Скачать или смотреть David Arden MEERTA Show at the Lighthouse Theatre in Warrnambool, VIC - 22nd August 2025

MEERTA (Rise Up) The Ballad of James Arden tells the story of David’s great grandfather James Arden and the Gunditjmara People– a story of identity, urban& tribal life, friendship, racism, freedom & fighting for your rights.

MEERTA is an intimate, warm and gracious journey that not only traces the familial, spiritual and political threads connecting the Arden family, but also celebrates the irrepressible spirit of the Gunditjmara people.

MEERTA is an opportunity for the wider community to learn firsthand about First Nations people & history. With a career spanning three decades, David has been a prominent figure in theFirst Nations music industry and his heartfelt songs and collaborations have left an indelible mark on the Australian music scene.

David’s music is inspired by all those who have gone before on this ancestral land, along his with own life experiences, to help audiences understand past injustices and promote cultural understanding.

David Arden is Singing Song By Archie Roach - Nowhere To Go & We Won't Cry.

And Nicky Moffatt - Play My Music.

It was a deadly night at the Lighthouse Theatre in Warrnambool.

It was beautiful seeing everybody there on the night.

Thank you, Brett Clarke, for doing Welcome to country and, thank you for singing with me, Andy Albert. And want to thank the deadly Local Vocal Choir for getting up and singing so Beautiful with me.

It was an honour for me to sing with you all.

Big thanks to the deadly communities for all coming to the MEERTA Show.

Big Thanks to Meg Deyell from the Lighthouse Theatre for making this happen.

And a big thank you, Meg and Tye and Delta, Jill and Violet and MEERTA Band Production for helping bring cultural Stories and Music to life in Warrnambool.

Can’t wait to see it all again.

Thanks
David Arden and Meerta Team