September 2018
One hundred years ago, on 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front ceased firing after four years of continuous warfare. German leaders accepted an armistice, bringing the First World War to an end.
To mark the centenary of this historical anniversary that shaped Australia and the world, a series of public events and activities will be held as part of the Memorial’s Honour their Spirit commemorations. These will culminate with the National Ceremony on Remembrance Day, and launch of the new exhibition After the War.
Sunday, 11 November 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War.
Free tickets for the Remembrance Day National Ceremony will be available to book online from 17 September 2018 via the TryBooking event page.
The Diggers’ Requiem
The Diggers’ Requiem is an Australian tribute to the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. In an astonishing piece of musical teamwork, the Requiem has been composed by seven contemporary Australian composers working with Artistic Director Christopher Latham. Composers Nigel Westlake, Elena Kats-Chernin, Richard Mills, Graeme Koehne, Ross Edwards, Andrew Schultz and Chris have all written movements.
Cast your vote in the Napier Waller Art Prize People’s Choice Award.
Vote now: https://www.awm.gov.au/form/napier-waller-shortlist
The Napier Waller Art Prize is presented in partnership by the Road Home, the University of Canberra and Thales Australia.
Launch of The Last Post: a ceremony of love, loss and remembrance at the Australian War Memorial
Each evening, before closing its doors, the Australian War Memorial conducts a Last Post Ceremony – a moving tribute dedicated to the service of one soldier listed on the Roll of Honour.
The Last Post Ceremony can be viewed live from 4.55pm AEST via YouTube or Facebook.
Ceremonies are recorded and are available for purchase on DVD/USB – $15.00 incl. postage (within Australia). To obtain a copy of a particular ceremony, please contact the Memorial’s Retail and Online Sales team at esales@awm.gov.au or ph. (02) 6243 4555.
Click here to find a list of past ceremonies.
Spring program of events
See what’s on this Spring at the Memorial. Download our program of events, talks, tours and special Last Post Ceremonies.
The Memorial has been shortlisted in the first-ever nationwide vote to determine the 7 Wonders of Australia.
You are invited to participate in our country’s first-ever nationwide vote to determine the 7 Wonders of Australia.
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