Last week Radio National's Life Matters segment covered the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME). Jack Manning Bancroft (founder) and Clarke Webb (mentor) were interviewed by host Richard Aedy and let me tell you those boys are good at the talking and whatnot.
You can listen to it here.
Also, let's get some reviews and photos up here to prove the awesomeness of Carnivale 2007!!
Monday, May 28, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Everyone needs to check this out, it's gonna be an amazing gig that will uplift and express a message of peace, harmony, respect and music. Bring the family, it's an all age gig and it only costs $10 to get a ticket, the proceeds going towards the aime mentoring program, working with indigenous high school students. This whole thing was started by a friend of mine, he's my age and he's determined to make this a huge event with an even better turn out next year as a result. It's up to you to help us though, more people = more awareness and all you have to do is be at the manning bar this saturday ready to enjoy some quality music. Bring the family and all your friends!!!! check out all the details at www.indigenouscarnivale.com
Peace and joy
Hamdizzle
Peace and joy
Hamdizzle
Monday, May 21, 2007
Fear of failure...
So it's Monday night bout 11pm. Been stressin all day and have started to become really scared.
I'm scared because of how apathetic everybody is. All of my peers are moving into careers. Most are focussing on making alot of money. I'm really hopin that people are as dissatisfied with the apathy of today. I'm sick to death of people not caring about each other. Without sounding like a tool, where is the love? Where is the support for real people and real change.
The last three weeks have been the hardest of my life jugglin the start of AIME with Carnivale. But I've kept myself going by saying that its worth it. That what I'm doing is good. Since then I have been belittled again and again by people in the process of trying to get the message out. Tonight this climaxed with a trip to Wesley College. The best moment of the trip was knockin on a door and going in and asking a couple of guys if they wanted to come to Indigenous Carnivale, they didn't even reply but kept their eyes transfixed on their playstation game.
You know what - that was fucked. That is fucked. And i'm sick of being diplomatic. These people are so ignorant that they are missing out on an opportunity that could change their life. Fuck people not taking a chance.
Somebody tell me why this event, with the Herd, and 11 other performers, who are all brilliant, and the exhibition, and the day (Sorry Day), and the cause (AIME), have to be sold. Why did I have to beg the editors of USU Bull, The Glebe, and Drum Media for articles?
It disgusts me that we have to "sell" this event. So much of this disgusts me. Except for those of you who are coming.
You are the shining lights. But... here comes the crunch
If you want this to be a success, over the next four days you need to shoulder some responsibility. Every person who says they believe in closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in a statistical and social fashion needs to step up.
Are all your friends coming? Is your family coming? Have you put yourself on a limb to help this event succeed in creating something unique??
If no, you have four days left.
I'm not askin you to recreate the wheel. The stage has been set, the message is there, the event is ready. Your job is to bring at least 10 people each to this event.
Otherwise. I'm done. And Indigenous Carnivale is done. There is no reason why this event shouldn't sell out and send a message to the University, Sydney, and Australian communty that we are willing to come together and build a better future in an age where the bottom line doesn't always have to involve money.
I've tried my best. Thats all I can ask from you.
Peace
JMB
www.indigenouscarnivale.com
I'm scared because of how apathetic everybody is. All of my peers are moving into careers. Most are focussing on making alot of money. I'm really hopin that people are as dissatisfied with the apathy of today. I'm sick to death of people not caring about each other. Without sounding like a tool, where is the love? Where is the support for real people and real change.
The last three weeks have been the hardest of my life jugglin the start of AIME with Carnivale. But I've kept myself going by saying that its worth it. That what I'm doing is good. Since then I have been belittled again and again by people in the process of trying to get the message out. Tonight this climaxed with a trip to Wesley College. The best moment of the trip was knockin on a door and going in and asking a couple of guys if they wanted to come to Indigenous Carnivale, they didn't even reply but kept their eyes transfixed on their playstation game.
You know what - that was fucked. That is fucked. And i'm sick of being diplomatic. These people are so ignorant that they are missing out on an opportunity that could change their life. Fuck people not taking a chance.
Somebody tell me why this event, with the Herd, and 11 other performers, who are all brilliant, and the exhibition, and the day (Sorry Day), and the cause (AIME), have to be sold. Why did I have to beg the editors of USU Bull, The Glebe, and Drum Media for articles?
