AWAYE! - Full program podcast

Hear how bagan bariwariganyan (echoes of country) brings together the work of three First Nations artists to wrap the work of a significant Yuin artist-ancestor in Country.

Then, Gumbayngirr musician Maanyung continues the Mob Music Month celebrations as he discusses his debut EP Until No More.

Plus for Word Up, head back to north west of South Australia where Yankunytjatjara speakers Karina Lester and her daughter Larissa take you will share a little more of their language.

After almost 18 years as a driving force behind ILBIJERRI Theatre Company Rachael Maza will step down from her role as Artistic Director and Co-CEO at the end of 2025.

Rachael shares how her time at ILBIJERRI shaped her ideas of Blak theatre, and what she plans to do next.

Then Jem Cassar-Daley plays live in the Radio National studios for Mob Music Month and explains why she makes music with the people she loves. 

Plus for Word Up, Yankunytjatjara speakers Karina Lester and her daughter Larissa share a word that describes a precious commodity on their Country. 

Reko Rennie has two exhibitions running concurrently. One charts his evolution as an artist, and the other showcases a collection of new works. 

He discusses what he learnt about art by taking the long road to professional artist.

Then director Jon Bell’s feature film debut The Moogai is a horror that reflects the real fears of Blackfullas. Jon, along with actor Meyne Wyatt share how they turned what was originally a short film into a full-length feature, and explain why Jon calls The Moogai a love letter to the Aboriginal women in his life. 

Plus for Word Up, you’ll meet Yankunytjatjara speakers Karina Lester and her daughter Larissa. 

One year on from the 2023 Referendum, author and advocate Thomas Mayo, arts and culture powerhouse Lydia Miller, and lecturer and researcher Michael Mossman discuss why it's more productive to look at what we’ve gained instead of what we lost. 

Plus for Word Up, Jane Edwards shares the Nyigina word for home. 

Noongar singer-songwriter Bumpy is the artist in residence at Melbourne International Jazz Festival. After two years, she’s ready to share her new work, inspired by Country and language: Tooni.

Nici Cumpston and Sarah Brown take to you Tarnanthi Art Fair where they’re helping raise funds for Purple House.

Plus, DanceRites has returned for another year and Yawuru dancer Tara Gower discusses what she’s looking for as a judge at the competition.

The Tennant Creek Brio is an art collective that grew out of a mental health program for men. As the collective prepares for its first major survey exhibition, artist Jimmy Frank Jupurrula explains how their work blends strong cultural values with a punk attitude.

Then, meet T Breezy. He’s a Gamilaraay artist whose trap and drill stylings take shape as both searing and optimistic stories about his home in Inverell.

Plus for Word Up, Jane Edwards takes you to Derby in the west Kimberly to share Nyigina word for ‘mother’.

Thou Shalt Not Steal is the latest show from Kateye filmmakers Dylan River and Tanith Glynn-Maloney. Dylan discusses why he’s drawn to telling stories of young people.

Then Rhoda Roberts has brought that expertise to Shine on Gimuy, a budding light festival in Cairns.  She explains why it’s important to feature local talent.

Plus for Word Up, Jane Edwards in the west Kimberley is sharing some her language – Nyigina.

Hear a panel discussion about the role (and state) of First Nations poetry with four poets at the NSW State Library as part of BBC and Red Room Poetry’s Contains Strong Language poetry festival. 

Plus for Word Up, Will Blackley shares the Kalkatungu words he uses when a storm is brewing.

Alethea Beetson shares how her most recent show Meet Your Maker influenced the way she thinks about theatre, performance and her own voice.

And Yamatji actor and director Bruce Denny discusses his show Operation Boomerang. 

Plus, for Word Up Will Blackley shares the Kalkatungu word for kangaroo. 

Earlier this year, Archie Moore became the second First Nations artist featured in the Australia Pavilion at the Venice Biennale as a solo artist. He was also the first artist from Australia to win gold.

Visit Venice with Archie and his creative team to hear how kith and kin came together.