The Blak Markets are an established, ethical Indigenous market and social enterprise that celebrates the work of First Nation small business owners.
The Rocks is hosting a two-day Blak Markets event, including:
- 20 unique Indigenous stalls.
- A Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony.
- Traditional Indigenous dance and singing performances.
- A craft and weaving workshop open to the public.
Shop original, authentic and affordable artworks, one-of-a-kind handcrafted homewares and jewellery as well as delicious Aboriginal inspired food and refreshments. Enjoy the markets knowing that 100% of profits made are going back into Aboriginal communities.
The Program
Saturday:
10am: Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
10.30am: Dancing with Milan Dhiiyaan
11am: Singing with Dale Huddelston
11am – 3pm: Free weaving workshop with Wanita Lowe
12pm – 1pm: Kids workshop with Milan Dhiyaan
1.30pm: Milan Dhiiyaan Dancers
2pm: Singing with Dale Huddelston
Sunday:
10.30am – Dancing with Milan Dhiiyaan
11am: Singing with Dyagula
11am – 3pm: Free weaving workshop with Nadeena Dixon
12pm – 1pm: Kids workshop with Milan Dhiyaan
1.30pm: Milan Dhiiyaan Dancers
2pm: Singing with Dyagula
Stalls:
- Indigigrow
- Burrunju Aboriginal Arts
- Nadeena Dixon Art
- Look Ere Lah
- Milan Dhiiyaan
- The Unexpected Guest
- Aussie Didge Arts & Crafts
- Nariama Designs
- Giraland Spirit Art
- Baagi Milayginn
- Kourt
- Ascension
- Sissy’s Kreationz
- Ngurrbul Collection
- Caressa Designs
- Sonia Pallett
- DOLLIES TRIBE & CO
- Marara Designs
- Tarri Jayne Collective
- Bundjalung Art
- Saretta Art
