This year 25 April marks the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings by the Australian and New Zealand armed services. It’s a landmark occasion and the authorities are expecting record-breaking crowds at services around the country. As well the official events, many communities will be holding their own commemorations and Adelaide is no exception.
This second part of our What’s on in Adelaide in April review concentrates solely on Anzac Day. For a broad range of other events in Adelaide this month, read part 1 of our review here.
Camp Gallipoli
This event has been arranged to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Landings, Australia’s darkest hour of the First World War. Groups and individuals will camp together as the Diggers did. There will be no tents or camping stoves, just an opportunity to sleep under the stars and “join in a night of entertainment and remembrance”. In the morning a dawn service will followed by breakfast prior to the closure of the camp.
Food and drink will be available to buy. Alcohol will only be served in the bar areas and cannot be consumed anywhere else within the site. After the official opening there will be performances from The City of Adelaide Pipe Band, Kilkenny, the Sing Australia Choir, Emily Williams and You and I. You’ll also be able to catch a screening of Russell Crowe’s The Water Diviner.
Where: Morphettville Racecourse, 79 Morphett Road, Morphettville
When: Friday 24 April 2015 at 5pm. Gates open at 3pm.
Cost: $50 for ticket only. Food-inclusive tickets have sold out.
Photo courtesy of Camp Gallipoli website
ANZAC Day Commemorations
Towards First Light
Composer Ian Grandrage and librettist Kate Mulvaney have created a work combining music and the spoken word to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. It is a “meditation on darkness and light” and features the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, the Elder Conservatorium as well as two celebrated soloists.
Where: Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000
When: 7pm, Wednesday 22 April 2015
Cost: Adult from $64 to $44, Concessions from$54 to $39, Child from $30 to $25
Photo courtesy of Adelaide Symphony Orchestra website
Youth Vigil at Hallett Cove
A memorial overlooking the sea is currently being built at Hallett Cove to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. It will be unveiled on the evening prior to Anzac Day and this will be followed by an all night vigil by youth from local services. A dawn service at 6am will be followed by a free community breakfast.
Where: Heron Way Reserve, Hallett Cove foreshore, City of Marion
When: Friday 24 April 2015, starting at 6:30pm with musical performances and the unveiling of a new memorial, followed at 8:30pm by the Anzac Day Youth Vigil service and an all night honour guard.
Cost: Free
Photo courtesy of City of Marion website
Anzac Day Dawn Service
In keeping with communities across the country Adelaide will be remembering those who not only fought in the Gallipoli landings but all those who have been touched by war in the 100 years since the Anzacs landed in Turkey.
Where: South Australian National War Memorial, North Terrace
When: 6:15am
Cost: Free
Anzac Day March
The centenary commemoration is likely to draw record crowds to the parade. Plan ahead and get there early if you want a good view of events.
Where: SA National War Memorial, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
When: Saturday 25 April 2015 at 9-30am
Cost: Free
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