Blak & Deadly: The First Nations Gala Concert

Sydney WorldPride hit Blak & Deadly: The First Nations Gala Concert is back!

Lighting up City Recital Hall, faboriginal Steven Oliver returns as host, joined by Aria-award winning hitmaker Emily Wurramara, Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Daniel Mateo, the smooth sounds of Sivillion, performance art icons The Huxleys, burlesque artist Kitty Obsidian, the beloved Nana Miss Koori and the Supreme Dream Girls Josie Baker, Felicia Foxx and Jojo Zaho. Celebrate pre- and post-show at the Hall, with DJs and surprise performances filling the theatre foyers.

The event has been curated by the original creator of Blak & Deadly Ben Graetz aka Miss Ellaneous with associate curators Aunty Sue Pinckham and Liza-Mare Syron.

All welcome to enjoy First Nations fabulous 🌈

SET TIMES

7:00pm - Doors open, DJ & special performances in the foyer spaces
8:00pm - Main show 
9:30pm - Ra Ra Kick Ons, with more special performances in the foyers 
11:00pm - Event finish

MobTix

MobTix returns for Sydney Mardi Gras 2025, presented in partnership with ACON’s First Nations Health Programs. The MobTix Program has been designed to create opportunities and accessibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and ensure participation in the festival. 

City Recital Hall is delighted to include Blak & Deadly in the MobTix program enabling First Nations people to access $49+BF tickets.

Purchase MobTix for Blak & Deadly here.

For more information about the Mardi Gras MobTix program, visit here. 

This event is Auslan interpreted.