Hundreds of drones operated by Celestial and First Nations Artists will make the the McLaren Vale sky come alive in March as they fly in majestic formation to a soundtrack of First National storytelling through poetry and song. 

Narrated by singer, songwriter and tireless campaigner Archie Roach, Sky Song unfolds over five chapters, taking audiences through topics of belonging and connection to country, land rights, the hopefulness of reconciliation and much more. 

The Sky Song performances will take place at Leconfield and Richard Hamilton Wines in McLaren Vale from Friday 11 to Sunday 20 March. 

Tickets are available from the Fringe Festival website.

The centrepiece shows were initially planned for the Adelaide Showgrounds but drone flight restrictions at that location would have limited the performance.

The McLaren Vale venue, will allow Sky Song’s hundreds of drones to fly much higher over the hills in the darker skies, away from the city’s light spill – further enhancing the majestic impact that was always intended.

The stories in Sky Song lend themselves perfectly to the countryside backdrop, making for an even more immersive experience of First Nations storytelling. 

The Adelaide Fringe Community Fund can provide tickets to First Nations community members. Please email your preferred performance date to [email protected] to arrange.

Ticket holders are welcome to bring along a picnic rug or folding chair but some seating is provided.

6:00pm – Gates Open. Food and drinks available to purchase

Be seated 20 minutes before Drone Launch time - Come and sit around the campfire

March 11 - 14 Be seated for 8.10pm show start. Drones Launch: 8.30pm

March 18 - 20 Be seated for 8.00pm show start. Drones Launch: 8.20pm

Warning: Sky Song contains cultural stories which may be sensitive to members of the Stolen Generations and their descendants. To support children and people with their learning, Adelaide Fringe encourages audiences to access guiding resources from the Healing Foundation and Reconciliation Australia, made available on our website in February.