November Dreaming

Adam Manning was born on Awabakal/Worimi Country and has Kamilaroi kinship. He is a musician, artist, designer, producer and researcher and is the Conservatorium Coordinator at the University of Newcastle, NSW. Art: Learning from elders who attend the Guparr Aboriginal Mens Shed. Manning's art focuses on combining both traditional and modern patterns. His artworks are located in Murrook Cultural Centre, Government Social Service buildings in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Bendigo; and has commissioned infrastructure design works through Port Stephens Council. He is the only Australian percussionist/artist to combine both skills in a live onstage performative context with world renown guitarist Bruce Mathiske. Music: He is endorsed by leading US percussion Instrument maker: Latin Percussion, has trialled instruments for Roland and released over eight albums through major labels. He has performed and recorded with Kieth Carlock (Sting/John Mayer),& more