NAIDOC Week at Loco Markets

If you’ve had your eyes peeled, you would have noticed an epic market stalls series taking over South Eveleigh the last few weeks. Titled ‘Loco Markets’, the six week-long event brings a new theme, new vendors and new bites to Locomotive Street each week. Next on the list? A massive NAIDOC week celebration. 

The team behind Loco Markets has collaborated with Awesome Black – a First Nations creative agency – to bring live performances, soundscapes, live podcast recordings, art workshops and more to the precinct. Catch them from July 8 to 13 to celebrate this year’s NAIDOC theme: ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision, Legacy’.

At the markets, you won’t hear live music like you know it; there’ll be rotating musicians throughout the week including Lamonay, Elina Roberts Turner, Kyarna, Jake Magi and Tim Gray. A lunchtime dance club with First Nations DJs and headline performances from acclaimed artists Eric Avery, salllvage and Dobby are also on the line-up.

There’s also plenty of fun for the family to get involved in. You can look forward to a talk from EarthSpeak illustrator Jade Goodwin on the beauty of our natural world, and join a family music workshop from First Nations music composer Dyagula.

Prefer appreciating art than making it? Peruse the Trading Blak stalls for uber-talented products from 100 per cent Blak-owned businesses like Ngurrbul Clothing, Indigiearth, Jarin Street, and Balgarra Designs. Some of the vendors will even be sharing their expertise in mini workshops and storytelling sessions over the weekend. 

You can catch NAIDOC Week at Loco Markets from July 8 to 13 for free at Locomotive Street. Find out more here.