Grayson Rotumah

Research Interests

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Studies Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Performing Arts

Mr Grayson Rotumah

Lecturer

Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts

College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities

My research investigates ways to strengthen, celebrate and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through focused curatorial efforts that give voice to the diversity of living, dynamic and growing Indigenous traditions in a global context. I am currently undertaking Phd studies in practice led research, which will incorporate a portfolio of compositions and exegesis that draws on the histories of Bundjalung Country.

Most recently I have been involved in performances of programs of Indigenous songs in Indigenous languages and performed in collaboration with award-winning Indigenous artists; Emily Warrimurra, Marlon X Rulla, Electric Fields and Dem Mob. These cultural performances and presentations have been presented in Barcelona Spain, Bandung Indonesia, Womad UK, Commonwealth Games Brisbane, ZigetFestival Budapest, Tsingtao Beer Festival China, European Championships Glasgow, Speigel tent Edinburgh.

Date Position Institution name
2023 - ongoing Co-Director University of Adelaide
1996 - ongoing Lecturer University of Adelaide

Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
2023 Award 2023 Interdisciplinary Team Award The University of Adelaide Australia -
2023 Award A connected and Enriched Community The University of Adelaide Australia -
2019 Award Wirtlu Yarlu Aboriginal Education Universtity Of Adelaide Australia -

Date Institution name Country Title
2021 University of Adelaide Australia PhD
1993 - 1995 Southern Cross University Australia Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Music

Year Citation
2023 Rotumah, G., & Crismani, D. (2023). Keynote panelist for the 46th National Conference of the Musicological Society of Australia. Poster session presented at the meeting of National Conference of the Musicological Society of Australia. The University of Adelaide, Hughes Lecture Theatre.
2023 Rotumah, G., & Crismani, D. (2023). Keynote panelist for the 46th National Conference of the Musicological Society of Australia. Poster session presented at the meeting of National Conference of the Musicological Society of Australia. The University of Adelaide, Hughes Lecture Theatre.

Year Citation
2023 Dollman, L., & Rotumah, G. (2023). World Premiere of Creation by Grayson Rotumah with the ASO (No. Of Pieces: 50 minutes) [Musical direction]. Grainger Studio, Adelaide.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Treaty -A Series of indigenous performances

Treaty Bendigo Victoria,Treaty Sheparton Victoria, (No. Of Pieces: 2 x 1 Hour Performances) [Performance]. Bendigo Victoria,, Sheparton Victoria.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Treaty -A Series of indigenous performances

