An introduction to Norfolk Island and it’s unique musical tapestry

Where is Norfolk Island exactly? Geographically, Norfolk Island is a small isle surrounded by the South Pacific Ocean. Nestled between New Zealand, Australia & New Caledonia, the island is situated upon the Norfolk ridge which stretches northwards from the top tip of New Zealand.  It is beautiful, our island home…  a petite 5km x 8km in diameter with a total land area of 3,455 hectares. Of this land, more than 1,000 hectares are National Parks and Reserves. We also have two other tiny islands in the Norfolk group – Nepean and Phillip – both of which are bird sanctuaries. The geographic island itself, has its own in a timeline, of events which took place chronologically from early discoveries and various previous settlements that were established and then completely abandoned… up until the Pitcairner community arrived. ____________There is a specific date from which our podcast series is anchored:  8 June 1856. This date is important as it commemorates the arrival of a community of one hundred and ninety four people onto the island, having journeyed by sea a distance of 3,700 miles from remote Pitcairn Island. These are our descendants of Norfolk Islanders, today. __________________What does it mean to share the ‘sound heritage’ of a place?Sound heritage collections encompasses a wide array of audio materials:  including spoken word recordings, radio broadcasts, environmental soundscapes, oral histories  as well as music and performance recordings. Sound heritage is not merely a group of audio files; it is a vital collection of memories, knowledge, and cultural identity. The importance of sound heritage preservation lies in its ability to connect us to our collective memory. Sound recordings capture moments in time, preserving voices, music, and events that would otherwise be lost. _________________Sponsored by Baunti Tours www.bauntitours.com > When booking with Baunti Tours, mention 'Podcast' to receive a 10% discount on tours. email: [email protected] phone: (International +6723) 23693To call from Australia: (02) 91368062