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Joe Geia announces 'Sing for the Black' album and national tour
Guugu Yimidhirr and Kaurareg music icon, Joe Geia will launch his double vinyl a...
Joseph Guenzler 9 Sep 2026
3%, Uncle Fred Leone and Scribe drop 'Not Many' remix music video
Hip-hop collective 3% and Butchulla Songman Fred Leone have released the music v...
Joseph Guenzler 4 Sep 2026
3% announce new member as Scribe storms the BIGSOUND stage
Indigenous hip-hop collective 3% unveiled Darumbal and Tongan artist Mi-kaisha a...
Joseph Guenzler 3 Sep 2026
Indigenous artists light up stages across BIGSOUND 2026
BIGSOUND opened its 25th anniversary program in Magandjin (Brisbane) on Tuesday...
Joseph Guenzler 2 Sep 2026
First Nations music workers urged to have their say in national industry review
Indigenous musicians, crew, managers and other music workers are being encourage...
Joseph Guenzler 24 Aug 2026
What is BIGSOUND and why is it important for Indigenous artists?

For rising artists, BIGSOUND is about more than the chance to play a stage, with the annual Magandjin (Brisbane) event designed to put musicians in front of people who can help shape what comes next i...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 24, 2026
'They had a blast' - kids record music video with rap icon BARKAA

It is rare for children and youth in remote communities to stand shoulder to shoulder with iconic rap artists, but the 2026 Next Gen Festival in Western Australia's Newman region, 1100km north of Pert...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 24, 2026
Miss Kaninna makes no compromises on 'BLACKPRINT'

Miss Kaninna has released her long-awaited debut mixtape 'BLACKPRINT', a six-track project built around identity, self-determination, rage and joy.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 21, 2026
Quandamooka Festival unveils 2026 music and cultural program

Quandamooka Festival will return to Minjerribah in September with two days of music, dance, art, cultural activities and on-Country experiences.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 20, 2026
Wanim honours Kimberley Country through music, community and collaboration

This September, Tura presents Wanim, a new collaboration bringing together award-winning musician Stephen Pigram, Fitzroy Valley singer songwriter Bart Marr, and musicians and sound artists Mary Rapp...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Aug 18, 2026
Mike Bern confronts generational trauma on new single 'The Belt'

Tobique First Nation singer-songwriter Mike Bern has released 'The Belt', a new single exploring the lasting effects of war, family trauma and the experiences passed between generations.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 17, 2026
NIMAs crown 2026 winners in celebration of Indigenous music

The 2026 National Indigenous Music Awards have celebrated Indigenous music on Larrakia Country, with Baker Boy taking home three major awards and Birdz and Fred Leone named Artist of the Year.

BIGSOUND reveals expanded Goolwal Goolwal program for 2026

Goolwal Goolwal will return to BIGSOUND in 2026 with an expanded First Nations program featuring ARIA-winning hip-hop group 3%, legendary songman Uncle Joe Geia, a Magandjin edition of MOB CYPHER and...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 5, 2026
A debut album, dream wedding and national tour: Budjerah is just getting started

Before the album dropped, before the tour was announced, before Australia had a chance to hear Gentleman in full, Budjerah Slabb walked down the aisle.

Dianne Bortoletto Dianne Bortoletto Aug 4, 2026
Electric Fields headlines Deadly lineup to close new Boon-wurrung Country festival Kindred People

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 Co...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jul 30, 2026
William Barton joins CASM to mentor next generation of musicians

Kalkadunga musician and composer Will Barton has joined Adelaide University's Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music to mentor the next generation of musicians.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 30, 2026
Budjerah the gentleman gets his hat

He's shared stages with Ed Sheeran, performed with Kylie Minogue and had Dianne Warren write the closing track, "Even At My Worst," on his debut album.

Dianne Bortoletto Dianne Bortoletto Jul 29, 2026
Remote Music Rangers program receives $100,000 boost

Up to 12 remote music rangers will help support musicians and strengthen cultural connections across remote parts of the Northern Territory from next year.

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Jul 29, 2026
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