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On Friday evening June 2nd, VACCA was fortunate enough to partner with local iconic venue Pawn & Co. for a Reconciliation Week charity event. Pioneered by Henry Purcell, a VACCA staff member and one of Pawn & Co.’s resident DJ’s, the night provided a unique opportunity to celebrate Aboriginal art, music and culture as well as promote Reconciliation among the wider community.
The night featured a Line-up of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal DJ’s, including Seth and Sam Nolan, Gaz Kempster and Aves Volare. Musicians included Brent Watkins and Warrabaa Boney performing on the didgeridoo.
Purcell, who also DJ’d on the night, described it as a huge success with Pawn and Co. generously donating all ticket sales and door entry prices to VACCA. “I’m sure that everyone who came along will have taken something individual away from the night, and that’s the way that other people will become educated. And that’s the way that other people become aware of some of the more contemporary Aboriginal issues concerning Australia,” said Purcell. “It was great to be able to bring contemporary Aboriginal culture into a space where it rarely gets seen, and for Aboriginal people to celebrate that with the wider community as well.”
Pawn & Co.’s General Manager, James Austin was ecstatic with the end result. “VACCA does such amazing work for Aboriginal families and community, so it gave the Pawn family immense pleasure to have the opportunity to collaborate on this first-of-its-kind event,” said Austin.
Together VACCA and Pawn & Co. were able to raise $6,600 on the night, which will help to fund VACCA’s cultural programs.
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