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NIMAs back and ready to rock the Darwin Amphitheatre in 2026
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) will return to the Darwin Amphithea...
Joseph Guenzler 23 Jun 2026
'I'm just so happy' - New Darwin Festival artistic director Ben Graetz takes the reins
Arts leader Ben Graetz is returning home to take the helm at the Darwin Festival...
Liz Hobday (AAP) 22 Jun 2026
JJ Vacant makes his mark with new single 'Line Up'
Noongar, Wongi and Pitjantjatjara hip hop artist JJ Vacant is back with his new...
Joseph Guenzler 22 Jun 2026
MAYPILAMA: Keel Line of Creation - new documentary shares the Yolŋu journey to bring birthing back on Country
A new documentary shares the journey of Yolŋu mothers, grandmothers, leaders and...
Giovanni Torre 22 Jun 2026
New Arts and Culture Hub opens in remote Kimberley community
On the far edge of Western Australia's Kimberley coast a vision held by Bardi Ja...
Natasha Clark 22 Jun 2026
Young people's experiences of the justice system brought to the stage in Saplings' Victorian premiere

The Australian Theatre for Young People's (ATYP) acclaimed production, Saplings, is set to make its Victorian premiere at The Show Room, Arts Centre Melbourne July 31-August 1.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 19, 2026
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2026 invites audiences into an immersive First Nations gaming experience

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) will transform the Tanks Arts Centre into an immersive interactive gaming experience this July with the presentation of Inferno by talented contemporary artist Ry...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 18, 2026
NAISDA announces executive leadership transition

As leading performing arts training college for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, NAISDA, celebrates its 50th anniversary, its Board has announced a planned executive leadership transiti...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 17, 2026
Community-built Ardyaloon art and culture hub prepares to open on Bardi Country

We are lucky with the wind today," Bardi man Russell Davey says, as women to his left carve etchings inside a light-filled warehouse. It is one of five buildings — including two studios, a galle...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jun 17, 2026
World premiere of Beyond the Tracks celebrates life and legacy of Michael Leslie

Recognised as a renowned dancer, choreographer and educator, Michael Leslie will step onto the stage to tell his own remarkable story in the world premiere of Beyond the Tracks.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 15, 2026
Celebrated First Nations choreographers return for contemporary dance works at Sydney Opera House

Following critically acclaimed international seasons, two celebrated First Nations choreographers have arrived home for strictly limited seasons of contemporary dance works at the Sydney Opera House.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 11, 2026
Garrmalang Festival brings music, art and culture to life on Larrakia Country

The countdown is on for the 2026 Garrmalang Festival, with organisers unveiling an expanded program which celebrates the strength, diversity and creativity of First Nations cultures through music, vis...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 10, 2026
Gunai writer's one-woman show Yandha Djanbay (Go Slowly) to visit Merrigong Theatre Company

Merrigong Theatre Company is set to present Gunai artist and writer Kirli Saunders' captivating one-woman show, Yandha Djanbay (Go Slowly), as part of their Mainstage season from the 17-20 June at the...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 5, 2026
Stephen Pigram honoured for lifetime contribution to First Nations music

The Pigram Brothers have helped shape the sound of modern Broome. Their music has captured the saltwater, humour and tough spirit of the town in a way which reached far beyond the Kimberley.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jun 2, 2026
Creative Australia announces First Nations Arts and Culture Awards recipients

Creative Australia has announced this year's recipients of the First Nations Arts and Culture Awards at a private ceremony held at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg May 29, 2026
New works from Christopher Pease and Reko Rennie set for John Curtin Gallery

John Curtin Gallery is set to present two major exhibitions this month, Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius and Reko Rennie: OA_RR. On show from May 29 to August 23, the two exhibitions bring together po...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg May 26, 2026
Netflix and Australian Film Television and Radio School announce $100,000 First Nations scholarship program

A new partnership between the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) and Netflix ANZ will provide two scholarships valued at $50,000 to First Nations creatives, offering recipients access...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni May 22, 2026
The late Rhoda Roberts AO honoured with National NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award

The National NAIDOC Committee has named the late Rhoda Roberts AO as the recipient of the 2026 National NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award. A proud Widjabul Wia-bal woman from Bundjalung Country, Ms Ro...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 21, 2026
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