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Koori Radio presents Yabun Livestream

Due to COVID-19 and related crowd restrictions Yabun will be a closed event this year, with the general public invited to join via live stream video. Yabun will be live streamed from 3 isolated venues - the Yabun stage, Speak Out and

9 January 2021

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Klub Koori presents ELDERS NIGHT

Klub Koori and Gadigial Information Service present Elders Night, an opportunity for our community elders to come together and celebrate the conclusion of the 2018 Eora EldersOlympics.Elders Night will be held on Friday, 6th April 2018 from 6pm to

20 March 2020

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Covid 19 Update

Koori Radio get COVID-19 all clear. Gadigal Information Service are pleased to announce all Koori Radio staff and related personnel who were recently tested in relation to exposure to COVID-19 have tested negative. Although many have been

15 March 2020

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Yabun AFTERPARTY tickets now available online…

The official YABUN Afterparty is happening across the road from the festival site at The Lansdowne Hotel. The deadly line-up includes electro party pop queens The Merindas, sis hop trio Oetha (Lady Lash, Miss Hood & Dizzy D), Torres Strait

21 January 2020

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Yabun 2nd Round Line-up Announcement!

VERY excited! Kicks off at 11AM til 7PM. Victoria Park on Gadigal country. Go to yabun.org.au for more info.

10 January 2020

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Yabun 1st Round Line-up

Check it out! Second round landing

20 December 2019

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🚨YABUN 2020 artwork has DROPPED!🚨 Big shout out to Jess Johnson aka Nungala Creative for the deadly design ✊🏿🎨 First round line-up announcement coming this Friday the 21st December. Stay Tuned

18 December 2019

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KOORIWEEN EVENT ON THE ROOFTOP

15 October 2019

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day (Friday 8 March) Koori Radio will be playing music from female artists ALL DAY with some special programs featured that will explore women’s issues from a First Nations perspective. Tune in and

7 March 2019

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We’re Hiring!

There are some FRESH opportunities to join our team as we are currently seeking a new Communications Officer, Brekky Show host and Production Coordinator. These roles rarely become vacant, so if you're deadly, have a passion for

27 February 2019

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Our Annual General Meeting is happening on…

Save the date! Make sure your membership is current and get on down to our Annual General Meeting. Starts at 5:30PM on Thursday 28 March at Gadigal Information Service 27 Cope Street,

20 February 2019

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!!

Got your tickets yet?!? The community/ committee who organise the First Nations Float, Koori Radio have once again partnered with ACON Aboriginal project to give ALL the participants, family and community the best of the blakest community

20 February 2019

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Thundamentals showing us BIG love!!

MEGA LEGENDS alert! Hip hop legends Thundamentals dropped by the station this week (on Valentines Day no less😍) to deliver a jaw droppingly generous cheque of $15 000 BIG ones to help the station and our projects like the Young Black and

15 February 2019

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Buy your Preparty Tickets

$30 Preparty tickets are available right here from the Factory Theatre

21 January 2019

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Buy your Afterparty Tickets

$25 Afterparty tickets are available right here from the Lansdowne Hotel

21 January 2019

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The Yabun Poster is OUT!!!!

If you would like to print one off for promoting the festival in your place of work or community please click here to download a full colour A3

20 January 2019

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A COMPLETE list of Yabun Events

It's an action packed week leading up to Yabun!Events kick off Monday Jan 21st at 7PM with Yabun Movie night at NCIE and the screening of the documentary 88. For more info, click here. On Tuesday Jan 22 there is an Elder's Community

20 January 2019

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The Yabun 2019 Line-up…

THe Yabun 2019 line-up is...🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Thelma Plum, Isaiah, Shakaya, Roger Knox, Kutcha Edwards, Green Hand Band, Sonboy, Rebecca Hatch and the YBD mob! Opening Ceremony kicks off at 11AM with the first band starting at

20 January 2019

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Get ready to get your XMAS sing on!

