Indigenous wavemakers including Yung Milla, J-Milla and Juran are set to perform at the upcoming Regional & Remote Music Summit, which is being held in Darwin next month.
The trio will deliver live performances at the Regional & Remote Music Summit's iconic Ones To Watch event on Thursday 8 August, made possible through a partnership between the Summit and Live Nation, backed by Vodafone and presented but MusicNT.
Proud Marranungu rapper and musician, J-MILLA, is a rising force in the Aussie hip-hop community.
Born and raised in Darwin and from the blood of the traditional landowners of Litchfield National Park, he has woven his culture and ethics into the music he's been making since the age of 11.
He'll be joined at the showcase by his little brother with big talent, Yung Milla, who delivers a hard-hitting live show and has garnered love from the likes of triple j.
Māori artist Juran will also be joining the lineup.
Michelle Lucia from Live Nation said she was excited to help bring the event to the Northern Territory for the first time, saying Darwin is brimming with current and future musical talent.
"Darwin's music scene is overflowing with potential, and we're honoured to be a part of its growth with Ones To Watch," Lucia said.
"This event represents our dedication to nurturing artists across Australia while also contributing to the cultural and economic vitality of regional and remote communities."
The Summit Program will present research, panel sessions, case studies, keynotes and workshops that respond to number of broad themes, including: Place, Storytelling, and Culture; Regional and Remote Live Music and Festivals; Adapting to the Climate Crisis; Understanding Audiences; The Importance of Safe Spaces; Skills Gaps and Building Capacity and Policy and Investment.
"Regional and remote areas play a critical role in shaping Australia's music industry," said executive director of MusicNT, Mark Smith.
"The Summit is a unique opportunity to bring together diverse voices to explore and address the challenges and opportunities faced by these communities."
The event makes space for the 7 million Australians existing outside of the metropolitan music industry who need their voices heard.
There will be several events attendees can look forward to across the three days, including the Ones To Watch event as well as a Keynote and Q&A with the legendary Michael Chugg.
Renowned both locally and internationally as one of the country's most prominent music promoters, Chugg has maintained a strong connection with regional Australia throughout his career.
He previously brought Elton John to perform and rock with the crocs in Darwin, raised millions for disaster recovery in Australia's regions and continues to invest in grassroots artist development through Chugg Music.
With both the Ones To Watch event and broader Music Summit bound to draw a crowd, both events are set to showcase the raw talent of those living in Australia's Top End.
The Regional & Remote Music Summit will be held at the Vibe Hotel on Darwin's Waterfront from 7-9 August.
The Regional & Remote Music Summit is a MusicNT initiative that is co-funded by the Northern Territory Government and the Australian Government through Music Australia.
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