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Noongar-led event 'Nitja' brings stories of Country to life at Dyoondalup Point Walter
Nitja, a free, family-friendly and one-night-only event, is set to take place on...
Giovanni Torre 12 Feb 2026
Pasifika stars to shine at Perth Moves 2026
Perth Moves returns to Forrest Place from 21-28 February this year, transforming...
Giovanni Torre 12 Feb 2026
Perth Festival celebrates First Nations artists, encourages crowds through Mob Tix
After the triumphant exposure of Noongar culture and artistry at Perth Festival...
David Prestipino 6 Feb 2026
From KISS to Harry Styles: Back-to-the-future homage for legendary Middar dance group
The past five seasons of Australia's oldest international arts festival - the Pe...
David Prestipino 28 Feb 2025
Electric Fields set to ignite Perth Festival
Electric Fields are set to delivery a high-energy celebration of First Nations m...
Joseph Guenzler 7 Feb 2025
Killa: Pindan to Plate – A West Kimberley saltwater story over dinner

Imagine taking your seat at a long, opulent dining table, eating fire-cooked meats and fresh saltwater food from the West Kimberley. This is Killa: Pindan to Plate.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Feb 3, 2025
Gallery to showcase new works exploring cultural identity, connection, and storytelling at Perth Festival

As part of Perth Festival 2025, John Curtin Gallery will showcase powerful new works by Yindjibarndi artist Alice Guiness and Dharawal Country-based artist Mai Nguyá»…n-Long, offering audiences an...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Jan 31, 2025
Drama of WA's Kimberley in paintings - and on plates

Renowned stockman and artist Mervyn Street is in his mid-70s and about to open his first institutional gallery exhibition. The show titled Stolen Wages is part of Boorloo Contemporary, a new commissio...

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Liz Hobday Jan 27, 2025
First Nations culture set to be showcased at Perth Festival 2025

Under new leadership of artistic director Anna Reece, Perth Festival 2025 is set to shine a spotlight on First Nations storytelling. Running for 24 days from February 7 with 104 events scheduled - 64...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Nov 27, 2024
Connection with Noongar culture hits new heights at EverNow 2024

"In our culture, regardless of what you're putting on, if it always has that spirit behind it and you're doing it for the right reasons, there's no such thing as a failure… there's an experienc...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 3, 2024
French sky-high thrillers join Indigenous cultural spectacle EverNow 2024

A thrilling French twist has given a cutting-edge, Indigenous cultural celebration of biodiversity and creativity an exclusive feel this year.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 16, 2024
Importance of Indigenous artists recognised in WA grants

Western Australia's Indigenous arts and culture industry has been boosted after the state government's latest round of funding grants saw a quarter of $1.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 3, 2024
Ngapa William Cooper receives standing ovation at Perth Concert Hall

The Ngapa William Cooper concert originated from a rich collaboration involving composer Nigel Westlake, singer-songwriter Lior, and performer and academic Dr Lou Bennett AM.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Mar 7, 2024
Perth’s Under the Same Sun concert shines spotlight on Indigenous musicians

Boorloo's Under the Same Sun event showcased the exceptional talent of numerous Indigenous artists, with the esteemed West Australian Symphony Orchestra providing their support.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Mar 5, 2024
Hip-hop heroes bring old-school love to Block Party

Ever-expanding circles of inclusion have been the hallmarks of the five Perth Festivals delivered by outgoing artistic director Iain Grandage.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 29, 2024
Cultural awakening fuels passion to revive Indigenous language

A stirring lecture theatre speech in his native language by a legendary Indigenous leader was the fuel that fired Clint Bracknell's quest to revive one of the world's oldest languages.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 27, 2024
A groundbreaking tenure that evolved Noongar culture

As the sun set on Iain Grandage's transformative tenure as artistic director of Australia's longest-running cultural festival this month, he recalled how the stars aligned amid a global pandemic to he...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 14, 2024
Mutiara celebrates unsung history of Broome's gruelling pearling industry

Mutiara, a choreographic narrative, is a powerful depiction that draws inspiration from the tragic and rich history of Broome's pearling industry.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Feb 13, 2024
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