Carriberrie: Aboriginal Dance and Song in Virtual Reality

The Australian Museum (AM) is proud to present the ground-breaking virtual reality (VR) film Carriberrie, celebrating the depth and diversity of Aboriginal dance, music and song. The world premiere of the 360° live-action documentary takes viewers on an exhilarating 3D journey across Australia, from Uluru to Sydney Harbour.

Narrated by award-winning actor and dancer David Gulpilil, Carriberrie guides audiences across a stunning array of iconic locations and performances, from the traditional to contemporary. From ceremonial creation dances in the heart of the Central Desert, to honey gathering songs in the rainforest, bush-punk band The Lonely Boys performing in Alice Springs and a finale featuring Bangarra Dance Theatre by Sydney Harbour, Carriberrie brings together art, technology and Indigenous performance in inspired new ways.

Carriberrie – the Sydney language word for “corroboree” – will screen through March as part of Weave, the AM’s inaugural month-long Festival of Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures. The film will enjoy it's world premiere at the Museum on February 22nd before regular screenings throughout March as part of Weave: The Festival of Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures.

Carriberrie was created by Reddogs VR in partnership with Isobar, and global VR giant, Jaunt. The creative team included the community cultural advisors Marilyn Miller, Director of the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival and former Bangarra Choreographer/Dancer; and senior Kimberley Walmajarri woman Annette Kogolo. The film’s script was written by Wiradjuri woman and acclaimed Indigenous author Tara June Winch.

Shot using the Jaunt ONE, the first professional-grade camera system specifically designed for capturing the highest quality 360° VR experiences, Carriberrie is a cinematic experience that immerses viewers in the stories, songs and people from different First Nations communities.