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
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!
👉🏽 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 Dennis (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.
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!
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!
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!