On 26 January, First Nations communities and allies will come together in solidarity to reflect and recognise the history, culture and sovereignty of First Nations peoples.
These are just some of the many gatherings featuring First Nations artists happening across NSW.
YABUN FESTIVAL
26 January, Victoria Park, Broadway
Yabun is Australia's largest one-day celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This year’s theme is ‘Surviving, Guiding, Thriving'.
Blak Powerhouse
26 January, Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo
First Nations social enterprise We Are Warriors presents Blak Powerhouse, a deadly event featuring music, dance, art, workshops, markets, and more for all ages, mobs, allies and advocates.
Blak Out at Sydney Festival
5 - 28 January, various venues, Sydney
The 2024 Blak Out program features stories of rock’n’roll legends from the desert, of climate change in the Torres Strait, friendship and sisterhood from the big smoke and truths, past and present.
AwabaMi Festival
26 January, Foreshore Park, Newcastle
Family fun day AwabaMi Festival aims to bring together the ways of ancient and modern Australia. Recognising, mourning and celebrating both cultures' history together.
TCMF Aboriginal Cultural Showcase
25 - 26 January, Peel Street, Tamworth
An annual showcase of Aboriginal talent and culture, professional and emerging artists as part of Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Bermagui Survival Day
25 - 26 January, Dickinson Oval, Bermagui
Bermagui Survival Day is a day for the local community to come together and celebrate the survival of First Nations culture and people.
Murun-Dhu (I Live, I Breathe) First Nations Concert
25 January, Riverside Stage, Wagga Wagga
Murun-Dhu (I Live, I Breathe) First Nations Concert will feature Ridzyray, Dookie Thorne, Lollipop Barlow, Mia, Shania, the Ashmont Dancers and the Wollundry Singers. On the 26th, head to the Murun-Du (I Live, I Breathe) Community Event.
