During the COVID-19 lockdowns, Rippple Media ran a series of live events showcasing Australian artists who live in Germany.
These “words and music” events were set up to share creative work, show solidarity for the difficult circumstances we are all facing and raise money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
“We’re very grateful to be receiving support from Australians living overseas. This fundraiser shows us that our vision on equity of opportunity resonates with all Australians, no matter where they are, and that all children deserve to have books that reflect their families and culture,” said Karen Williams AO, Executive Director, Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
The series started with Joel Havea and Campbell Jefferys. Campbell will read from his book Rowan and Eris, while Joel played the music from the book’s original soundtrack, which he wrote in character as Rowan Davidson. A representative from the Australian Embassy Berlin provided a brief introductory greeting for the event.
Germany has long been a popular destination for Australian artists, who find fresh perspectives and tap into the country’s creative energy in thriving cultural cities like Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. It’s a trend that can be traced back to 1982, when Nick Cave lived in West Berlin.
Rowan and Eris, by award-winning Perth writer Campbell Jefferys, is a road-trip novel about a musician who goes searching for the daughter he never knew he had.
The series continued with selected “words and music” events running every month to showcase the incredible array of Australian musicians and writers based in Germany. All recordings are available for viewing on the Rippple Media YouTube channel.
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