Electric Fields Headline First Nations Live Music Celebration at Adelaide’s Northern Sound System
The all-ages event also includes performances from J–Milla, RIAH and Katie Aspel.
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Northern Sound System (NSS) are proud to present a celebration of First Nations musical talents this month in the lead up to National Reconciliation Week.
Held at NSS in Elizabeth/Kaurna on Saturday, May 24, this one-night celebration of music, culture and connection is headlined by global superstars Electric Fields.
Having recently represented Australia at Eurovision 2024 and received the Keys to the City of Adelaide, the duo comprising Zaachariaha Fielding and Michael Ross merge soulful electronica with Fielding’s native languages, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara, creating soaring pop hits that pull at the heart strings.
The lineup for the awesome event also includes performances from dynamic hip hop artist J-Milla, emerging soul singer RIAH and folky mainstay Katie Aspel.
Darwin-born Adelaide-based J-Milla has been wowing audiences with his powerful songs and live performances, while RIAH, a proud Ngarrindjeri woman, is producing soulful R&B-infused pop exploring themes of identity, strength and self-expression. Then there’s Katie Aspel, an acclaimed folk pop singer-songwriter and regular on the SA festival scene who received rave reviews for her 2023 WOMADelaide showcase.
Speaking about the event, City of Playford Mayor Glenn Docherty said: “Northern Sound System has built a strong reputation as a cultural and creative hub in Playford and beyond. Its world-class status ensures our community can enjoy high-calibre acts, including Electric Fields, best known for representing Australia at Eurovision 2024.”
Tickets are on sale now via moshtix.com.au.
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NSS will transform into a multi-stage festival ground for this all-ages event, featuring both indoor and outdoor stages. A host of local food trucks will be stationed at the venue for those after a feed, along with a licensed area for a few bevs, with the festival emphasising inclusiveness and community.
A collaboration between Northern Sound System, the City of Playford, and NSS’s Creative Industries and Youth teams, the event is supported by the Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) program through the Australian Government – Department of Social Services.
Continuing their commitment to supporting and nurturing young talent, NSS are putting on two creative workshops for First Nations students in the lead-up to the event, including a songwriting and music development workshop with J–Milla.
Catch Electric Fields, J–Milla, RIAH, and Katie Aspel are performing at Northern Sound System on Saturday, May 24 as part of an all-ages event in light of Reconciliation. Tickets are on sale now via Moshtix. For more information, visit northernsoundsystem.com.au.