Treaty Bendigo Victoria,Treaty Sheparton Victoria, (No. Of Pieces: 2 x 1 Hour Performances) [Performance]. Bendigo Victoria,, Sheparton Victoria.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Indigenous Performances -Emily Warrimurra
Adelaide Oval -Support for Iconic Australian Band -Ice House (No. Of Pieces: 2 x 1 Hour performances) [Performance]. Byron Bay- Adelaide Oval.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Indigenous Performances -Emily Warrimurra
Adelaide Oval -Support for Iconic Australian Band -Ice House (No. Of Pieces: 2 x 1 Hour performances) [Performance]. Byron Bay- Adelaide Oval.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Emily Warrimurra-Byron Bluesfest (No. Of Pieces: 2 x 1hour Pereformances) [Performance]. Byron Bay.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Emily Warrimurra-Byron Bluesfest (No. Of Pieces: 2 x 1hour Pereformances) [Performance]. Byron Bay.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Stadium Performances
Adelaide Oval-Adelaide
Marvel Stadium-Melbourne (No. Of Pieces: 40 min) [Performance]. Adelaide Oval and Marvel Stadium-Melbourne.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Stadium Performances
Adelaide Oval-Adelaide
Marvel Stadium-Melbourne (No. Of Pieces: 40 min) [Performance]. Adelaide Oval and Marvel Stadium-Melbourne.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Indigenous Performance-Marlon X Rulla- Adelaide 500 (No. Of Pieces: 1 Hour performance) [Performance]. Adelaide-SA.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Indigenous Performance-Marlon X Rulla- Adelaide 500 (No. Of Pieces: 1 Hour performance) [Performance]. Adelaide-SA.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Indigenous Performance-Electric Fields-Womad (No. Of Pieces: 1 Hour Performance) [Performance]. Adelaide.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Indigenous Performance-Electric Fields-Womad (No. Of Pieces: 1 Hour Performance) [Performance]. Adelaide.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Series of Cultural Performances-Marlon X Rulla
The Long Walk-Federation Square Melbourne -
Party in the Apocolypse Hobart-
Port Fairy Folk Festival Victoria
Purrampa Adelaide Convention Centre Adelaide (No. Of Pieces: 5x 1 hour sets) [Performance]. Convention Centre Adelaide, Port Fairy -Victoria, Hobart- Tasmania-Federation Square-Melbourne.
2022 Rotumah, G. (2022). Series of Cultural Performances-Marlon X Rulla
The Long Walk-Federation Square Melbourne -
Party in the Apocolypse Hobart-
Port Fairy Folk Festival Victoria
Purrampa Adelaide Convention Centre Adelaide (No. Of Pieces: 5x 1 hour sets) [Performance]. Convention Centre Adelaide, Port Fairy -Victoria, Hobart- Tasmania-Federation Square-Melbourne.
2021 Rotumah, G. (2021). Marlon X Rulla - Womadelaide (No. Of Pieces: 60 Min Performance) [Performance]. Botanic Gardens -Adelaide.
2021 Rotumah, G. (2021). Marlon X Rulla - Womadelaide (No. Of Pieces: 60 Min Performance) [Performance]. Botanic Gardens -Adelaide.
2019 Fielding, Z., Ross, M., Rotumah, G., & Goldsmith, J. (2019). Electric Fields - 2000 and Whatever Tour 2019 (No. Of Pieces: Portfolio of 8 performances) [Music Performance]. Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide, SA, Australia: Sony Music.
2019 Fielding, Z., Ross, M., Rotumah, G., & Goldsmith, J. (2019). Electric Fields - 2000 and Whatever Tour 2019 (No. Of Pieces: Portfolio of 8 performances) [Music Performance]. Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide, SA, Australia: Sony Music.
2018 Rotumah, G. E. (2018). Electric Fields - Indigenous Music Performance WOMAD UK (No. Of Pieces: Performance) [Musical Performance]. Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK.
2018 Rotumah, G. E. (2018). Electric Fields - Indigenous Music Performance WOMAD UK (No. Of Pieces: Performance) [Musical Performance]. Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK.
2018 Feilding, Z., Ross, M., Goldsmith, J., & Rotumah, G. (2018). European Tour (No. Of Pieces: 6 Performances including workshop and panel) [Performance]. Europe and Uk.
2018 Fielding, Z., Ross, M., & Rotumah, G. (2018). Electric Fields - Commonwealth Games Performance (No. Of Pieces: 1 hour Performance) [Musical Performance]. Brisbane, Queensland; Australia: 2018 Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation.
2018 Rotumah, G. E., Fielding, Z., Ross, M., & Goldsmith, J. (2018). National NAIDOC Ball and tour (No. Of Pieces: 3 performances) [Performance]. Sydney,Brisbane,Cairns.
2018 Rotumah, G. E., Fielding, Z., Ross, M., & Goldsmith, J. (2018). National NAIDOC Ball and tour (No. Of Pieces: 3 performances) [Performance]. Sydney,Brisbane,Cairns.
2018 Rotumah, G. E. (2018). Mona Foma - Hobart (No. Of Pieces: Performance) [Performances and songs]. Hobart: https://monafoma.net.au/information#previous-festivals.
2018 Rotumah, G. E. (2018). Mona Foma - Hobart (No. Of Pieces: Performance) [Performances and songs]. Hobart: https://monafoma.net.au/information#previous-festivals.
2017 Rotumah, G. E., Fielding, Z., Goldsmith, J., & Ross, M. (2017). Matasora World Music Festival (MWMF) 2017 - performance by Electric Fields. (No. Of Pieces: 1 Peformance) [Musical performance]. Bandung Indonesia: HTH Studio.
2017 Rotumah, G. E., Fielding, Z., Goldsmith, J., & Ross, M. (2017). Matasora World Music Festival (MWMF) 2017 - performance by Electric Fields. (No. Of Pieces: 1 Peformance) [Musical performance]. Bandung Indonesia: HTH Studio.
