Show Stoppers

A Taste Of Broome

Thursday to Saturday, August 24-26, 2023

In its eleventh year, A Taste of Broome is set to return in 2023 with an epic three-day cultural festival that showcases the unique Indigenous multiculturalism within Broome and surrounding communities. It will delight your senses and entertain the entire family. Festival goers will get a real taste of Broome’s best local food, culture, art, dance, music and film and much more across three main events in addition to a series of smaller and more intimate events created for an allinclusive Broome experience.

A free two-day festival Cultural Hub will also provide a great opportunity to partake in cultural activities.

The festival will open on Thursday night with the centrepiece of the festival, A Taste of Broome Music and Picture Show.

Under the Kimberley stars in the Goolarri Amphitheatre, the Music and Picture Show is a unique experience.

This award-winning, multi-arts performance is not to be missed if you’re wanting to immerse yourself in the rich history of Broome through song, stories, pictures and people. A smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country will be followed by “Nurlu”, traditional and contemporary Indigenous dance. This will be followed by a true Broome visual feast — the official Music and Picture Show featuring a wealth of musical talent from around the region.

Celebrate Broome’s identity and meet the locals as they share their history and heritage with you during this unique festival that cannot be experienced anywhere else but right here in Broome.

Book online at goolarri.com/atob/

KIMBERLEY GIRL AND PILBARA GIRL 2023

Heats Event, Friday, September 29

Finals Event, Friday, October 6

Every year, under the stars at the Goolarri Amphitheatre, guests gather to celebrate the achievements of our young First Nations women with two spectacular contemporary events. Music, lighting, set design, online streaming and special effects all focus on one thing — these brave participants who are part of an innovative program of self-discovery known as Kimberley and Pilbara Girl, now respectively in their 20th and 14th years.

This year we are celebrating the program’s 20th anniversary! The events will be a reflection on the past participants’ successes with many coming back to the stage to celebrate and support the next generation of Kimberley Girls.

Each year Kimberley and Pilbara Girl takes young women from regional towns and remote communities around the North West of Australia through a journey of a lifetime, giving them the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Beneath the glitz and glamour of these renowned catwalk showcase events lies weeks of personal and professional development workshops for Indigenous women from the ages of 16 to 25, from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Workshops give participants the courage, confidence and ability to overcome some of the challenges that life may bring them in the future whilst forging positive pathways and relationships. These young women stand up in front of each other during workshops, facing some of their biggest fears before getting on stage during the heats and finals events, proudly showcasing their unique heritage.

Hosted at Goolarri Amphitheatre. Tickets will be on sale from September, 2023. Book online at goolarri.com/kimberleygirl

Cinefestoz Broome

Thursday to Sunday, October 26-29, 2023

Riding the curtails of the 2022 festival, CinefestOZ Broome Film Festival returns for its second year and is being held from October 26th at a variety of fabulous venues around Broome. It will be a friendly and flamboyant celebration, curated specifically for the unique social and economic landscape of Broome.

Spread over four days, it is Western Australia’s first international Indigenousfocused film festival, spearheading the telling of Indigenous stories of Broome, the Kimberley and beyond.

The Film Program will attract audiences from throughout Australia and involve strong schools and community-based elements. A free Community Day with IndigifestOZ will be held on the Saturday of the festival at the Broome Civic Centre.

Further information regarding the film program is made in the lead up to the festival dates. CinefestOZ Broome is a joint initiative between Goolarri Media Enterprises, a wholly owned and run Indigenous enterprise, with CinefestOZ Film Festival, a nationally recognised community based regional arts organisation. We encourage you to enjoy this festival being held in our quieter time for tourism, and to book flights and accommodation in advance.

Hosted across Goolarri Amphitheatre, Gimme Club, Sun Pictures and Broome Civic Centre, Broome. Keep up with festival announcements @ CinefestOZ Broome on Facebook.

Kullarri Naidoc Festival 2024

Friday 21 June to Sunday 7 July

Over June and July each year, Goolarri Media and the NAIDOC Working Group present a distinct festival which showcases the unique cultural heritage of the Indigenous people of Broome and surrounding communities and highlights the diversity and excellence of the local culture.

The 2024 Kullarri NAIDOC Festival will be held from Friday, June 21 to Sunday, July 7 with this exciting celebration presenting elements of tradition, ceremony, history, literature, visual art, music, dance, storytelling, cuisine, sport and much more.

The Kullarri NAIDOC Festival draws upon the region’s diverse Indigenous organisations, businesses and communities to share a wide array of cultural experiences showcasing their products, services, culture and lifestyle. Highlights of the festival include traditional food tastings, a “Reconciliation Walk” through the old streets of Broome, culture sharing activities, traditional dance, contemporary music among many other spectacular free events for the entire family.

Experience the region’s unique culture and celebrate the resilience and strength of the people.

NAIDOC Festival will be held across various locations around the Shire of Broome. Visit goolarri.com/naidoc