12/02/2026
oin us for a free outdoor screening of Westwind: Djalu’s Legacy—Djalu Gurruwiwi, an ageing Yolngu elder and master Yidaki (didgeridoo) player, is a custodian of his people’s ancient Songlines that have stored his clan’s Knowledge, Culture and Country since the birth of time. But Djalu is running out of time to pass on these Songlines, entrusted to him for the future of his people. His sons and community, struggling to come to terms with the consequences of colonisation, are lost. When Djalu breaks with tradition in an effort to save the Songlines, world-famous musician Gotye becomes an unexpected family member and helps amplify the songs to the world.
Director spent more than five years documenting Djalu’s journey, which ultimately manifests as one of his oldest Creation stories – the Wititj Songline that tells of two different serpents speaking together to maintain balance in the cycle of life. Supported by the MIFF Premiere Fund, the resulting film showcases this meeting of two worlds, where Western pop and Indigenous sacred songs become a common language used to transcend barriers.
Tuesday, February 24 at 8:30pm — Balam Balam Place, 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick .
Thank you for the licensing support.
We’ll provide around 20 comfortable deck chairs, but recommend bringing your food, non-alcoholic drinks, a warm blanket, and your favourite camp chair.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present, and their connections to land, sea, and community