It disgusts me that we have to "sell" this event. So much of this disgusts me. Except for those of you who are coming.
You are the shining lights. But... here comes the crunch
If you want this to be a success, over the next four days you need to shoulder some responsibility. Every person who says they believe in closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in a statistical and social fashion needs to step up.
Are all your friends coming? Is your family coming? Have you put yourself on a limb to help this event succeed in creating something unique??
If no, you have four days left.
I'm not askin you to recreate the wheel. The stage has been set, the message is there, the event is ready. Your job is to bring at least 10 people each to this event.
Otherwise. I'm done. And Indigenous Carnivale is done. There is no reason why this event shouldn't sell out and send a message to the University, Sydney, and Australian communty that we are willing to come together and build a better future in an age where the bottom line doesn't always have to involve money.
I've tried my best. Thats all I can ask from you.
Peace
JMB
www.indigenouscarnivale.com
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Black is the new black.
Indigenous Carnivale is not just about reconciliation, social justice, diversity and equality. Its also about fashion!!
At the start of this century I walked across a big bridge with 249 999 other people to welcome the new tone for this century‘s collection. We were celebrating the recognition of black, its survival and it’s ongoing presence and diversity (you’d be amazed at all the different shades of black). We were over letting this country try to keep it’s blacks in the closet. Those whitewashed policies and history were so faded, and besides, they never fitted anyone properly anyway. It seems however, that the government has failed to keep up with the rest of us and is still wearing the oppressive monotoned clothes of last century/ies (and it’s not like they can’t afford new ones). Well I say, ‘like whatever..’ to them
I think that it’s soooo last century to be accepting that an indigenous kid born today in Australia should expect to die twenty years before the non-indigenous kid born down the street. If you think that’s pretty drab, and like me, don’t want to wear the fact that you didn’t stand up on your conscience, get your booty down to Indigenous Carnivale.
The carnivale (apart from being a fun cultural celebration) raises money for the AIME program (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience). The program aimes (among other things) to empower young indigenous people through a) providing them with a mentoring relationship (these have been shown to be very effective in promoting resistance to the detrimental effects of social and economic disadvantage) and b) encourage and provide support for them to continue their education (another VERY important factor in overcoming disadvantage). Anyhoo, the program rocks, its hip, it’s in, and its having great results.
For all those people who felt powerless to help combat indigenous disadvantage, feel powerless no longer. Ignore the apathy and come to indigenous carnivale to start making a difference. Indigenous disadvantage can be overcome, it just requires the will, and if the government won’t come to the party, then it’s up to the people.
So if you’re a bit of a trend setter, want to show your government some leadership or just celebrate and embrace a national vision that includes black, get your jimmy choo’s down to manning and party with us at indigenous Carnivale. Like… Everyone will be there. ; )
At the start of this century I walked across a big bridge with 249 999 other people to welcome the new tone for this century‘s collection. We were celebrating the recognition of black, its survival and it’s ongoing presence and diversity (you’d be amazed at all the different shades of black). We were over letting this country try to keep it’s blacks in the closet. Those whitewashed policies and history were so faded, and besides, they never fitted anyone properly anyway. It seems however, that the government has failed to keep up with the rest of us and is still wearing the oppressive monotoned clothes of last century/ies (and it’s not like they can’t afford new ones). Well I say, ‘like whatever..’ to them
I think that it’s soooo last century to be accepting that an indigenous kid born today in Australia should expect to die twenty years before the non-indigenous kid born down the street. If you think that’s pretty drab, and like me, don’t want to wear the fact that you didn’t stand up on your conscience, get your booty down to Indigenous Carnivale.
The carnivale (apart from being a fun cultural celebration) raises money for the AIME program (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience). The program aimes (among other things) to empower young indigenous people through a) providing them with a mentoring relationship (these have been shown to be very effective in promoting resistance to the detrimental effects of social and economic disadvantage) and b) encourage and provide support for them to continue their education (another VERY important factor in overcoming disadvantage). Anyhoo, the program rocks, its hip, it’s in, and its having great results.
