Musician Darren Capewell worked with young men from Northampton on recording a soundtrack for their upcoming Message Sticks exhibition.

The young men learnt to play the didgeridoo, tapping sticks and the cultural context for using the tapping sticks.

“We also learned a lot about looking after ourselves on country, about different places, water safety, practical things like how to let the tyres down on the sand, and what to do coming back. We learned about Shark bay to Kalbarri connection, on the country and the people.”

Peron Homestead healthy living message with Wula Guda Nyinda personnel. Photo by Colleen Drage.

Project Name: Drug Aware Young Men’s Music Workshop
Project Coordinators: Kayden Drage-Hill and Tristan Taylor
Auspice: Northampton Old School Community Initiative Inc
Amount Approved: $4,000
Funding Program: Drug Aware YCulture Regional
Region: Mid-West