Australia now Videos

Australia now event videos

Australia now is an exciting eight-month program running from April – November 2018, presented by the Australian Government. It builds on the deep and long-standing connections between Australia and Japan by presenting the best of Australian innovation, lifestyle and creativity, showcasing contemporary Australia to our friends in Japan. Take a look at highlights of past events and a sneak-peak of the upcoming events:

Upcoming Events

9 Nov – 10 Nov 2018
Spirit 2018 / I.B.I.S, Bangarra Dance Theatre
Saitama Arts Theatre, 3-15-1 Uemine, Chuo-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama

Bangarra Dance Theatre is Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance company, acclaimed worldwide for its moving performances, distinctive voice and authentic storytelling. In the company’s fourth visit to Japan, they present I.B.I.S. and Spirit 2018, showcasing the best of Bangarra’s 30-year repertoire of contemporary movement. Forged from over 65,000 years of culture, Bangarra is an unforgettable dance experience.

Australia now Opening Ceremony

5 May 2018

The opening event of Australia now, Australia Day in Spring was a great success, held at the Australian Embassy, Tokyo. Following Ambassador Richard Court AC’s opening address, the Australia now Goodwill Ambassador, Ms Sarah Àlainn and Yorta Yorta soprano Ms Deborah Cheetham AO performed Womin Jeka Elements 2 to welcome guests.

Past Events Highlights

6 May 2018
Jack Charles V The Crown, ILBIJERRI Theatre Company (Theatre)

ILBIJERRI is Australia’s leading and longest running Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander theatre company. This video showcases a lecture by Jack Charles V The Crown Director Ms Rachael Maza to over 100 attendees at Waseda University, Tokyo.

 

1 July 2018

Australian Short Film Theatre in Roppongi -Powered by Flickerfest

Representing Australia’s well-established film culture, award-winning Australian short film highlights from the Flickerfest International Short Film Festival were shared with audiences in the Roppongi Hills Arena, Tokyo. The festival featured booths promoting Australian food and drinks, allowing guests to enjoy an outdoor Australian-style picnic right in the centre of Tokyo.

 

7 July – 6 September 2018

UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES / UNIQUE PROJECTS: Architecture Re-Setting the Agenda (Exhibition)

Combining Australia’s cutting-edge innovation, environment-friendly lifestyle, and flourishing creativity, Australia now presented a specially curated architectural exhibition titled UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES / UNIQUE PROJECTS: Architecture Re-Setting the Agenda. The exhibition allowed the many visitors to experience Australia’s passionate pursuit of quality architecture and design that is environmentally responsible, resource friendly and sympathetic to context.

 

29 July – 17 September 2018

Yidaki: Didjeridu and the Sound of Australia (Exhibition)
Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, Niigata

The concept for Australia House was born in 2009 as part of the fourth Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, and is located in the mountainous Echigo-Tsumari region.  It has been a base for cultural exchange since then. Australia House hosts Artists-in-Residence programs and cultural exchanges with the support of the local Urada community. Along with attending the 2018 Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, Ambassador Richard Court AC also visited Australia House to express his gratitude to local volunteers, as well as meeting with artists participating in the festival as part of Australia now.