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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
University of Melbourne backs ILBIJERRI in new arts partnership
The University of Melbourne and ILBIJERRI Theatre Company have formalised a new...
Joseph Guenzler 9 Jul 2026
Australian Dance Theatre returns to Carriageworks with the Sydney premiere of Two Blood
Australian Dance Theatre returns to Carriageworks next month with the Sydney pre...
Phoebe Blogg 7 Jul 2026
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair to present The Dance of the Butterfly
A powerful story of survival, return and cultural renewal will take centre stage...
Phoebe Blogg 30 Jun 2026
Mitch Tambo celebrates language and identity on 'I Am Me'
Indigenous World Music star Mitch Tambo has released a children's album built ar...
Joseph Guenzler 26 Jun 2026
NAISDA marks 50 Years of First Nations excellence at 2026 graduation

Twenty-five First Nations students from across Australia graduated from the National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Association (NAISDA) at a ceremony held on Darkinjung Country, NSW Central Coast, on...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 26, 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
'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, making him the only First Nations artistic director of a major arts festival.

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Liz Hobday (AAP) Jun 22, 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 single 'Line Up', which debuted on triple j on Monday. The Boorloo-based MC has released the track after building nation...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 22, 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
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
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
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
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
'Most forward-thinking Indigenous music artists working today': The Velocity of Language - unique sounds and language revitilisation on Wurundjeri Country

Overlooking the rolling green hills of Wurundjeri Country beyond Naarm's north-east fringes, First Nations language reclamation will resonate on this afternoon of music, sound and art.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 19, 2026
Mentors announced for 2026 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship

The Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship has unveiled its distinguished lineup of mentors for the 2026 program. An initiative by Façon Magazine, proudly supported by Greater Bank, The Indigenous...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg May 11, 2026
South Summit release HEARTLESS ahead of new album

Boorloo / Perth based indie outfit South Summit have released their new single and video HEARTLESS ahead of their forthcoming sophomore album RUN IT BACK.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 7, 2026
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