Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale

Saturday, September 2 – Sunday, September 3, 2023 Brisbane’s night sky has never looked so spectacular. Join us for a Festival first, as 400 drones dazzle over Brisbane’s iconic skyline celebrating our ancient stories of culture and place with a show directed by Traditional Owner and storyteller, Shannon Ruska and Tribal Experiences. An invitation to gather at the Australian Retirement Trust Festival Garden, South Bank, this new three-dimensional multicolour drone show will highlight Brisbane’s Neville Bonner Bridge and Queen’s Wharf animating the dreamtime Yuggera and Toorabul story of Nieergoo - Spirit of the Whale. Journey through Meaanjin-Brisbane’s 65,000 year old past as this creation story of the Islands in Moreton Bay is brought to life with stunning visuals and an original score by Guy Webster. An opening of BrisFest like no other, this new show kicks us off with a bright and bold celebration of our city.For more information visit the Brisbane Festival website. Presented by Brisbane Festival and The Star Entertainment Group. Venue: South Bank Parklands, Brisbane City Venue address: South Bank Parklands, Corner Ernest Street, Stanley Street and Grey Street, South Brisbane Parent event: Brisbane Festival Event type: Free Cost: Free Age: Suitable for all ages Bookings: For more information visit the Brisbane Festival website.  Bookings required: No