The Brief:

Blacktown City Council is deeply committed to honouring and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, stories and community. As part of Blacktown City Council’s NAIDOC Week program, planning was underway for the Warami Mittigar Concert, a free all ages event at Blacktown Showground.

This concert aimed to bring together residents and visitors in celebration of the world’s oldest continuing culture. With a focus on inclusivity, community pride and strong First Nations representation, the event was positioned as a key feature of the Council’s commitment to cultural recognition and celebration.

The Collaboration:

Events Producer at Blacktown City Council, Andrew Cotten, used acta to curate a concert lineup that would honour and elevate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices as part of the Warami Mittigar NAIDOC celebrations, featuring Roysten Noell, Billy the Kid, T Breezy and Barayagal Choir.

Using acta, Andrew was able to manage all four bookings in one place, connecting directly with each artist’s manager to confirm availability, discuss fees, and align on programming. The platform served as a central hub for all communications and logistics, allowing Andrew to coordinate multiple conversations clearly and efficiently while keeping the process smooth and organised from start to finish.

acta gave us access to a wide range of talent plus the ability to manage all communication and logistics directly with artists and their teams. It made coordinating a multi-artist lineup feel straightforward. - Andrew Cotten (Events Producer, Blacktown City Council)

The Outcome:

The Warami Mittigar Concert brought together a large and diverse crowd at Blacktown Showground for an evening of music and cultural celebration. With standout performances from Roysten Noell, Billy the Kid, T Breezy and Barayagal Choir, the event struck a meaningful balance between entertainment and cultural recognition.

Complemented by a full program of family-friendly activities, community stalls and cultural workshops, the concert played a central role in Council’s NAIDOC Week celebrations. The success of the event affirmed its importance within the local calendar and demonstrated the impact of thoughtful, inclusive programming.

Roysten was proud to take part in such a meaningful event, and we truly appreciated the opportunity brought to us through acta. - Jennifer Fontaine (Managing Director & Founder, Private Idaho Management)

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