On this Saturday 15th December from 6PM until 10PM on 'the Flat' at La Perouse, with heaps of family friendly activities and performances by Jarrod Hickling, Cianna Walker, Cindy Drummond, Warada Dance Group and Honey Piri. If you’re not in the

13 December 2018

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Yabun Festival has announced the FIRST ROUND of artists for 2018

Yabun Festival just dropped its announcement for the first round of artists for 2018... Troy Cassar-Daley, Joe Geia, Kardajala Kirridarra and Electric

14 November 2018

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THUNDAMENTALS partner with US for GOT LOVE INITIATIVE!

Hip hop legends THUNDAMENTALS have PICKED US to partner with for this year’s #gotloveinitiative!!!! YAY US! They just released a heaps deadly t-shirt with ALL the profits going directly to Koori Radio 93.7FM ✊🏿📻♥️!!!

7 November 2018

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You heard that right! We’re Hiring!

Do you have a passion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, culture and current affairs? Gadigal Information Service Aboriginal Corporation is currently seeking a Program Manager for Koori Radio 93.7FM. The Program

2 November 2018

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NEW Koori Radio T-Shirts in stock!!

24 October 2018

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Yabun Stall Applications NOW OPEN

It's getting close to that time of year again! Applications for the 2019 Yabun Marketplace opened up last week and spots are filling up quick. Click here to head over to the Yabun website for more info and to fill out your

19 October 2018

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YBD Album available for FREE Download on Bandcamp

After a successful album launch at Carriageworks last month, the 2018 Young Black and Deadly album is now available to stream or download in full for FREE via our YBD Bandcamp page. BIG congrats to all of this year's Young Black and Deadly

19 October 2018

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Got some good yarns to spin?

Spotify and Audiocraft in partnership with Koori Radio invite aspiring podcasters who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply for the Sound Up Bootcamp, a four-day residential podcasting workshop to be held in Sydney on

19 October 2018

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Check out the ‘Don’t Kill the Vibe’ Official Music Video

To go with the YBD album launch a music video was shot for the song that ended up becoming the title for the album - Don't Kill the Vibe.It was filmed and edited by the super deadly Pauline Clague from the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous

19 October 2018

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YBD Album & Video Launch coming up at Carriageworks

On Saturday 22 September come celebrate the launch of the 2018 Young Black and Deadly album - Don’t Kill the Vibe - at Carriageworks. The evening will feature ground breaking performances by young, talented, Indigenous musicians who

19 September 2018

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Lola is up for an Award!

We’re excited to announce that our very own Lola Forester, the producer/broadcaster of Blackchat our flagship news, arts and culture program is a finalist for the award of Excellence in News & Current Affairs

10 September 2018

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Yabun Dance Group/Musician Applications Now open!

We’ve been getting a few phone calls and emails asking about when applications for Yabun musicians and dance groups will open. We have great news… Applications for dance groups and artists are now officially OPEN!Dance groups can

10 September 2018

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Yabun Festival Coordinator Position is OPEN!

A fantastic opportunity exists to join Gadigal Information Service Aboriginal Corporation as the Yabun Festival Coordinator. The Yabun Festival Coordinator leads the Yabun programming team to deliver the Yabun 2019 festival program. Yabun

29 July 2018

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Rare Employment Opportunity!

Want to work at the DEADLIEST RADIO station in the nation? We have a rare opening for a paid presenter position for our weekday afternoon slot. If you are of Aboriginal descent, in the Sydney area, have experience in radio and think you've got

3 July 2018

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We need your HELP!

It's that time of year again! We need your HELP to complete our listener engagement survey. Our aim is to get at least 200 survey's completed. The information helps us with our programming and in procuring sponsorship. It only take 5 minutes and

27 June 2018

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KLUB KOORI and CARRIAGEWORKS celebrate NAIDOC Week!

