MEERTA Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 09:30 am to 11:00 am UTC+11:00

50 View St, Bendigo, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3550 | Bendigo

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Publisher/HostThe Capital Bendigo
MEERTA Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden
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In 1916, activist James Arden made a stand for Gunditjmara people against the missionaries and the station manager who controlled their movement. His story is a tale of identity, friendship, repatriation, racism, freedom and fighting for your rights.
Now, David Arden, the renowned co-founder of The Black Arm Band, shares the story of his Great Grandfather and the Gunditjmara People in a powerful piece of truth-telling and intimately personal theatre.
Book now to secure your ticket to this one-off presentation of David Arden’s captivating musical journey.
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and all peoples should be aware that MEERTA - Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden and the associated songs, artworks, videos & website may contain the images, voices and/or names of people who have passed away. David Arden and family has respectfully consulted widely with family and community for appropriate use of images and in some circumstances where this may not have been possible we acknowledge it can cause deep distress and sadness for family members, extended family members, communities and peoples associated with the deceased. Upon request we will respectfully remove any images that may cause any individual family or community member distress or discomfort.
Image credit: Tiffany Garvie
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