YAAMA GUDUU - Greetings, Murray Cod

First Nations Voices Take Centre Stage in Tamworth

Bush Lines: Closing Weekend Activation – 28–30 November 2025
Tamworth Regional Gallery & Fitzroy Plaza

HELP CREATE A GIANT MURRAY COD SCULPTURE 

Yaama Guduu, Greetings Murray Cod is a powerful weekend celebration of First Nations music, art, and community in the heart of Tamworth - A free community event celebrating the end of the Murray Cod breeding season and the closing weekend of the exhibition Bush Lines at the Tamworth Regional Gallery.

This closing weekend transforms Tamworth into a vibrant hub of cultural exchange — amplifying First Nations voices and fostering creative connection across generations and art forms.

Presented in partnership with Tamworth Regional Gallery, Tamworth Council, and Awesome Black, and supported by the Office of the 24 Hour Economy, this special three-day activation (28–30 November) invites audiences to gather, create, and celebrate through a series of free performances, talks and workshops.

A Weekend of Art, Music and Connection

The Bush Lines activation unfolds across key local sites:

Tamworth Regional Gallery – Local students will participate in workshops with Sue Ryan creating their own sculptures and contributing to the giant Murray Cod work.

Tamworth Regional Gallery Drop-in Workshops Saturday 29 November 10.30am + 12.30pm & Sunday 30 November 10.30am + 12.30pm Take part in the Ghost Nets Community Sculpture Project led by featured artist Sue Ryan (QLD), culminating in the creation of a striking giant Murray cod sculpture which will join the Gallery’s exhibition collection.

Tamworth Regional Gallery Saturday 29 November 1.30pm - 3:15pm & Sunday 30 November 2.00pm - 3.00pm – A place to slow down, listen and create. Visitors can experience acoustic sets, artist and curator talks to enhance the exhibition.

Fitzroy Plaza Saturday 29 November 6:00pm- 9.00pm & Sunday 30 November 5.00pm - 8.00pm – A public live music stage featuring performances by celebrated and emerging First Nations artists including Buddy Knox (Tamworth), Jayden Kitchener-Waters (Tamworth), Bow and Arrow (Sydney), Dyagula (Sydney), local youth DJs, and many more.

Featured Artists:

Sue Ryan: Australian artist and environmental activist who transforms discarded ghost nets into sculptural works, leading community-based workshops across First Nations and islander communities.  https://www.sueryan.com.au/ghost-net-project

Buddy Knox: Tamworth-based Indigenous blues guitarist and vocalist, acclaimed for his raw, authentic style and powerful live performances on Australia’s major festival stages. https://buddyknox.com.au/
 

Bow and Arrow: A Sydney-based First Nations electro-soul trio who cross instruments live, blending language, culture and contemporary sound from Gadigal Country.  https://www.instagram.com/bowandarrowland
 

Dyagula: Multi-genre vocalist, composer and producer working in Wiradjuri language, committed to song, cultural expression and Indigenous voice across contemporary music. https://www.instagram.com/dyagula
 

Jayden Kitchener‑Waters: Proud Gomeroi musician based in Tamworth, blending guitar, vocal and language revitalisation work as a rising voice in country-inspired First Nations music.  https://www.instagram.com/jaydenkitchenerwaters 

Elina Roberts-Turner: Proud Gamilaroi singer-songwriter born and raised in Western Sydney. Fresh from releasing her debut single By My Side, Elina’s music is real and relatable, touching the hearts (and tear ducts) of all who hear it. https://www.instagram.com/elinarobertsturner/ 

Teangi Knox: Local indigenous multi-instrumentalist and vocalist and long term support artist of Buddy Knox, he has performed back to back seasons across Australia in Ilbijerri Theatre Company’s hit show ‘Big Name, No Blankets.’ https://www.instagram.com/teangi_rj_knox/ 

Event Partners

Presented by Awesome Black, Tamworth Regional Gallery, Tamworth Council and Art Gallery of NSW and supported by the Office of the 24 Hour Economy.

Awesome Black is a First Nations creative social enterprise championing Blak creativity across Australia.