Auspicing body for Asia Pacific Arts
Big thank you to Hobsons Bay Council Victoria! AIAA with the support of a grant from the Hobsons Bay Council and wonderful collaboration with the Solomon Islands Victoria Association, Natty Dolaiasi, Jimi Nare, Ali Rock and the Solomon Islands musician community were able to present a series of performances and open mikes the Solomon Islands…
Calling all multicultural artists and their families who live or work in Byron Shire to join in the Multikulcha Art Exhibition opening on Friday 16 January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for artists from multicultural families of all cultural backgrounds to exhibit and sell their work at popular art space Coorabell Hall. The exhibition…
Helene Safajou has joined BayFM! At the recent National Ethnic Broadcasters Conference Main Presenter of the Multicultural Nation radio show at BayFM, Judy Shelley met up with French Presenter Helene Safajou. Helene lives in Byron Bay however she had been part of the French team in Lismore for 3 years. Helene was excited to attend…
by Fred Ramanzini, 2nd July 2025. BayFM’s Multicultural Group Outside Broadcast at the Byron Bay Bluesfest delivered great live coverage during the festival, providing our community with an opportunity to have a real feel for the event. Friday and Saturday saw our reporters talking with festival-goers, catching their real reactions and stories. We made sure…
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By Fred Ramanzini, 23-24 May 2025. The 2025 NEMBC Conference successfully brought together multicultural broadcasters for two days of professional development and networking at Melbourne’s Crowne Plaza. The event featured practical workshops on grant writing and podcast production, insightful panels about women in media, and thought-provoking discussions about cultural diversity in modern broadcasting. A highlight…
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The 2025 Natty Dolaiasi Australian Tour was a huge success which included concerts, festivals and school events based in Melbourne and rural Victoria by Natty Dolaiasi Solomon Islands traditional musician. Natty has been on a mission to bring Solomon Islands traditional culture to the world. 2025 has been a mssive year presenting Solomons music and…
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Written by Richard Staples, April 15th 2025. Another federal election rapidly approaches. Unlike at the last two, AUKUS has become a hot issue. Recent polling has shown that the percentage of voters that think AUKUS would enhance our national security has dropped from 45℅ two years ago to 37℅. This is despite an avalanche of…
The 2024 Natty Dolaiasi Tour was a greatly successful Australian tour which included concerts, festivals and school events in three states – Victoria, South Australia and NSW by Natty Dolaiasi Solomon Islands artist. Natty has been on a mission to bring Solomon Islands traditional culture to the world. 2024 has been a breakthrough year bringing…
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Big thanks to Wyndham City Council Victoria for providing a Community Grant for AIAA project – Multikulcha Musik being held at Penrose Promenade Community Centre, Tarneit on 10, 17 and 24 August. The project aims to break down isolation for new residents, promote multiculturalism, community members make new friends and practice English. The program provides…
New Multikulcha Festival is a free family event being launched this year to celebrate Byron’s growing cultural diversity with fantastic multicultural music, dance, crafts and food from many cultures such as headliners Poly Varghese (India) Natty D (Solomons), Greg Sheehan, Lucy Gallant, Nigel Stewart, gorgeous Veil of Dreams Belly dancers, Bollywood dancers, Hawaiian Dances, African…