EVENT INFO: 

Doors: 5PM

General Admission All Ages

MAIN ACT: Briscoe Sisters

Hailing from Yalanji country in Far North QLD, Briscoe Sisters have been performing their songs and cultural stories for over two decades. From their early days being recognised as Port Fairy's Folk Festival's Matons Young Talent of the year in 2005 and top 4 Deadly's new talent in 2004, the sisters Deline, Merindi and Naurita spent 10 years touring to national major events and Festivals across Australia. Highlights inclue performing at CIAF 2018, Tandanya Spirit Festival in South Australia and performing alongside Yothu Yindi Band at the Yarrabah Music Festival in 2018. With recent performances at Woodford Folk Festival and at The Sydney Opera House, Briscoe Sisters are back on tour and performing select Festivals across Australia bringing Kuku Yalanji language and song to audiences once again. Deline, Merindi and Naurita's sister harmonies, trained in gospel singing from their youth, makes for an incredibe live show. Grounded in their culture and families, these sisters continue to bring great healing and empowerment through their music.

OPENING ACT: BLAK:STORY:SONG

BLAK:STORY:SONG is an intimate 'songwriters' in the round' style concert series curated by Yalanji artist Deline Briscoe of Gaba Musik, which began in 2021. The series showcases intergenerational Indigenous and First Nations artists sharing their original music and truth telling and cultural stories. BLAK:STORY:SONG also provides a space for emerging artists to be mentored by established singer-songwriters. Jamming and spontaneous collaboration are encouraged, making every concert uniquely special for the listener. Artists will be announced in the lead up to the concert on Friday 4 September. Come along for a heartwarming celebration of Indigenous and First Nation singer-songwriters, as they warm up the stage for Briscoe Sisters.