Dan Sultan, Budjerah & Kobie Dee Headline Blak Powerhouse 2025

Blak Powerhouse is returning on January 26th, 2025 for its third year, taking over Manning House at Sydney University. Hosted by Powerhouse and Indigenous social enterprise We Are Warriors, the event invites folk of all ages to a showcase of First Nations talent, celebrating Indigenous music, dance, art, workshops, markets, food trucks and much more.

Blak Powerhouse is an event held to champion power and positivity instead of the loss and sorrow typically associated with January 26. Founded in 2023, the event is described as a “formidable reclamation” of “blak love, joy and excellence” by Powerhouse Associate Director First Nations Beau James.

Every year has seen an incredible, spellbinding lineup of artists help spread the essence of community and love through performance. In 2025, ARIA award-winning singer-songwriter and Arremte/Gurindji man Dan Sultan and Coodjinburra man Budjerah are the first announced to headline Blak Powerhouse, playing the stage alongside rappers Kobie Dee and Young Brother, and artists RIAH, Minty and Zipporah. Previous editions of Blak Powerhouse saw trailblazers like Becca Hatch, Miss Kaninna, Mi-kaisha, 3%, JK-47 and more take to the mic.

We Are Warriors founder and rapper Nooky has teased that Blak Powerhouse 2025 will see Indigenous excellence taken to a “new level”.

“After a huge year of Blak music and arts elevating while staying grounded in staunch truths and community spirit, we’ve watched our Blak kings and queens rise,” he said in a press release.

“We’ve seen our mob take it to new heights and we thought it’s only right to fly the We Are Warriors flag once again taking Blak Powerhouse to a new level. This January 26, join us again as we stand in strength, power, love and joy. This time we take the crown.”

An Acknowledgement of Country will kick off Blak Powerhouse from 5 PM, with a Take the Crown Panel, a Weaving workshop with Nadeena Dixon, stalls, visual performances, food trucks and DJs also slated for the night.

Find more information and register to attend the event here.