“I think about Country when I am painting,” says Thelma Judson, one of the eight Martumili Artists who contributed to the original 5x3 metre acrylic work. “It’s important to look after the land for the kids, to pass on knowledge.”
Four extraordinary First Nations creative and musical families will share their stories, talents, and legacies through captivating conversations and powerful performances.
Experience an evening of music, culture, and storytelling with Naomi Wenitong and Joel “Weno” Wenitong. This brother-sister duo have had a profound impact on hip-hop music in Australia. They continue to make change in their communities by empowering First Nations youth.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of conversation and storytelling with iconic Torres Strait Islander artist Christine Anu and her rising star daughter Zipporah Corser-Anu. This mother-daughter duo will share stories about their creative journeys and how they inspire each other.
Join Bunna Lawrie & his extraordinary family - Jason Lee Scott, Jhindu-Pedro Lawrie, Yirgjhilya and Catherine Satour as they share the stage for an evening of music, culture, conversation and storytelling.
They have both performed on stages across Australia and globally, showcasing the uniqueness of First Nations culture. We welcome the extraordinary talent of William Barton and Aunty Delmae Barton, an acclaimed mother-son duo.
Vital, uncompromising voices on the Australian hip-hop scene, ARIA award-winning First Nations supergroup 3% take over the Utzon Room for their ferocious Vivid LIVE debut.
Gadigal-based psychedelic rockers Velvet Trip bring the dreamy jams, boundless energy and infectious grooves to the Sydney Opera House celebrating the release of their forthcoming EP, Glimmers.
