A celebration of the 80th anniversary of the 1946 Pilbara Aboriginal station workers strike
A concert to honour one of Australia’s great untold stories - the Pilbara Aboriginal station
workers strike of 1946, with around 800 people involved in a walk off that affected over 20
pastoral stations. The strike is often recognised as one of the longest running industrial
actions in Australian history, and was a highly influential event in Australia’s Land Rights
movement.
Headlined by Shane Howard with his ‘Great Western band’ made up of Fremantle musicians
Lucky Oceans, David Hyams, Roy Martinez and Todd Pickett. Also featuring the “Strike
Band” a special collaboration between David Milroy, Dave Johnson, and David Hyams, the
Yurti band from Strelley station in the Pilbara, and Barry ‘Turtle’ Taylor - an up and coming
Pilbara singer songwriter, who is also the grandson of Peter Coppin, one of the key figures of
the strike.
We honour and acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people as Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging and recognise that the land and sovereignty has never been ceded.
TICKETING INFO
*18+ LICENSED SHOW - MINORS PERMITTED WITH A LEGAL GUARDIAN
SET TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
When ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door.
Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
A booking fee applies to all advance tickets
VENUE INFO:
Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence or Passport
The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any person.
Intoxicated persons will not be admitted.
Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from this venue.
Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.
*Minors are permitted with a legal guardian. When on premises minors must be accompanied at all times.
Event Finishing Times - all mid week and Sunday events will be scheduled to finish by no later than 11.30pm and on Fridays and Saturdays, no later than 12 midnight.
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