Community
13 August, 2025
Creative program in Cloncurry to highlight local talent
The free program invites participants of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels to collaborate
Cloncurry will come alive with original music and storytelling next week as ARIA award-nominated arts organisation Topology brings its acclaimed Creative Bootcamp program to town for the first time.
Presented in collaboration with respected First Nations artists and leaders, the free creative program invites participants of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels to collaborate, create and perform original music in a hands-on, supportive environment.
Running from August 18 to 23, the Bootcamp will be led by Topology’s experienced teaching artists in collaboration with special guest mentors including the iconic Black Image Band, a pioneering Indigenous rock group from Cooktown; and Mount Isa favourites Bulldust, both known for their deep cultural ties and community work throughout North Queensland.
The Bootcamp will culminate in a free public performance at Cloncurry Community Precinct on the final evening, giving participants the chance to share their stories and showcase their original compositions on stage in a professional setting.
The Bootcamp features cultural mentorship and guidance from respected Mitakoodi Elder Ronald Major, who is excited to inspire and lead the next generation of First Nations artists in his hometown.
“Seeing the younger generation wanting to write their own songs was truly inspirational,” Ronald said.
“It has helped me grow stronger in my work to see that they’re still with it.”
Ronald is passionate about cultural leadership and guiding the next generation through the transformative power of music and creativity, believing that it can be extremely helpful in tackling some of the issues faced by the younger generation.
The Bootcamp reflects Topology’s ongoing commitment to enriching rural and remote communities in Queensland through creativity, particularly in regions where access to professional artistic development is limited or nonexistent.
“We’ve always believed that creativity should be accessible to everyone, no matter where they live,” says Christa Powell, Topology’s creative director.
“Music empowers people to tell stories and express emotions in a way that words alone can’t. The Cloncurry community has important stories to tell, and we’re honoured to help provide a platform for sharing them.”
Participants can register for Cloncurry Creative Bootcamp for free here: https://topologymusic.com/events/cloncurry-creative-bootcamp/
