26 JANUARY 2023
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS’ SURVIVAL DAY
We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians across Australia, extending this acknowledgment to all our stolen children yet to find home, and to all First Nations people across the world. Thank you to all of our ancestors who protected and nurtured the land for us.
Thank you to our sponsors for making this day happen.
2023 Highlights
our line up
We are proud to announce the 2023 line up. Please take time to listen to our spotify playlist here
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Gracing us with his presence again is Mitch Tambo. The Sony Music Recording Artist has become an international sensation. His debut album ‘Guurrama-Li’ raced up music charts within Australia, the UK, US, Europe, Asia and New Zealand.
In February 2020 Mitch performed his single ‘Together’ as part of Eurovision Australia Decides and closed out the historic Fire Fight concert singing ‘You’re the Voice’ with John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John and Queen’s Brian May in a performance for the age
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Our hostA man of Palawa and Portuguese heritage, Jony Berry was the first Aboriginal person to represent Australia at the Mr World competition, using his platform as a model and performer to advocate for causes close to his heart. Jony’s advocacy around the globe was recognised recently with his nomination for Tasmania’s Young Australian of the year award.
Having experienced traumas including homelessness, domestic violence and child sexual assault himself, Jony regularly speaks out about preventing youth suicide within Aboriginal communities. He’s a founding member and youth mentor of the Ballawinnie Tasmanian Aboriginal community and co- founded the B.Excellence Program to provide cultural support and mentoring to high-risk Indigenous youth.
Jony also advocates for Aboriginal flag rights. When representing Australia at the Mr World competition he wanted to wear a large robe bearing the flag but organisers asked him to remove it for copyright reasons. The controversy reinforced his ‘Free the Flag’ message and made international news.
With his large social media following, Jony also uses his local and overseas profile to raise awareness of issues affecting young LGBTQ+ people.
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At a young age Dallas Woods developed the uncanny ability to find humour in the most unlikely places. Poverty, suicide, abuses of all kinds are a common theme in his life yet its relentless exposure has provided him with the mettle to cut-through society’s demons so he can apply words to his tsunami of feelings and thoughts.
Dallas writes with a wealth of humility, knowledge and experience; it’s his coping mechanism.
A Noongar man raised in the E.K. [Wyndham – East Kimberley] Dallas is a quintessential underdog who dropped out of school at age 14, however destined to do great things this didn't stop Dallas from finding his feet, travelling Australia teaching young people Hip Hop eventually lead Dallas on the path of recording his own music.
Dallas releases his debut track 9 x out of 10, continues to write and perform with Baker Boy and has plans in the works to release an EP to coincide with his support slot on Baker Boy’s national tour this May and June.
Dallas' debut track 9 times out of 10 raps about the power-trip police have in remote aboriginal communities and how their overt presence is a normal occurrence to him and the residents living there. Dallas Woods raps with clever humour about the stigma of being young, black and breaking the cycle of oppression from within community.
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Jalgany are a Mornington Peninsula based original folk rock band fronted by Nola Lauch, a Kirrae-wurrung/Bundjalung singer/song-writer who is committed to celebrating and sharing Aboriginal culture through her songs. Nola’s powerful and soulful vocals combined with an energetic and passionate band create an audience experience not to be missed. Jalgany released their debut EP Red Dust Salt Water in 2022 and it continues to receive regular radio airplay and streaming.
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Yorta Yorta, Kurnai, Warlpiri & Wuradjeri woman, experience Nartarsha telling her journey through dance and movement.
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Caution is a Gamilaraay, Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr man. A writer, poet and hiphop performer.
From his early teens Caution has gained the respect and admiration of all who hear his deftness of language, depth of wisdom and undeniable honesty, technique and linguistic dominance behind the microphone.
Barely into his 20’s, Caution has close to a decade of performance behind him, supporting the likes of Uncle Kutcha Edwards, Motley & Ninah Nicole, Philly, P Smurf & Joe Snow as well as previously being a part of Melbourne’s formidable Nine2Five records.
His own artistic career aside, Caution sees music, hip hop and art, not as a vehicle to material gain but as a tool of empowerment for those who have no voice, whose stories have been disregarded and whose language may be too polite to understand the subtlety of what it means to grow up Indigenous and having to interact with suburban Australia.
A regular contributor, mentor and supporter of young hip hop artists across the community arts scene in Victoria, Caution gave name to New Hope, a program designed to promote youth hiphop and has been a regular contributor to Dig Deep, the Worth A Second Chance campaign and has worked with the Commission for Children and Young People.
It is no surprise then, that a man who has reached this far at such a young age, has his sights set on a future where his talent is not lauded for its own sake and his own gain, but to lead those of us who have been silenced and have forgotten that our stories are better, our history more unique and our bars doper than anything that has come before.
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Sovereign sistagirls Lulkbudia (Miriwoong Gadjerong) and Sarah (Nhanda, Malgana and Yamaji) make up DJ duo 2LUBLY. Connected by a love of music, 2 Lubly promote Blak artists and collective empowerment through their mixes, featuring old and new Blak tracks.
You can expect a wide range from this act, playing old school R&B, hip hop bangers, political bops, house and techno throwbacks to fuel nostalgic dance vibes.
Experiences
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Living Culture
The incredible team at Living Culture will be guiding a select number of people on an intimate bush walk. You will learn about bush foods and medicines. You can also pick up a t-shirt or jumper from their merch store!
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Deadly wears
Wear your ethics on your tee with this deadly brand. From clothes to homewares.
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Nairm Marr Djambana
The local gathering place will be hosting an Elders seated area and children’s activities
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First Peoples Health and Wellbeing
These generous sponsors will have a stall with their merchandise as well as volunteering at the First Aid tent
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Yilam
Yilam offer sustainable camping options, from cups to experiences.
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Our Dilly Bag
Our Dilly Bag offer a range of Indigenous made items and experiences
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Mob Melts
Who can say no to pretty skulls melts?
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Kazzas Indigenous Art
A range of hand painted homewares
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Stefanopolips
Art art art, check out these fun hand painted homewares.
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Burndap Collective
Beautiful handmade jewelry
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Wunyun
Aboriginal healer who makes natural skincare herb blends.
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Desert Alkere
Intricate hand made jewelry.
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Sunbutter
Ally Business
Natural/ eco-friendly sunscreen.
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Cooee Cafe
Cooee Cafe will be supplying a range of yummy hot food for the day
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Etch Sparkling
Ally Business
Bush food infused sparkling water
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Messin with Jim
Ally Business
Messin with Jim will fuel us for the day with coffee
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Barefoot Blender
Ally business
Plant based smoothies
26 JAN 2022
THE BRIARS
MT MARTHA, VIC
2022 theme: RECONNECTION
An all-inclusive family event to promote our strength, passion, and community.
Bring a picnic blanket, sit back and listen to live music, or join in on our cultural workshops and activities.
Our Survival Day is a dry event.
You are welcome to BYO non-alcoholic drinks, but no glass.
To support the vendors on the day, please do not bring your own food.
Bring along your Keep-Cups and reusable drink bottles for the water station.
This is an open-air event on grass, so don't forget to grab a picnic rug or something comfortable to sit on.
This being said, and with limited undercover capacity, remember to pack an umbrella and raincoat — just in case!
Although we love dogs, this is a dog and pet-free venue.
The entrance to the event has a slight incline but isn't undulated.
If you require specific assistance or have accessibility questions, please contact us directly hello@oursonglines.com
Visit this webpage for directions on how to get to The Briars.