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HONŌUR is a multi-disciplinary work to be performed in public spaces which elevates and celebrates local Queer POC elders from the community it is presented. The work is a ceremony of love, recognition and an unmissable party. It features an epic soundtrack from some of the nation’s most iconic First Nations musicians as well as performances from legendary QTPOC dancers DJ’s, drag artists and trans activists. HONŌUR is a heartfelt celebration and honouring of our path finders and light bringers, the real royalty of our communities.

First commissioned by Midsumma Festival, the work was piloted in 2024 and the full length premiered at Fed Square as part of Midsumma in January 2025.

 

 

 

Credits

Directors

BEAT Entertainment
Samuel Gaskin
Johnny Hamilton

Produced by

Performing Lines VIC
BEAT Entertainment

Midsumma 2025, Fed Square Performance 

Samuel Gaskin
BEAT Entertainment Co-Founder, Co-Director, Lead Artist, Co-Choreographer

Johnny Hamilton
BEAT Entertainment Co-Founder, Co-Director, Costume Designer

Lavina Williams
Featured Artist and Vocalist

Angel
Featured Artist

Paula Barbee, Mahana Maihi-Taniora, Piri Neho
Featured Artist (RECKŌNING)

Jasmine Smith, India Thomas & Levy Syrus Horne
Dancers

Sermsah Pepi Bin Saad, Grace Kwabo & Tinae De Melo
Featured Dancers

Nicholás Mena
Co-Choreographer/ Dancer

Mama Latoya Hoeg & Uncle Jack Charles
Honourees

Nick Glen
Lighting Designer

Jo Leisham
Stage manager

Nisal Indula Atapattu
Makeup Artist

Lewis Spragg
Sound Tech

Pride Productions
Video content

Information for Presenters

This work is available for touring.

Samantha Butterworth Senior Producer

Presentation History

2025
2025 Midsumma Festival
Melbourne, VIC

Project Partners & Acknowledgements

Commissioned by Midsumma Festival, the work is being piloted in 2024 and the full length work will be developed for premiere in Midsumma 2025. Supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

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