2017 Rotumah, G. E. (2017). WOMAD 2017 Performance: Electric Fields (No. Of Pieces: 1 performance) [Performance]. Adelaide.
2017 Rotumah, G. E. (2017). WOMAD 2017 Performance: Electric Fields (No. Of Pieces: 1 performance) [Performance]. Adelaide.
2017 Rotumah, G. E. (2017). 2017 Adelaide New Year's Celebration: Performance by Electric Fields (No. Of Pieces: 1 Performance) [Performance]. Adelaide, South Australia: Adelaide City Council.
2017 Rotumah, G. E. (2017). 2017 Adelaide New Year's Celebration: Performance by Electric Fields (No. Of Pieces: 1 Performance) [Performance]. Adelaide, South Australia: Adelaide City Council.
2017 Rotumah, G. E. (2017). Sydney-2017 National Indigenous Digital Excellence Award:performance:Electric Fields (No. Of Pieces: 1 performance) [Performance]. Redfern, Sydney.
2017 Rotumah, G. E. (2017). Sydney-2017 National Indigenous Digital Excellence Award:performance:Electric Fields (No. Of Pieces: 1 performance) [Performance]. Redfern, Sydney.
2017 Rotumah, G. (2017). Electric Fields HomeGround Festival Sydney Opera House (No. Of Pieces: Live performance on National Cultural event) [Performance]. Sydney.
2017 Rotumah, G. (2017). Electric Fields HomeGround Festival Sydney Opera House (No. Of Pieces: Live performance on National Cultural event) [Performance]. Sydney.
2016 Rotumah, G. E. (2016). South Australian Music Awards - event Norwood Town Hall (No. Of Pieces: 1 night) [Performance]. Norwood Town Hall.
2014 Rotumah, G. (2014). Byron Bay Blues Festival , Part of a national tour & promotion by Indigenous singer-songwriter Glenn Skuthorpe (No. Of Pieces: 1 performance) [Performance]. Byron Bay.
2014 Rotumah, G. (2014). Performance by Indigenous Reggae Band Kineman Karma for Survival Day, Adelaide 26th January 2014 (No. Of Pieces: .) [Performance]. Semaphore Foreshore.
2013 Rotumah, G. (2013). Performance by Indigenous Reggae Band Kineman Karma for The Spirit Festival, Adelaide 16 – 17 February 2013 (No. Of Pieces: 16 -17 February 2013) [Performance]. Tarndanyunga.
2013 Pak Poy, A., Petherick, D., & Rotumah, G. (2013). Great Beyonder (No. Of Pieces: 13 Songs) [Performance]. Adelaide: Glenn Skuthorpe.
2012 Petherick, D., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2012). Curated performances of Indigenous music for the Kaurna Heritage Day Festival 2012 (No. Of Pieces: 5 hours) [Performance]. Warriparinga Living Kaurna Cultural Centre: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music, University of Adelaide / Warripanga Living Kuarna Cultural Centre / Kaurna Aboriginal Community and Heritage Association (KACHA).
2012 Turner, A., Newsome., Pak Poy., Peters., Petherick., & Rotumah. (2012). Reconciliation Down Rundle 2012 – Pathways to Opportunities (No. Of Pieces: 6 hours) [Performance]. Rundle Mall, Adelaide, Australia: Reconciliation South Australia Inc. / State Government of South Australia / Adealide City Council / Drug & Alcohol Services South Australia.
2012 Rotumah, G. (2012). Commissioned curated performance of Indigenous music for the National MATSITI Conference 2012 (No. Of Pieces: 9-11 July, 2012) [Performance]. Intercontinental Hotel, Adelaide.
2011 Petherick, D., pak poy, A., Rotumah, G., Turner, A., & Peters, E. (2011). Curated program of performances by Indigenous musicians from the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) for The Spirit Festival, Adelaide 19 – 20 February 2011 (No. Of Pieces: 2 days) [Performance]. Rymill Park / Mullawirraburka: Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute Inc. / Adelaide Fringe Festival.
2011 Petherick, D., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Rotumah, G., Turner, A., & Peters, E. (2011). Performance and historic re-creation by CASM Choir Keriba Wakai of 1967 Referendum anthem 'We Are Going to Freedom' for the Lowitja O’Donoghue Oration 2011 (No. Of Pieces: 6 performances) [Performance]. Bonython Hall, University of Adelaide: Don Dunstan Foundation / Flinders University / University of Adelaide / Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM).
2011 Petherick, D., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2011). Curated performances for National Reconciliation Week 2011 (‘Let’s Talk Recognition’): The University of Adelaide Official Reconciliation Conversation & Celebrations, Fri 27 May 2011, and Reconciliation Down Rundle – Healthy Land, Living and Culture together with Mabo Day National Celebration, 3 June 2011 (No. Of Pieces: 5 hours) [Performance]. Rundle Mall, Adelaide: Reconciliation South Australia Inc. / State Government of South Australia / Adealide City Council / Drug & Alcohol Services South Australia.
2009 Rotumah, G., & Kiwat, J. (2009). Indigenous Initiative Screening Project 2010 - 'Send the Cameras Out': World Premiere Performances of Original Compositions (2) for 6th ReelDance International Dance on Screen Festival, composed by Grayson Rotumah and Jardine Kiwat (No. Of Pieces: 15 minutes) [Performance]. Performance Space Carriageworks, Redfern NSW.
2005 Kiwat, J., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., & Rotumah, G. (2005). Keriba Wakai-Keriba Sagul, commissioned traditional Torres Strait Islander performance for the Opening Ceremony of the Elder School of Music New Facilities (No. Of Pieces: 10 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, South Australia.

