25 Sept - 11 Oct 2026 | Townsville, QLD
Ocean Song & Hidden Treasure Magnetic Island
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Ocean Song & Hidden Treasure Magnetic Island

Discover the beauty of our oceans through two inspiring short documentaries
Wed
7
Wed 7 Oct 6:00 PM

Mary Who? Bookshop
General Admission
October
Wed 7 Oct

Presented by Rike Wolf, Lawrence Scheele, Kaspa Blewett and Oliver Scheele

Discover the beauty and biodiversity of our oceans through two inspiring short documentaries. Experience a stunning tribute to the Great Barrier Reef, blending whale song, cello, didgeridoo and breathtaking underwater imagery by Rike Wolf, before diving beneath the waters of Yunbenun (Magnetic Island) with Dr. Leon Zann to explore its vibrant marine life and fragile reef ecosystems. Together, these films celebrate the wonder of the ocean and the importance of marine conservation.

Please note: This is a free ticketed event. Reserve your spot below.

OCEAN SONG

Movie runtime: 11 minutes

Inspired by Australia's tropical oceans and filmed at the Great Barrier Reef, Ocean Song serves as a celebration of marine life and a heartfelt plea to protect our oceans and reefs, blending underwater sounds and whale song with the resonant tones of Cello and Didgeridoo, composed and directed by Cellist and Eco Sound Artist Rike Wolf.

From tidal sand kays to colourful coral reefs, the film explores a dialogue with the marine world and migrating whales. The calls of endangered mammals, seismic blasts and plastic pollution confront human impact on marine life and serve as a call to protect the sea and all life it holds.
 
CREDITS
Director & Composer- Rike Wolf
Cello - Rike Wolf
Didgeridoo - William Mabo
Videography – Sina Straehl

Whale calls of endangered species:
Pacific northwest Orca - Critically endangered
Pygmy blue whale - Endangered (EPBC).
Antarctic minke whale - Near threatened (IUCN redlist)
Pygmy right whale - Unfavourable conservation status - data deficient
Humpback whales - Least concern

Humpback whale recordings - Rike Wolf
Endangered species: Pygmy, Minke, Orca & Blue whale– AIMS
Seismic blasts - AIMS

LINKS:

FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | LINKTREE | YOUTUBE | BANDCAMP

HIDDEN TREASURE MAGNETIC ISLAND

Movie runtime: 26 minutes

Join Dr. Leon Zann on an incredible journey exploring the hidden underwater world of Yunbenun (Magnetic Island). A vibrant marine ecosystem teeming with life beneath the surface. Through stunning cinematography and original music, this short film explores the island's diverse marine species and habitats. Highlighting the ecological significance of the island's waters to protect and preserve its fragile reefs. Produced by Snorkeldownunder - Lawrence Scheele, Oliver Scheele, Kaspa Blewett & Dr. Leon Zann. Music by ‪@ammonitedaze.

LINKS:

FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM |WEBSITE | YOUTUBE


CONTENT/ TRIGGER WARNINGS:

Recommended for 15+ | Contains images of injured animals

October
Wed 7 Oct

Mary Who? Bookshop

Fairfield & Co Shop 5/17 Darcy Drive Idalia, QLD, 4811