“The line work is a nod to Barkindji line art which is my family's traditional style, however I wanted the work to feel like it could belong to all the Indigenous performers and speakers, so my focus was trying to show representations of earth, water and sky. I felt showing these representations could help encapsulate the many lands across the country the Indigenous performers are from.” - Jasmine Miikika Craciun
First Nations
Immerse yourself in the full First Nations program – from keynotes and panels at the Conference to emerging new artists in the Festival, and in countless events across BIGSOUND’s four days.
Make sure you visit Yada Yutta-ba (House of First People) in Beirne Lane, within the Brunswick Street Mall - a place for supporting, promoting, and celebrating First Nations music and culture – drop in for a cuppa and a yarn!
#Tuesday Events
Smoking Ceremony
Tue, 6 Sep 2022, 1:45pm
First Nations Stage
Tue, 6 Sep 2022, 6:30pm
RASN Yarn for Regional & Remote Muso’s & Music Workers
Tue, 6 Sep 2022, 4:30pm
#Wednesday Events
Let’s Talk Murri Country Presented by Triple A
Wed, 7 Sep 2022, 9:00am
Spotify for Mob
Wed, 7 Sep 2022, 10:00am
Meeanjin Markets
Wed, 7 Sep 2022, 10:00am
Traditional Weaving Workshop – Morning Session
Wed, 7 Sep 2022, 10:00am
Yarning Session: Singing Our Futures
Wed, 7 Sep 2022, 11:15am
The Remedy Project with BIGSOUND Elder in Residence Uncle Kevin Starkey
Wed, 7 Sep 2022, 12:00pm
Live & Local First Nations Stage
Wed, 7 Sep 2022, 12:00pm
ABC Open Air First Nations Lunch
Wed, 7 Sep 2022, 12:30pm
Spotify x Liveschool Workshops: Session 1 (First Nations)
Wed, 7 Sep 2022, 2:00pm
Songlines & Song Traditions
Wed, 7 Sep 2022, 3:00pm
Traditional Weaving Workshop – Afternoon Session
Wed, 7 Sep 2022, 3:00pm
Spotify x Liveschool Workshops: Session 2 (First Nations)
Wed, 7 Sep 2022, 4:00pm
Singing Our Futures SHOWCASE
Wed, 7 Sep 2022, 5:00pm
#Thursday Events
Archie Roach Foundation First Nations Breakfast
Thu, 8 Sep 2022, 7:30am
Let’s Talk Murri Country Presented by Triple A
Thu, 8 Sep 2022, 9:00am
Healing with the Yidaki
Thu, 8 Sep 2022, 9:30am
Musical Pathways - First Nations Shared Keynote
Thu, 8 Sep 2022, 10:00am
Meeanjin Markets
Thu, 8 Sep 2022, 10:00am
Yarning Strong: Burnout & Mindset
Thu, 8 Sep 2022, 11:45am
Live & Local First Nations Stage
Thu, 8 Sep 2022, 12:00pm
Yarning Session: Getting Music on Radio
Thu, 8 Sep 2022, 3:30pm
Pass The Mic: Dynamic Wisdom for the Great Music Industry Reset
Thu, 8 Sep 2022, 2:00pm
Dreaming Loud Party
Thu, 8 Sep 2022, 5:00pm
Elder in Residence
We acknowledge the tremendous work of our Elder in Residence Uncle Kevin Starkey, in guiding us, and the invaluable support of the First Nations Conference & Festival Program Advisory Group, chaired by Cameron Costello (Quandamooka) and featuring Cerisa Benjamin (Jawoyn, Gurindiji, Warlpiri), Deline Briscoe (Yalanji), William Kepa (Kulkalgal Nation), Fred Leone (Garrwa, Butchulla, Tongan, South Sea), Dan Rennie (Larrakia, Yawuru), and Donna Woods (Bujiebara, Wakka Wakka).