Year Citation
2024 Authors: Ferraretto J, Harrald L, Kleinig H, Liang Z, Page A, Rotumah G. Title: Floods of Fire Symphony. Extent: 50 minutes.
2023 Authors: Rotumah G, Harrald L, Dollman L. Title: Creation-Performance. Extent: 50 mins.
2023 Authors: Rotumah G, Harrald L. Title: Creation. Extent: 55 minutes.
2023 Authors: Rotumah G. Title: National Native Information Compensation Campaign. Extent: Two compositions for National Advertisement.
2021 Authors: Rotumah G, Harrald L. Title: Bula Yabru Banam. Extent: 13 minutes.
2013 Authors: Rotumah G, Petherick D, Sumner D, Stanley J. Title: Commissioned music production for the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia health campaign Stickin’ it up the smokes. Extent: 2 mins 18 seconds.

Year Citation
2016 Authors: Rotumah G. Title: Electric Fields CD recording & Launch INMA - Contribution to rendered original work and International and national tour.. Description: Inma contains songs sung in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara language of north-west South Australia.. Extent: 6 Songs.
2016 Authors: Rotumah G. Title: Electric Fields CD recording & Launch INMA - Contribution to rendered original work and International and national tour.. Description: Inma contains songs sung in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara language of north-west South Australia.. Extent: 6 Songs.
2016 Authors: Rotumah G. Title: INMA. Description: Inma contains songs sung in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara language of north-west South Australia.. Extent: 6 songs.
2013 Authors: Rotumah G, Pak Poy A. Title: Ruby Awards 2013 - Performance. Extent: 1 performance.
2011 Authors: Petherick D, Rotumah G, Pak Poy A. Title: Commissioned composition of soundtrack for David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education & Research (DUCIER) Experiential Learning Activities Database Project. Extent: 11 short films.
2011 Authors: Petherick D, Rotumah G, Syron R, Pak Poy A, Turner A. Title: Commissioned film music for documentary film For Love of Country: stories of service and sacrifice by Aboriginal people from South Australia within the Australian Armed Forces, 2011. [DVD] Malcolm McKinnon, Australia: Reconciliation South Australia.. Extent: 20 minutes.
2005 Authors: Newsome J, Kiwat J, Pak Poy A, Peters E, Rotumah G, Petherick D, Turner A, Roper R. Title: Inaugural 30th Anniversary Compilation CD Recording: Keriba Wakai – Keriba Sagul (Our Voice – Our Dance): CASM Choir Live. Description: Extent : 31 minutes, 43 seconds Recorded at CASM recording studio, Adelaide, South Australia. Ms. Jennifer Newsome : Choir Director, Vocal Performer, Music Arranger, Event Organiser/Curator, CD Producer Choir Co-director: Eddie Peters; Torres Strait Island Song/Dance Director: Eddie Peters; Pitjantjatjara Song Directors: Inawinytji Williamson, Peter Nyaningu; Instrumentalists: Jardine Kiwat, Doug Petherick, Anthony Pak Poy, Russell Ellis, Grayson Rotumah, Eddie Peters; Music Arrangers: Eddie Peters, Jenny Newsome, Doug Petherick, Anthony Pak Poy, Jardine Kiwat, Grayson Rotumah, Inawinytji Williamson; Solo Vocalists: Eddie Peters, Richard Nona, Russell Ellis; Composers: ‘Pilunari’ - J. Daniel (translator Y. Baker), ‘Island In The Sun’ – TSI song adapted from Harry Belafonte, ‘From Little Things Big Things Grow’ – Paul Kelly/Kev Karmody. World premiere CD release of works arranged for the CASM Choir – TSI traditional songs/dances, Pitjantjatjara Christian hymns (including Pilunari - music by J. Daniel), Yil Lull by Joe Geia, From Little Things Big Things Grow by Paul Kelly and Kev Karmody. CD produced by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM), CASM Recording Studio, 2005. Limited 30th anniversary release.. Extent: 31 minutes, 43 seconds.

