GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Market

The GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Market is a youth-focused, mob-led event designed to celebrate and elevate First Nations young people — our jarjums, teens, and in-betweens — as they step up to share culture, creativity, and identity on their own terms.

Held at Bankfoot House on beautiful Jinibara and Gubbi Gubbi County as part of NAIDOC Week, the market is proudly led by First Nations creators and created for everyone. It’s a space where young people can take the lead through dance, storytelling, art, bushfoods, and enterprise supported by mentors, elders, and community.

We’re actively encouraging young and emerging First Nations entrepreneurs to run their own market stalls, sell their creations, and gain experience in leadership, culture, and business. From cultural arts and jewellery making to live music, dance workshops, traditional games, and bush tucker experiences — the program offers something for all ages.

While the event is proudly First Nations-led, it is open to the wider community to come, learn, celebrate, and connect. It’s a chance for everyone to walk alongside the next generation, embracing truth-telling, cultural pride, and shared futures together.

Location	Date and time
Bankfoot House	Saturday 9 August, 10am - 2pm

Event partnership with Sunshine Coast Council with support from the Arts and Heritage Levy.

Program

Topic	Activity	Facilitator
Bushfood Workshops & Cooking Demos	"Bush Cupcake Bling" decorating cupcakes	My Dilly Bag
Cultural Arts	Art and weaving	Jarjums Arts and Crafts
Traditional Indigenous Games	Playing traditional indigenous games, boomerang, tiggy, etc	Triballink
Entertainment / Musician	Emmerging First Nations artists, Amelia, Evie.	Layla Havana
Contemporary Dance Workshops	Contemporary Dance	The First Creatives
Bead your story	Empowerment through jewellery	Maiz the Label
Dance troupe	Dhakkan/ Mundagudda Youth Performance	Aunty Judy Hammond dance troupe
First Nations Market Stalls	Youth-led and emerging First Nations creators selling art, jewellery, crafts, and more First Nations Emerging Artist Showcase	Various Young Entrepreneurs
Food & Beverage Vendors (Bush Tucker and more)	Bush-inspired drinks, snacks and meals from local mob-run vendors	Local First Nations Food Vendors