GET READY PEOPLE!!!!Saturday the 14th of July, Klub Koori returns to Carriageworks to celebrate NAIDOC Week. Headliners Electric Fields will be bringing culture, electro, pop and soul to get the dance floor pumping with support

22 June 2018

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26 Years to the day ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿❤️❤️❤️Always Was, always will

3 June 2018

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Meet our NEW General Manager – Frank Trotman-Golden

We have a NEW General Manager here at Koori Radio and Gadigal Information Service. Some of you may already know Frank from his work at other arts organisations or from his many years volunteering as a presenter here at Koori Radio. Frank is a

22 May 2018

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Farewell Auntie Susanna

It’s with very heavy hearts that we dedicate this month’s newsletter to the memory of Susanna Lolohea, who sadly passed away unexpectedly earlier this month.One of our longest running volunteers at Koori Radio, Susanna was the host of the

21 May 2018

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Get Ready for THE BLACK ROCK BAND

This Sorry Day (Saturday 26 May) Klub Koori presents a night chockas full of deadly music at the Hideaway Bar with high energy headliners the Black Rock Band, with support from rising indie rock darlings Pirra and long time indie folk pop

21 May 2018

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Our Top Picks for Sydney Film Festival Flicks

Sydney Film Festival is coming up FAST (6-17 June)! There’s a pretty broad selection of films, including a list of deadly new and some not so new Indigenous films. We’ve decided to post a few of our favourite picks for flicks not to miss.

21 May 2018

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!

We’re currently running our annual listener/community radio engagement survey. The survey helps provide us with information to assist with sponsorship, planning and programming. Please follow this link and complete the survey. Only takes a

26 March 2018

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NEW Koori Radio T-shirts Available

7 March 2018

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Young Black & Deadly 2018 Applications NOW OPEN

Young Black & Deadly (YBD) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fast track youth music program run by Gadigal Information Service (Koori Radio) and located in Redfern, Sydney. Young Indigenous musicians between the ages of 12 and 18

7 March 2018

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Communications, Journalism and Broadcasting Internships Available at Koori Radio

Koori Radio 93.7FM is seeking three interns to gain experience in media and communications, journalism and broadcasting with our flagship programs. Please note that the roles are unpaid training positions over a twelve month period

7 March 2018

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Yabun Movie Night on the Saturday Night 27 January

Every year Yabun Festival partners with Inner West Council to host a FREE movie night. This year it takes place the night after Yabun on the 27th of January at 8PM with animations from The Dreaming Series, then at 9PM the main

12 January 2018

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Get Your Tickets for the Yabun After Party!

The celebration doesn't stop when the Yabun Festival finishes. Lucky for us this year's official Yabun After Party is at the Lansdowne Hotel (pictured below), just a short walk from the festival site. Tickets are $15 each and available online

12 January 2018

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Exciting Employment Opportunity at Koori Radio

General Manager Position Do you have a passion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, culture and current affairs? We now have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team as we are currently seeking a new General Manager for

11 January 2018

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Check Out This Yabun 2017 Highlight Video!

Just in time to get us excited about Yabun 2018, City of Sydney produced this great highlight clip (below) from Yabun 2017. Not long to go

11 January 2018

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The Yabun Volunteers Application is NOW OPEN!

Wake the town! Tell the people! Yabun Festival needs vollies! Volunteer applications are NOW OPEN! Head over to www.yabun.org.au to fill out an application. Help us bring this AMAZING event to

5 December 2017

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Yabun 2018 Stall Applications are now OPEN

Applications for the Yabun 2018 Marketplace are now OPEN on the Yabun website. To fill out an application please click here. For terms and conditions for stallholders at Yabun 2018

27 September 2017

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Bollywood Beats has a new promo clip

Wanna hear the freshest, hottest, most banging Bollywood dance tracks on offer anywhere on this planet? Tune into 'Bollywood Beats' with our very own production champion DJ Ahbi, every Saturday night from 10PM until Midnight and then again on

31 August 2017

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Koori Radio has its own App!

We have our own APP! Tune into Koori Radio anywhere and everywhere with our new standalone app. Keep up on all the latest news, deadly interviews and killer music all at the touch of a button - LIVE and DEADLY! Available from Google

10 August 2017

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Yabun 2018 Artist callout

https://youtu.be/6dOAkm6-FGI Time's running out for applications to be our official Yabun 2018 visual artist! Don't miss your chance to have your artwork seen by thousands of people across our posters, t-shirts, banners and website. To find

1 August 2017

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Jack Wilson on the Brekky Show!