Year Citation
2025 Crismani, D., & Rotumah, G. (2025). Curation of three performances at Kaurna Day 2025 (No. Of Pieces: Three performances, full production. 60 minutes duration.) [Curated Event]. Kaurna Day, University of Adelaide, Barr Smith Lawns.: University of Adelaide.
2024 Dollman, L., Crismani, D., & Rotumah, G. (2024). Coming Together (No. Of Pieces: 6 days) [Exhibition]. Hong Kong City Hall, Tai Kwun Arts.
2023 Crismani, D., Rotumah, G., Yates, H., & Kiwat, J. (2023). On The Terrace (No. Of Pieces: 30 minutes) [Concert series and exhibited works]. SA Museum and Art Gallery of South Australia: Chamber Music Adelaide.
2023 Dale, A., Pethrick, D., Harrald, L., Rotumah, G., & Crismani, D. (2023). Let Our Songs Speak For Us (No. Of Pieces: 60 minutes) [Intermedia exhibition incorporating artefacts, photographs, sound & video]. Adelaide: University of Adelaide.
2023 Dollman, L., & Rotumah, G. (2023). Yong Siew Toh and Elder Music Lab cross-cultural collaboration (No. Of Pieces: 65 minutes) [Concert performances]. Yong Siew Toh Conservatory Main Hall, Singapore and Elder Hall, Adelaide.
2022 Crismani, D., Rotumah, G., & Harrald, L. (2022). On The Terrace (No. Of Pieces: 45 minutes) [Curated concert]. Adelaide, SA: Chamber Music Adelaide.
2021 Hajdu, T., Rotumah, G., Culton, J., & Sherrah, J. (2021). Art of the Possible: Creative Revolutionaries, Quick Fire (No. Of Pieces: 1 hour) [panel]. https://arts.adelaide.edu.au/music/sia-furler-institute/engagement/creative-revolutionaries: https://arts.adelaide.edu.au/music/sia-furler-institute/engagement/creative-revolutionaries.
2016 Rotumah, G. (2016). Curated program of a World Premiere performance & Cultural Workshops by Indigenous musicians for 2016 QinDao Beer Festival in Qindao China (No. Of Pieces: 16 days) [Exhibition]. Qindao,China.
2015 Rotumah, G. E. (2015). Curated program of performances by Indigenous musicians from the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) at The Spirit Festival, Adelaide spirit festival 2015 (No. Of Pieces: March 11 to Sunday, March 15, 2015) [Exhibition]. Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Instiute & Rymill Park Extension (Mullawirraburka).
2015 Rotumah, G. (2015). Curated performance from the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) for MATSITI Conference –“Our Mob Teach” (No. Of Pieces: .) [Exhibition]. Intercontinental Hotel.
2014 Rotumah, G. (2014). Launch of the inaugural UniSA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Deadly Alumni Chapter. (No. Of Pieces: 1 night - Friday 8 August 2014) [Exhibition]. Adelaide Oval.
2014 Rotumah, G. (2014). Curated program of performances by Indigenous musicians from the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) for NAIDOC Ball 2014 Port Augusta. “Serving Country Centenary and Beyond” (No. Of Pieces: Curated peices for theme"Serving Country Centenary and Beyond") [Exhibition]. Port Augusta.
2014 Rotumah, G. (2014). Curated program of performances by Indigenous musicians from the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) at The Spirit Festival, Adelaide 2014 (No. Of Pieces: 15-16 March, 2014) [Exhibition]. Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square), Adelaide, Australia.
2013 Rotumah, G. (2013). Performance for Adelaide Fringe Clubs Gala event-GOLD (No. Of Pieces: 1 performance) [Exhibition]. Fringe Club Adelaide.
2013 Pak Poy, A., Newsome, J., Peters, E., Petherick, D., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2013). Performances of Indigenous music for the Kaurna Heritage Day Festival 2013 (No. Of Pieces: 5 hours) [Exhibition]. Warriparinga Living Kaurna Cultural Centre, South Australia: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music, University of Adelaide / Warripanga Living Kuarna Cultural Centre / Kaurna Aboriginal Community and Heritage Association (KACHA).
2013 Rotumah, G., & Newsome. (2013). Series of workshops and performances of Indigenous music for the South Australian Museum NAIDOC Week School Holiday Program 8-14 July 2013 (No. Of Pieces: 7 daily concerts/workshops) [Exhibition]. South Australian Museum: South Australian Museum / Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2013 Rotumah, G., Pak Poy., Petherick., Turner., & Peters. (2013). Program of performances by Indigenous musicians from the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) for The Spirit Festival, 2013 (No. Of Pieces: 2 days) [Exhibition]. Rymill Park / Mullawirraburka: Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute Inc. / Adelaide Fringe Festival.
2013 Rotumah, G., & Pak Poy, A. (2013). Ruby Awards 2013 - event (No. Of Pieces: Unknown) [Exhibition]. Adelaide Festival Centre Trust, Dunstan Playhouse: Arts SA.
