Last Night: Blak Day Out
For Open Season 2024, Blak Social’s annual celebration of First Nations artists is turning into a free street party on King Street.
Overview
On Saturday, August 24, First Nations artists are firmly in the spotlight at one of Brisbane's must-attend returning gigs. It was back in 2022 that Blak Social debuted Blak Day Out, which has popped up each year since. 2024's run is different, however — it's now called Last Night: Blak Day Out, it's free, it's taking place on King Street instead of at The Tivoli, and it's turning into a Bowen Hills street party.
The focus at the all-ages festival remains the same — and also essential — with Blak Day Out celebrating Indigenous sovereignty, music and community, complete with a stellar lineup. Taking to the stage: Emma Donovan, 3% (aka Nooky, Dallas Wood and Angus Field) and Sue Ray, as well as BADASSMUTHA and The Ancient Bloods.
DJ Kritty will be on the decks at the silent disco, while The First Creatives will be breaking out dance moves and live murals will also be painted during the event.
Falling into 2024's Open Season series of performances focused around The Tivoli and The Princess Theatre — and postponed from June, when it was meant to launch the season — Last Night: Blak Day Out kicks off at 3.30pm, running till 9.30pm. Alongside tunes to listen to, you'll also have Indigenous retailers to shop, pop-up bars quenching your thirst and street food stalls tempting your tastebuds.
Lewis Bin Doraho
Top image: Lewis Bin Doraho. Updated Friday, August 16, 2024.
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