Jack Wilson from Australian Ninja Warrior rang into the Brekky Show this morning to have a chat with Grant. Jack smashed his first heat on Sunday and is in the semi-finals tonight at 7:30 on Channel 9. Hear the interview here!

18 July 2017

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Yabun 2018 Artist and Dance Group EOIs are NOW OPEN!

Are you in a deadly dance group or a band? Want to perform at the BIGGEST one day celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture? Artist and dance group expression of interest applications for Yabun 2018 are now OPEN!!

13 July 2017

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Koori Radio and Delta Bravo Present The Men of R&B Tour!

We’ve got some 🔥🔥🔥 news!!! Delta Bravo are bringing you the MEN OF R&B TOUR featuring: LLOYD, J HOLIDAY, RL (OF NEXT), and ERIC BELLINGER coming to Sydney at The Metro Theatre 28 July. If you ❤ your

13 July 2017

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NAIDOC Week Spotify Playlist by Emily

Last week during NAIDOC week our very own Emily Nicol (host of Making Tracks) was asked by Spotify to put together some songs for a special NAIDOC playlist. She said it was a real struggle to get it down to just 50 artists and only one song

13 July 2017

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Celebrate NAIDOC week with Klub Koori at Carriageworks

Come celebrate NAIDOC week with us at Klub Koori with an all-female, allstar line up featuring Casey Donovan, Jess Beck, Maddi Lynn, Mi-kaisha and Thaylia.Kicks off at 7PM on Thursday 6th July at Carriageworks. Tickets are

6 July 2017

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Songs From ’67

https://youtu.be/mbeTQ3wnFU4 In the run up to the 50th Anniversary 1967 Referendum Koori Radio is playing a heap of deadly music from 1967. Can you dig

25 May 2017

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Another Deadly Klub Koori Event is coming!!!

Gadigal Information Service, home of Koori Radio 93.7FM and Inner West Council present KLUB KOORI – INNERWEST OPEN. A deadly line up of contemporary Aboriginal artists featuring KUREN – just announced for Splendour in the Grass, this 18 year

23 May 2017

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Are you keen to lend a hand?

For more information about the volunteer roles email events@gadigal.org.au.For more event details head on over to

19 May 2017

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Come Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum

Join Reconciliation Australia, Gadigal Information Service and the City of Sydney in an important celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum - a high watermark in the history of reconciliation in

2 May 2017

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We are LIVE & DEADLY from Boomerang at Bluesfest!!

Koori Radio is broadcasting LIVE and DEADLY from Boomerang at Bluesfest for the next 5 days (13th - 20th April) from noon until 6PM Australian EST. We'll be bringing you the best bits from the Boomerang stage, heaps of great music and artist

13 April 2017

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Help Koori Radio go LIVE and DEADLY from Boomerang Festival

In case you haven't heard yet! We've got a crowdfunding campaign to get Koori Radio 93.7FM to Boomerang at Bluesfest. Help us broadcast LIVE and DEADLY from this unrivalled cultural event that features an array of Aboriginal and Torres Strait

21 March 2017

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Klub Koori Mardis Gras: The After Party

It's back...!!The World Famous Klub Koori Mardis Gras After Party will be gracing Bar Cleveland for the first time ever on Saturday 4 March, right after the parade! Bringing you the deadliest array of dazzling acts, both emerging and

22 February 2017

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Yabun Membership SPECIAL!!

Head on over to the Membership Page to jump on this limited offer! Membership or FROG (Friend of Gadigal) for only $10! Offer only lasts from 26 of January til 26 February. You can get to the membership page by clicking here. Gadigal

25 January 2017

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Yabun Festival Program is OUT!

Hot off the press the program for this year’s Yabun Festival is available by clicking here. It’s packed with all the important info you need so you don’t miss a beat – including the times and the line-ups for the Main stage,

11 January 2017

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Yabun After Party

The celebration doesn’t stop when Yabun wraps up! Come celebrate our survival and have a boogie! Featuring a number of deadly DJs, Yabun artists and special guests this promises to be a BIG night. Everyone is welcome and Yabun Festival

4 January 2017

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Seasons Greetings!

