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J-MILLA to headline NAIDOC Week showcase on Kabi Kabi Country

Joseph Guenzler Published June 5, 2025 at 9.00am (AWST)

J-MILLA, Lil Mase, Big Noyz, and the Sunrise Dance Troupe will headline NAIDOC Week celebrations on the Sunshine Coast next month. (Image: ABC)

Performances from J-MILLA, Lil Mase, Big Noyz and the Sunrise Dance Troupe will feature at Blak, Proud & Next Gen Loud next month.

The event, set to take place on Friday 4 July in Birtinya on the Sunshine Coast, will celebrate NAIDOC Week in its 50th anniversary.

This year's theme, 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,' recognises the leadership, resilience and creativity of young Indigenous people across Australia.

The Station's event will reflect this focus, offering a platform for emerging and established Indigenous artists to share their stories through music and dance.

Headlining the event is Marranunggu man, J-MILLA, who is known for blending social commentary with energetic beats and uses his platform to engage and mentor young people in remote communities.

In 2023, he livestreamed a concert from Wadeye on TikTok, reaching tens of thousands of viewers across the country while receiving national media coverage.

The performance was regarded as a significant moment in First Nations music, amplifying Indigenous voices on a new platform.

Since then, J-MILLA has performed at BIGSOUND 2024, Live Nation's Ones to Watch program, and Amazon Music's Blak Loud showcase.

He closed 2024 with a major appearance at the Woodford Folk Festival and has continued touring throughout remote regions in the Northern Territory and the Kimberley.

J-MILLA is also preparing for the release of his new single, expected in July.

*Members of Sunrise Dance Troupe will be among those performing at the event. (Image: Triballink)*

Joining him is Brisbane-based Noognar artist, Lil Mase, who will bring his signature sound to the celebration.

Known for songs such as 'Shine Like The Sunshine,' Lil Mase's music draws from personal experiences and cultural pride, representing the next generation of Blak artists.

Also performing are Big Noyz and the Sunrise Dance Troupe, further contributing to the celebration of First Nations storytelling through music and dance.

Held on Kabi Kabi Country, this is a community event open to all ages.

It invites people of all backgrounds to come together in respect, celebration and solidarity with Indigenous people during NAIDOC Week.

Tickets are now available for NAIDOC Week 2025 celebrations at The Station in Birtinya, with a lineup dedicated to Indigenous voices, talent and culture.