The GiIYONG FESTIVAL LINEUP
CHEF MARK OLIVE
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.
SEAN CHOOLBURRA
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 SLOCKEE
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.
SHANE HERRINGTON
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.
JUANITA (POLLY) SCOTT-FUNAKI
Polly will be chatting with Nooky and young people from the My Voice, My Journey program supported by Campbell Page.
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!