Gathering showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performances in the Queen Street Mall. Unique to Brisbane, it is the only Indigenous performance in Australia that is featured weekly in the heart of a major capital city. See events.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs
Brisbane City Council has a variety of programs which acknowledge and value the unique contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to the city. These programs aim to support First Nations People and work with their communities.
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Indigenous art program
An annual, city-wide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art program celebrated through visual art showcase and discussion. Featuring emerging to established artists.
Indigenous bus designs
As part of NAIDOC Week and Black History Month, Council featured the works of two Brisbane-based Indigenous artists on four buses throughout the city.
Black Diamonds Program
The Black Diamonds Program provides free or low-cost activities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in Brisbane, with a focus on young people.
Featured events
Mon 27 Jan 2020, 10:00am
Free
In collaboration with Virtual Reality artist Sutu, young Indigenous artists Ali Lockyer, Maverick Eaton, Nelson and Maxie Coppin invite you to immerse yourself...
Mon 27 Jan 2020, 1:30pm
Free
In collaboration with Virtual Reality artist Sutu, young Indigenous artists Ali Lockyer, Maverick Eaton, Nelson and Maxie Coppin invite you to immerse yourself...
Fri 28 Feb 2020, 10:00am
Free
Join Lucas Proudfoot from Playschool: Through the Windows, for a free and interactive music show featuring Indigenous stories told through song. A charismatic...
Fri 28 Feb 2020, 12:00pm
Free
Join Lucas Proudfoot from Playschool: Through the Windows, for a free and interactive music show featuring Indigenous stories told through song. A charismatic...
Sat 29 Feb 2020, 1:30pm
Free
In 1840, Brisbane was the furthest outpost of settled Australia. On all sides, it was embedded in a richly Indigenous world. Over the next few years, mostly...
Sat 7 Mar 2020, 10:00am
Free
In 1840, Brisbane was the furthest outpost of settled Australia. On all sides, it was embedded in a richly Indigenous world. Over the next few years, mostly...
Sat 14 Mar 2020, 2:00pm
Winner of three best documentary awards, Zach’s ceremony follows a young indigenous man as he enters adulthood and strives to find a balance between his ancient...
Fri 20 Mar 2020, 10:00am
Join our volunteer guides for a special walk about all things ‘eucalypt,’ as we celebrate National Eucalypt Day this month. Walk through the gardens visiting...
Fri 20 Mar 2020, 2:00pm
Join our volunteer guides for a special walk about all things ‘eucalypt,’ as we celebrate National Eucalypt Day this month. Walk through the gardens visiting...