Power takes to the main stage at Giiyong Festival, BARKAA - the Blak Matriarch of Hip Hop is heading to Thaua Country.

Kobie Dee is a Gomeroi artist from Maroubra in South Sydney, Bidjigal Land. With an innate gift for storytelling and connecting with young people, Kobie Dee is one of the exciting new voices in Australian hip hop. Giiyong stage is gonna bounce.

The future Mayor Of Nowra - Nooky, Yuin man and no stranger to the Giiyong stage is back - by demand!

Yorta Yorta singer/songwriter Benny Walker is the real deal. He's got the lot; the voice, the songs and the showmanship. Back at Giiyong Festival with his band!

Yes Chef! He’s back - because we love him. Chef Mark Olive, aka ‘The Black Olive’ is bringing his unique fusion of native foods and culture to Giiyong 2024.

Call the Pambulance! Sean Choolburra is back. Official Giiyong Festival family member Sean is back for his 4th Festival. Frankly he’s the funniest man alive (according to our Festival team!). Find him MCing in the arvo and doing his incredible cultural show in the morning program.

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.

Amanda Jane Reynolds is a respected Cultural educator. At Giiyong Festival join Amanda as she shares her weaving practice.

Gabriel Willie aka Bush Tucker Bunjie, online viral sensation will be co-MCing our main stage.

Shane Herrington from Wolgalu Footprints - brings you practical cultural learning and demonstrations - including traditional axe making, stone tools and ropemaking at Giiyong Festival 2024. Shane will also be MCing the speakers program throughout the day.

Duurunu Miru is an Aboriginal dance group that tells story of the Dhawa/Thaua Country in the Yuin Nation. To be Welcomed to Country by Duurunu Miru is special. See them at the opening ceremony and the Dhilwaan Yarrkural (Nightfall Dance)

Punkaliyarra is a project celebrating matriarchal power and leadership developed in Ieramugadu (Roebourne) WA. Senior and young women from Roebourne will guide the audience in the Monaroo Bobberrer Gudu Keeping Place (Aunty Elaine Thomas Stage) through a creative presentation of women’s culture, expressed through performance, music, narration and dance.

Baalang Millingbaloo Bugan is a program that has an exciting outcome at Giiyong Festival on Saturday 9 November. Young women from the region have been working with Emma Stewart and Ashweeni Mason from Marra-Wanggan Cultural Services, connecting with cultural knowledge, learning some local language and participating in sacred women's practices that have been passed down through generations.

When you hear the smooth country-rock tones of Dale, it won’t surprise you to know he is a returning performer at the Tamworth Music Festival. He will, however, leave you wondering why an agent from Nashville hasn’t yet poached him from the Australian music scene.

The Djaadjawan Dancers are a traditional female Aboriginal dance group from the Yuin Nation of NSW, Australia. The group includes girls, women and Elders from multiple generations from Wallaga Lake, Narooma and La Perouse in NSW.

Where Country, Rhythm & Blues, Rock and Pop music collide you will find Ron ‘Callo’ Callaghan.

Aunty Vivian Mason is part of the Language Revival Panel. She is bringing her vast experience in reviving, sharing and protecting Culture to the discussion.

All the way from Maningrida, West Arnhem Land - saltwater rock from the Top End with a twist. Ripple Effect Band sin in the language of their people. Touring Australia now.

Ray Timbery is a proud Bidjigal Dharrawal  / Monero Jaitmatang man, born and raised on Dharrawal Dhurga country. His session on the Fundamentals of Cultural Practice will give the audience an opportunity to learn about the rich Cultural history and practices of Aboriginal communities on the south coast.

Sisters in Song, The Djidjarns are Djirringanj Ngarigo women, proudly singing in language, sharing a special connection to country. This is their first Giiyong gig and we can't wait to welcome these local performers.