Rock fest soon

Singer/songwriter and musician Thelma Plum is among the lineup for First and Forever. Photo: Georgia Wallace

Time is running out to secure your tickets for the inaugural First Nations music festival at Hanging Rock on November 27.


Presented by Mushroom Group, the Victorian Government and Bad Apples Music, First and Forever will celebrate Blak excellence and the irrepressible force that is contemporary First Nations culture and music.


Curated by Bad Apples Music founder, rapper and author, Briggs (with a special thank you to Paul Kelly), the First and Forever lineup features 20+ supreme talents – from acts at the top of their game to iconic, progressive trailblazers, songwriting giants and jaw-dropping, effervescent party starters.

Artists include: Baker Boy, Budjerah, Jessica Mauboy, King Stingray, Sycco, Thelma Plum, Alice Skye, Busby Marou, Christine Anu, Dan Sultan, Electric Fields, Emma Donovan, Tasman Keith, Ziggy Ramo, Barkaa, Birdz, Dameeeela, Jess Hitchcock, JK-47, Kardajala Kirridarra, Kobie Dee and more.


“For years I’d had an idea for a First Nations-led contemporary music festival, something cool and boutique that was really about the music and culture,” Briggs said.


Gates to the picnic-style event will open from 1pm, with music running into the night.


Tickets ($79 general entry + fees for 12 years old and over) via firstandforever.com.au


For transport details (including fee parking for vehicles with more than four attendees, bus services from Melbourne and shuttles from Woodend, full event info and tickets, head to firstandforever.com.au