Nakama Arts

18/06/2026

📣 It’s Official! 📣 We are proud to launch a brand-new Artist Development arm to our organisation, designed to support artists in developing their creative practice, building industry knowledge, and growing sustainable music careers.

To kick off this incredible new adventure, we are proud to introduce 7 key artists who have been putting in hours of hard work over the years behind the scenes at NKA Studio: 👉 akila , T Breezy , REGGIE BROWN , T1LL0W , Yellowbelly Bourke, Kobi Duncan and G.RILLA !

The real-world impact of this focused development is already being felt on a wider scale. Scroll to read how this development program has turned emerging artists into artists, and more importantly, workshop attendees into employed workshop facilitators and studio mentors.

To book an artist or read their bios, please head to our website www.nakama-arts.com.au and click the Artist Development tab.

17/06/2026

We are incredibly hyped for the ‘Future Proof’ workshop this Saturday 20 June at Glebe Youth Service (GYS) featuring mentor BIG TIDDA , followed by live music from both barkaa and DJ maliiiiii22 to round off the night. Come lock in some inspiration and vibe with the community.

‘Future Proof’ Workshop (open to ages 12-18) 🫡 🔥

SET TIMES: 🕓 4:00 PM: ‘Future Proof’ Workshop w/ BARKAA 🕕 6:00 PM: DJ Mali 🕡 6:30 PM: Live Performance w/ BARKAA

15/06/2026

Bad Apples Music coming at you with their FUTURE PROOF workshop series — a hands-on mentoring program focused on writing, performance and production. No experience necessary.

Mentor: Barkaa

See you this Saturday 20 June at Glebe Youth Service Inc.

28/05/2026

🫣 LAUNCH PARTY 🚀 COMING SOON! 📣

Tharawal Media x Songline Studio present a night of unforgettable First Nations excellence! Join us Saturday 13 June at AB Central for a big afternoon of music featuring performance by Barkaa and Kobie Dee plus local Songline representative Reggie Brown as we launch our new multipurpose space!

The event will also include a free community BBQ, free giveaways, live DJs, and ‘Future Proof’ music workshops facilitated by Kobie Dee and the Songline crew.

✅ Check back on Tharawal Media Instagram for news on what’s to come. We can’t wait to reveal the space, thanks to everyone involved!

MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED! 👀

20/05/2026

18/05/2026

Yellowbelly, the band, studio, barbershop and café has a new merch drop.

Kobie Lollback, a Bundjalung man who lives in Bourke, explains the new merch designs are about their culture. “Yellowbelly is the totem of Stephen, Alex, Jamal and Ern.”

Local Ngemba man Ernest Elwood, has embedded his art in the designs, which they design and print in-house.

Read the full story in the latest digital edition https://outbackradio.net/wh-May14

14/05/2026

📣 The wait is over! 📣

🙌🏽 OUT NOW 🙌🏽

drops his brand new single GET OUT THE WAY available on all major platforms TODAY! From the bedroom to the streets of South West Sydney, T1ll0w is reclaiming the narrative and clearing the path for his debut album.

Slowly cementing his reputation through high-energy live performances and collaborations, sharing the stage with Barkaa, Kobie Dee and Tasman Keith, T1ll0w’s rise and craftsmanship has led to playing a pivotal role in Western Sydney’s creative ecosystem co-running with the aim of empowering youth to find their truth and their voice.

Get a taster for what’s to come from this young man, confirming that hard work pays off by chipping at your goal one day at a time.

AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS

Released via NKA Recordings.

13/05/2026

has been busy on the low, working on their “YOUNG DIVAS MUSIC WORKSHOPS” – a creative space where stories are shared, voices are amplified, and futures are built.

Across 3 weeks, participants get a chance to mould their music across lyric writing and production with mentors at the top of their game: , and .

Yesterday Miss Kaninna helmed the 2nd week as a mentor discussing the art of lyrics writing. More photos to come!

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