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Engaging Indigenous people within Higher Ed

CQUniversity's Office of Indigenous Engagement recently hosted a visit from the Oodgeroo Unit of Queensland University of Technology (QUT), at Rockhampton Campus.

Professor Anita Lee Hong, Director of the Oodgeroo Unit, and Lone Pearce, Project Officer, met with Office of Indigenous Engagement staff to discuss employment issues and best practice models for engaging Indigenous people within the higher education sector, including governance matters.

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Amazing drummer set to rock Mackay CQCM 

Described as a ‘master drummer' and one of ‘Australia's hottest professional drummers', Grant Collins will wow audiences at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music theatre (CQCM) with an intense performance on May 19 from 8pm.

Grant is one of the forerunners in the industry, forever pushing boundaries and enticing audiences with his unconventional use of his four limbs, both collectively and individually to stretch the instrument to its extremes. PhotoID:4172, Grant and his  monsterous drum kit set to rock Mackay audiences
Grant and his monsterous drum kit set to rock Mackay audiences
He has received high accolades and reviews around the world for his DVD, Live at the Tivoli - The official bootleg and his CDs Primal Instinct and Dogboy

Grant's instrument is unique as he is.  It takes 2 men to assemble in nearly 2 hours and is worth over $75, 000.  It resembles an artistic sculpture made from drumming equipment  more than a functional drum, physically able to be played by any human.

Based in Brisbane, Grant is no stranger to the CQCM. He has played a total of 3 sell-out concerts; has taught and mentored students at the CQCM and has run drumming workshops open for the public.

Grant will run yet another workshop on Friday May 18 at 6.30pm and those interested should contact the CQCM on 4940 7800.  The workshop is open to anybody interested in drums and will cost $15.

Tickets for Grants concert are on sale now.  $15 for students and children, $30 for adults, $25 concession.  Don't miss out, phone 4940 7800 to secure your seats!

PhotoID:4189, Grant Collins
Grant Collins