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Monash unveils program for Kindred People - a global Indigenous‑led festival coming this September
Monash University's campuses on Boonwurrung Country will be transformed into spa...
Sponsored Content 10 Jul 2026
'Music brings everyone together' - Docker River Band reflects on Guts Touring 2026
After almost two weeks on the road with Guts Touring 2026, First Nations music a...
National Indigenous Art Fair launches most ambitious edition to date at The Cutaway at Barangaroo
The National Indigenous Art Fair (NIAF) has launched its most ambitious edition...
Phoebe Blogg 6 Jul 2026
NAIDOC Week 2026: What's on in Western Australia
There are many events planned across Western Australia for NAIDOC Week 2026. In...
Giovanni Torre 5 Jul 2026
The Mushroom Group’s First Nations Pathway Program unveils new cohort of emerging artists
The Mushroom Group's First Nations Pathway Program has unveiled a new cohort of...
Phoebe Blogg 2 Jul 2026
Young First Nations dancer earns place in prestigious New York City dance program

Aurielle Smith, a proud Kamilaroi performer and 2026 NSW Young Woman of the Year nominee, has secured a coveted place in the prestigious Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive in New York City, one of the world...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jul 1, 2026
Tjaka taking their didgetronica to the Whitsundays

Tjaka is set to bring their sound to the Whitsundays as part of QLD Music Trails - The Reef. The Magandjin (Brisbane) based band will perform at Airlie Beach Foreshore on July 4, joining Boy & Bea...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 30, 2026
Burramatta NAIDOC Day to celebrate 50 Years of Deadly

Burramatta NAIDOC Day will light up The Crescent, Parramatta Park, this NAIDOC Week with a free, fun, family-friendly festival. On Saturday 11 July from 11am to 3pm, Burramatta NAIDOC Day is a City of...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 27, 2026
First Nations sounds take to the rooftop for NAIDOC Week in Naarm

Multidisciplinary artist, DJ and nightlife scene favourite Soju Gang headlines a stacked celebration of First Nations music and community this NAIDOC Week in Naarm, also raising funds for the Victoria...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 26, 2026
Mitch Tambo celebrates language and identity on 'I Am Me'

Indigenous World Music star Mitch Tambo has released a children's album built around culture, confidence and language. I Am Me is a high-energy collection of songs made for young listeners and familie...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 26, 2026
ICONYX named NAIDOC Perth Artist of the Year

Kukutja Pintupi artist ICONYX has won NAIDOC Perth Artist of the Year, recognising years spent building a music career centred on culture, storytelling and giving people a voice.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 25, 2026
First Sounds returns with new wave of First Nations music

First Nations artists from across Australia are being featured in a new national music compilation released through the First Sounds partnership.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 25, 2026
NIMAs back and ready to rock the Darwin Amphitheatre in 2026

The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) will return to the Darwin Amphitheatre in Garramilla/Darwin with a live performance bill led by Yolŋu rapper, dancer and artist Baker Boy.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 23, 2026
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Music Australia celebrates the rich diversity of musical expression, from traditional cultural songs and folk music to contemporary rock, hip-hop, electronic music, and world music fusion created...
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Music Australia celebrates the rich diversity of musical expression, from traditional cultural songs and folk music to contemporary rock, hip-hop, electronic music, and world music fusion created by artists from diverse backgrounds. Australian music spans genres and generations, with musicians drawing inspiration from the land and cultural practices that define different communities. We cover music festivals, album releases, award ceremonies, and the intersection of traditional musical knowledge with modern production techniques that shape Australia's unique sound, often featuring entertainment that reflects the multicultural nature of contemporary Australia.

Cultural Performance & Storytelling

Dance and performance art receive extensive coverage, featuring both traditional cultural performances and contemporary companies that blend historical movement with modern choreography. Theatre productions, film festivals, and multimedia performances are highlighted, demonstrating the breadth of creative expression across all performance mediums in Australia's thriving arts scene. From age-old ceremonies to cutting-edge productions that have gained recognition in Hollywood, Australian stories come to life through powerful storytelling traditions that inform and entertain audiences. Women and men from diverse backgrounds participate in these arts, creating works that celebrate both individual creativity and collective heritage.

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