Artists

First Nations artists, at the heart.

A growing line up of singers, songwriters, instrumentalists, dancers and storytellers from Wakka Wakka Country and across First Nations Australia. The 2027 inaugural programme is being shaped now with cultural leaders.

Lead vocalist performing on the main stage. — Main stage · VocalistNames to be announced.

Didgeridoo player in performance. — Cultural · YidakiNames to be announced.

Hip hop artist on stage. — Hip hopNames to be announced.

Singer songwriter mid performance. — Songwriter · SoloNames to be announced.

Sisters singing in harmony. — Harmony · SistersNames to be announced.

The Cherbourg Festival main stage at full performance. — Main stageThe full programme.

Traditional weaving demonstration. — Practitioners · WeavingTraditional knowledge.

01 · Programme curation

A line up shaped on Country.

The Cherbourg Festival programme is curated in partnership with cultural leaders, Elders and the Council. Each year balances local Wakka Wakka voices with First Nations artists from across the country.

Disciplines on the programme include contemporary music, traditional dance, language and storytelling, hip hop, instrumental performance, weaving, painting and ceremony.

Are you an artist?

Expressions of interest for the 2027 inaugural programme will open through the Council in early 2027. In the meantime, write to us at ceo@cherbourg.qld.gov.au and we'll keep you on file.

Cultural protocols

All programming honours ICIP protocols. Cultural authority is held by the Council and the cultural leaders it works with.

02 · Disciplines

What you'll see and hear.

Music

Contemporary, country, hip hop, soul, choral. From local stages to touring acts.

Dance & ceremony

Traditional dance, ceremony and language opening the day on Country.

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Story & word

Storytellers, poets, language workers and intergenerational sharing.

Visual & craft

Weaving, painting, carving and demonstrations from practitioners.