Saturday 8 July 2023 from 11am to 3pm
Free
Take a stroll through Hyde Park north to experience food, song, art, dance and stories in the heart of the city.
Bayumi Hub
Bayumi translates to ‘music’ and the hub will host a celebratory program of talented First Nations artists. Celebrate prolific storytellers and contemporary music artists from all genres, hailing from many nations.
Learn more about ancient song lines, their enduring survival and inherent connection to First Nations people.
11am – Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
11.15am Amelia Thompson
12.00pm Cindy Drummond
1pm Renegades of Munk
2pm Chill Cheney
Dangura Ring
Dangura translates to ‘dance’ and is the spiritual heart and soul of NAIDOC in the City. Experience, heal and unearth the infinite continual connection to Country.
A Welcome to Country ceremony will open the festival followed by the Calling of the Clans.
11.10am Harbour Beizam
11.55am Buuja Buuja
12.40pm Brolga Dance Academy
1.25pm Gawura
Bangawara Huts
A dedicated space for children and their families. Find toys, games and activities to keep the young (and young at heart) entertained.
11.25am
Listening Workshop: Yidaki with Blak Douglas
Building Workshop: Artefacts Gawura
Cooking demonstration: Johnny cakes with Aunty Beryl van Oploo
Making Workshop: Adornments with Toni Hill
Dance Workshop: Harbour Breizam
12.10pm
Listening Workshop: Yidaki with Blak Douglas
Cooking demonstration: Johnny cakes with Aunty Beryl van Oploo
Building Workshop: Caring for fire through Gawura
Making Workshop: Adornments with Toni Hill
Dance Workshop: Buuja Buuja
12.55pm
Building Workshop: Caring for fire through Gawura
Listening Workshop: Gum Leaf with Uncle James Dungay
Cooking demonstration: Barramundi with Aunty Beryl van Oploo
Making Workshop: Weaving with Bianca Caldwell
Dance Workshop: Gawura
1.40pm
Building Workshop: Artefacts Gawura
Listening Workshop: Gum Leaf with Uncle James Dungay
Cooking demonstration: Barramundi with Aunty Beryl van Oploo
Making Workshop: Weaving with Bianca Caldwell
Dance Workshop: Brolga Academy
Bilarra Games
Bilarra translates to ‘spear’ and is the First Nations games space at NAIDOC in the City.
Everyone is invited to experience the traditional games from various First Nations communities and peoples.
Touch, hear, see and move in these fun activities suitable for all ages.
Fig Tree Markets
Buy local and authentic art, craft and produce from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. Stalls are throughout Hyde Park north.
Performance details and full event schedule will be available soon.
NAIDOC in the City is proudly presented by Gadigal Information Service Aboriginal Corporation in partnership with the City of Sydney.
NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The theme for 2023 is ‘For Our Elders’.
The City of Sydney's grants and sponsorship team will be available to discuss how to bring your idea to life with a grant.