Carnavon Fascine, Olivia Terrace, Carnarvon WA, Australia
First Lights – Gudjurah
24 May 2026
Carnarvon Fascine
See the night sky above Carnarvon come alive with light, sound and voice.
Date and time
24 May 2026
7pm
Entry
FREE
Accessibility
Date and time
24 May 2026
7pm
Entry
FREE
Accessibility
First Lights – Gudjurah, presented for Carnarvon’s inaugural Gnulli Festival, will bring a powerful Creation story from Yinggarda Country into the night sky.
As the culmination of the festival, this large-scale drone light, sound and storytelling experience will unfold above the Carnarvon Fascine, guided by Elder, Kath Ryan. Through choreographed formations, the work will trace the story of the gudjurah — Dreamtime serpent creators — and their role in shaping the land and waterways of the Gascoyne region.
Across the sky, serpents will rise and shift, carving rivers and forming pathways through Country. Spirits will move between forms — human, animal and elemental — revealing moments of transformation, tension and connection between land and sea.
Cultural Lead: Kath Ryan
Produced by Fremantle Biennale
Music by Max Barton
Technical Partner: Stellar Lights
About the artist
Event Information:
See all event information on the Gnulli Festival website
Viewing Locations: More information coming soon…
Weather: This particular event is highly dependent on weather conditions and will not go ahead in the event of rain or strong winds. Follow @first_lights on Facebook and Instagram pages for live announcements.
Latecomers: We recommend arriving early to allow time for parking and to get a good viewing spot. The duration of the drone show is only 13 minutes, so arriving late means you might miss out!
Triggers: Viewers are warned that this performance will include flashing lights. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this work may contain references to deceased people.
Facilities: Public toilets including accessible toilets are available at the event.
Event Area:
More information coming soon…
Parking:
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Toilets:
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Photos by Clancy Martin
