Scottsdale hosts A Scattering of Stories cultural event exploring Indigenous and European identity through music and stories
Internationally renowned Irish musician Liam Ó’Maonlaí and aboriginal performers from NSW the Stiff Gins, will be part of an exciting evening of music, song and stories that will take place in Scottsdale in January. The musicians will be joined by local author and aboriginal elder Patsy Cameron and Professor Hamish Maxwell Stewart of the University of Tasmania who will speak about aboriginal history and Irish convictism, and the contributions both have made to communities in the Northeast.
A Scattering of Stories will take place at the recently renovated Mechanics’ Institute Hall on January 4th 2017. The full-seated event will kick off at 6.30pm, and tickets costing $32 / $25 can be purchased online or in person from Rose’s Newsagents, Scottsdale. The venue is accessible, and a fully serviced bar will serve local beers and wines on the night. The event has been partially funded through a Dorset Council community grant.
“This event is an exciting way to learn more about our communities, celebrate their diverse origins and to encourage visitors to connect with the richness of regional Tasmania”, says Project Coordinator Grace Walsh. “It’s also an example of the positive contribution the arts can make to our local communities”.
About Arts on Track Ltd. Arts on Track aims to create a strong cultural identity for the region East of the Tamar, including George Town, Lilydale, Scottsdale and surrounding districts, through the development and promotion of a sustainable arts industry in the North East of Tasmania.
Grace Walsh
