Julia Busuttil Nishimura's RISING 2022 Picks

Program Guide

Thu 14 April

Melbourne foodie, cookbook author and mum, Julia Busuttil Nishimura serves up her RISING 2022 selections.

MASEGO

“I am so excited for Masego at RISING. I love their vibe and music is so beautiful so I'm really looking forward to seeing them live”

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Heffernan Lane. Photo: Courtesy of Chinatown Precinct Association

HEFFERNAN LANE NIGHT MARKET

“I cannot wait to get to the Heffernan late night market at RISING. Delicious food eaten outside - excited to see Melbourne come alive.”

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SAMPA THE GREAT

“I’ve always loved Sampa the Great but have never seen them live so am really looking forward to this performance, and in such an iconic venue!”

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wurkur djuanduk balag—Ancestors Are Calling by Lou Bennett. RISING 2022. Photo: Eugene Hyland

WURUKUR DJUANDUK BALAG—ANCESTORS ARE CALLING

“How lucky are we to have Wurukur djuanduk balag staged at this year’s Rising. It’s sure to be a powerful and poignant performance and I cannot wait.”

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MONSTER BY TIN & ED, 2020. RISING 2022. PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ARTISTS

THE WILDS

“I’m really excited to take the whole family to The Wilds! Where else in the world can you walk amongst huge 3D inflatable sculptures while eating lasagne?”

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GOLDEN SQUARE

“Golden square just sounds like the exact place you want to be to soak up Melbourne’s buzzing atmosphere during Rising! Excited to sip on a local wine while taking in the view and the vibe!”

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This article was produced as part of a paid partnership with RISING.