Eastern Arrernte and Gurindji singer-songwriter Dan Sultan will make a special performance at Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC) on Friday.

The event will take place at the Alexander Theatre, where Sultan will perform a mix of material.

"I'm playing a lot of the new stuff but also some older stuff as well," he said.

Sultan's performance is part of MPAC's dynamic program, which also features a range of other talented artists.

Matthias Schack-Arnott, an acclaimed Australian artist, composer, and percussionist will join the lineup, as will Ziggy and Miles, two young Australian musicians rapidly gaining international recognition.

Sultan expressed his excitement ahead of the event, noting how important local performances are to both him and to the broader community.

"Getting to an event like this is always good," he said.

"I always do as many of events like this as I can for the community and mob."

Reflecting on his career, Sultan spoke about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his creative process.

"After COVID, I was able to make the best of the time off," he said.

The downtime allowed him to reconnect with his music and prepare for a return to the stage, where he continues to perform with energy and purpose.

Sultan, who has played alongside iconic acts such as Bruce Springsteen and Midnight Oil, is committed to inspiring young talent.

In addition to his own performance, the night will feature the winner and runner-up of the Songwriting Prize 2024 from the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance.

Sultan is also a strong advocate for Indigenous representation in the music industry, reflecting on his own experiences growing up.

"I remember being young and seeing bands like Yothu Yindi, Warumpi Band, and uncle Archie, so representation matters," he said.

"It's important to show young people that they have some options."

This event is part of a larger MPAC series, which also includes Glenn Shea's 'Three Magpies Perched in a Tree', narrated by the late Uncle Jack Charles.

The season continues to bring diverse voices and powerful stories to the Monash stage.

Tickets are available via Monash University's website.