Alongside their works at the 2025 Sydney Festival, Annette Shun Wah speaks to two game-changing artists about their artmaking, finding their voices, and paving new paths for Asian Australian storytelling. 

William’s Milestone is a monumental exploration of his eighty-year journey, blending iconic photography, music, and personal stories to address themes of identity, culture, and social change. Rainbow Chan’s own discovery of her heritage comes to life in her groundbreaking pop song cycle The Bridal Lament, set in a world of projection, movement, and colour. Side by side, their works illuminate the rich legacy and ongoing transformation of Asian Australian arts. 

Join William, Rainbow, and Annette for an inspiring conversation on breaking traditions, pushing boundaries, and shaping the future of Asian Australian arts. This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into the journeys of two remarkable artists, hosted by the legendary Annette Shun Wah.

THE BRIDAL LAMENT

A sumptuous audio-visual experience and song cycle by award-winning vocalist, producer and multi-disciplinary artist Rainbow Chan 陳雋然. 

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In English

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Presented in partnership with Riverside Theatres. Supported by Sydney Festival.

Contemporary Asian Australian Performance is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW, and assisted by the Australian Government through the Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. 

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