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Meet Joey, who travelled from Tennant Creek to Gri

Meet Joey, who travelled from Tennant Creek to Griffith, NSW, to join the Balya Productions crew at triple j’s One Night Stand 2026.

Through Balya Productions’ First Nations Workforce Development Program, Joey gained hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals on one of Australia’s major live music events.

Balya Productions’ First Nations Workforce Development Program is supported by the Australian Government through Music Australia, in collaboration with APRA AMCOS.

Balya @triple_j One Night Stand 2026 Eight First

Balya @triple_j One Night Stand 2026

Eight First Nations crew. One national festival stage. Hands-on, paid industry experience.

From bump-in to show day, our crew worked alongside some of the best in the business - building skills, connections and real pathways into live production and touring

Cheers to legends on this event 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼

📸 @odessa_jones

A little NIMAs reflection through the moments capt

A little NIMAs reflection through the moments captured behind the scenes 🖤📸 @scart.au

Most people see what happens on stage. These photos capture a little of what it takes behind it.

The bump in, rehearsals, changeovers, problem solving, being gig fit, watching the clock, and those moments side stage when everything you’ve been working towards finally comes together.

After five years Stage Managing the NIMAs, it’s still incredibly special to stand side stage on Larrakia Country and watch our artists, culture and stories take over the stage and captivate an audience.

Creating space for more First Nations crew to be part of the teams that make these events happen is exactly why Balya exists.

We don’t just belong on the stage. We belong behind it too.

Proud of our crew. Proud of the work. Proud to keep creating pathways behind the scenes.

First Nations Music Industry Review has launched

First Nations Music Industry Review has launched

Check out the Support Act website for more information

🔗 https://supportact.org.au/first-nations-music-industry-review/#

The website includes information on 22 opportunities for First Nations music workers to engage and participate in the Review.

These opportunities comprise 17 in-person consultations nationally, 4 online consultations, the online survey, and an online submission option - all available from August through November 2026

The Balya Productions crew are heading to triple j

The Balya Productions crew are heading to triple j’s One Night Stand in Griffith, NSW this September!

8 First Nations crew will be working behind the scenes as part of the stage crew. The crew will gain hands-on experience while learning from and being guided by experienced industry professionals across live production and event delivery.

This is what the Balya Productions First Nations Music Workforce Development Program is all about. Creating culturally safe, real-world opportunities for First Nations crew to build their skills, confidence, networks and their experience on major stages.

A big shout out to HFJ and the wider production team and Triple J for getting behind Balya and supporting this opportunity for our crew. It takes industry backing and people willing to share their knowledge to create genuine pathways for the next generation coming through. 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼

What does it mean to be Balya working at the Natio

What does it mean to be Balya working at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2026?

Hear from the crew who’ve worked alongside us and experienced what Balya is all about 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 Community. Culture. Connection.

Creating culturally safe pathways, real industry experience and opportunities for First Nations people across music, live production and events.

Shout out to Brother Shane Cook behind the camera and his assistant Latisha for helping us capture the stories and faces behind Balya. 🎥 📸 @scart.au

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and APRA AMCOS, and is guided by our National Industry Advisory Committee, bringing together respected leaders from across the industry.

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