Candice discusses the how Uncle Archie Roach's Singing Our Futures program nurtures emerging musical talent, and introduces some of this year's remarkable cohort of mentees: Naomi Diane, Torres Green, and Wren Arkose.

Plus, for Word Up Gari Tudor-Smith shares a Gangulu word with a dual meaning.

ILBIJERRI Theatre Company has welcomed celebrated playwright, director and dramaturge Andrea James as their new artistic director and co-CEO.

Andrea discusses what drew her to the role, and why she intends to celebrate "Boldness, Blakness and Brilliance" in all its full power.

Mooghalin Performing Arts’ artistic director  and co-founder Lily Shearer and producer Leroy Parsons discuss how the biennial Yellamundie Festival is bringing together First Nations creatives to develop six sound, movement and theatre works.

Then former Bangarra dancer Yolande Brown returns to the company as a creative force behind their new work for children: The Bogon’s Song.

And for Word Up language champion Ray Dimakarri Dixon shares the Mudburra word for ‘water’.

Loki Liddle and Reece Bowden from Selve discuss the subversive energy of developing their album Breaking into Heaven on Jabbir Jabbir Country, refinind it in Paris, and recording it at Abbey Road.

Plus, for Word Up Ray Dimakarri Dixon shares the Mudburra word for a ‘spirit’ or ‘guide’ of Country.

Having published her memoir Long Yarn Short, Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts discusses the provocation that "writing is activism" and consider how stories can build bridges where bureaucracy has built walls.

Plus, for Word Up Ray Dimakarri Dixon shares the Mudburra word for 'tree'.

Journey to the warm, salty breezes of Far North Queensland where Torres Strait Islander author Lenora Thacker has set her debut historical fiction novel that pulses with three living languages.

The Pearl of Tagai Town weaves Kala Lagaw Ya, Meriam Mir, and Yumplatok into a groundbreaking wartime love story.

Plus for Word Up, language legend Neenah Gray shares more of her father's language—Darumbal. 

Fresh from her National Indigenous Music Awards  Hall of Fame induction, Jessica Mauboy traces her journey from classroom rebel to cultural powerhouse.

Gamilaroi poet Luke Patterson debuts an explosive new poetry collection titled: A Savage Turn.

Awaye remembers the life and legacy of Uncle Noel Tovey, an incredible man who has had a profound impact on Blak dance and theatre.

Plus for Word Up, Neenah Gray shares more of the Darumbal language. 

Warning: This episode of Awaye! includes references to childhood sexual assault, racist language, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

Head to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory to meet some of this year's NATSIAA winners, including the 2025 major prize winner.

Plus for Word Up Neenah Gray shares a word that encourages deeper listening.

As Darwin prepares for the National Indigenous Fashion Awards, Country to Couture runway show, and the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, Michelle Maynard explains how "a little showcase in the back of the hall" has grown into Australia's premier platform for Indigenous fashion.

Plus, it's National Poetry Month and to celebrate emerging poet Maggie Knight-Williams discusses how poetry can be both weapon and balm, transforming pain into power through that cheeky, kitchen-table storytelling.

And for Word Up, Neenah Gray shares her father’s language — Darumbal.