Choirs

Choirs and singing groups from  across the country raised their voices in support of National Reconciliation Week 2024, louder than ever.

Banner that reads 'Join us in song #NRW2024. 27 May - 3 June. Voices for Reconciliation Louder Than Ever'.

Thank you to the more than 450 choirs and singing groups who joined us in singing the iconic reconciliation anthem Blackfella/Whitefella to help mark National Reconciliation Week 2024.

Your performances have inspired us and we’re so excited to share some of the iconic groups out there in our official playlist.

More to come on our social channels: Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn

Compilation

This 4.5 minute compilation features a range of choirs and singing groups.

Playlist

Check out the official playlist for more amazing Blackfella/Whitefella performances.

About: Blackfella/Whitefella

In 1985, the Warumpi Band fired up reconciliation with their single ‘Blackfella/Whitefella’.

Written by band members George Rrurrambu and Neil Murray, the song is a call for all people of all backgrounds and races to come together and stand up for change.

The song cut through with its simple but powerful message and catchy melody, becoming an anthem for the reconciliation movement in Australia.

The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must – and will – continue.

There have been many moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey that make us want to turn away but when things are divisive, the worst thing we can do is disengage or disconnect.

Reconciliation supporters must stand up to defend and uphold the rights of First Nations peoples.

Stand up and be counted this National Reconciliation Week. Join us in song and help contribute to a more reconciled Australia.

Check out the music video for Blackfella/Whitefella below:

Thank you!

Reconciliation Australia thanks the family of the late George Rrurrambu, Neil James Murray, the Butcher families, and Universal Music Publishing Group for their support of Voices for Reconciliation: Louder than Ever.

Choir arrangements by William Brown and backing tracks from Tim Blunt and Jake Sheath.

We thank YOU for being part of this project.

If you have any questions about Voices for Reconciliation, please Contact Us.

For more information about National Reconciliation Week go to our National Reconciliation Week page.

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Paul House with gum leaves and smoke
Paul Girrawah House

Paul Girrawah House has multiple First Nation ancestries from the South-East Canberra region, including the Ngambri-Ngurmal (Walgalu), Pajong (Gundungurra), Wallabollooa (Ngunnawal) and Erambie/Brungle (Wiradyuri) family groups.

Paul acknowledges his diverse First Nation history, he particularly identifies as a descendant of Onyong aka Jindoomang from Weereewaa (Lake George) and Henry ‘Black Harry’ Williams from Namadgi who were both multilingual, essentially Walgalu-Ngunnawal-Wiradjuri speaking warriors and Ngunnawal–Wallaballooa man William Lane aka ‘Billy the Bull’ - Murrjinille.

Paul was born at the old Canberra hospital in the centre of his ancestral country and strongly acknowledges his First Nation matriarch ancestors, in particular his mother Dr Aunty Matilda House-Williams and grandmother, Ms Pearl Simpson-Wedge.

Paul completed a Bachelor of Community Management from Macquarie University, and Graduate Certificate in Wiradjuri Language, Culture and Heritage and Management from CSU.

Paul provided the Welcome to Country for the 47th Opening of Federal Parliament in 2022. Paul is Board Director, Ngambri Local Aboriginal Land Council, Member Indigenous Reference Group, National Museum of Australia and Australian Government Voice Referendum Engagement Group.  

Paul works on country with the ANU, First Nations Portfolio as a Senior Community Engagement Officer

Acknowledgement of Country

Reconciliation Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing  connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away.

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