Turning the Ship
a Rising Tide film
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port.
The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
“a must see for anyone who is ready to take escalated action for the climate” ~ Donna
“a thrilling tale of how the authorities tried to stop us, but failed” ~ Alexa
“it makes me excited for 2025!” ~ Naomi
Wurrundjeri Country - MELBOURNE Naarm
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Hundreds of Victorians joined the 2024 Blockade. We’ll hear from some of them about their experience, and why they’ve signed up to make this year’s Blockade even bigger and better.
Come along and connect with our Rising Tide community, celebrate the success of 2024, and look forward to what we can build together in 2025!
COST: A donation (pay what you can) can be paid on the night (cash or card) to help cover the costs.
Why not wear YOUR BEST BLUE OUTFIT? From blue jeans or blue collars to blue mermaids, sequins and blue ball-gowns.
There will also be a raffle on the night with the chance to win some Patagonia swag!
The climate crisis could not be more serious, but Rising Tide aims to share joy while we build our movement to fight it.
Any questions? Contact us on victoria@risingtide.org.au
👉🏽 Facebook Event here. Click going and invite your friends!
Bundjalung Country - NORTHERN RIVERS
Join Climate Justice Alliance, Rising Tide and the Star Court Theatre for the Northern Rivers launch of Turning the Ship!
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Learn more and get inspired for the 2025 blockade in November!
6 PM Doors open
7 PM Film and Q&A with Rising Tide Northern Rivers crew
Soup and bread provided.
Bar available.
Book your tickets via TryBooking! Sliding scale
Come along and connect with our Rising Tide community, celebrate the success of 2024, and look forward to what we can build together in 2025!
👉🏽 Facebook Event here. Click going and invite your friends!
This event takes place on Bundjalung Country - land that was never ceded.
BLUE MOUNTAINS
The story of the Rising Tide movement and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Learn more and get inspired for the 2025 blockade in November!
There will be:
Film (approx. 30min)
Stories from the 2024 blockade
How to get involved in 2025
Q&A
Finger food | tea | coffee
Donations welcome on the night.
👉🏽RSVP Essential here
If you have a query, send us an email: bluemountains@risingtide.org.au
👉🏽 Facebook Event here. Click going and invite your friends!
Darkinjung and Kuringgai country / CENTRAL COAST
Join us for the Central Coast launch of Turning the Ship!
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Learn more and get inspired for the 2025 blockade in November!
In addition to the film (approx. 30min) the program will also include:
Stories from the 2024 blockade
How to get involved in 2025
Entry via donations on the night. $10 + suggested.
For any queries email Dave: db042042@gmail.com
Come along and connect with our Rising Tide community, celebrate the success of 2024, and look forward to what we can build together in 2025!
👉🏽 Facebook Event here. Click going and invite your friends!
This event takes place on Darkinjung and Kuringgai country - land that was never ceded.
Gadigal Country/SYDNEY
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Over 700 Sydnesiders joined the 2024 Blockade. We’ll hear from some of them about their experience, and why they’ve signed up to make this year’s Blockade even bigger and better.
Come along and connect with our Rising Tide community, celebrate the success of 2024, and look forward to what we can build together in 2025!
We’ll share soup (before) and snacks after the screening.
COST: A $10 recommended donation (pay what you can) can be paid on the night (cash or card) to help cover the cost of the venue and food.
Why not wear YOUR BEST BLUE OUTFIT? From blue jeans or blue collars to blue mermaids, sequins and blue ball-gowns. Dress up for our photographer to capture your glamour shot!
The climate crisis could not be more serious, but Rising Tide aims to share joy while we build our movement to fight it.
Any questions? Contact us on sydney@risingtide.org.au
👉🏽 Facebook Event here. Click going and invite your friends!
Tarndanya/ADELAIDE
Join us for the Adelaide launch of Turning the Ship!
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
👉🏽RSVP Essential here
Over 210 South Australians joined the 2024 Blockade. We’ll hear from some of them about their experience, and why they’ve signed up to make this year’s Blockade even bigger and better!
After the doco, we’ll share a meal together - pay if you can, pay what you can.
Why not wear YOUR BEST BLUE OUTFIT? From blue jeans or blue collars to blue mermaids, sequins and blue ball-gowns. Dress up for our photographer to capture your glamour shot!
Join us to share Rising Tide joy while we build our movement to fight the escalating climate crisis.
👉🏽 Facebook Event here. Click going and invite your friends!
Awabakal Country / CHARLESTOWN
The story of the Rising Tide movement and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Learn more and get inspired for the 2025 blockade in November!
There will be:
Film (approx. 30min)
Stories from the 2024 blockade
How to get involved in 2025
Q&A
Finger food | tea | coffee
Donations welcome on the night - suggested $10 to cover costs
👉🏽RSVP Essential here
If you have a query, send us an email: info@risingtide.org.au
👉🏽 Facebook event here Click going and invite your friends!
Anaiwan Country/ARMIDALE
Join us for the Armidale launch of Turning the Ship!
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Whether you’ve been one of thousands at a recent People’s Blockade, you’re considering joining for the first time this year, or you’ve never even heard of it - this film screening is for you!
Get along to connect with your local Rising Tide community, celebrate the extraordinary success of 2024 and learn more about Rising Tide’s ambitious plans to make the 2025 People’s Blockade this November, the BIGGEST & BOLDEST yet.
Come along and connect with our Rising Tide community, celebrate the success of 2024, and look forward to what we can build together in 2025!
👉🏽 Facebook Event here. Click going and invite your friends!
