West Australian Opera has appointed Gina Williams AM to the Board.
Gina has had a long-standing collaborative relationship with West Australian Opera, having co-written two Noongar-language works, Koolbardi wer Wardong in 2021 and Wundig wer Wilura in 2024.
“We are proud to welcome collaborator, songwriter, performer, Gina Williams AM to the company,” said West Australian Opera’s Chair Andrew Pascoe.
“Gina’s contribution over the last few years has guided West Australian Opera in new directions. We welcome her expertise as a songwriter, storyteller and performer, and we value her deep knowledge of language as a Balladong woman and Noongar language champion.”
Gina, together with Guy Ghouse, has written four albums, performed at the 2021 AFL Grand Final and been awarded six prestigious WA Music Awards.
Gina Williams said, “I am delighted and honoured to join the Board of West Australian Opera. I love the works they present and the local voice they amplify in their programming both on stage and within the community of WA. I am looking forward to bringing lots of ideas and experience as an arts practitioner to the Board and am excited by the journey ahead of us.”
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