Alinta

A Powerful New Musical Celebrating Culture, Belonging and Community

Performances in Robinvale and Mildura – October 2025

Phunktional Arts, together with the Robinvale Local Aboriginal Reference Group, proudly presents ALINTA, a moving new musical

that celebrates friendship, culture, resilience, and the healing power of story and Country.

“ALINTA is about more than finding your voice—it’s about being held by culture and community. That message is deeply important right now, ” says Gerard Veltre, Artistic Director of Phunktional Arts.

“Our young people deserve stories that reflect their strength, their challenges, and their connection to Country. ALINTA is for them,” adds Thelma Chilly, proud Wiradjuri, Muthi Muthi, Wadi Wadi, Wemba Wemba and Yorta Yorta Elder.

ALINTA tells the story of a young woman whose accidental rise to online fame comes with pressures and secrets. Hiding the truth that she has never sung live, she withdraws from those closest to her. At her breaking point, she returns to the river, where Aunties and Elders remind her of who she is.

On the night of the show, Alinta finally sings live — supported by her choir, her community, and the strength of culture. The online noise fades away, and she finds her voice, her belonging, and her connection with what truly matters.