Apology: Heal Our Past, Build Our Future Together

To commemorate the anniversary of the 2008 apology to Australia's Stolen Generations, the Healing Foundation is throwing a free concert on February 13 at Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The show will feature both Indigenous and non-Indigenous performers such as Archie Roach, Blue King Brown, Tim Rogers, Thelma Plumm and Claire Bowditch; and is to be hosted by Eddie Perfect (Offspring, The Beast) and Miranda Tapsell (The Sapphires).

Everyone is welcome at this all ages gig, and the grass surrounds of the Bowl are prime location for picnic rugs and a basket full of snacks. Though the night will undoubtedly be a celebration, it also has an important message. As Archie Roach puts it, “What happened to the Stolen Generations can’t be erased or taken back and the anniversary is there to remind people it shouldn’t have happened, and we need to come together on that day to make sure it never happens again."

Doors open from 5.30pm and the show will run until 10pm. For more information including a full lineup, check the website.