DUMAJI MUZIK FESTIVAL - Doomadgee Music Festival 2026

Dumaji Muzik Festival 2026 | Doomadgee, Queensland Experience the 2026 Dumaji Muzik Festival, a celebration of First Nations music, culture, community and emerging Indigenous artists in Doomadgee, Gulf Country, Queensland, Australia. Presented through the Dreamtime Music Project, the festival brought together local musicians, the DMC Boys, visiting artists, cultural dancers, young people and community members for a powerful week of live music, cultural storytelling, music workshops and creative collaboration. More than just a music festival, Dumaji Muzik Festival is about building opportunities for young musicians, celebrating culture and strengthening community through music. 🎵 Music Workshops & Youth Development Leading up to the festival, the Dreamtime Music Project worked alongside the DMC Boys and local young people through songwriting sessions, instrument lessons, band rehearsals, music production and live sound engineering workshops. A highlight was a beatboxing and looping workshop with Tai, where young musicians developed original lyrics and started the creation of a new collaboration song. The week also featured artist collaborations, cultural storytelling, creative development and music video production. 🎤 Dumaji Muzik Festival 2026 | Live Performances Held at the Dumaji Rodeo Grounds in Doomadgee, the festival opened with a Welcome to Country and a moment of silence before an incredible celebration of live music and culture. Featuring performances from: ‪@DMCBoysMusic‬ ‪@garyjamesmusician‬ ‪@taituugasamoa‬ Dumaji Dancers ‪@mufassamusic‬ ‪@TessFapani‬ ​‪@SandridgeBand‬ The festival featured traditional cultural dancing, a gifting ceremony, live collaborations, original music and an unforgettable celebration of community. 🌏 Community, Culture & Connection Beyond the performances, Dumaji Muzik Festival created opportunities for young people to learn, connect and grow through music. From songwriting and performance development to cultural exchange, yarning and caring for Country, the festival demonstrated the power of community-led music initiatives in regional and remote Australia. The community came together again on Sunday to clean the festival grounds, care for Country and continue sharing music. ❤️ Thank You A huge thank you to the Doomadgee community, local artists, Elders, cultural leaders, volunteers, visiting musicians and project partners who made Dumaji Muzik Festival 2026 possible. This is what happens when community, culture and music come together. Subscribe to follow the Dreamtime Music Project, discover emerging artists from Doomadgee and experience more stories of music, culture and community from Gulf Country, Queensland. #DumajiMuzikFestival #DreamtimeMusicProject #Doomadgee #IndigenousAustralianMusic #FirstNationsMusic