2013 Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Petherick, D., Rotumah, G., Turner, A., & Peters, E. (2013). Curated annual performances and recording of Indigenous music: CASM Band Night 2013 and CASM Showcase 2013, and Audio CD Rock River Desert Sea – CASM Rough and Deadly Volume 2 (No. Of Pieces: 23 performances) [Exhibition]. Guthries, Prospect Town Hall, Folk Federation of South Australia, Governor Hindmarsh Hotel: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music, Folk Federation of South Australia, Governor Hindmarsh Hotel.
2013 Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Rotumah, G., Petherick, D., & Turner, A. (2013). Commissioned arrangement, performance and historic re-creation by CASM Choir Keriba Wakai of 1967 Referendum anthem Mui ge kari nerkep – Black and White together for the Lowitja O’Donoghue Oration 2013 (‘Healing the fault lines: uniting politicians, bureaucrats and NGOs for improved outcomes in Aboriginal health’) (No. Of Pieces: 30 minutes) [Exhibition]. Don Dunstan Foundation/University of Adelaide.
2012 Newsome, J. K. (2012). Curated annual performances and recording of Indigenous music: CASM Band Night 2012 and CASM Showcase 2012, and inaugural Audio CD Rock River Desert Sea-Rough and Deadly Volume 1 (No. Of Pieces: Curated Performances and Audio CD) [Exhibition]. Guthries, Prospect Town Hall, Folk Federation of South Australia: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM), Folk Federation of South Australia.
2012 Pak Poy, A., & Rotumah. (2012). Indigenous music for The Long Walk – Women’s Luncheon, Adelaide 2012 (No. Of Pieces: Unknown) [Exhibition]. Adelaide Convention Centre: The Long Walk Inc..
2012 Pak Poy, A., Petherick., Rotumah., Turner., & Peters. (2012). Program of performances by Indigenous musicians from the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM), and collaborative commissioned composition for Opening Ceremony & world-premiere performance at The Spirit Festival, Adelaide 24-26 February 2012 (No. Of Pieces: Unknown) [Exhibition]. Rymill Park / Mullawirraburka: Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute Inc. / Adelaide Fringe Festival.
2012 Turner, A., rotumah, G., & newsome, J. (2012). Contemporary Aboriginal music for the official opening of 'Our Mob' (No. Of Pieces: Unknown) [Exhibition]. Artspace Gallery, Adelaide Festival Centre: Adelaide Festival Centre Trust / Country Arts SA / Ananguku Arts Aboriginal Corporation.
2012 Turner, A., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., & Rotumah, G. (2012). Reconciliation Down Rundle 2012 – Pathways to Opportunities (No. Of Pieces: 6 hours) [Exhibition]. Rundle Mall, Adelaide, Australia: Reconciliation South Australia Inc. / State Government of South Australia / Adealide City Council / Drug & Alcohol Services South Australia.
2011 Petherick, D., Pak Poy, A., Rotumah, G., Turner, A., & Peters, E. (2011). Curated program of performances by Indigenous musicians from the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) for The Spirit Festival, Adelaide 19 – 20 February 2011 (No. Of Pieces: 2 days) [Exhibition]. Rymill Park / Mullawirraburka: Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute Inc. / Adelaide Fringe Festival.
2011 Rotumah, G. E., Pak Poy Anthony., & Petherick Douglas. (2011). Commissioned composition of soundtrack for David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education & Research (DUCIER) Experiential Learning Activities Database Project (No. Of Pieces: DUCIER Experiential Learning Database Project to accompany a series of 11 short films drawing on and portraying lived Indigenous experiences.) [Exhibition]. Adelaide S.A.
2011 Rotumah, G. E., Pak Poy Anthony., & Petherick Douglas. (2011). Commissioned composition of soundtrack for David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education & Research (DUCIER) Experiential Learning Activities Database Project (No. Of Pieces: DUCIER Experiential Learning Database Project to accompany a series of 11 short films drawing on and portraying lived Indigenous experiences.) [Exhibition]. Adelaide S.A.
2011 Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Petherick, D., Rotumah, G., Turner, A., & Peters, E. (2011). Curated annual performances of Indigenous music: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music CASM Band Night 2011 and CASM Showcase 2011 (No. Of Pieces: 2 nights) [Exhibition]. Governer Hindmarsh Hotel: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music, University of Adelaide / Folk Federation of South Australia.