This event takes place on Anaiwan country - land that was never ceded.
Biripi Country/MID COAST
Join us for the Mid Coast launch of Turning the Ship!
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Whether you’ve been one of thousands at a recent People’s Blockade, you’re considering joining for the first time this year, or you’ve never even heard of it - this film screening is for you!
Get along to connect with your local Rising Tide community, celebrate the extraordinary success of 2024 and learn more about Rising Tide’s ambitious plans to make the 2025 People’s Blockade this November, the BIGGEST & BOLDEST yet.
Come along and connect with our Rising Tide community, celebrate the success of 2024, and look forward to what we can build together in 2025!
👉🏽 Facebook Event here. Click going and invite your friends!
This event takes place on Biripi country - land that was never ceded.
Gimuy Country - FNQ
Join us for the Cairns launch of Turning the Ship!
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Whether you’ve been one of thousands at a recent People’s Blockade, you’re considering joining for the first time this year, or you’ve never even heard of it - this film screening is for you!
Get along to connect with your local Rising Tide community, celebrate the extraordinary success of 2024 and learn more about Rising Tide’s ambitious plans to make the 2025 People’s Blockade this November, the BIGGEST & BOLDEST yet.
Come along and connect with our Rising Tide community, celebrate the success of 2024, and look forward to what we can build together in 2025!
👉🏽 Facebook Event here. Click going and invite your friends!
This event takes place on Gimuy country - land that was never ceded.
Jinibara Country / SUNSHINE COAST
Join us for the Sunshine Coast launch of Turning the Ship!
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Learn more and get inspired for the 2025 blockade in November!
In addition to the film (approx. 30 mins) we will have a Q & A panel of local residents who have previously attended the blockade
Admission - donations welcome on the night.
Come along and connect with our Rising Tide community, celebrate the success of 2024, and look forward to what we can build together in 2025!
👉🏽 Facebook Event here. Click going and invite your friends!
This event takes place on Jinibara Country - land that was never ceded.
Dja Dja Wurrung Country - CASTLEMAINE Vic
Central Victoria Climate Action, and Rising Tide are excited to announce the showing of Turning the Ship in Castlemaine.
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Learn more and get inspired for the 2025 blockade in November!
In addition to the film (approx. 30min) the program will also include:
Stories from the 2024 blockade
How to get involved in 2025
Free admission - donations welcome on the night.
Come along and connect with our Rising Tide community, celebrate the success of 2024, and look forward to what we can build together in 2025!
👉🏽 Facebook Event here. Click going and invite your friends!
This event takes place on Dja Dja Wurrung Country - land that was never ceded.
Magandjin/BRISBANE
Join us for a prestigious blue carpet affair for Brisbane’s premiere screening of Turning the Ship, a Rising Tide film!
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Over 150 people from Brisbane joined the 2024 Blockade. We’ll hear from some of them about their experience, and why they’ve signed up to make this year’s Blockade even bigger and better.
Come along and connect with our Rising Tide community, celebrate the success of 2024, and look forward to what we can build together in 2025!
👉🏽RSVP Essential here
Wear some blue to match the premiere's theme! From blue jeans or blue collars to blue mermaids, blue ribbon in your hair, a scarf, sequins or blue ball-gowns. Dress ups are optional, but are a fun invitation if you are keen.
The climate crisis could not be more serious, but Rising Tide aims to share joy while we build our movement to fight it.
DRAFT PROGRAM
6:00pm: Arrive in time for home made soup and roll
6:30: Film screening + panel discussion
7:30: Dessert, cuppa and chats
8:00: Music and mingling
9:00: Close
COST, Pay as you can
A $10 recommended donation (pay what you can) can be paid on the night (cash or card) to help cover the cost of the venue and food.
Email us with any questions! brisbane@risingtide.org.au
👉🏽 Facebook Event here. Click going and invite your friends!
Ngunnawal & Ngambri Country/CANBERRA
Join us for the Canberra launch of Turning the Ship!
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
Learn more and get inspired for the 2025 blockade in November!
In addition to the film (approx. 30min) we will hear from two speakers:
Jessie Price (Independent candidate for Bean)
Richard Denniss (Exec Director, The Australia Institute)
The program will also include:
Stories from the 2024 blockade
How to get involved in 2025
Free admission - donations welcome on the night.
Come along and connect with our Rising Tide community, celebrate the success of 2024, and look forward to what we can build together in 2025!
👉🏽 Facebook Event here. Click going and invite your friends!
This event takes place on Ngunnawal and Ngambri country - land that was never ceded.
Global Premiere! Muloobinba/NEWCASTLE
Join us for a prestigious blue carpet affair for the global premiere of Turning the Ship, a Rising Tide film!
Turning the Ship tells the story of the passion and drive of Rising Tide and the extraordinary 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The highs, the lows and the triumphs!
👉🏽RSVP Essential here
Come resplendent in YOUR BEST BLUE OUTFIT! From blue jeans or blue collars to blue mermaids, sequins and blue ball-gowns. Dress ups are optional, but are a fun invitation for those so inclined – and a media wall and photographer will be there to capture your glamour shot.
The climate crisis could not be more serious, but Rising Tide aims to share joy while we build our movement to fight it.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
* Meet like minded people
* SOUP & BREAD (included in the ‘pay as you can’ ticket price)
* A variety of DRINKS available from the bar, including alcoholic and alcohol-free & tea and coffee.
* Short speeches and the film screening!
* The opportunity to help make the 2025 People’s Blockade the biggest and boldest yet!