First Nations
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Open Letter From Co-Artistic Directors Of Burrbgaja Yalirra (Dancing Forwards) In WA
From the creators of 'Gudirr Gudirr', 'Cut The Sky' and 'Burning Daylight', 'Burrbgaja Yalirra' ('Dancing Forwards') is an evocative triple bill of new solo
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Gurrumul Makes History With ARIA #1
The late Gurrumul has created Australian music history by reaching #1 on the ARIA charts with an album in an Australian Indigenous language.
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Gurrumul: End Of The Rainbow
In 1996, Melbourne-born musician and producer Michael Hohnen was teaching music industry skills to indigenous youth on Elcho Island (off the Arnhem Land coast) when he met a
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Digging Roots' Shoshana Kish Takes Part In Songs That Made Me
ShoShona Kish is one-half of the Canadian First Nations power couple Digging Roots.
Formed in 2004, the duo have travelled the world with their radical message of... -
Gawurra Gaykamangu And His One-Night-Only Performances
Gawurra Gaykamangu is a Yolngu performing artist from Milingimbi in North East Arnhem Land.
He has an emotional and resonant voice which allows him to deliver a... -
Carriberrie: A 360 Degree Look At Indigenous Celebrations
The Australian Museum (AM) is proud to present the ground-breaking virtual reality (VR) film 'Carriberrie', celebrating the depth and diversity of Indigenous dance, music and
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Dupang Festival: Celebrating Culture In South Australia
The Dupang Festival in South Australia brings together local, interstate and international Indigenous dancers for three days of performance and workshops at a spectacular
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[MIS]CONCEIVE Review @ Supercell Festival Of Contemporary Dance Brisbane
Indigenous artist Thomas E.S. Kelly has presented an interesting piece that breaks the stereotypical representations of perception and aboriginal
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Baker Boy Is Busy In His Kitchen
Rising hip hop talent Danzal Baker aka Baker Boy makes his way to the stages of Woodford Folk Festival from the remote Northern Territory community of
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WAAPA Finishes Off The Year With A Bang
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is rounding up 2017 with two performances to entertain a wide audience.
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Indigenoise Bring The Hydrofunk
Hydrofunk Records is currently Australia’s longest running independent hip hop label and they’re celebrating their 20th anniversary with an east-coast party tour featuring
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Indigenous Musician Corey Theatre Is Learning His Tradition Language
Born in Daylesford, Victoria on Jaara land, Corey Theatre first picked up the guitar at age 17 after his uncle taught him to pluck the strings to the sounds of 'Candyman' by
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Jessica Wishart Tells Her Story On Debut EP
The debut EP from indigenous singer-songwriter Jessica Wishart brings together her love of country, soul and folk music with a strong passion for preserving her cultural
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WANTOK Musik: A Showcase Of Culture At Redland Performing Arts Centre
Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) will host a night of Melanesian music and culture when WANTOK Musik performs on the weekend of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG)
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NIMA Presents The Sound Of Indigenous Australia – Now & Before
A new, two-CD release titled 'NIMA Presents The Sound Of Indigenous Australia – Now & Before' showcases for the first time the thriving, contemporary music scene in
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Open Letter From Bangarra Dance Theatre Artistic Director About Bennelong
Bangarra Dance Theatre is presenting a new full-length work celebrating life and culture with Australia's most acclaimed dancers.
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National Indigenous Music Awards 2017 Winners
The 2017 National Indigenous Music Awards took place in Darwin over the weekend, rewarding the best Australian Indigenous talents across a huge range of
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When The Sky Fell: A Perth Exhibition Celebrating A Milestone
When The Sky Fell is a landmark exhibition of Western Australian Aboriginal art acknowledging and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum.
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The 7 Stages Of Grieving: Chenoa Deemal Tells Her People’s Stories
Actress Chenoa Deemal takes to the stage to tell the stories of Indigenous Australians in ‘The 7 Stages Of Grieving’.
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Funky Trunks Funkita: Indigenous Designs For A Funky Brand
Aussie swimwear brands Funky Trunks & Funkita have collaborated with Bardi artist Ashley Hunter to create a truly iconic print.
The Barnamboo, which means...