BIGSOUND • 2026
GOOLWAL GOOLWAL
FIRST NATIONS CURATED & LED
WELCOME TO GOOLWAL GOOLWAL
Welcome to Goolwal Goolwal, a path filled with Blak Excellence, joy, and innate creativity built from within us, passed down to us through generations.
Our First Nations curated and led program, is dedicated to our ways, of being, knowing, and doing. Goolwal Goolwal is programmed to inspire, uplift, connect and focused on building your capacity within the industry, sharing culture, building legacies and continuing to carry that on for generations to come.
Come check it out and join in!
#The GOOLWAL GOOLWAL VENUE HUB
Goolwal Goolwal Event Schedule
#Tuesday Events
Hey Chica (Goolwal Gallery)Goolwal Gallery: trials Exhibition
Tue, 1 Sep, 9am – 6pm
Hey ChicaTriple A Radio House Residency
Tue, 1 Sep, 11am – 6pm
Brunswick Street Mall StageWelcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony
Tue, 1 Sep, 11:45am – 12:15pm
Brunswick Street Mall StageCall for Country
Tue, 1 Sep, 12:15pm – 1pm
Brunswick Street Mall StageGather & Graze - catered by Bebe Lena's Kitchen
Tue, 1 Sep, 12:15pm – 1pm
The Fortitude Music HallArtist in Conversation - trials
Conference: Tue, 1 Sep, 1pm – 1:45pm
Brunswick Street MallZipporah
Festival Showcase: Tue, 1 Sep, 8pm - 8:30pm
Chattahoochee JoesRuby Mae
Festival Showcase: Tue, 1 Sep, 8pm - 8:30pm
Brightside (Indoors)NIGHTDIVE
Festival Showcase: Tue, 1 Sep, 8:30pm - 9pm
Chattahoochee JoesKyla Belle
Festival Showcase: Tue, 1 Sep, 9pm - 9:30pm
Wonderland (Upstairs)Say True God?
Festival Showcase: Tue, 1 Sep, 10pm - 10:30pm
Wonderland (Upstairs)JJ VACANT
Festival Showcase: Tue, 1 Sep, 11pm - 11:30pm
#Wednesday Events
Hey Chica (Goolwal Gallery)Goolwal Gallery: trials Exhibition
Wed, 2 Sep, 9am – 6pm
Hey ChicaTriple A Radio House Residency
Wed, 2 Sep, 9am – 6pm
The Precinct - Launch Event SpaceStoryBeats
Conference: Wed, 2 Sep, 9:15am – 10am
Hey ChicaConnecting Countries: International Morning Tea
Wed, 2 Sep, 10:15am – 11am
The OutpostBringing It Back To The Fire
Conference: Wed, 2 Sep, 11am – 11:45am
Hey ChicaGoolwal Elders Gathering
Wed, 2 Sep, 12pm – 1pm
Brunswick Street Mall StageJoe Geia Band
Wed, 2 Sep, 12pm – 1pm
Hey Chica (Goolwal Gallery)trials Exhibition Floor Talk With Birdz
Wed, 2 Sep, 4:15pm – 5pm
Brunswick Street Mall StageThe Young & Resistant - Songlines Aboriginal Music Showcase
Wed, 2 Sep, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Wonderland (Upstairs)Djawarray and Mayi Wunba Dancers
Festival Showcase: Wed, 2 Sep, 7pm - 7:30pm
Brightside (Outdoors)Zipporah
Festival Showcase: Wed, 2 Sep, 8pm - 8:30pm
Rics Bar and BackyardBALA RONTU
Festival Showcase: Wed, 2 Sep, 8:15pm - 8:45pm
CrowbarJem Cassar-Daley
Festival Showcase: Wed, 2 Sep, 8:15pm - 8:45pm
Brightside (Indoors)Kyla Belle
Festival Showcase: Wed, 2 Sep, 8:30pm - 9pm
The Wickham HotelRicky Neil Jr.
Festival Showcase: Wed, 2 Sep, 9:15pm - 9:45pm
Blute's BarKiz
Festival Showcase: Wed, 2 Sep, 9:15pm - 9:45pm
Rics Bar and BackyardSay True God?
Festival Showcase: Wed, 2 Sep, 10:15pm - 10:45pm
Tomcat BarNIGHTDIVE
Festival Showcase: Wed, 2 Sep, 10:30pm - 11pm
Rics Bar and BackyardLightyears
Festival Showcase: Wed, 2 Sep, 11:15pm - 11:45pm
#Thursday Events
Hey Chica (Goolwal Gallery)Goolwal Gallery: trials Exhibition
Thu, 3 Sep, 9am – 6pm
Hey ChicaTriple A Radio House Residency
Thu, 3 Sep, 9am – 6pm
The Precinct - Stair StadiumYarning Strong - First Nations Music Industry Review: Presented by Support Act
Conference: Thu, 3 Sep, 9:15am – 10am
The Precint - Stair StadiumRegional Reach
Conference: Thu, 3 Sep, 10am – 10:45am
Brunswick Street Mall StageJarjum Sound with Lucas Proudfoot
Thu, 3 Sep, 11am – 12pm
Hey ChicaSharing Songlines: Support Act
Thu, 3 Sep, 11am – 12pm
The Precinct - Launch Event SpaceDiversifying Your Income - with Bianca Hunt
Conference: Thu, 3 Sep, 11:30am – 12:15pm
Hey ChicaBuilding Strong Mob
Conference: Thu, 3 Sep, 12pm – 12:45pm
The Fortitude Music HallArtist in Conversation - Tasman Keith + Kobie Dee
Conference: Thu, 3 Sep, 1:30pm – 2:15pm
Wonderland (Downstairs)Kiz
Festival Showcase: Thu, 3 Sep, 7:30pm - 8pm
The Wickham HotelRuby Mae
Festival Showcase: Thu, 3 Sep, 8:15pm - 8:45pm
Chattahoochee JoesRicky Neil Jr.
Festival Showcase: Thu, 3 Sep, 9pm - 9:30pm
Blute's BarJJ VACANT
Festival Showcase: Thu, 3 Sep, 9:15pm - 9:45pm
The Wickham HotelDjawarray and Mayi Wunba Dancers
Festival Showcase: Thu, 3 Sep, 9:15pm - 9:45pm
Tomcat BarLightyears
Festival Showcase: Thu, 3 Sep, 9:30pm - 10pm
Wonderland (Upstairs)BALA RONTU
Festival Showcase: Thu, 3 Sep, 11pm - 11:30pm
Acessibility
Whether you're planning a visit, performing or presenting and need to talk through your requirements, or have a question about accessibility at our venues, visit our accessibility page.
