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City of Wollongong

The Global Stage is your go-to for a toe-tapping musical journey, blending traditional and contemporary cultural sounds into a vibrant soundtrack for the festival. It’s the perfect pairing with our mouth-watering Food Fair precinct.

Tap your feet, grab a bite from the Food Fair, and let yourself be swept away by an incredible lineup of local and visiting music talent. From soulful melodies to global grooves, it’s a cultural music smorgasbord you won’t want to miss.

TimeProgramDescription
11.30am - 12.10pm Desi DC and the Korma Kids Young musical group playing the music of their culture, including Indian folk and pop, classic and contemporary styles.
12.45 - 1.25pm The Other Noonans Celtic musical performance by Dapto-based duo Sam and Danny Noonan blending genres such as satire, parody and traditional folk.
1.45 - 2.15pm 3Awadi Middle Eastern rap performance.
2.35 - 3.15pm KYARNA Enchanting singer-songwriter from the Yuin Nation, bringing heartfelt emotion and powerful storytelling to the stage.
3.55 - 4.40pm Putrika Jakarta-born artist creating alt-soul electronica shaped by contemporary influences and her Indonesian heritage.
5 - 5.50pm Africaya West African traditional music by internationally acclaimed guitarist Moussa Diakite and longtime friend and collaborator Malin Sylla.
6.10 - 7pm Lux Trevis y Los Panderos Tradition Brazilian tunes will take you on a journey deep into the roots of Afro-Brasil.

Thank you to MC Ekrem Phoenix and the Stranded DJs.