22 December 2016

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Gadigal Awards 2016

Over the weekend we had our 2016 Gadigal Awards ceremony on the rooftop of the radio station. According to one attendee it was the BEST DEADLIEST awards party ever. Congrats to everyone who was nominated for an award this year and of course

28 November 2016

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Volunteer Applications for Yabun Festival now OPEN!

Our volunteers play an essential role in making the Yabun Festival happen! If you are looking for a memorable and rewarding experience then now is the time to get on board! There is a range of times and roles where we need people on the day. You

14 November 2016

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Klub Koori presents Gawurra as part of Sydney Festival 2017

Club Koori is very excited to announce it will be presenting a performance by Gawurra as part of the 2017 Sydney Festival program.Having grown up in the remote community of Milingimbi in the Top End, Gawurra sings about his life in Arnhem

1 November 2016

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Meet our new Brekky Show host, Grant Maling

If you've tuned into Koori Radio in the early morning over the past few weeks you would have noticed we have an all new voice on the airwaves, it's our new Brekky Show host, men's netball champ, journalism student, Beyonce fan, and all-round

24 October 2016

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Young Black and Deadly Rising Stars 2016 EP out now!

Our latest Young Black & Deadly EP, featuring all the recordings from our young stars is now available! Young Black & Deadly (YBD) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music talent development program run by

24 October 2016

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2017 Yabun stalls applications now open

We are excited to announce that applications for Yabun Festival 2017 are now open. If you wish to have a stall at Yabun 2017 click this link to fill out the online application form. Yabun Festival is open to everyone, we encourage

10 October 2016

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The Koori Knockout comes to town

There's a special buzz around the streets of Redfern at the moment as the Koori Knockout draws near and the Redfern All Blacks get set to defend their title. The Knockout will take place between September 30 and October 3 in Leichardt

26 September 2016

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Kev Carmody headlines 2017 Yabun Festival

Renowned Aboriginal troubadour, Kev Carmody, will headline the 15th annual Yabun Festival in Sydney on January 26, 2017. Other artists who will perform at Yabun Festival in 2017 include Red Ochre and Deadly Award winning country music artist Warren

23 September 2016

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Koori Knockout After Party Tickets

CLICK THIS LINK TO GET YOUR TICKETS Gadigal Information Service will present the official 2016 Koori Knockout After Party on Saturday the 1st of October. Where: Southern Cross Hotel 340 Princess Hwy, St Peters NSW 2044. Time: 7:00pm

6 September 2016

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Broadcaster Profile – Aunty Sue Tate and Jamie Murray from The Deadly Gap program

Aunty Sue Tate and Jamie Murray crossed paths often in their home town of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales. Both being community minded people with a passion for Aboriginal issues and working with Aboriginal youth (Jamie is a youth worker and

22 August 2016

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Register your interest to perform at Yabun Festival’s Corroboree Ground

Perform at Yabun Festival's Corroboree Ground - expressions of interest form Held each year on January 26 at Victoria Park in inner Sydney, Yabun Festival's Corroboree Ground features traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance

12 August 2016

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Young Black & Deadly artist profile – Tarli Mason

Tarli Mason from La Perouse in Sydney is one of the Young Black and Deadly (YBD) programs talented participants for 2015/16. YBD identifies and develops Indigenous talent in music performance and production, and involves a series of talent quests,

13 July 2016

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Young Black & Deadly artist profile – Julia Fernandes

Julia Fernandes from Campbelltown in Sydney is one of the Young Black and Deadly (YBD) program's talented participants for 2015/16. YBD identifies and develops Indigenous talent in music performance and production, and involves a series of talent

12 July 2016

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Klub Koori – Newtown Social Club – June 26

Klub Koori returns on Sunday June 26th at the Newtown Social Club for another big night of Aboriginal music and celebration. Featured as part of the annual Marrickville Open Festival, Klub Koori will present live performances from Indigenous

