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Don Bemrose: Indigenous Mentoring Recipient
Aphids are pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2011 Aphids Indigenous Mentoring Scheme is Don Bemrose.
Don Bemrose is Australia’s foremost male Aboriginal classical artist. Don grew up in a small hinterland town on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and is a proud Gungarri man whose family hail from the Cherbourg Aboriginal Community. At the age of 13, Don, with inspiration from his Nana (respected Elder Aunty Ruth Hegarty) discovered the story of Aboriginal Tenor, Harold Blair. This began his passion for the classical voice and lit his desire to perform around the world.
Don will receive a cash contribution towards artistic expenses, and tailored mentoring by Aphids' Artistic Associate - Margie Mackay.
Don Bemrose is Australia’s foremost male Aboriginal classical artist. Don grew up in a small hinterland town on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and is a proud Gungarri man whose family hail from the Cherbourg Aboriginal Community. At the age of 13, Don, with inspiration from his Nana (respected Elder Aunty Ruth Hegarty) discovered the story of Aboriginal Tenor, Harold Blair. This began his passion for the classical voice and lit his desire to perform around the world.
Don will receive a cash contribution towards artistic expenses, and tailored mentoring by Aphids' Artistic Associate - Margie Mackay.