In Arnhem Land they call Baker Boy the ‘fresh new prince’. His totem is the Olive Python, his moiety is Dhuwa and his skin is Burralung/Gela boy. Born in Darwin and raised in the remote NT communities Yurrwi, 21 year-old Danzel Baker aka Baker Boy is related to rising stars Gawurra and Yirrmal. He is the freshest new Yolngu hip-hop talent from the Top End. Young, strong and proud Baker Boy raps in Yolngu Matha language representing his Arnhem Land bloodlines.

Emily Wurrumara is a proud Indigenous performer from Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory. Writing since she was 9, Emily sings with heart and honesty, striving to share her stories and experiences through her original music. A Queensland Music Award winner, showcasing artists at Folk Alliance International, who has toured across Australia, performing at major events in every state, including Woodford Folk Festival and Bluesfest, Emily has achieved national rotation on Triple J and ABC.

Eric Avery is a Ngiyampaa, Yuin, Bandjalang and Gumbangirr artist. As part of his practice Eric plays the violin, dances and composes music. Working with his family’s custodial songs he seeks to revive and continue on an age old legacy – continuing the tradition of singing in his tribe – utilising his talents to combine and create an experience of his peoples culture.

Driven by the passion for storytelling, inspired by the culture of Hip Hop, Mau Power is a lyrical storyteller from Thursday Island in the Torres Straits. For many years he has been guided by two cultures, Indigenous culture and Hip Hop culture. It is the art of story telling that embodies the connection of two cultures that makes Mau Power a truly unique Australian artist with universal appeal.

The NT Dance Company is Indigenous-owned. Our Darwin based professional dancers with Aboriginal, Filipino, Torres Straits Islander, African and Anglo heritage reflect the diverse cultures of Darwin. The NT Dance Company holds a strong cultural and altruistic focus supporting youth diversion and rehabilitation programs and dance workshop delivery to disadvantaged Indigenous youth in remote NT communities.

In 2015 Darren Compton and Jacqui Cornforth founded Muggera Dancers, a family group who prides itself on its cultural knowledge and professionalism. The members for Muggera come from a long line of cultural leaders, song men, world-class dancers and didgeridoo players with a formidable respect for culture. All members of Muggera have been performing and sharing their culture for many years and have been guided by their Elders over many decades.

Miranda Tapsell is a Logie Award winning actor, best known for her roles in The Sapphires and Love Child.

Nakkiah Lui is a writer, actor and broadcaster, and a Gamillario/Torres Strait Islander woman. Nakkiah was the first recipient of The Dreaming Award from The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Arts Board of the Australia Council. The same year, Nakkiah was also the inaugural recipient of the Balnaves Foundation Indigenous Playwright award, and hosted the Radio National Awaye program and NAIDOC Evenings for ABC Local Radio, broadcast nationally.