GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Youth Market is here!
GATHAA means to “come together” – and this is your invite to gather, create, and celebrate First Nations youth culture!
Deadly, fresh, and mob-powered, our GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Market brings jarjums, teens and in-betweens together to lead the way through art, dance, music, storytelling and creativity.
What's POPPIN at GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Market
🎶 Live Music – Featuring the deadly Layla Havana
🌱 Bushfood Workshops – Bling up your cupcakes with native flavours with Aunty Dale My Dilly Bag
🛍️ Next Gen Market Stalls – Shop art, jewellery & crafts by First Nations youth
🪃 Traditional Games – Get active for cultural games with Triballink
💃 Contemporary Dance – Move with The First Creatives
📿 Bead Your Story – Make your own jewellery with Maiz the label
🎨 Cultural Arts & Weaving – Create your own piece with Jarjums Arts & Crafts
🎭 Youth Dance Troupe – Dhakkan / Mundagudda with Aunty Jude Hammond
🌟 Emerging Artists – Sing, dance or bring your didj – the stage is yours
🍴 Bush Tucker Eats & Drinks – Mob-made, bush-inspired treats hanascoffee
Who’s it for?
First Nations youth making art, crafts, tucker, music or jewellery — this is your platform.
Everyone wanting a real-deal taste of First Nations creativity, culture, and young mob energy — you’re welcome too!
It’s DEADLY. It’s SOLID. It’s First Nations youth doing it THEIR WAY.
Mob-led. Community-backed. Culture in motion. Bring your mob, your mates, your fam – everyone’s welcome!
Are you a First Nations youth wanting to get involved?
Perform, host a stall, or have a yarn – DM us or email gathaa.markets@gmail.com or sms 0411 196 427
🗓️ Saturday 9 August
⏰ 10AM–2PM
📍 Bankfoot House, Glass House Mountains
Want to come along or get involved?
👉🏿 Hit the link to register https://www.facebook.com/share/18uXZJV3BY/
This National NAIDOC Week activity is proudly supported by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) and sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council and Cultural Heritage.
