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Oliver Phommavanh

Oliver Phommavanh is a fresh and positive voice for multiculturalism. He’s Aussie born and bred, but comes from a Thai/Laotian background. His first book Thai-Riffic! was published by Penguin in 2010 (with sequel Thai-No-Mite following in 2012). His second book, Con-Nerd, was released in June 2011, and Punchlines in 2012. Stuff Happens: Ethan was published […]

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Anne Norman

Anne Norman is a master musician, composer and shakuhachi player who regularly performs in concert halls, festivals and schools both as a soloist and in collaboration with a diverse range of musicians throughout Australia and overseas. From traditional and contemporary art music, to cross-over world fusion and free-form improv with musicians of various cultural heritages, […]

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Parvyn Singh & Josh Bennett

Indian Classical through to Bollywood, Dance and Music! Brought up in Adelaide, Parvyn Singh has been touring internationally with her acclaimed father Dya Singh since she was 5. Performing and teaching workshops at world, and folk music festivals around the globe, she has expert skills in entertaining any type of audience. Acoustic luminary Josh Bennett […]

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Dion Drummond

Dion Drummond’s Aboriginal name is ‘Moogera’, meaning storm. He is of Torres Strait Islander descent on his mother’s side, and Aboriginal from his father’s side. Dion was born in Mossman (Kuku-Yalangi Tribal area), 80km north of Cairns, Queensland. Dion is one of Australia’s most experienced Indigenous performers, covering both Mainland and Islander culture as a […]

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George Kamikawa & Noriko Tadano

George Kamikawa is an extraordinary blues singer and guitarist with amazing talent and Nashville style – but wait a second, he’s Japanese! And hold on, is that a banjo? No, it’s a Japanese Shamisen played with incredible skill by Noriko Tadano, one of Japan’s award winning Shamisen players. George and Noriko’s funky, energetic, exciting performances […]

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Alison Lloyd

Alison Lloyd loves history and stories. Her writing and presentations contain a strong element of both. Several of her books have been shortlisted for Children’s Book Council and children’s choice awards, including Wicked Warriors and Evil Emperors, and Do You Dare? The Bushranger’s Boys, 1841. She also wrote the Letty books for the widely-loved Our […]

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ZimboyZ

Raw Acrobatic talent in the spirit of Africa! The ZimboyZ dazzle with their zest for fun, energy and cheeky sense of humour. They are regular performers at Jupitor’s Casino on the Gold Coast, The Adelaide Royal Show, and Circus Quirkus. Abiy is from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and he began as a gymnast at the age […]

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Lucas Proudfoot

LUCAS PROUDFOOT is one of Australia’s most dynamic children’s entertainers. Just ask any of the hundreds-of-thousands of kids around the country who have danced, sung, jumped and giggled along at one of his live shows. A proud First Nations man and dad, Lucas shares stories through music, books, live performances and TV appearances. Lucas performs […]

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Sean Choolburra

Sean Choolburra is a charismatic, vibrant and captivating performer. Fuse his engaging energy, alongside historical facts, spiritual wisdom, depth of ancestral understanding and knowledge and you have one very exciting and talented cultural ambassador. Cheeky, clever and charismatic, Sean Choolburra has carved his niche as Australia’s No 1 indigenous entertainer. Weaving his inimitable blend of […]

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Bernard Mangakahia

With over 20 years of performing, teaching, dancing, speaking and creating personal development programs, Bernard has developed a unique set of skills that has proven to be very valuable and effective. At a young age Bernard travelled the world to discover his own heritage. He had a passion to understand the strengths, wisdom and knowledge […]

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