From the Light Flow: Bena Koorliny and Song Circle FAQs

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If you're attending From the Light Flow: Bena Koorliny and/or Song Circle please read the essential info below.

From the Light Flow: Bena Koorliny is an immersive event involving a one-way journey through parkland and along the Derbarl Yerrigan / Swan River. The story unfolds in sections as you walk and is best experienced in one session. Along the way you will encounter dazzling towers of light, larger-than-life illuminations, flame and elements of performance.

Song Circle is a stunning music and dance event that can be experienced from all sides. Singers and instrumentalists perform songs in Noongar language reflecting on animals and environments from Perth through the Great Southern to Esperance, as dancers respond to the music on a ring of sand surrounding the stage.

Both events take place across four nights and each night will be the same. You can choose which event to take in first, and you can extend your evening with a visit to the food truck area for a bite to eat.

Please note: opening times vary for each event.

Make your way by either walking to the event location (which is near Charles Patterson Park), or by taking the free shuttle bus from Perth Stadium Bus Station.

The event location is approximately 1.7km from Perth Stadium Station. The walk around both events including the food truck area, is approximately 2km.  The event route will include paving, grass, compact dirt, sloped and uneven surfaces.

We recommend allowing around 40 minutes from start to finish for From the Light Flow: Bena Koorliny, although you can enjoy the journey at your own pace.

Song Circle performances last approximately 20 minutes, with pauses in between. Performances do not run on a fixed schedule and so we suggest allowing approximately an hour at the Song Circle venue to enjoy the presentation and space. 

From the Light Flow: Bena Koorliny - you can begin your journey at any time from 7pm with the final entry at 9.30pm. This incredible free event is expected to attract large crowds and so we may need to manage access to the event to keep everyone safe and comfortable. We ask you to please be patient – it will be worth the wait!

Song Circle - you can experience anytime between 5.30pm and 9pm.

Food Trucks – grab a bite to eat between 5pm and 10pm.

If you are around between 7pm and 9pm, why not take a seat in the Katadjin Waanginy area. Here you might get the chance to have a yarn and share a story with an Aboriginal knowledge holder.

Yes, there will be road closures and there will be NO parking available at Burswood Park or Crown Perth. 

View the road closure map here.

Car park, road and path closures will be in place within Burswood Park and the surrounding area in the lead up to and during the event, as well as after the event is over.

Car Park Closures

Friday 20 September – Thursday 10 October

Charles Paterson Car Park will be completely closed.

Monday 24 September – Thursday 10 October

Playground Car Parks will be completely closed.

Monday 30 September – Thursday 10 October

P8 Car Park will be completely closed.

Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 October

Burswood Park Board Car Park will be completely closed.

The top section of the Perth Stadium Bus Station will be closed from 7am Thur 3 Oct to 11pm Sun 6 Oct.

The bottom section of the Perth Stadium Bus station will be closed from 4.30pm to 11pm daily.

Road Closures

Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 October

4.30 – 11pm
Resort Drive and Camfield Drive will be closed and cars parked within the road closure will be towed.

Crown Towers guests and Burswood Water Sports Centre members will​ be permitted access through a controlled check point via Roger Mackay Drive during these times. (Evidence required for access.) ​

Foot/Bike Path Closures

Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 October

7pm – 11pm
The dual use foot/bike paths from the Causeway to the Burswood Water Sports Centre​ and along the Great Eastern Highway to Resort Drive​ will not be accessible.

The From the Light Flow: Bena Koorliny event route will include paving, grass, compact dirt, sloped and uneven surfaces.

  • 30% of the event route is grass
  • 100% of the event has alternative paved pathways

Song Circle is located on a level lawn; all patrons will be required to traverse grass to reach the viewing area.​The Food Truck area is flat and paved.

ACROD parking bays will be available at P8 Car Park on Camfield Drive for patrons with a valid ACROD parking pass.  Access will be permitted through a controlled check point via Roger Mackay Drive during event times.

Access Drop-off/Pick-up is available on the riverside entry of Crown (access via Glenn Place). 
Accessible buses are part of the free shuttle bus service running between Perth Stadium Bus Station and Burswood Park.

Accessible toilets will available throughout Burswood Park. Please refer to the event map for toilet locations. 

