Dreamtime at the ‘G will feature the iconic Goanna song ‘Solid Rock’ from the landmark best-selling 1982 album Spirit of Place. With the values espoused by ‘Solid Rock’ as relevant today as they were 30 years ago and to celebrate the 30 year anniversary, Shane Howard has recorded a new version of ‘Solid Rock’ to be released later this year.
Dreamtime at the ‘G will include a spectacular line-up of performers including Shane Howard and his band along with Dan Sultan, Amy Saunders, Emma Donovan, William Barton, Bart Willoughby and Tjimba Possum Burns.
The prematch presentation will also feature a contemporary ceremony drawing on traditional customs and rituals, featuring a Wurundjeri creation story, dance, puppetry and lighting.
AFL General Manager of Strategy and Marketing Andrew Catterall said: “Solid Rock’is one of the most iconic and popular Australian songs that promotes the spirit of reconciliation, the underpinning philosophy of Dreamtimeat the ‘G.
The AFL is proud that this new version of ‘Solid Rock’ is the soundtrack for this year's AFL Indigenous Round, which is a key part of our Australia’s game campaign”.
Shane Howard said: “It's a great honour for me to be singing Solid Rock as a part of Dreamtime at the G. It’s always such a special evening. I’m a Tigers man, so it’s even more special for me. When Solid Rock was released 30 years ago, I couldn’t have even imagined an event like this.
“It’s a great night for all of us, as Australians, black and white, to come together and celebrate as one, the game we all love and call our own. Australian football.”
Dan Sultan said: “It's great to be a part of Dreamtime at the G once again. My heritage and my footy are both very important to me, it’s a great night.”