For all those people who felt powerless to help combat indigenous disadvantage, feel powerless no longer. Ignore the apathy and come to indigenous carnivale to start making a difference. Indigenous disadvantage can be overcome, it just requires the will, and if the government won’t come to the party, then it’s up to the people.
So if you’re a bit of a trend setter, want to show your government some leadership or just celebrate and embrace a national vision that includes black, get your jimmy choo’s down to manning and party with us at indigenous Carnivale. Like… Everyone will be there. ; )
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
SURPRISE
ROLL UP roll up to witness one of the biggest events of the year,We have Aunty Wendy's Mob starting the day at 3.30, followed close behind by THE HERD who kick off at 3.45. ITS AMAZING,this once a year mind blowing, outta control concert is too good tobe true.BUT wait theres more, THATS right more indigenous performersincluding EMMA DONOVAN, THE STREET WARRIORS, JAPA BOYS,RADICAL SON, THE LAST KINECTION, its CRAZZZYYY
This all day concert from 3-10pm on saturday the 26th of MAY ATMANNING BAR ALL THREE LEVELS, ALL THREE LEVELS, this is aone time opportunity to FUNK YOUR STUFF ABOUT, dancing toINDIGIE FEMME, DELCAN KELLY, and a special guest apperance byDJ WANTED, yes you herd it ladies and gentleman we have him for thisone day event, DJ WANTED, this concert is CRAZZZYYY.
HOW MUCH YOU ASK? 5 DOLLARS or 10 dollars without a access card.ITS Incredible ITS Absurd ITS FUNKING Unbelievable
BUT WAITS THERES MORE.. MORE An exclusive I SAID EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITION ON THE MIDDLE FLOORcurated by leading Indigenous artist Bronwyn Bancroft,BRONWYN BANCROFTand supported by SHARMILLA Sharmilla Wood and ANDREW Andrew Dowding.The exhibition will be officially opened by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner and acting Race Discrimination Commissioner, Mr. Tom Calma.THIS IS NO JOKE PEOPLE I CANNNOT BELIEVE THE WORDS THAT LAY B4 METHIS IS AMAZZZZZZIIINNNNNNNNNGGGGGGG
dont miss out tickets on sale at manning + moshtix outlets for a limited
time only
This all day concert from 3-10pm on saturday the 26th of MAY ATMANNING BAR ALL THREE LEVELS, ALL THREE LEVELS, this is aone time opportunity to FUNK YOUR STUFF ABOUT, dancing toINDIGIE FEMME, DELCAN KELLY, and a special guest apperance byDJ WANTED, yes you herd it ladies and gentleman we have him for thisone day event, DJ WANTED, this concert is CRAZZZYYY.
HOW MUCH YOU ASK? 5 DOLLARS or 10 dollars without a access card.ITS Incredible ITS Absurd ITS FUNKING Unbelievable
BUT WAITS THERES MORE.. MORE An exclusive I SAID EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITION ON THE MIDDLE FLOORcurated by leading Indigenous artist Bronwyn Bancroft,BRONWYN BANCROFTand supported by SHARMILLA Sharmilla Wood and ANDREW Andrew Dowding.The exhibition will be officially opened by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner and acting Race Discrimination Commissioner, Mr. Tom Calma.THIS IS NO JOKE PEOPLE I CANNNOT BELIEVE THE WORDS THAT LAY B4 METHIS IS AMAZZZZZZIIINNNNNNNNNGGGGGGG
dont miss out tickets on sale at manning + moshtix outlets for a limited
time only
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
This is The Vibe Jules and Co...
Indigenous Carnivale 26th May 2006
Manning Bar, Sydney Universiy
TZU
Blue King Brown
Kid Confucius
Emma Donovan
Paul Sinclair and Jack Manning Bancroft
Dj Wanted
Surcas fire twirlers
National Sorry Day was the day and Manning Bar at Sydney University the venue for the Second Annual Indigenous Carnivale. All the hype before the event had claimed that it would be bigger and better than the previous year’s event that had attracted some 600 people. For the 2006 event the bill included two of the hottest young groups in Australia, Melbourne based hip-hop group TZU, and the electrifying roots and soul hybrid of Blue King Brown. No one was willing to question the talent; the issue was whether people would want to be associated with an Australian event that used the word Indigenous.
