Where ancient stories meet contemporary magic.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of sound, story, and spectacle as acclaimed Noongar artist Phil Walleystack brings his extraordinary live show to Joondalup Festival.
A thrilling fusion of music, storytelling, dance, and breathtaking visuals, Kaya is a bold celebration of Noongar culture — ancient and alive, powerful and contemporary. Led by Walleystack's commanding presence, the show sweeps audiences across the ancient songlines of Noongar Boodjar, where deep cultural knowledge meets cutting-edge performance.
Backed by his band and a string quartet, didgeridoo, contemporary and Traditional dancers and Noongar chants, Walleystack delivers soaring vocals and deeply personal stories that ignite the stage. His magnetic performance blends culture and creativity into a live experience that is both emotionally rich and electrifying.
Spectacular visual projections transform the space — from sweeping images of Country to celestial dreamscapes — while live rhythms surge with the heartbeat of the land, creating a fully immersive sensory experience.
Staged under the open sky at Neil Hawkins Park, Kaya is a family-friendly, must-see event that invites audiences of all ages and backgrounds to come together, connect, and celebrate the living stories of First Nations culture through sound, movement, and light.
Meaning "hello" in Noongar, Kaya is more than a greeting, it's a powerful call to gather, experience, and witness culture in motion.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of sound, story, and spectacle as acclaimed Noongar artist Phil Walleystack brings his extraordinary live show to Joondalup Festival.
A thrilling fusion of music, storytelling, dance, and breathtaking visuals, Kaya is a bold celebration of Noongar culture — ancient and alive, powerful and contemporary. Led by Walleystack's commanding presence, the show sweeps audiences across the ancient songlines of Noongar Boodjar, where deep cultural knowledge meets cutting-edge performance.
Backed by his band and a string quartet, didgeridoo, contemporary and Traditional dancers and Noongar chants, Walleystack delivers soaring vocals and deeply personal stories that ignite the stage. His magnetic performance blends culture and creativity into a live experience that is both emotionally rich and electrifying.
Spectacular visual projections transform the space — from sweeping images of Country to celestial dreamscapes — while live rhythms surge with the heartbeat of the land, creating a fully immersive sensory experience.
Staged under the open sky at Neil Hawkins Park, Kaya is a family-friendly, must-see event that invites audiences of all ages and backgrounds to come together, connect, and celebrate the living stories of First Nations culture through sound, movement, and light.
Meaning "hello" in Noongar, Kaya is more than a greeting, it's a powerful call to gather, experience, and witness culture in motion.