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.

We are excited to welcome SHIRALEE HOOD the Aunty Marg Henry Stage at Giiyong Festival on Saturday 22 November – joining Dane Simpson to make up our main stage MC duo. Shiralee is a Noongar Kurnai Gunditjmara comedian, writer, director and cultural educator.

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!

Clarence is an environmental and cultural educator. He's a performer and a gardener and native plant expert! You might know him from Gardening Australia.

Warren Ngarrae Foster, a respected Yuin Elder, cultural leader, and artist from the Far South Coast of New South Wales, is the founder and leader of the Gulaga Dancers. Named after the sacred Gulaga Mountain, the dance group was formed to keep Yuin culture strong and to pass it on to future generations.

Fire, Knowledge and Caring for Country - Cultural Burning Panel - led by Dr Vanessa Cavanagh, featuring Nathan Lygon, Lynne Thomas, Luke Hyatt and Kate Williams.

As the majestic whales complete their annual migration along the South Coast, Giiyong Festival presents a profound discussion exploring the ancient and ongoing significance of Whale Dreaming. Facilitated by Amanda Jane Reynolds, featuring Aunty Vivian Mason, Bunna Lawrie, Yaraan Stewart-Bundle.

WALK-IN WORKSHOPS will run all day at Giiyong Fesival. Join in at anytime. Free of charge. Includes: Shell Work, Traditional Stone Tools, Fishing Spear Making, Weaving, Weavable and Wearable Cultural Art, Possum Skins Drums for Mums and Kids.