Prior to the 3rd  inquest

(March 2010) into the death in custody of Cameron Doomadgee (Palm Island Qld. 2004), local lads from Palm Island Desert Pea Media and The Smugglers of Light Foundation have joined forces in the creation of a vivid commentary on the ongoing difficulties facing the community of Palm Island and the people of the Bwgcolman tribe.

 

 

Congratulations to the PI Boyz!!

Charting at No. 1 on

Triple J's unearthed

Feb / March 2010

 

The lyrics were written & recorded by Toby Finlayson & Matthew Priestley in May 2009 at Palm Island during a hip hop mentoring program with local residents Kiefer Walsh, Morris Walsh and Patrick Seaton.

The music was co-composed and produced by Nigel Westlake.

Royalties earned from airplay go directly towards Smugglers of Light Foundation by special arrangement with APRA.

We are indebted to the following people who have given

so generously of their time

& resources to this project :

Buy the song

support the cause

Rate the song

more votes = more airplay = awareness

Read the lyrics

 

Radio distribution :

Russell Thomas

KAOS

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Digital distribution :

Sebastian Chase and Mark Bolton

Metro Groove Merchants

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Advisor and industry liason :

Sally Howland

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Mastering :

Andrew Edgson

Studios 301

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Film Clip :

Xanon Murphy

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Film clip distribution :

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Cover art :

Franki Goodwin

from

Franki and Jonny

LONDON

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Sydney Morning Herald

June 2010

click to read

Townsville Bulletin

Feb 2010

click to read

 

 

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