This organiser had hope and genuinely believed that people did care. After last years success it was clear that the hard part was not putting together a good event, or creating a positive uplifting atmosphere, the challenge was breaking down existing stereotypes and getting people to come along. We had to play the game, and knew that we had to promote our event in a way that made people feel like they wanted to be a part. The key hook was that we genuinely believed that this was an event for anyone who had any connection to Australia. We communicated this message across many mediums including: painting the graffiti tunnel; chalking the University streets; creating 500 press kits, wearing100 t-shirts and putting up over 200 posters.
We also had a group of people outside Manning for the month before the event promoting the event, educating people about the day and selling tickets. One of the crew used the line “this is the most easily accessible reconciliation event ever!” We had a lot of fun during this period but we all knew how serious this event was.
One of the core aims of the Carnivale is to attempt to change the way people look at our flawed National Identity that has so much distance between all cultures. It aims to change the way difference is enforced as a means of separation. The Indigenous Carnivale is a place that all people can come together, and build a sense of community that is so desperately needed. A sense of community that recognises and embraces the Indigenous owners of our great land that have the keys to the oldest living history in the world.
Above: 2005 Indigenous Carnivale.
But before we can work together and come together we must meet and feel comfortable in an arena that encourages respect for all. As it is with a couple, before they get married they spend a significant period getting to know each other, whilst they feel out and get to understand their differences and similarities. This period offers a bridge between single and married life. The Carnivale aims to build a similar bridge for all Australians to forge stronger relationships. Essentially it is a meeting place, a small beginning. To continue the analogy from before, the Indigenous Carnivale is a first date with the intention to eventually marry.
That is why another key aim of the event is for people to have fun. For the environment to be one that emits an inviting aura. You don’t tell someone on a first date all the problems in your life, and if you do, your partner tends to run away muttering something along the lines on ‘psycho’ under their breath. By the same sense of reasoning, the Carnivale must be a place that gives people a taste of Indigenous and Australian culture melded together.
Some people struggled to understand how we could hope to have fun on an evening such as National Sorry Day. There is a touch of irony about this event. A sense that if, on this day that recognises the disgraceful past that we all share, if on this day, we can manage to come together, then there is a chance we can come together on every other day. Out of the depths of despair, the strongest people rise. On a day that holds more despair than any other, the strong have risen over the last two years, and we will continue to do so.
Before I end this piece I want you to come back with me to the Indigenous Carnivale this year on Friday the 26th of May. I want to take you to one moment. After all the bands had had their sound checks done, and had a bit of a feed. After about 600 people had streamed through the doors downstairs. After the fire twirlers had lit up the forecourt as people arrived. After the didgeridoo players had welcomed everyone and Emma Donovan had belted out a spine tingling song that demanded listeners to recognise that “Aboriginal Woman is here to stay.” After all of this one of the Manning staff told me we were near capacity. Looking over the balcony their was a line of near 100 people patiently waiting to be a part of this event. At that point, standing on the balcony, looking around at roughly 900 people, of all colours, mainly young, and being told by some of the older people present that this is the vibe they felt at events early in the 1960’s.
That very vibe was one of belief, a belief that change was possible. At that moment, looking over the balcony then back to the crowd, as Blue King Brown sent the crowd into frenzy with a monologue about how far we have to go as a nation. Standing there, time stopped, and we were there. The bridge was momentarily built. This was right and people didn’t want it to end. It was then that I knew that the Carnivale must grow. Bridges like these must be built over the ones that those before us have let burn.
Success and failure cannot really be measured. Economically there was a profit made that will be put straight back into our community with the AIME mentoring program. The venue was full. The Sydney Morning Herald and Drum Media covered the event.
The one failure, that every Australian didn’t get the chance to feel what the 1000 people felt on Friday the 26th May, 2006. But, give it time, let it grow, and everyone will get his or her chance.
Jack Manning Bancroft
Manning Bar, Sydney Universiy
TZU
Blue King Brown
Kid Confucius
Emma Donovan
Paul Sinclair and Jack Manning Bancroft
Dj Wanted
Surcas fire twirlers
National Sorry Day was the day and Manning Bar at Sydney University the venue for the Second Annual Indigenous Carnivale. All the hype before the event had claimed that it would be bigger and better than the previous year’s event that had attracted some 600 people. For the 2006 event the bill included two of the hottest young groups in Australia, Melbourne based hip-hop group TZU, and the electrifying roots and soul hybrid of Blue King Brown. No one was willing to question the talent; the issue was whether people would want to be associated with an Australian event that used the word Indigenous.
