Ngulmiya Nundhirribala is an iconic ceremony leader and songman from Arnhem Land with a godlike voice and presence. Ngulmiya shares improvisations on previously private ceremony songs and Dhumbala (Red Flag) songs and stories that developed over centuries, through his family’s long relationship and history with the Makassan traders and sailors from SE Asia. His debut self titled album features collaborative work with producer/song writer Anthony Gray, his son and songman Nayurryurr Nundhirribala, the Budapest Art Orchestra and string arrangers Luke Howard and Felix Watson.

Ngulmiya is a ceremony and cultural leader, songman, dancer and educator, who leads the traditional dance group Red Flag Dancers, directs the Numburindi Festival, leads the band Yilila and has previously featured with the Australian Ballet, the G20 Orchestra, Budapest Art Orchestra and Bangarra Dance Theatre.

Australian Music Prize twice-longlisted composer Luke Howard has been described as “absolutely heavenly” (Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC Radio 6) and his music as “an ambient masterclass” (Musos’ Guide), but no words can fully capture the potency of Howard’s enthralling compositions. A pianist since childhood, Howard has scored films and performed with artists as diverse as Lior and Jeff Mills, capturing audiences with contemporary classical arrangements that curl and twist around the boundaries of a particular emotion.

Signed to UK label Mercury KX, the past year has seen the release of Howard’s third solo album Open Heart Story, which explores fragmented relationships, childhood memories and the passage of time. He has also toured extensively in Australia and Europe. Howard composed music for the short film The Sand That Ate The Sea (nominated for best soundtrack in the 2019 ARIA Awards) and the theatre work The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes. He has worked with choreographer Juliano Nunes for the Royal Ballet and Atlanta Ballet.

Howard is one of Australia’s foremost practitioners of contemporary classical music whose work continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Mark started out as a drummer in Darwin bands Drum Drum and Culture Connect. He later became manager of both groups, taking Drum Drum on a tour to over 13 countries, whilst Culture Connect received national attention through triple j and Channel V. Mark later took on management of Darwin duo Sietta – the group achieving significant national impact with their first album, securing partnerships with Elefant Traks, Universal Publishing and New World Artists/Artist Voice.

Mark has been the Executive Director of MusicNT for the past seventeen years and, in that time, has grown the organisation’s internal capacity by initiating and supporting programs to deliver clear and sustainable outcomes for the NT music industry. Mark has high-level project management and governance experience, and holds a Bachelor of Business.

“All lilting folk tunes overlaid with sprightly Kora (West African harp) playful strings and dreamy three part harmonies as though Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon had convened in a Bamako back street. “ – The Guardian December 2021

African influences blend seamlessly with blues-infused melodies & soaring vocal harmonies in the music by Australian singer songwriter Miriam Lieberman. Her songs are soulful collections of stories, beautifully told through kora (21 string West African harp) , guitar & Lieberman’s unmistakable voice. Trio members Lara Goodridge (Baby et Lulu/ FourPlay) & Susie Bishop (Chaika) add luscious vocal harmonies & soaring violin arrangements.

Together the trio offer a powerful soundscape. They are a regular feature of festivals and events around Australia and have performed at Festivals in Asia and West Africa.

Paulo Almeida, is a Timorese musician, activist and original member of The Dili Allstars, Sol Nation and cultural ambassador for Timor-Leste.
Paulo is taking Timorese music and culture to the global market through the Maubere Timor Project; a collaboration led by David Bridie (Wantok Musik) and Berliku, an original Veteran and guerrilla freedom fighter. Together they have recorded an album of songs of resistance that tell stories of Timor’s struggle for freedom under a brutal Indonesian occupation after 400 years of Portuguese rule in in Timor.

The musical and cultural significance of Maubere Timor is immeasurable and is the only project of its type. This music lays the cultural foundation for future generations of Timorese youth who are increasingly turning to traditional artistic practices to form connection with their heritage.

Paulo’s rich musical background has paved the way for him to build relationships and audiences for Maubere Timor, enabling their music to be experienced at live performances and festivals, with the band debuting at Womad in 2020 and Port Fairy Folk Festival in 2022.

Andrea Kirwin is an Australian/Fijian artist who runs her own record label, Agency and event programming company, Peace Run records, from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia. Andrea has performed at festivals across Australia including the Woodford Folk Festival, Womadelaide, Caloundra Music Festival and is now programming events on the Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland. A passionate advocate for live and independent music, Andrea also hosts regional shows and helps emerging artists with music industry mentoring. Having released 5 albums, Andrea continues to perform her originals and currently has a 13 piece band, abd also is touring a Tracy Chapman tribute show in November up the east coast of Australia.

Small Island Big Song is a multi-platform project uniting artists across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, a contemporary and relevant musical statement from a region at the frontline of the Climate Crisis.

Outcomes include two award-winning albums, a feature film, and concert which features profile indigenous artists from Madagascar, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, Mauritius, Rapa Nui, Tahiti & The Solomon Islands, playing with footage drawn from the 3-year field trip. “One coherent jaw dropping piece” as described by Rob Schwartz – Billboard

Along with the headlining concert ‘Small Island Big Song’ also offers panel discussions on environmental & cultural issues of their Island homes along with workshops, solo performances and a film screening.

We are currently taking bookings for 2023/24

AUSTRALIA – MAR

TAIWAN & REGION – APR

EUROPE & UK – JUN-JUL

USA & CANADA – JAN – APR 2024

Please visit us at our stand at WOMEX 22 – Stand 73/74