Klub Koori is returning to Carriageworks for a festival of culture as NAIDOC Week 2019 draws to a close, featuring artists chosen by Briggs' Big Apples Music.
In line with NAIDOC's theme of truth, treaty and voice, a stellar line-up will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and music.
BIRDZ
Katherine based rapper Birdz will be performing at Klub Koori. Source: Michelle Hunder.
Growing up in Katherine, Birdz offers a raw and personal view of Indigenous rights through his music.
Claiming the title for Best Independent Hip Hop album at the 2018 AIR Awards, Birdz spoke to NITV in 2017 about the moment he realised his calling.
"I remember seeing people like Yothu Yindi using music to create awareness in a real uncensored way, being straight up and proud - repping where you are from while identifying issues but still having a positive message in their music," Birdz said.
"After the release and success of ShepLife, Briggs wanted to share that platform with his brothers, we are all a close knit family we have all kind of had friendships together before Bad Apples music, so it was just a natural progression coming together and for Briggs to invite everyone on to his label."
Nooky
Corey Webster, better known as Nooky. Source: Facebook.
Speaking with NITV News last year, Nooky gave an insight to his inspirations as an artist.
“My music is just a reflection of my community and who I am," Nooky said.
"When you see me on the stage and when you hear me on a song you’re looking at Nowra, you’re listening to Nowra from a Yuin man. My community informs my music and that’s all it is.”
Nooky first met Briggs at a workshop at Koori Radio and won the Australia Council's Dreaming Award in 2016.
Philly
Phillip Murray a.k.a Philly. Source: Facebook.
Speaking with Indigenous Story, Philly revealed the importance of his craft.
"It’s important to tell stories not only to pass down to younger generations but to also show people that they’re not alone, there’s someone somewhere going through something similar to the problems you might be having."
Winner of the 2015 National Indigenous Music Awards for New Talent of the Year, Philly is determined to use his platform for change.
Kobie Dee
Kobie Duncan a.ka Kobie Dee is an exciting new face on the hip-hop scene. Source: Facebook. Source: Supplied
Holding a gift for sharing stories and an old-soul, Kobie Dee effortlessly connects with his audiences, his words filled with wisdom surpassing his age.
Speaking with Triple J Unearthed, Kobie Dee opened up about his inspiration for hit song ‘This Life’ ft Bea Moon.
"I wrote this song when I was 18 or 19. It was a time where I started really reflecting on the things that happen around me, and just the struggles that people in community face every day."
Rebecca Hatch
Rebecca Hatch took out Triple J's Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative at the NIMAS (National Indigenous Music Awards) in 2017. Source: Facebook. Source: Supplied
With her Mum being from Samoa and her Dad being a proud Kamilaroi man, Hatch is known for her smooth R&B tones and hails from Sydney's West.
Speaking to NITV's The Groove, Hatch said: "the music industry is pretty competitive but I think, when it's mob it's never a competition, it's always family."
"If there are other Indigenous artists I'm always going to be rooting for them ... it would be so good to see more female artists in hip-hop and R&B right now."
- The Klub Koori at Carriageworks event is on today, Saturday 13 July, Doors at 7.30pm, Welcome to Country 8pm. Tickets $15.
