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
Wed 20 Nov 2019, 12:00pm
Free
Kaylah Coghill is an Aboriginal and Scottish artist from Inala. Kaylah’s multicultural influence continues to shape and inspire her as a woman, mother, sister...
Sat 23 Nov 2019, 10:30am
Free
Learn more about Indigenous Australian culture through music, songs and a traditional instrument demonstration. Celebrate the official opening of the new...
Wed 27 Nov 2019, 12:00pm
Free
Roger Knox’s iconic voice carries across the ages. No stranger to this land, he recalls times gone by and the joys of life with his country and blues melodies....
Sat 30 Nov 2019, 12:30pm
Develop your portraiture painting skills with emerging Indigenous Australian illustrator and artist Tori-Jay Mordey. Bring photographs of yourself, or your...
Tue 17 Dec 2019, 10:30am
Free
Indigenous musician and author, Lucas Proudfoot presents a dynamic musical storytelling experience through song, dance and expert instrument demonstration. The...
Sat 11 Jan 2020, 11:00am
Free
Indigenous musician and author, Lucas Proudfoot presents a dynamic musical storytelling experience through song, dance and expert instrument demonstration. The...