2011 Petherick, D., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2011). Curated performances for National Reconciliation Week 2011 (‘Let’s Talk Recognition’): The University of Adelaide Official Reconciliation Conversation & Celebrations, Fri 27 May 2011, and Reconciliation Down Rundle – Healthy Land, Living and Culture together with Mabo Day National Celebration, 3 June 2011 (No. Of Pieces: 5 hours) [Exhibition]. Rundle Mall, Adelaide, Australia: Reconciliation South Australia Inc. / State Government of South Australia / Adealide City Council / Drug & Alcohol Services South Australia.
2010 Rotumah, G. (2010). NAIDOC Week 2010: South Australian Indigenous Cultural Performance Events (No. Of Pieces: 2 days) [Exhibition]. Torrens Parade Ground and Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide.
2009 Peters, E., Petherick, D., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2009). Spirit Festival 2009: Performances of Original Indigenous Songs (No. Of Pieces: 2 days) [Exhibition]. Elder Park, Adelaide.
2009 Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Rotumah, G., Turner, A., & Peters, E. (2009). Annual Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) Showcase 2009 Concert, including world premiere performances of original compositions by Indigenous artists and traditional Pitjantjatjara Inma (No. Of Pieces: 2 hours 30 minutes) [Exhibition]. South Australian Folk Centre, Thebarton, South Australia.
2009 Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2009). Reconciliation Week 2009, Concerts of Original Contemporary Indigenous Music (No. Of Pieces: 2 days) [3 public concerts and live broadcast]. Rundle Mall, Adelaide; Goodman Lawns, University of Adelaide; Pinkie Flat, Adelaide.
2009 Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2009). Kaurna Bakkayoko (2009), indigenous songs celebrating the historic construction of the first Kaurna canoe since European settlement (No. Of Pieces: 6 hours) [Exhibition]. Warrparinga Living Kaurna Cultural Centre, South Australia.
2009 Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Petherick, D., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2009). 2009 Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) Band Night Concert, with world premiere performances of original compositions by Indigenous artists (No. Of Pieces: 2 hours 45 minutes) [Exhibition]. South Australian Folk Centre, Thebarton, South Australia.
2008 Kiwat, J., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2008). Reconciliation Week 2008 : Music Performance Series (No. Of Pieces: 60 mins; 10 mins; 45 mins; and 45 mins.) [Exhibition]. Adelaide, South Australia: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2008 Kiwat, J., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2008). Annual Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) Showcase Performance 2008 (No. Of Pieces: 3 hrs 30 mins) [Exhibition]. Adelaide, South Australia: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2008 Kiwat, J., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2008). CASM Bandnight 2008 (No. Of Pieces: 3 hrs 30 mins) [Exhibition]. South Australian Folk Centre, Thebarton, Adelaide: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2008 Newsome, J., Peters, E., Petherick, D., Turner, A., & Rotumah, G. (2008). Inaugural Yarnballa Aboriginal Arts and Culture Festival, Port Augusta, October 23-26, 2008 (No. Of Pieces: Approx 3 hours in total) [Aboriginal Arts and Culture Festival]. Port Augusta, SA: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music and the Yarnballa Aboriginal Arts and Culture Festival.
2008 Rotumah, G., Petherick, D., Turner, A., Peters, E., Pak Poy, A., & Newsome, J. (2008). The National Apology to the Stolen Generations, Adelaide, 13 February, 2008 : Curation of the official Indigenous music and dance concert (No. Of Pieces: 3 hours) [Exhibition]. Adelaide: Arts SA and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2008 Kiwat, J., Newsome, J., Peters, E., Pak Poy, A., Petherick, D., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2008). Tauondi Aboriginal Community College Open Day 2008 (No. Of Pieces: 1.5 hours) [Concert of contemporary and traditional Indigenous music]. Port Adelaide, SA.
2007 Newsome, J., Peters, E., Kiwat, J., Pak Poy, A., Petherick, D., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2007). Mui ge kari nerkep – Black & White together: Commissioned historical re-creation and performance by Keriba Wakai at The Inaugural Lowitja O’Donoghue Oration (No. Of Pieces: 15 mins) [Exhibition]. Bonython Hall, University of Adelaide: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2007 Kiwat, J., Kotlowy, D., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., . . . Turner, A. (2007). Annual Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) Showcase Performance 2007 (No. Of Pieces: 1 hr 45 mins) [Exhibition]. Thebarton, South Australia: CASM.
