Visual Impact Sydney is set to start on a high note, with a smoking ceremony and official welcome by the Gawura Cultural Immersions group at the entry to Halls 5 & 6 of the Sydney Showground on Wednesday morning, before doors open to some 100 exhibits showcasing signage, display, wide-format print, engraving, textile printing and more.

The group will share the rich heritage of First Nations People through a smoking ceremony – a cleansing ceremony which is a gesture of goodwill and bringing people together – at 9.45am, before leading guests into Halls 5 & 6 where the song and dance performance will continue.

Stuart McMinn, owner and Lead Cultural Facilitator of the group, is a cultural Man from the Dharug and Gubbi Gubbi Nationals, and has been professionally performing cultural dance and cultural education for more than 17 years. 

“At Gawura Cultural Immersions we aim to provide insights and immersion into the rich cultural heritage of First National People through song and dance, training, facilitation and education programs, and cultural awareness and wellbeing experiences,” he says. 

“We look forward to sharing our culture, which has thrived for 120,000 years, and to welcoming visitors to Visual Impact in Sydney.”

Inside Visual Impact, visitors will find all the latest innovations in systems, equipment, software, media, consumables and services for the diverse and exciting sector.

Charly Blades, Event Manager for organiser Visual Connections, says “Sydney is shaping up as one of the most comprehensive Visual Impact shows we have seen, featuring everything from printed and illuminated signage, to wide-format print, LED lighting, 3D printing, textile and direct-to-garment printing, trophies, badges and promotional items…and much more.

“There will be a busy program of seminars and workshops, a Try-A-Trade program for students, channel lettering and photography workshops, a photo and fine art exhibition plus the excitement of the ASGA/Hexis Wrap Challenge heats running daily…all under one roof in the Harbour City.”

Visual Impact will open from 10am – 6pm on Wednesday and Thursday, with drinks from 5pm – 7pm on Thursday night. On the final day, Friday, the show will be open from 10am – 4pm. 

Click here to register or out more at visualimpact.org.au