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Wiradjuri artist Bluetongue launches debut album
Wiradjuri producer and emcee, Bluetongue, celebrated the launch of his debut alb...
Phoebe Blogg 1 Oct 2026
Yung Milla reflects on making history on The Voice AU
Yung Milla has reflected on the journey which made him the first Indigenous arti...
Joseph Guenzler 1 Oct 2026
'Doing it for my people': Yung Milla wins The Voice Australia
Marranunggu rapper Yung Milla has won The Voice Australia 2026 after taking out...
Joseph Guenzler 28 Sep 2026
Newcastle's New Annual Festival to spotlight First Nations talent
Taking place from September 25 to October 4, Newcastle's New Annual Festival cre...
Phoebe Blogg 23 Sep 2026
DEM MOB return to Country for new single 'Frequency'
Hip hop crew DEM MOB have returned to Country in the APY Lands for their new sin...
Joseph Guenzler 23 Sep 2026
Support Act launches Mob.Mind.Music newsletter for First Nations music workers

Support Act has launched a new First Nations newsletter as its national review of the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working in contemporary music continues across the cou...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 23, 2026
Indigenous artists reach The Voice Australia Grand Finale

Two Indigenous artists will compete for The Voice Australia title after Daisha Auda and Yung Milla secured places in the 2026 Grand Finale. Torres Strait Islander singer Daisha Auda and Marranunggu ra...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 22, 2026
Powerhouse Parramatta opening festival to spotlight First Nations creatives

Taking place from November 7-29, the Powerhouse Parramatta Opening Festival will feature a veteran astronaut, an acclaimed industrial designer, performances by local Western Sydney acts, and several F...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Sep 22, 2026
Runway Under The Stars to mark Burketown airport reopening

Burketown's rebuilt airport will reopen with a free community concert in October after the runway was upgraded following major flooding that affected the Gulf community in 2023.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 21, 2026
First Sounds Volume 15 opens submissions to Indigenous musicians

First Sounds is seeking the next wave of First Nations musicians for its 15th volume, with selected tracks to be distributed across community radio stations throughout Australia.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 16, 2026
Miss Kaninna delivers to a sold out crowd in Magandjin / Brisbane

Miss Kaninna brought her BLACKPRINT tour to Magandjin (Brisbane) on Friday night, delivering the biggest show of the national run so far to a sold-out crowd at The Brightside Outdoors.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 14, 2026
TOKO NLZ makes debut with 'Family Over Everything'

Seventeen-year-old Southeast Sydney rapper TOKO NLZ has released his debut single 'Family Over Everything', becoming the first artist to release music through Kobie Dee's new label Twenny47 Records.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 11, 2026
Desert Mob exhibition to celebrate art and culture in Mparntwe / Alice Springs,

Opening Thursday with a momentous celebration of desert art and culture in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Desert Mob has returned for 2026. Desert Mob is presented by Desart, the peak body for Central Austra...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Sep 10, 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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