19 June 2016

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Broadcaster Profile – DJ Miss Hennessey

Meet Koori Radio’s newest broadcaster, the host of The Blueprint Hip Hop & Soul Show, DJ Miss Hennessey. Every Saturday night, Miss Hennessey will playing her selection of international and home grown hip hop tracks, along with

14 April 2016

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Young Black & Deadly Profile – Maddison Lyn Collier

The Young Black and Deadly Talent Development program provides industry training, mentoring, live performance experience and recording opportunities for talented young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. We're going to be

12 April 2016

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Munkimuk hosts the Brekky Show

Mark Ross (AKA ‘Munkimuk’ or ‘Munk’) is headed back to morning radio as Koori Radio's new Brekky Show host. Munk is a widely respected musician, producer and performer, acknowledged for being a significant pioneer of Aboriginal hip

15 March 2016

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New Koori Radio programs

We've got several new programs hitting the airwaves this March. On Monday's between 1pm and 3pm you can now tune in to the 'Deadlee Gap' program for health, education and arts interviews and discussion.For all the hip hop heads, DJ Miss Hennessy

6 March 2016

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Outside broadcasts in March

Keep your eyes peeled for the Koori Radio outside broadcast van visiting these events and locations in March. If you see us come up and say hi!March 5 - Mardi Gras After Party - 8:00pm to 12:00am Live from the event at Hermann's bar broadcasting

5 March 2016

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YBD workshops off to a flying start

Our Young Black & Deadly Talent Development Program participants had their first workshop for 2016 and have already produced some amazing music!YBD mentors Leah Flanagan, Mark 'Munk' Ross, Danielle Tuwai and Johnny Nicol were all on hand to

5 March 2016

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Mardi Gras after party to celebrate Indigenous LGBT community

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander gay, lesbian and intersex pride and diversity will be celebrated at The Klub Koori Mardi Gras After Party on March 5, taking place at Hermann’s Bar in Newtown.Presented by Gadigal Information Service (GIS)

13 February 2016

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Klub Koori – First Nations Unite – Rooty Hills RSL March 3

Aboriginal Canadian band Digging Roots will join local Aboriginal artists Renegades of Munk, Black Turtles, Krista Pav and the Social Fabric, and the Green Hand Band for a special night of Indigenous performance and cultural unity (hosted by Jai

3 February 2016

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Australia’s Indigenous cultures celebrated at Yabun Festival

Over 15 000 people gathered at Victoria Park in Camperdown, Sydney, on January 26, 2016, to celebrate Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures at the annual Yabun Festival.Hosted by Gadigal Information Service, Yabun Festival is

28 January 2016

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Yabun Movie Night

Get into the Yabun Festival spirit early this year by coming along to Yabun Movie Night and enjoying a free screening of Indigenous films. Taking place on the evening of January 22, the night kicks off with a selection of Indigenous short films

20 January 2016

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Experience Sydney’s Aboriginal culture at Yabun

Sydney’s largest celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture will return to Victoria Park in Camperdown this month with live music, food stalls and traditional dance, arts and crafts. Up to 25,000 people will head to the park

16 January 2016

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Corroboree Ground at 2016 Yabun Festival

Photo Credit: Michelle Lake There’s plenty of events and performances taking place around Sydney on the 26th of January, 2016, but nothing quite like Yabun Festival’s Corroboree Ground, where men and women of the world’s oldest surviving

12 January 2016

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Klub Koori at the Spiegeltent (Sydney Festival 2016)

Klub Koori joins Sydney Festival’s great lineup of events in 2016, presenting special intimate performances by Aboriginal singer songwriter Joe Geia, and the band, Pirra, at the world famous Spiegeltent at Hyde Park on

26 December 2015

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Bart Willoughby headlines 2016 Yabun Festival

The annual Yabun Festival returns to Victoria Park in Camperdown on the 26th of January 2016, and will be headlined by Aboriginal rock/reggae icon Bart Willoughby.One of the most influential artists in contemporary Aboriginal music, Bart

