ARIA and National Indigenous Music Awards winners Electric Fields headline a bumper afternoon and evening of First Nations music for djeembana yalinwa, wrapping a new festival Boon-Wurrung/Bunurong Country.

The free event on September 5 closes Monash University's Indigenous-led Kindred People Festival at its Clayton Campus.

In the days leading in, Indigenous arts, culture and knowledge come front-and-centre.

The event is described as presenting: "Indigenous‑led artistic work across diverse forms, shaped through moments of exchange, reflection and creative practice."

It's an "opportunity to slow down, listen deeply and be present" and experience First Nations creativity on the path to healing.

Gumbaynggirr artist Aretha Brown has helped guide the visual identity of Kindred People.

The festival's cultural authority is lead by Professor N'arwee't Carolyn Briggs. She also had a hand in kummargi yulendj gadhaba, a two-day symposium bringing together 'global First Nations thinkers, artists, Elders, Knowledge Holders, academics and allies to listen, share and learn together'.

"Kindred People will be a ngargee (celebration) of our cultures, strength, and different ways of sharing knowledge & telling stories. The brand has been designed to be responsive to Boon Wurrung seasons, and we can't wait to watch it evolve as we get closer to the event," Professor Briggs said.

Dance, circus and more performance, as well as art, are also on the agenda.

Then comes the music.

Joining Electric Fields is the delicate pop sounds of Wergaia-Wemba Wemba songwriter Aice Skye, psychedelic sounds Wiradjuri man Zeppelin Hamilton in Velvet Trip, stirring soul tones of Canisha, Leo Whyman and band Dungala Baimi ("River Spirit" in Yorta Yorta language).

Electronic heavyweights Electric Fields top the lineup hitting the stage from 1-4pm outside and 7-pm at the Robert Blackwood Hall.

Led by Zaachariaha Fielding, the duo skyrocketed into the Australian music scene, picking up one of their two NIMAs for Best New Talent in 2017, a string of National Live Music Awards, a 2024 ARIA and Deadly Award in the last decade.

"We're so excited to perform at Kindred. It's going to be a brilliant day, so we hope to see you there!' Michael Ross, from Electric Fields told National Indigenous Times.

Kindred People creative director and Gunditjmara man Tom Molyneu said: "We couldn't be more excited to have such a deadly lineup lighting up the Monash Clayton campus for Djeembana yalinwa.

Mr Molyneu put together the festival program.

"This free Community Day is an open invitation to gather on Country, connect with community and experience the incredible depth and diversity of First Nations creativity.

"We're grateful to be working with Songlines Aboriginal Music and Kinya Lerrk to showcase outstanding First Nations musicians, artists and market stallholders, including Electric Fields, Alice Skye and Velvet Trip. Bring your family, bring your friends, and join us for a joyful day of music, culture, food and connection."

The festival runs from September 1-5 at Monash.

Noongar man and Monash Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) and Senior Vice- President Professor Tristan Kennedy said. : "Kindred People is a genuine expression of Monash University's commitment to the amplification of Indigenous voices. We seek to bring about deep connections and to energetically encourage the creation and sharing of Indigenous knowledges and creative practices. We're proud and grateful to be presenting this groundbreaking festival on the unceded lands of the Boon Wurrung and welcome all those who wish to join us in listening and sharing."