The GiIYONG FESTIVAL LINEUP
BENNY WALKER
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!
RIPPLE EFFECT BAND
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.
DUURUNU MIRU DANCERS
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)
DJAADJAWAN DANCERS
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.
RON ‘CALLO’ CALLAGHAN
Where Country, Rhythm & Blues, Rock and Pop music collide you will find Ron ‘Callo’ Callaghan.
THE DJIDJARNS
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.
BEGA RIVER DANCERS
Proud dancers from Djirringanj country - Bega River Dancers will be performing at Giiyong Festival for the first time in 2024.
MICHELLE RUSSELL
Michelle Russell is looking forward to sharing her Traditional Country music with a new audience.
ALISON SIMPSON
Artist, dancer, educator and Cultural adviser - Alison Simpson will undertake many roles at Giiyong Festival including MC, dance mentor and leader of the kids disco!