Overview
In one of the most innovative and energising works to emerge in 2024, composer and pianist Paul Grabowsky will bring Queensland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Northey, and Yolŋu songmen Daniel Ngukurr Boy Wilfred and David Yipininy Wilfred together in a work that celebrates the musical traditions of the Wagiluk people in Arnhem Land.
Wata is an invitation to experience a new form of musical collaboration within the manikay tradition, inside QPAC’s Concert Hall. It’s invigorating, spontaneous and life affirming. Experience the expansive warmth and astonishing musicality of Wata.
Wata is part of Clancestry. Find out more here.
Wata Concert Guide
Program
Wata: A Gathering for Manikay Performers, Improvising Soloists and Orchestra
Composed by Paul Grabowsky for a Wägiluk Djuwalpada Manikay shared and performed by Daniel Ngukurr Boy Wilfred (voice and bilma) and David Yipininy Wilfred (yidaki).
Artists
- Orchestra Queensland Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor Benjamin Northey
- Director and Piano Paul Grabowsky
- Vocals and Bilma Daniel Ngukurr Boy Wilfred
- Yidaki David Yipininy Wilfred
- Violin Erkki Veltheim
- Double Bass Helen Svoboda
- Trumpet and Electronics Peter Knight
- Bass Clarinet Aviva Endean
Gallery
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WataImage by Laura Manariti 
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WataImage by Laura Manariti 
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WataImage by Laura Manariti 
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WataImage by Laura Manariti 
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WataImage by Laura Manariti 
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WataImage by Laura Manariti 
From the Newsroom
Five Minutes with Garret Lyon
We sat down with the singer and songwriter to chat about why music is so important to him, and what we can expect from his performance at this year's Clancestry festival.
QPAC's Clancestry festival returns this July and August
The annual Clancestry festival, a celebration of First Nations arts and culture across an exciting program of concerts, workshops, theatre and children’s events, returns from 23 Jul to 10 Aug.