THE DJIDJARNS

sisters in song

Michelle Dixon (guitarist, vocals) and Tamika Townsend (pianist, vocals) are proud Djiringanj Ngarigo women. They are excited to be performing on Dhawa/Thaua Country, as they share a special ancestral connection to country.

The Djidjarns have been performing in Djiringanj and Ngarigo languages for over 12 years. They are storytellers of country, family, and community.

Djidjarns means ‘sisters’, representing the bond between two cousins since childhood. Their passion for music started at an early age, which is now a tool to learn the language of the land and teach others along the journey.

Michelle has over 10 years experience working in education as a teacher, and Tamika has worked to shape Indigenous policy and programs for the last 10 years. Some career highlights include a cultural exchange with the Polish community (Sydney and Jindabyne). They were an opening act at the University of Wollongong graduation ceremony, and a support act at Pambula Beats by the Beach (youth festival).

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