Being traditional owners and descendants of the Yuggera, Yugambeh and Turbul people of the Brisbane, Logan and Ipswich regions; Kabi Kabi people of the Noosa area; Nunukul, Quandamooka and Nugi people of Stradbroke and Moreton Island and Koombamerri people of the Gold Coast region – it is our privilege and our right to travel throughout and within these regions to share our culture.
Our highest honour is to engage with the people around us, to share our culture, our stories and our history.
Uncle Eddie Ruska, Cultural Elder and Co-Founder for Spirits of the Red Sand has devoted his entire life to ensuring that not only is our culture kept alive, but that the flame would burn brightly in the younger generations that make up Spirits of the Red Sand cast and crew.
From on-board cruise ship performances, awards evenings, citizenship ceremonies, sporting events, conferences, events, incentives, school incursions, university groups, language school groups, to Airport VIP tarmac arrivals we have been at the forefront of welcoming visitors and delegates to our Country.
Our talented group have been travelling and performing together for over 10 years and as the most respected and most awarded Aboriginal performance group in these regions, we know we have what it takes to deliver an exceptional cultural experience for all clientele, from energetic school kids to foreign Heads of State and dignitaries.
If you want to breathe some indigenous flavour into your conference or event, then entrust the Traditional Owners of the land to deliver an exceptional experience that got us awarded the No. 1 Dance Troupe in Australia, along with myriad other awards for our passionate interpretation and articulation of our culture.
Here’s a select sample of what we can provide, just talk to us about your Conference or Event and we can tailor an experience that suits your style, taste and budget and you’ll have peace of mind knowing that you are working with the best in the industry.
Spirits of the Red Sand holds an impressive resume of performance highlights and has built a reputation over the last 12 year’s with our real ways, heartfelt and spiritually up-lifting expression and our catch-cry – Culture is our identity!
Just a few of the dignitaries and professional events that we have performed at:
Queen Elizabeth II; Brisbane Bronco’s; NRL World Cup Game in Sydney; NAIDOC events; The Hon Prime Minister Mr Kevin Rudd.
Experiences on offer:
This is the best of Aboriginal culture, combining sacred creation stories; the mystery and raw energy of the didgeridoo and a Corroboree of traditional songs, dances, chants and traditions brought to life by the award-winning Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Tribal group.
Age old traditions are handed down to new generations, it’s a true ceremony coming alive on stage as you feel the power of the dancers calling on the ancestors to deliver our story, a story 60,000 years in the making. The didgeridoo plays a leading role within the show and the MC or main singer/song man brings to life the back-story behind the song. We always perform this to standing ovations with one of the big highlights being the audience getting up to ‘shake a leg’ and Question and Answer time afterwards with our team.
Your Experience Includes:
Pricing
$2825 (Mon-Sat), $3390 (Sun)
Prices vary depending upon inclusions, duration and add-ons.
This ceremony can only be performed by a true bloodline descendant of the land you are standing on and is a practice of acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land. It is an ancient custom of great significance that we have performed over many generations.
Not just a quick few words, this is our way of connection through storytelling. It is an acknowledgment of our land, our people, our culture and a welcome to visitors and locals alike. This will engage your guests, make them laugh, make them think and surely entertain with our articulate team who are experts at engaging the crowd and creating the right vibe and hype.
Your Experience Includes:
Pricing
$750 (Mon-Sat), $1000 (Sun). Enquire for Public Holidays.
Prices vary depending upon inclusions, duration and add-ons.
The didgeridoo is a wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians and is still in widespread use today both in Australia and around the world. It is sometimes described as a natural wooden trumpet or “drone pipe”. Musicologists classify it as a brass aerophone. Listen to the sounds of the oldest wood pipe instrument in the world, the didgeridoo. We also can provide a symphony of Didgeridoo Performance of up to 6 Didgeridoo Players. Pair a Didgeridoo player together with the Welcome to Country ceremony for an authentic blessing for your event.
Your Experience Includes:
Pricing
$675 (Mon-Sat), $875 (Sun). Enquire for Public Holidays.
Prices vary depending upon inclusions, duration and add-ons.
A smoking ceremony is one of the most significant ancient ceremonies performed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The ceremony involves smoldering various native plants to produce smoke, believed to have cleansing properties and the ability to ward off bad spirits.
Your Experience Includes:
Pricing
$750 (Mon-Sat), $950 (Sun). Enquire for Public Holidays.
Prices vary depending upon inclusions, duration and add-ons.
Australian Aboriginal artefacts consist of boomerangs, spears, shields, dillybags among some of the many artefacts that Indigenous Australians had to carry with them. Discover the different artefacts, their use and how they were made.
Your Experience Includes:
Pricing
$500 (Mon-Sat), $700 (Sun). Enquire for Public Holidays.
Prices vary depending upon inclusions, duration and add-ons.
"This was a great experience for our high school young people. It was such a great day of learning, connecting to culture, learning the histories of the area. " TripAdvisor, Australia, August 2022
"This by far was the best experience I’ve ever had. The things you learn is so invaluable, you do not learn of this stuff in schools and it should be. I felt this deep in my heart, made me cry and it will forever be a moment I will remember. " TripAdvisor, Australia, August 2022
"I would highly recommend this show to anyone. The cast gave a moving true story of the aboriginal people and what they went through. It was eye-opening and educational. Thank you for an amazing night that we will never forget! " TripAdvisor, Australia, May 2022
"It’s absolutely lovely to be able to be a part of celebrating NAIDOC and First Nations Culture. Loved the stalls and Indigenous artworks and businesses. Especially loved the dancing, Bush Tucker Bunjie and the Educational sessions. " TripAdvisor, Australia, July 2022
"Second year we have been and it's just amazing. Great food, entertainment and the markets are fantastic.. always stock up on my Davidson Plum jam - yum! And there is a young artist there, Stephen Hogarth, who is brilliant.. love his work. Well worth the visit. I'll be back next… " TripAdvisor, Australia, July 2022
"This is a story that every Australian, every Queenslander - and every visitor to Queensland - needs to know. The performers did a great job of telling us a very confronting story that must be extremely painful to tell. I felt humbled that the performers were prepared to share… " TripAdvisor, Australia, July 2022