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Skinnyfish Music is a creative music business, working in music and cultural arts with First Nations and South East Asian communities.

Skinnyfish Music is a Darwin-based company which records and promotes the work of indigenous musicians. The fundamental philosophy behind this business is to empower indigenous Australians to generate and pursue their own creative and economic activity. Established in 1999 by Mark Grose (Managing Director) and Michael Hohnen (Creative Director), Skinnyfish Music works in partnership with artists a

nd their communities to produce music by, about and for them, and to take their music to the wider world. The company’s aim is to provide opportunities for and to nurture the talents of artists who hail from communities across Australia and the region from Timor to Tasmania – through recording, distribution, publishing and performance. Skinnyfish Music recognises the value of music for its beauty and ability to bring people together to affect positive change in people and entire communities; its role in recording and preserving language; and its expression of traditional and modern culture. Through the highest level of artistic endeavour and quality production, Skinnyfish is committed to presenting the music from indigenous Australia to national and international audiences. photocreditBrokenYellow.comAs music is increasingly recognised as a vehicle for communication and engagement, Skinnyfish has a strong emphasis on training and community development projects in the homelands of its artists. Through special projects such as song-writing workshops, video clip production and performance, important messages about health, education and wellbeing are conveyed through music. These projects form an essential part of Skinnyfish Music’s belief that music can be used as an agent for change in remote communities. Skinnyfish is committed to building long term relationships with musicians, their families and communities; and connecting with Australian and international artists, private organisations, government departments and many other associations which have significant influence on indigenous communities. Skinnyfish Music strives to maximise the positive impact that music can have on people’s lives while providing a window to the richness of indigenous Australian culture.

15/11/2024

a beautiful story to end the week.

Posthumous albums are typically cynical, cash-grabbing affairs. Not so Banbirrngu - The Orchestra Sessions, a meditative reappraisal of Gurrumul's voice and musical legacy made by two of his closest collaborators.

14/11/2024

The Amp (Australian Music Prize) congratulations to all the finalists.

Australia’s most prestigious music award announces the shortlist for its 20th prize.The 9 Best Australian Albums of 2024 are: Amyl and The Sniffers Cartoon Darkness Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Wild God Grace Cummings Ramona The Dirty Three Love Changes Everything DOBBYWarrangu; River Story Hiatus Ka...

13/11/2024

Two years ago, this band from an outstation of four houses in the desert, came to visit Skinnyfish Studio G. It was raucous and fun.

Follow this link to see what's about to happen now with a single and film clip release. Congrats Sharp Film Productions Mulga Bore Hard Rock UNIFIED Music Group Thinking Loud Bush Music Fund

We are Mulga Bore Hard Rock. We ROCK. We ROLL. We play LOUD!

07/11/2024

05/11/2024

Paying tribute, and thanks to Quincy Jones, for his support of us and Gurrumul - a great titan and legend of our industry. Chugg Entertainment .

13/09/2024

Ripple Effect Band album release day! Congratulations to all the women creatives who made this album.

We are proud that some of the early production ideas and recordings happened here at Studio G (named after Gurrumul), while Eva got to babysit Yohnaz so Jolene could play and record some parts.

Go here to support them https://rippleeffectband.bandcamp.com

12/07/2024

Tonight. After their huge National NAIDOC performances for Larrakia Nation, Saltwater Band are playing at Bustard Town in Darwin tonight as a full band performing from 8.30pm. Tickets at the door or online.

09/07/2024

Larrakia Nation, National NAIDOC

08/07/2024

Tuesday July 9. FREE EVENT. Saltwater Band with Manuel Ngulupani can't wait to rock the stage at this family day at Jingili Water Gardens. Larrakia Nation, National NAIDOC

08/02/2024

Cultural diplomacy and expression. Last year we went to New Caledonia and shared Bininj(West Arnhem Land) and Kanak culture and knowledge. It was hosted by L'Australie en Nouvelle-Calédonie et Wallis et Futuna
The trip was fronted by Neville Namarnyilk and Terrah Guymala (Warddeken Land Management. Here is the second of 3 videos by Coline Stagnitto Photo & Film - Esprit Nature which showcased this amazing trip of sharing, through First Nations' engagement.

26/01/2024

Midnight Oil - ‘Change The Date’ (feat. Gurrumul Yunupingu & Dan Sultan)Backing Vocals: Leah Flanagan, Kaleena Briggs and Ursula YovichTaken from THE MAKARRA...

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11 Voyager Street
Darwin, NT
0820

Telephone

+61889418066

Website

http://www.skinnyfishmusic.com.au/

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Cultural diplomacy and expression. Last year we went to New Caledonia and shared Bininj(West Arnhem Land) and Kanak culture and knowledge. It was hosted by L'Australie en Nouvelle-Calédonie et Wallis et Futuna The trip was fronted by Neville Namarnyilk and Terrah Guymala (Warddeken Land Management. Here is the second of 3 videos by Coline Stagnitto Photo & Film - Esprit Nature which showcased this amazing trip of sharing, through First Nations' engagement.