Book launch: ‘Writing in the Sand’ the Yothu Yindi biography

Wednesday 17 November | 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Event Details

  • Date
    Wednesday, 17 November, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Location
    Northern Territory Library (inside Parliament House)
  • Cost
    Free
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Cover of the book. Top has writing 'Writing in the sand' in big red font. below that in white smaller font it has 'the epic story of legendary band yothu yindi and how their song treaty gave voice to a movement'. the words Yothu Yindi are behind this writing in faint grey text. Image of M Yuninpingu and another Aboriginal dancer in traditional dress are below the text.
Description

Writing in the Sand by Yothu Yindi’s authorised biographer Matt Garrick, is the epic story of one of Australia’s most original bands and how their track ‘Treaty’ gave voice to Indigenous Australia’s hard-fought struggle for recognition. 

The launch event will feature introductory speeches by special guests, a panel discussion hosted by ABC Radio Darwin’s Mikaela Simpson, and a very special musical performance by members of Yothu Yindi. Book sales and author signings will take place at the end of the formalities.

So please join us on Larrakia land at the Northern Territory Library (located inside Parliament House) for this evening to pay tribute to one of the greatest NT bands of all time. Hear about their story so far, and what’s still to come, on Wednesday 17 November at 5.30pm. 

Bookings essential via Eventbrite. Places are limited.