2007 Rotumah, G. (2007). Curated performance for Blak Nite 07 of original works by young and emerging Indigenous musicians for Come Out, the Australian Festival for Young People (No. Of Pieces: 30 mins) [Exhibition]. Adelaide, South Australia.
2007 Kiwat, J., Pak Poy, A., & Rotumah, G. (2007). University of Adelaide Reconciliation Week event 2007 (No. Of Pieces: 45 mins) [Exhibition]. Adelaide, South Australia.
2007 Kiwat, J., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Petherick, D., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2007). CASM Bandnight 2007 (No. Of Pieces: 1 hr 30 mins) [Exhibition]. Adelaide, South Australia: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2006 Kiwat, J., Kotlowy, D., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., . . . Turner, A. (2006). CASM Bandnight 2006 (No. Of Pieces: 1 hr 30 mins) [Exhibition]. Thebarton, South Australia: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2006 Kiwat, J., Pak Poy, A., Rotumah, G., & Roper, R. (2006). Commissioned performance for the University of Adelaide Reconciliation Handshake Ceremony 2006 (No. Of Pieces: 20 mins) [Ceremony]. Adelaide, South Australia.
2006 Rotumah, G., Peters, E., Pak Poy, A., Kiwat, J., Kotlowy, D., Newsome, J., . . . Roper, R. (2006). Annual Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) Showcase Performance 2006, including premiere performances of original compositions by Indigenous artists (No. Of Pieces: 1 hr 40 mins) [Exhibition]. South Australian Folk Centre, Thebarton, Adelaide.
2005 Kiwat, J., Kotlowy, D., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., . . . Turner, A. (2005). Annual Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) Showcase Performance 2005 (No. Of Pieces: 2 hrs) [Exhibition]. Thebarton, South Australia.
2005 Kiwat, J., Pak Poy, A., & Rotumah, G. (2005). University of Adelaide Reconciliation Week Event 2005 (No. Of Pieces: 1 hr) [Exhibition]. Adelaide, South Australia: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2005 Kiwat, J., Kotlowy, D., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., . . . Turner, A. (2005). CASM Bandnight 2005 (No. Of Pieces: 1 hr 45 mins) [Exhibition]. Thebarton, South Australia: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2004 Kiwat, J., Kotlowy, D., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., . . . Turner, A. (2004). CASM Bandnight 2004 (No. Of Pieces: 1 hr 45 mins) [Exhibition]. South Australian Folk Centre, Thebarton, Adelaide: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2004 Kiwat, J., Pak Poy, A., & Rotumah, G. (2004). Reconciliation Week Event 2004 at the University of Adelaide (No. Of Pieces: 45 mins) [Exhibition]. Adelaide, South Australia: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2004 Kiwat, J., Kotlowy, D., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., . . . Turner, A. (2004). Annual Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) Showcase Performance 2004, including premiere performances of original compositions by Indigenous artists (No. Of Pieces: 2 hrs) [Exhibition]. Thebarton, South Australia.
2003 Kiwat, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., Newsome, J., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2003). Annual Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) Showcase Performance 2003 (No. Of Pieces: 2 hr) [Exhibition]. Thebarton, South Australia.
2003 Kiwat, J., Newsome, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Rotumah, G., Petherick, D., . . . Williamson, I. (2003). World premiere festival performance of Keriba Wakai-Keriba Sagul at WOMADELAIDE 2003 (No. Of Pieces: 45 mins) [Exhibition]. Adelaide, South Australia: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2003 Kiwat, J., Pak Poy, A., & Rotumah, G. (2003). Reconciliation Week Event 2003 at the University of Adelaide (No. Of Pieces: 45 mins) [Exhibition]. Adelaide, South Australia: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2003 Kiwat, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., Newsome, J., & Rotumah, G. (2003). CASM Bandnight 2003 (No. Of Pieces: 1 hr 45 mins) [Exhibition]. Adelaide, South Australia: Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music.
2002 Kiwat, J., Pak Poy, A., Peters, E., Petherick, D., Newsome, J., Rotumah, G., & Turner, A. (2002). Annual Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) Showcase Performance 2002 [Exhibition].
2002 Kiwat, J., Pak Poy, A., & Rotumah, G. (2002). Reconciliation Week Event 2002 at the University of Adelaide [Exhibition]. University of Adelaide.

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