David Hudson

David is totally compelling, whether taking on a role as a performer, composer, actor or artist. Most of all, he has achieved. Renowned as a tourism ambassador for both Tropical North Queensland and it's Aboriginal people. David says his life's work is a reflection of his love and belief in Aboriginal culture. He comes from the Ewamin (oo-rah-min) / Western Yalangi (people of the north east coast of Australia) and draws inspiration from the natural elements of the striking environment of his homelands.

"Working with David Hudson is an absolute pleasure". Anyone who's ever worked with David Hudson - and the list is long and illustrious - will say the exact same thing. He has toured the world with Yanni, performing at the Taj Mahal; acted alongside Marlon Brando in 'The Island of Doctor Moreau'. He has played with Tommy Emmanuel; collected a 'Logie' award as a television presenter for 'My Place, My Land, My People', as well as working with local school educators presenting a series of Aboriginal cultural workshops for school children.

Now, David is putting the final touches on the new album he's recording with Nigel Pegrum of Select Sound Studio, Cairns and preparing to travel to America where he will headline at the Joshua Tree Didgeridoo Festival (28/29th September) in California winning over a new audience at a US$500 a plate charity ball in Washington DC to promote 'Australia Week'.
Calling him multi-talented is typically an Australian understatement. He is an accomplished and acclaimed didgeridoo player, actor, dancer, guitarist, drummer, composer, film scorer, writer, theatrical and video producer, television and stage presenter, narrator, painter, teacher, public speaker and photographic model.

The yet-to-be titled CD due for release in September, will be the entertainer's 25th album. David describes his own style as "hard, raunchy, rhythmic" - those who listen to it use words like 'ethereal, spiritual and compelling'.

As an Aboriginal soloist, David's greatest accolade comes from his ability to contemporise the music of his culture and present it with a performance enhanced by natural ability and an engaging sense of fun. During the late 1980s and early 1990s he has travelled the world with Australia's pioneering Aboriginal dance troupe, 'Tjapukai', of which he co-founded with his wife Cindy.

Today, David Hudson accepts private bookings as a host, MC and after dinner speaker. As a performer he is available for special events, opening ceremonies and has worked at developing customised performances for the incentive, conference and corporate market, comprising solo and Didge-ralia band shows, art and cultural workshops. He promotes awareness of Aboriginal culture and tradition wherever he travels and from his retail shop and art gallery in Cairns, David Hudson's Jabiru at the Pier.

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