24 December 2015

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Klub Koori Carols by the Sea – December 19, 2015

Get into the festive spirit on December 19 at Klub Koori Carols by the Sea, taking place in La Perouse (Goolagong Avenue). This free event will feature a great lineup of Aboriginal performers, including Nathan Foley, the Street Warriors, Aimee

4 December 2015

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Broadcaster Profile – Renee Williamson

She's the co-host of Koori Radio's ever popular Indij Hip Hop Show (Tuesdays 6:00pm), a self confessed Hip Hop fanatic, a binge viewer of good and 'not so good' Television series, and now, the fill in host for your early morning radio on the Brekky

2 December 2015

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Register your stall for Yabun 2016

The countdown is well and truly on for the 2016 Yabun Festival at Victoria Park, Camperdown (January 26). Yabun is one of the largest Aboriginal gatherings of the year and features a great lineup of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander live music

25 November 2015

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Yabun internship available for students

For the last three years, Yabun Festival has offered internship opportunities for students to gain practical experience working on one of the nation's largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community events.We would like to offer this

25 November 2015

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Perform at Klub Koori Mardi Gras After Party

If you are interested in performing at the 2016 Klub Koori Mardi Gras After Party, print out the form below and mail to us by the 13th of December 2015 (mailing details can found in the

14 November 2015

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Help us plan our Mardi Gras after party!

As part of the 2016 Mardis Gras celebrations, Koori Radio in partnership ACON Aboriginal Project will be holding a special Klub Koori Mardi Gras after party event. We’re looking for creative individuals to volunteer as members of the

11 November 2015

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Become a 2016 Yabun sponsor

11 November 2015

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Volunteers, we want you!

Koori Radio is on the lookout for volunteers to work across a range of activities, including broadcasting, music programming and events. Volunteering at Koori Radio is a great way to gain valuable communications experience, bolster your

24 October 2015

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Broadcaster Profile – Danielle Tuwai

In between her busy schedule working as the arts development and events coordinator at Gadigal and running the popular Redfern Night Markets, Danielle Tuwai also hosts her own program (Artbeat) every Thursday between 2-3pm on Koori Radio. Thanks to

18 October 2015

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Yabun 2016 community survey

Gadigal Information Service Aboriginal Corporation would like your input into the design of Yabun Festival 2016. If you would like to nominate an artist, speaker or performer for the line-up, or would like to suggest some stalls or food

11 September 2015

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Apply to become the 2016 Yabun Festival Coordinator

A fantastic opportunity arises at Gadigal Information Service, as the 2016 Yabun Festival Coordinator. Click this link to view the job description and submission guidelines.For further information contact Jodie Choolburra on (02) 9384 4000 or

10 September 2015

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Miguel Buendia launches ‘Nomad Radio’ on 93.7FM

World music lovers should keep their ears peeled for Koori Radio’s recent volunteer broadcaster, Miguel Buendia, as he takes his Nomad Radio project on a world tour, celebrating and highlighting the rhythms and songs of immigrant musicians across

5 August 2015

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Showcasing global Indigenous culture – ‘Earthsongs’ Tuesdays at 11:00pm

As well as supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, here at Koori Radio we take a lot of pride in showcasing a diverse range of first people's perspectives and celebrating Indigenous culture all over the world. That’s why we've

5 August 2015

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Young Black & Deadly talent quests return

Do you know of a young Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person with an interest in music and performance? If you do, make sure to let them know about the up and coming Young Black & Deadly Rising Star talent quests taking

2 August 2015

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Sacred ground, sacred songs – Bart Willoughby rocks Klub Koori

Just over 200 people enjoyed an unforgettable night of NAIDOC celebration on Thursday, July 9, 2015, when Bart Willoughby rocked the biggest, deadliest Klub Koori ever.Held at Carriageworks in Sydney, the event was officially opened with a welcome

12 July 2015

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Bart Willoughby headlines Klub Koori – July 9

Legendary Aboriginal musician, Bart Willoughby, will headline this year’s Klub Koori NAIDOC week concert, taking place at Carriageworks in Sydney on the 9th of July.Microwave Jenny, Leah Flanagan and Brenda Gifford will join Bart for a stellar

