tickets across our Easter series ‘Grigoryan Brothers & Friends’ are moving quickly, with several sessions close to capacity!

Across three days:
– Jazz, classical, tango and contemporary new works
– World premieres composed by Ralph Towner
– Music by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays
– An extraordinary lineup led by the Grigoryan Brothers

Five completely different concerts.
One weekend.
Only once.

If you’ve been thinking about coming, now is the time to book.

📅 3–5 April
📍 Four Winds, Bermagui 
🎟 Tickets: fourwinds.com.au
Attend one, some or all - with food & drink available all weekend on site! 

Don’t leave it too late, we’d love to see you there.

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A final message from Leonard & Slava Grigoryan ahead of our Easter weekend series ‘Grigoryan Brothers & Friends’. 

“Dear friends,

It’s our great honour to welcome you to Four Winds for this year’s Easter Concert Series. 

We’ve put together a program of five concerts that’s full of music we adore, spanning centuries, continents and genres. 

Most importantly, we are so grateful to be able to invite friends to join us on stage. This is the first time we’ve been presented with an opportunity like this and we took it seriously! All of these wonderful artists are very dear to our hearts and have left lasting impressions on our artistic and personal lives. We’re very aware that recreating this again, with the same combination of musicians, won’t be possible. 

For this, we are wholeheartedly thankful and hope that you, the audience, enjoy this moment as much as we will cherish it. 

With our thanks and best wishes,
Leonard and Slava Grigoryan”

Final tickets are available, but are extremely limited. 
Head to www.fourwinds.com.au to explore the program 🎶 

Five radically diverse concerts. 3 days. One time only. 
April 3-5 | Classical, Jazz, Tango, Contemporary. 
Windsong Pavilion, Bermagui NSW 

#fourwinds #grigoryanbrothers #livemusicnsw #easterweekend

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