Goomblars Dreaming" is the "on stage" history of the Yidaki (Didjeridoo). Stunning visual effects, storytelling, music and dance are combined to present this spectacular performance which charts the 40,000 year old aboriginal stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. The show entertains people from all over the world and in the process provides a valuable tourist resource and Aboriginal employment in the Upper Blue Mountains.
In 2003 Goomblar was working in the NSW Corrective Services as a Drug & Alcohol Counsellor attending Parklea, Long Bay, Goulburn & Lithgow Gaols. It was in Parklea gaol that he started the first dance troupe to tour other prisons for Naidoc Week that year. This was a first in Australian prisons.
Goomblar comes from South East Queensland. He was taken away from his parents at the age of 4 years and separated from his 10 brothers and sisters. He is still trying to find some of them and sadly a number have have died before any reunion was possible. 11 years ago he settled in the Blue Mountains, deciding that it was the place for him to bring up his family.
Goomblar has long provided invaluable social and community support services including
Goomblar is now about to share his skills and assist Aboriginal groups and performers to develop similar tourist ventures to his. Scholarships are to be offered to Aboriginal people who will spend time in residence. During this period they will gain valuable experience and will join Goomblar's touring show, performing at schools, public events and a variety of other venues before returning to their own communities.
Please visit Goomblar's web site for more information.
