Gari Tudor-Smith shares a word from Gangulu language that's got a dual meaning.
Candice Lorrae is the program manager of Singing Our Futures.She discusses mentorship and nurturing talent, and introduces three of this year's participants: Naomi Diane, Torres Green, and Wren Arkose.Find out more about Singing Our Futures here.
Andrea James reflects on her long connection with the ILBIJERRI, and why she intends to celebrate "Boldness, Blakness and Brilliance" in all its full power as the company's new artistic director and co-CEO.
Musician, speaker and language legend Ray Dimakarri Dixon shares the Mudburra word for “country”, “home” or “camp”.
Bidjara choreographer and writer Yolande Brown discusses how the The Bogong's Song: a call to Country invites young audiences to experience connection to Country, and to listen, reflect, and wonder. Catch The Bogong's Song at QPAC from September 24-October 4, then at Bangarra Dance Theatre's Studio Theatre from October 8-19.
With the Yellamundie Festival back at Carriageworks for 2025, Moogahlin’s co-founder and artistic director Lily Shearer, and producer Leroy Parsons reflect on the 2025 program and the legacy of Yellamundie FestivalYellamundie Festival is on at Carriageworks 25-27 September.
Soak up Mudburra language with musician and language ledged Ray Dimakarri Dixon as he shares the word for 'water'.
Ray Dimakarri Dixon whisks you to his homeland Marlinja, and shares shares the Mudburra word for a ‘spirit’ or ‘guide’ of Country.
Having developed the first embers of their latest album on Jabbir Jabbir Country, and refined it in Paris, Selve made history by being the first Indigenous-led band to record an album at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.But, what does this mean in the context of a music making tradition that stretches back 60, 000 years?Loki Liddle and Reece Bowden reflect on their latest album: Breaking into Heaven.Selve's Breaking into Heaven tour kicks off September 27 at Gloucester Country Club (Gloucester) before heading to Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and the Gold Coast October 3 -November 14.
For Sydney Writers Festival 2025, Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts discusses her memoir Long Yarn Short and explores the idea of writing as activism.
Set against the warm, salty breezes of Far North Queensland, Torres Strait Islander author Lenora Thacker's debut novel brings to life a somewhat forgotten Australian history. The Pearl of Tagai Town is a groundbreaking historical fiction that weaves together three vibrant Torres Strait languages, Kala Lagaw Ya, Meriam Mir, and Yumplatok, in an unforgettable wartime love story.
Fresh from her National Indigenous Music Awards Hall of Fame induction, Jess Mauboy reflects on her evolution as an artist and how she's maintained her passion for music throughout it all.
Neenah Gray shares the Darumbal word for an extended family member.
Gamilaroi poet Luke Patterson possesses a rare gift: he hears the world in verse, and when he speaks, that musicality becomes undeniable. His debut poetry collection, A Savage Turn, is published by Magabala Books.
Awaye honours the life and legacy of the remarkable Uncle Noel Tovey, who has had a profound impact on Blak dance and theatre. This conversation was first broadcast on Awaye in 2003.Listeners are advised the discussion references childhood sexual assault, racist language, and suicide.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are advised that the following conversation contains the name and voice of a person who has died
Head to the NATSIAAs – now in their 42nd year – to meet Gaypalani Wanabi and her fellow prize-winning First Nations artists from across the continent.
For Word Up this week Neenah Gray shares a phrase that’ll get you to really listen.