Baker Boy headlines a BLAKTIVISM line-up of living legends and rising voices of First Nations
musical activism.
For the fourth year in a row, BLAKTIVISM brings together an incredible line-up of First Nations artists,
celebrating Blak Cultures and activism on the Hamer Hall stage. Headlined by hip-hop artist Baker Boy,
the lineup features a diverse, multi-generational collection of pioneers and emerging voices of First
Nations music and art.
Since first capturing the attention of the Australian music scene in 2017 as the winner of the Triple J
Unearthed National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) Competition, proud Yolngu artist Baker Boy has
well and truly broken out to become one of the nation’s most electric performers. Baker Boy has
performed on tours with Yothu Yindi, Dizzee Rascal, A.B. Original and US superstar 50 Cent, and his
critically-acclaimed 2021 debut album Gela rose to No. 3 on the ARIA charts.
Baker Boy will be joined by rapper Tasman Keith, co-founder of legendary rock band band, No Fixed
Address, Bart Willoughby, jazz singer Deline Briscoe, vocal trio Suga Cane Mamas, and more. There will
also be a very special performance by the Kulin Nation Songwomen, whose voices will call out in tribute
to their matriarchal ancestors.
This year’s theme, Holding Koorie Space, will pay tribute to Koorie families who have fought to retain their
land and voice over the years. BLAKTIVISM will pay homage to the bravery of these pioneers, keeping
their stories alive through song, ceremony, visual art, dance and creative collaboration.
Exclusive to Victoria