The Rivers Sing

Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO, Byron J Scullin, Thomas Supple

  • Art Installation
  • Performance
  • Family Friendly
  • Free

  • Melbourne

  • 5.30pm daily, approx. 10 minutes

A view of the Melbourne city skyline at sunset framed by gum leaves

Dates and Times

Sat 1 — Sun 16 June, 5.30pm

Event Information

Location

The Rivers Sing can be heard along the Birrarung (Yarra) from Princes Bridge to King Street Bridge and from the river up Swanston St to Melbourne Town Hall.

Recommended listening spot

Evan Walker Pedestrian Bridge

Duration

Approx 8 mins

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Artistic Team

Lead Artists

Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO, Byron J Scullin, Thomas Supple

Contributing Artists

Don Bemrose, Carolyn Connors, Dhungala Children’s Choir, Marita Dyson (The Orbweavers), James Henry, Jess Hitchcock, Charles Maimarosia, Nai Palm

Additional Sound Design

Joe Talia

Audio Playback System Design

James Sandri and Pete Brundle (More Studio) with Jason Read (Optical Audio)

Supporters

Commissioned by RISING.

Venue support provided by Victoria University.

Image Credits

The Rivers Sing. Courtesy of the artist