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Don Bemrose

Don Bemrose


For Don Bemrose, a Gungarri man from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, singing the National Anthem at this Wednesday’s State Of Origin Rugby League match at Lang Park in Brisbane is a dream come true.
Kev Carmody

Kev Carmody


For Kev Carmody, it’s been a long journey from his childhood mustering cattle on the Darling Downs to where he is now – a kind of beloved elder statesman of music in Australia.
William Kepa

William Kepa


This multi-talented musician and producer has been recording traditional songs and dance, language hymns and contemporary styles with the aim of creating an inventory of Torres Strait Islander music.
Rhubee Neale

Rhubee Neale


Music has always played an integral role in Rhubee Neale's life, but it has only really been over the last 4 years that she has taken the dream of being a singer songwriter seriously.
Ian Trust

Ian Trust


Ian Trust has a strong philosophy that the key to improving the lives of Aboriginal people is getting people into real jobs, giving people the opportunity to access good, safe housing and the chance to engage in education.


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