wominjeka - welcome to didgeridoo australia!
Helping your students explore the richness of Aboriginal cultures!
Based in Naarm (Melbourne), we aspire to educate, entertain and inspire Australians to understand the culture, heritage, and connection to Country of our First Nations people.
Our highly experienced and passionate educators deliver
high quality engaging, interactive incursions & event performances. We provide whole school, year-level,
and class-sized programs - as well as assembly performances.
Our Mission:
To provide passionate and experienced First Nations educators to deliver inspirational and engaging cultural experiences that reflect understanding and respect of our First Nations people.
Cultural Experiences
Didgeridoo events
Quality Instruments
Didgeridoo Australia is a unique business that brings the ancient cultures of Australia's First People to the world. We offer didgeridoo workshops, cultural experiences and events for schools, early learning centers, corporate events and more. Our team of experienced didgeridoo players will bring the authentic sounds of the didgeridoo to your event. We also offer a range of quality didgeridoos to purchase online.
We are passionate about connecting people to the ancient instrument of the didgeridoo and its spiritual connection to the land. We strive to bring the spirit of Aboriginal Australia to life, so that everyone can enjoy its beauty.
MEET SOME OF Our STAFF & educators!
Ganga Giri
Didgeridoo Australia is proud to offer the musical talents of Ganga Giri. As one of the world's foremost didgeridoo experts, Ganga Giri has been performing to millions over a 20-year international career.
A descendent of the Palawa people of Tasmania, Ganga Giri is a world-renowned multi-instrumentalist, band leader and music producer. He has released 15 albums and performed with Peter Gabriel and at some of the world's most renowned festivals, including WOMAD, Glastonbury and Burning Man.
We invite you to experience the captivating sounds of Ganga Giri's didgeridoo and discover the power of this ancient instrument.
SEAN CANDY
Sean is a descendent of the Palawa people of Tasmania and an accomplished didgeridoo player with over 30 years of experience, gaining recognition across the globe for innovating his unique sound.
With influences in electronic dance music and tribal beats, Sean has a deep connection to the sound and tradition of the didgeridoo mixed with various forms of music. He first discovered his passion for the didgeridoo in the early 90’s and formed his own unique one-man-band with didgeridoo, effects and percussion instruments.
Over the years Sean has crafted his own didgeridoos, taught skills, performed on live television internationally, DJ'ed, performed live in bands and produced several albums.
Barama blow
My name is Barama Blow. I am a proud Goreng Goreng (Bundaberg)/Noonuccal (North Stradbroke Island) man. My totem is the Green Turtle (Boonbiah) but raised on Bunnurong land in Melbourne Victoria.
From a young age I learnt my culture from my father. He taught me many things about our culture and to always be proud. He had me dancing in a traditional men’s dance group and playing the Yidaki (didgeridoo). We did performances at venues like Bunjilaka at the Melbourne Museum and I still have fond memories of doing dance performances with my brothers and father each Sunday to tourists during my summer school holiday period.
I enjoy work in schools via cultural workshops to educate youth about cultural understanding and practices. As Australian's I strongly believe that indigenous or not, we should all grow up with an understanding of First Nations Culture because with education comes understanding and the breaking down of stereotypes.
Fred Leone
Fred Leone is a Butchulla songman and a highly respected community leader of Aboriginal, Tongan and South Sea Islander heritage.
Being a man of many talents Fred is highly successful as a musician, artist, arts facilitator, motivational speaker, project manager - and the list goes on!
Fred is deeply committed to his cultural roots and is passionate about social change and social justice, applying his skills and knowledge to support the strength, status and development of Indigenous Culture - and education is an important part of it.
Henning Gerlt
Henning is a co-director of Didgeridoo Australia who develops our programs in consultation with indigenous advisors, and oversees the organisation and smooth running of our business. He is a qualified biologist and school teacher who was adopted into the Gumatj clan of North East Arnhem Land.
Henning started playing didgeridoo in 1990 and has studied with contemporary and traditional masters, including legendary Galpu elder Djalu Gurruwiwi.
Several visits to Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land provided many memorable, first-hand experiences of traditional Aboriginal culture, including didgeridoo making, hunting, arts and crafts.
As a co-founder of Didgeridoo Australia Henning is passionate to recreate such enriching experiences in his workshops and seminars.
testimonials
"Your well-resourced, organised and carefully prepared session was both of a professional standard and highly engaging for our young Year 2 students. Your friendly manner and sense of humour was pitched perfectly for your audience, as students were taken through the different components of the session. The quick setup and pack up of your equipment was greatly appreciated due to the time constraints of the school timetable. Thank you again for an entertaining and educational incursion."
Chad Gallaher, Balcombe Grammar School
"Didgeridoo Australia presented an interactive, educational and highly engaging workshop to our Year 7 Parade College students during Reconciliation Week. The students were impressed with the contemporary didgeridoo performance by Ganga, and the enthusiastic and informative presentation."
Ann Fahey, Parade College
"Thank you for doing an AMAZING presentation yesterday!!
The children and educators found it to be a very enjoyable experience!!!!"
Melinda, Parkwood Green Preschool
"The kinder children and educators really enjoyed your performance. This session was very educational and we would really appreciate if you came back next year! A big thank you."
Christine, Community Kids Springvale