ABC Radio National ‘AWAYE’

Shine on Gimuy will celebrate First Nations art and culture with light installations, art sculptures, animations, and soundscapes, and a full festival program with music performances, cultural dance, comedy, and conversations.

The festival's artistic director Rhoda Roberts is a celebrated arts executive. She’s programmed many arts festivals, including Festival of the Dreaming, Boomerang Festival, and Parrtijma.

She shares what drew her to Shine on Gimuy, and explains the importance of spotlighting local talent.

Shine on Gimuy is on in Cairns until Sunday 13 October. Tickets and more information here.

Listen to the full interview here!

Interview by Rudi Bremer.