09/10/2025
Footscray Community Arts’ new Lango stage features three overlapping shells, whose sculptural form is cloaked in patterns by First Nations artist, Moorina Bonini, that draw from South Eastern Kulin Nations mark-making representing Ancestors watching over performers. This connection mirrors historical practices, where ceremonies were once held under the stars, aligning with the locality of Place.
Moorina Bonini is a proud descendant of the Yorta Yorta Dhulunyagen family clan of Ulupna and the Yorta Yorta, Wurundjeri, and Wiradjuri Briggs/McCrae family and says, "The design is subtle yet strong, embodying the presence and significance of Sky Country and the Ancestors, deeply rooted in Aboriginal storytelling."
The Lango Stage is a powerful expression of our commitment to a First Nations-first approach, guided by the leadership of Footscray Community Arts’ longstanding Indigenous Advisory Group throughout the design process. Footscray Community Arts is proud to be embedding cultural knowledge and connection to Country into the heart of this space.
Lango - Opening in Summer 2025.
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While the structure of the Lango Stage has steadily taken shape over the past nine months, the unforeseen inground conditions early in the build led to additional foundation work and significantly increased overall construction costs. To bring the venue to completion and ensure it opens in full scope as planned, we launched our fundraising campaign to raise $70,000 by the end of October 2025. Our community has raised $28,190 so far. Please give today via the link below and help us realise the final stage of this vision.
https://hubs.li/Q03MTSKy0
Video by Simon Aubor
Featuring Moorina Bonini
