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Tickets are general admission and seating cannot be reserved, except those with access requirements. More access details here.
Prior to the commencement of the concert, we will be hosting a Networking Function, featuring key river and waterway management organisations. This function presents an opportunity to both celebrate current work being done to restore our rivers, while connecting with relevant organisations, key stakeholders and high-profile individuals. It also gives the opportunity for community members interested in our waterways to meet likeminded individuals and talk to people influencing river management.
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Please note: You do not need to work in waterway management to attend the networking event.
On the night, we are hosting a silent auction to raise additional funds, with prizes opening for bidding in February. Ticket holders will be notified, but you can also subscribe here for Riversong updates.
Riversong is a fundraising event, with a goal to establish untied* funds for the Australian River Restoration Centre to use toward the long-term future of our rivers. This includes proceeds from ticket sales, donations and our silent auction which will be held on the night to raise additional funds. All raised funds will support ongoing work aimed at restoring and safeguarding our rivers.
Our river advocacy campaigns raises awareness, brings communities together, and builds partnerships with key stakeholders – including government agencies, policymakers, community groups, and landowners – to change the trajectory of rivers in trouble.
Left to right: Richie Allan, Bradley Bell, Dr. Siwan Lovett, Sen. David Pocock, Andy Lowes. The Forgotten River campaign secured a much-needed $50 million support package for the Upper Murrumbidgee River.
This includes working with landowners to achieve clean and safe drinking water. This includes stabilising riverbanks, managing stock, and revegetating so that water quality is protected from sediment and other pollutants.
580 tubestock planted by eWater Group volunteers along a waterway in Gudgenby as part of our Rivers of Carbon initiative to revegetate riparian land.
For 17 years, the Australian River Restoration Centre has worked tirelessly to secure grants for our work, collaborating with partners and achieving incredible results for some of our rivers along the way. However, these funds are often tied to specific rivers, projects and outcomes. With Riversong, our goal is to establish a pool of flexible, untied funds that allow us to expand our advocacy and on-ground action to new areas. These funds will enable us to work with rivers facing urgent challenges, respond quickly to emerging needs, and seize opportunities that fall outside the scope of traditional grants.
The Resonants are Canberra's premier adult choir, performing a capella works and a rich variety of historic and contemporary choral music. They are an independent, non-profit ensemble of young professionals and university students who came together through a common love of choral music.
Since forming in 1990, The Resonants have held many concerts around the Canberra region. The choir regularly presents their own concerts, as well as performing with other artists and singing as special guests at embassy receptions, exhibition openings and cultural festivals.
Alex Sloan AM has been a journalist for 30 years, including over 27 years as a broadcaster with the ABC. An award winning journalist, Alex is highly regarded as an MC, interviewer and facilitator and in 2017 was named Canberra Citizen of the Year. At the national level, Alex is a director of The Australia Institute and The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. She is also a current member of the ACT Architects Board and works with a range of local charities.
From the expanse of space, Earth shimmers with veins of silver. These veins are the rivers, lifelines of our planet, pulsing with the rhythm of water and sustaining the intricate web of life. They stretch across continents, weaving through mountains, plains, and deserts, nourishing forests, wetlands, and billabongs, creating a symphony of interconnected ecosystems. Among these, the rivers of Australia flow as vital threads, connecting life in a vast, sun-drenched land.
However, these rivers also bear witness to the toll of human activity. Rivers that once surged with vitality now bear the burden of decades of extraction, pollution, and neglect. Wetlands, once teeming with life, have been diminished to fragmented patches of arid ground where native species cling for survival. The threat of climate change deepens the strain, with prolonged droughts and erratic storms threatening already fragile ecosystems.
Yet even amidst this adversity, the rivers still whisper of resilience and renewal. Riversong embodies this hope, reminding us that the fate of rivers and the fate of people are inseparable. Rehabilitation illuminates our path forward: restoring wetlands, removing invasive species, and advocating for sustainable water use are rekindling life in once-parched landscapes – a testament to nature’s capacity to heal when given the chance.
The voices of The Resonants will act as an echo of the rivers, celebrating their spirit, strength and revival. In healing the rivers, we heal ourselves, and in their enduring flow, we find the promise of renewal.
As Ngunnawal Elder Richie Allan says, “we belong to the river as the river belongs to us”.
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for supporting this event. Riversong is proudly supported by the following organisations:
We have a number of sponsorship packages with exciting benefits and exposure for your organisation. Please email us at riversong@arrc.com.au to discuss your options or request a prospectus.
The National Museum of Australia is located on Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Canberra. Parking is provided on site and is free after hours and for the duration of Riversong. Disabled parking facilities are available close to the main entrance.
The Museum has a fully accessible public toilet, adult change table and hoist. If you require additional assistance with venue access or seating, please contact us at riversong@arrc.com.au
All tickets are general admission and seating cannot be reserved (except those with access requirements).
The Riversong Concert and Networking Function is proudly organised by the Australian River Restoration Centre, a charity restoring rivers and empowering others to do the same.
We, along with many in our industry, recognise rivers as the veins of the earth, transporting the water and nutrients needed to support our ecosystems, including human life. Beyond that, rivers and riparian zones are a significant solution in the face of a rapidly deteriorating climate, capturing carbon from our atmosphere and stabilising temperatures. With Riversong, we are raising funds to expand our advocacy and on-ground action to new areas. These funds will enable us to work with rivers facing urgent challenges, respond quickly to emerging needs, and seize opportunities that fall outside the scope of traditional grants. Please contact us at riversong@arrc.com.au for any enquiries.
The ARRC is a registered charity recognised by the ACNC.
We will be hosting a silent auction to raise additional funds on the night, with prizes opening for bidding in February. Ticket holders will be notified, but you can also subscribe here for Riversong updates.
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