3 July 2015

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Broadcaster Profile – Tim Gray

Every Saturday at 10am, Tim Gray hosts ‘Social Change’, a program that explores themes of political action and activism across the world.Originally from Macksville on the New South Wales North Coast, Tim is a Gumbaynggir man now based in

2 July 2015

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Klub Koori Family NAIDOC Day – July 8

Gather your friends and family and head to the Klub Koori Family NAIDOC Day, on Wednesday the 8th of July (11:30am - 3:30pm), to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Warmly presented by MC Elizabeth Wymarra from Black Comedy,

24 June 2015

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NAIDOC Week Outside Broadcasts

The Koori Radio OB van will be jetting all over the city this NAIDOC week, broadcasting live from several locations. If you see us, come up and say hi, or simply tune in from wherever you are on 93.7FM, or KR00 on digital. You can catch us at

21 June 2015

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Feature Interview – Dr Cornel West

During his recent Australian tour, African American social theorist, philosopher and poet, Dr Cornel West, made sure his first stop was the epicentre of Aboriginal activism in Australia - the streets of Redfern in Sydney. Dr West joined Lola

17 June 2015

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Making Tracks – Emily Nicol hosts Koori Radio’s all new arts program

For all the latest news and discussion from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts world, tune in to Koori Radio’s ‘Making Tracks’ program, hosted by Emily Nicol every weekday from 3:00 to 6:00pm. Featuring Aboriginal and

10 June 2015

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Bringing ‘Bollywood Beats’ to Sydney (Broadcaster Profile – Abishek Das)

“I’m sorry, but I talk a lot,” warns Abhishek Das, or Dj Abhi as he is known to listeners, as he sits down for an interview at his desk set just outside the Terramerragal studio at the Koori Radio office. The desk is strewn with printouts of

8 June 2015

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Feature Interview – Miranda Tapsell

Fresh from her big night at the Logies where she picked up two awards for her role in TV drama series 'Love Child' - Miranda Tapsell spoke with Emily Nicol on Koori Radio's 'Making Tracks' program about her acting career, how she got her start, and

9 May 2015

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Feature Interview – Will Sylvance chats with Sean Choolburra

Will Sylvance with some of the Koori Radio team during his recent visit to the studio.The jokes were flying thick and fast in the Koori Radio office recently when U.S comic, Will Sylvance, dropped by to record an interview with Aboriginal comedian,

3 May 2015

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Broadcaster Profile – Princess Funke Kehinde

Every Saturday, between 6:00pm and 8:00pm, Nigerian born, Princess Funke Kehinde, brings listeners the very best of classic and new grooves from across the African continent. Also traversing the full diaspora of African influenced music

29 April 2015

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Jazz legends star at second rooftop concert

Australian jazz legends, Kevin Hunt and Johnny Nicol, accompanied by friends, treated listeners to an evening of truly world class musicianship atop the Koori Radio rooftop yesterday for the second in the community broadcasters burgeoning Rooftop

27 April 2015

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Koori Radio launches Rooftop Concert Series

https://youtu.be/nhv3vNz2xTg Koori Radio’s Rooftop Concert Series kicked off to memorable start with just over 300 people filling the radio broadcaster’s rooftop courtyard for an unforgettable afternoon and evening of live reggae. Held

20 April 2015

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Feature Interview – Michael Franti & Spearhead on Artbeat

Rapper, poet, activist - call him what you will - there's no denying that Michael Franti is a bonafide music superstar who has earned himself an army of adoring fans the world over. With his band, 'Spearhead', Franti has toured constantly

17 March 2015

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Thanks and good luck!

Koori Radio celebrated the birthday of Lola Forester and farewell long standing employee Paulette Whitton. We wish Paulette all the best with her new journey and thanks her for all the years of hard work and

27 February 2015

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Gadigal launches 99 Stories project

Gadigal Information Service has launched an audio archive project titled ‘99 Stories’ that will engage with Sydney’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to record and document 99 stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

5 February 2015