We’ve been making cool tunes!!
This was filmed at the caravan park and gives an insight into how amazing an experience it was to have a full camera crew follow us around for a few days!
This song came about in a songwriting workshop on Wednesday – we explored themes of turning difficult times into art and how sometimes the purpose we find in life is at the intersection of pain and passion.
Our workshop host Chico Johnson is a multi genre’d artist, producing music in rap, gospel, hip hop, R&B… always with a keen social conscience and desire to stand up for what’s right and support others who may not have as loud a voice. He grew up in Barbados and now lives with his lovely family in Gippsland. Here’s one of his powerful songs Kneel With Me
The Johnson family came to Mallacoota because Danielle McAlpine Johnson is the producer of our documentary episode with her team CheekyMac. Check out more about that story https://sanctuarymyg.org/beyond-the-fires/ Chico offered to host the informal workshop to share creativity and healing and get to know each other and prepare for filming.
Everyone was really blown away by the talent, insightful song writing and positive energy to be found in The Sanctuary crew – we even surprise ourselves!
Everyone is welcome to join in and play in the Sanctuary band. We have been meeting up Saturdays for an informal jam session, and the Drop In space is available for use by any musical groups needing a place to get together. Just get in touch and come along!
