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 3 Feb 2021, 12:00pm
Free
Sue Ray is an Australian Indigenous multi-award winning singer/songwriter that captivates audiences with her original brand of country/blues and roots music...
Sat 20 Feb 2021, 7:30pm
Rare Voices gathers Brisbane's best for a stunning concert celebrating singing traditions from across the Asia region. Featuring internationally acclaimed...
Sat 27 Mar 2021, 9:00am
Free
Long before western science came to Australia, our First Nations people possessed an extensive knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of our native...
Sat 27 Mar 2021, 10:30am
Free
Long before western science came to Australia, our First Nations people possessed an extensive knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of our native...
Sat 27 Mar 2021, 1:00pm
Free
Long before western science came to Australia, our First Nations people possessed an extensive knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of our native...