Artist Aicey Zaro

Behind The Cane

Behind The Cane tells the little known story of the origins of the Australian South Sea Islander Community.

Written with and performed by the people of the Whitsunday Coast, Behind The Cane will be an unmissable musical event set beneath a magnificent North Queensland night sky.

This emotive new piece of musical theatre chronicles – in song, dance and story – the triumph and joy of the Islander spirit against immense social and geographical hardship.

The original score blends western, gospel and Melanesian music and is brought to life by a stunning local cast of 120 including choirs and ensembles from across the region.

Directed and produced by some of Australia’s finest creatives, these soul-stirring live performances are the centrepiece of the 3rd Annual Bowen Cultural Festival.

Join us on the Bowen foreshore for a night of music, movement and celebration.

Director sean mee
Co-composers Andree Greenwell & dAVID bRIDIE
Co-writers Margery Forde & Michael Forde /
Production Designer Josh McIntosh /
Lighting designer George Meijer /
PRODUCER MARGUERITE PEPPER /
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COMMUNITY OF WHITSUNDAY REGIONAL COUNCIL

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Behind The Cane is presented by Queensland Music Festival, Whitsunday Regional Council in association with QUT Creative Industries.