The original and the best - Coloured Stone was formed in 1977 by Bunna Lawrie, lead singer and songwriter, combining rock, ska, reggae with a unique First Nations sound.

DRB come from Kaltukatjara (Docker River) — a small desert community near the WA/NT border surrounded by gum trees, red dirt, cliffs, and spirit. Their 1st big gig outside of Kaltukatjara was in 2018 at Giiyong Festival and they are back for 2025!

A gifted and successful singer/songwriter, Jason Lee Scott is regarded as one of Australia’s leading Indigenous musicians, excelling as a songwriter, guitarist, drummer, bass and didgeridoo player.

Wallabindi is a Noongar, Yamatji and Burmese woman with a powerful and soulful voice, she’s a favourite on the Canberra arts scene and has supported big names like Casey Donovan, Busby Marou, Bumpy, Icehouse, Dan Sultan and Coloured Stone.

Funny, funny Gamilaraay man Dane Simpson is coming to us from Walgett via Wagga Wagga. He’ll be MCing the main stage and bringing pure joy to Giiyong Festival.

Social media sensation, tv personality, musician and MC, Isaac Compton is a Munanjali, Minjungbul, and Wiradjuri man from Melbourne. He’ll be MCing the main stage and making his way around Giiyong Festival site in 2025.

Zipporah Corser-Anu, a descendant of the Samu and Suy clans of Saibai in the Torres Strait, has been a performer since the age of 5. Seamlessly blending dance and vocals, she maintains a deep connection to her cultural roots.

Bow and Arrow is a Contemporary First Nations (Wiradjuri/Gamilaraay/Walgalu/Ngunawal) electro-soul trio. They fuse modern and Traditional instruments which create a unique sound and notable rare live experience. Expect monster vocals, big rhythms and electro beats, live sampling and looping and the traditional languages of the Wiradjuri and Gamilaraay peoples.

Gumbaynggirr and Barkindji singer/songwriter Manduway transports his audience with his multi lingual lyrics, warm voals and silky skills on the piano. Get ready for this divine voice!