Bleach* Festival 2023 - FIRST LIGHT – HEARTLAND

The Gold Coast's annual arts festival is back for 2023.

The First Lightopening service by William Barton and violinist Véronique Serret at 6am on launch day.

Led by Kalkadunga man William Barton and violinist Véronique Serret, Heartland is a moving blend of traditional songlines, poetry and didgeridoo. The musical duo transport you to their meditative sound world, inspired by the Australian landscape. With soaring vocals and featuring poetry by William’s mother, Aunty Delmae Barton, Heartland leaves you with a deep connection to country.

“It is a work of deep spirit … In it, one can hear echoes across mountainous canyons and desert swales. There are the sounds of wind, fire, rain, animals and birds.” — Limelight Magazine

For more info and tickets - https://bleachfestival.com.au/events/first-light-heartland/