This organiser had hope and genuinely believed that people did care. After last years success it was clear that the hard part was not putting together a good event, or creating a positive uplifting atmosphere, the challenge was breaking down existing stereotypes and getting people to come along. We had to play the game, and knew that we had to promote our event in a way that made people feel like they wanted to be a part. The key hook was that we genuinely believed that this was an event for anyone who had any connection to Australia. We communicated this message across many mediums including: painting the graffiti tunnel; chalking the University streets; creating 500 press kits, wearing100 t-shirts and putting up over 200 posters.
We also had a group of people outside Manning for the month before the event promoting the event, educating people about the day and selling tickets. One of the crew used the line “this is the most easily accessible reconciliation event ever!” We had a lot of fun during this period but we all knew how serious this event was.
One of the core aims of the Carnivale is to attempt to change the way people look at our flawed National Identity that has so much distance between all cultures. It aims to change the way difference is enforced as a means of separation. The Indigenous Carnivale is a place that all people can come together, and build a sense of community that is so desperately needed. A sense of community that recognises and embraces the Indigenous owners of our great land that have the keys to the oldest living history in the world.
Above: 2005 Indigenous Carnivale.
But before we can work together and come together we must meet and feel comfortable in an arena that encourages respect for all. As it is with a couple, before they get married they spend a significant period getting to know each other, whilst they feel out and get to understand their differences and similarities. This period offers a bridge between single and married life. The Carnivale aims to build a similar bridge for all Australians to forge stronger relationships. Essentially it is a meeting place, a small beginning. To continue the analogy from before, the Indigenous Carnivale is a first date with the intention to eventually marry.
That is why another key aim of the event is for people to have fun. For the environment to be one that emits an inviting aura. You don’t tell someone on a first date all the problems in your life, and if you do, your partner tends to run away muttering something along the lines on ‘psycho’ under their breath. By the same sense of reasoning, the Carnivale must be a place that gives people a taste of Indigenous and Australian culture melded together.
Some people struggled to understand how we could hope to have fun on an evening such as National Sorry Day. There is a touch of irony about this event. A sense that if, on this day that recognises the disgraceful past that we all share, if on this day, we can manage to come together, then there is a chance we can come together on every other day. Out of the depths of despair, the strongest people rise. On a day that holds more despair than any other, the strong have risen over the last two years, and we will continue to do so.
Before I end this piece I want you to come back with me to the Indigenous Carnivale this year on Friday the 26th of May. I want to take you to one moment. After all the bands had had their sound checks done, and had a bit of a feed. After about 600 people had streamed through the doors downstairs. After the fire twirlers had lit up the forecourt as people arrived. After the didgeridoo players had welcomed everyone and Emma Donovan had belted out a spine tingling song that demanded listeners to recognise that “Aboriginal Woman is here to stay.” After all of this one of the Manning staff told me we were near capacity. Looking over the balcony their was a line of near 100 people patiently waiting to be a part of this event. At that point, standing on the balcony, looking around at roughly 900 people, of all colours, mainly young, and being told by some of the older people present that this is the vibe they felt at events early in the 1960’s.
That very vibe was one of belief, a belief that change was possible. At that moment, looking over the balcony then back to the crowd, as Blue King Brown sent the crowd into frenzy with a monologue about how far we have to go as a nation. Standing there, time stopped, and we were there. The bridge was momentarily built. This was right and people didn’t want it to end. It was then that I knew that the Carnivale must grow. Bridges like these must be built over the ones that those before us have let burn.
Success and failure cannot really be measured. Economically there was a profit made that will be put straight back into our community with the AIME mentoring program. The venue was full. The Sydney Morning Herald and Drum Media covered the event.
The one failure, that every Australian didn’t get the chance to feel what the 1000 people felt on Friday the 26th May, 2006. But, give it time, let it grow, and everyone will get his or her chance.
Jack Manning Bancroft
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