National Reconciliation Week at Melbourne Quarter

Overview

'Be Brave. Make Change.' That's the theme guiding this year's National Reconciliation Week, which Melbourne Quarter is celebrating with a suite of activations and events from Friday, May 27–Friday, June 3.

The inner-city precinct, set on land that was once a significant meeting place for the Woiwurrung people of the Kulin nation, will champion the spirit of reconciliation via a diverse program of happenings.

It kicks off on May 27 with a smoking ceremony ​​led by First Nations elders in the forecourt, before Melbourne Quarter launches the first episode of its new podcast, featuring Brotha Black in conversation with Clothing the Gaps' Head of Impact Lena Charles. It'll be available to listen to via Soundcloud.

From May 31–June 2, the main lobby will play host to a retail pop-up showcasing threads and homewares from celebrated First Nations businesses including Gammin Threads, Clothing the Gaps, Haus of Dizzy and Our Dilly Bag.

Meanwhile, Wurundjeri artist Simone Thomson has created a stunning mural along Gunpowder Walk, plus you can catch live acoustic sets by local First Nations acts from 12–2pm daily between May 31–June 2. And in the Two Melbourne Quarter lobby, check out 11 striking floral installations by Melbourne studio Alchemy Orange, each representing one of Victoria's First Nations groups.

Top Images: Melbourne Quarter live music. Clothing the Gaps.