Audio Described tours will be available on Sat 5 Oct. This service must be booked. Audio description provides people with vision impairment live commentary of the visual elements of the event via a personal headset. ​Please get in contact to book this service and reserve your headset in advance of attending. Details of where to collect your headset will be provided upon booking confirmation. 

Please contact the EverNow team at [email protected] or 08 6185 5517 if you have any queries about accessibility. 

We recommend the FREE shuttle buses from Perth Stadium Bus Station to the event area. Buses run in a loop from 5 – 11pm. See event map for bus drop off and pick up points at Burswood Park.

Alternatively, you can walk to the site from Burswood Train Station or Causeway Bus Station by following the signs. Event goers travelling from Perth CBD can also catch the RED CAT to Matagarup Bridge and then walk to Perth Stadium Bus Station to catch the free shuttle bus.

Plan your journey using the Transperth Journey Planner to plan your trip. 

A Ride Share drop off point is located on the riverside entry of Crown.

There will NO parking available at Burswood Park, Crown Perth or the surrounding area. For up-to-date information on parking availability in the city, download the City of Perth parking app. 

If you’re planning on walking or cycling to the event, please note that some of the dual use foot/bike paths will be closed. If you do cycle, there are bike racks near the roundabout on Resort Drive and Glenn Place.

There will NO parking available in Burswood Park, Crown Perth or the surrounding area. We recommend taking public transport and catching the FREE shuttle bus from Perth Stadium Bus Station. If you choose to drive, check parking availability in the city by downloading the City of Perth parking app.

A Ride Share drop off point is located on the riverside entry of Crown.

ACROD Parking is available at P8 Car Park on Camfield Drive. Access will be permitted through a controlled check point via Roger Mackay Drive during event times. ​

Access Drop-off/Pick-up is available on the Riverside entry of Crown (access via Glenn Place). There will be a limited number of wheelchairs available to borrow from the info tents.

Yes! There are bike racks near the roundabout on Resort Drive and Glenn Place.

For the safety of everyone, no e-scooters can be ridden at the event. Bring a bike lock and secure your scooter at the bike parking near the roundabout on Resort Drive and Glenn Place. 

E-scooter hire will not be available within Burswood Park on event days and the event area will be designated an exclusion zone.  

What to bring: 

  • Comfortable shoes and clothing
  • Food and drinks if you wish (food and drink will also be available for purchase from 5pm - 10pm)
  • Cardigan or light jacket in case of cooler weather 
  • A raincoat or poncho if rain is forecast
  • Water bottle (there will be points along the journey where these can be refilled) 

What NOT to bring: 

  • Dangerous or hazardous items 
  • Alcohol 
  • Glassware 
  • Portable BBQs
  • Dogs 

This is SMOKE-FREE event.  

To make the most of this unique experience we recommend that you attend both events at Burswood Park AND make plans to attend Boorna Waanginy: The Trees Speak at Kings Park on another evening. If you find yourself unable to attend all three EverNow events, or for any reason you need to leave early, you may choose to limit how long you stay and you can depart at any time.

All EverNow events are family friendly and can be experienced by people of all ages. However please be advised that there will be loud noises and sound effects during some parts of the From the Light Flow: Bena Koorliny Journey. 

The event will still go ahead if it’s raining unless there are severe weather warnings that will compromise the safety of the event. Check our EverNow website, Facebook or Instagram for any updates regarding cancellation. And check the weather before you head to the event to make sure you’re dressed appropriately. If it’s raining, pack a poncho or raincoat! 

Yes, there will be opportunities to buy food and drink between 5pm and 10pm at the food truck area near the shuttle bus drop-off. See event map for details. There will be a seating area and food trucks will sell a range of food and non-alcoholic beverages. EFTPOS facilities will be available.

If you are around between 7pm and 9pm, why not take a seat in the Katadjin Waanginy area. Here you might get the chance to have a yarn and share a story with an Aboriginal knowledge holder.

Should you become separated from your party/group/child, please alert Front of House staff in the area. Found children will be taken to the nearest information booth. Refer to Event Maps for locations.

No, dogs are not allowed into the event, with the exception of Guide Dogs. 

If you can’t find the information you need on this website, you can email us at [email protected]. Or check our Facebook page or Instagram account.

Our Info Centre will be open from Mon – Fri, 24 Sep – 8 Oct, 10am – 4pm​ and Sat 5 & Sun 6 Oct 12 – 4pm​. Contact us there on 08 6185 5517.