Barkaa, Steph Tisdell and Rudi Bremer: Indigenous performers are expected to be perfect

Big Ideas

For many Indigenous performers publicity comes with the burden of being a role model. Their only options seem to be a pedestal or oblivion, particularly if they are women.

What are the challenges for them to find their place on stage and in life?

Who has the right to be 'bad' in a society that expects women to be flawless?

A panel of Indigenous cultural commentators explores stereotypes and puts them in the bin.

Presented at the All About Women Festival by the Sydney Opera House.

Speakers

BarkaaMalyangapa, Barkindji rapper from Western New South Wales, now living in South West Sydney on Gandangara land

Steph TisdellYdinji comedian and actress

Rudi Bremer (host)Gamilaraay woman, broadcaster and presenter of RN's Awaye!

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