Penrith’s Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre to host female First Nations hip hop concert

The popular concert Ngana Birrung, (pronounced Nin-Gahna, Bir-Rung, Dharug for ‘black stars’) is returning to Western Sydney with the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith hosting the first concert on 22nd March.

The concerts will showcase some of Australia’s best female First Nations hip-hop musicians at the all-ages welcome events.

Ngana Birrung is presented by City of Parramatta in partnership with Penrith City Council, Penrith Performing and Visual Arts and Campbelltown City Council. This event strives to elevate First Nations artists in Western Sydney, bringing together some of the best talent in the country. Ngana Birrung series is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.     

The empowering all female line-up includes rising Australian actor, hip-hop artist and songwriter Kootsie Don, with headline acts, the multi-award winner Miss Kaninna and 2019 ARIA Award winner, Kaiit.

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney is delighted to see the return of Ngana Birrung to Penrith and urges the community to support First Nations artists and the stories that they bring.

”Get ready to experience a great evening of Live Music in our City. Ngana Birrung is all set to showcase the incredible talent of all-female hip hop artists from the First Nations community once again,” Mayor Carney shared.

“I urge the Penrith community to take advantage of this experience to witness spectacular performances and enjoy a night filled with music, dance, and pure entertainment!”

The Ngana Birrung concert series commences in Penrith on Friday 22 March 6pm-8:30pm at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, with following shows at Parramatta Town Hall (23rd March) and Campbelltown Arts Centre (24th March).