Looking for a NAIDOC Week event on the Central Coast with a difference? This Saturday 11 July, Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services and FunHaus Factory present NAIDOC NYLON – a fierce and fun evening celebrating the creativity, diversity and talent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
A sell-out event that has shaken the haus down year after year, NAIDOC NYLON returns with a brand-new variety cabaret featuring a stereotype-busting, genre-bending line-up of performers. Audiences can expect an eclectic mix of drag, live music, dance, performance art and more, showcasing contemporary First Nations stories, culture and creativity in bold and unexpected ways.
This year’s NAIDOC Week theme, “50 Years of Deadly” celebrates five decades of recognising the strength, resilience and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, while honouring the Elders, activists, artists and community leaders who have carried the movement forward.
At a time when conversations around recognition, truth-telling and cultural understanding remain as important as ever, NAIDOC NYLON provides a vibrant space for community connection through art, storytelling and performance.
The event highlights the powerful role artists play in sharing culture, challenging perceptions and creating opportunities for audiences to engage with First Nations voices in meaningful and contemporary ways.
Hosted by trailblazing Aboriginal drag artist and proud Gadigal Elder Nana Miss Koori, the evening features an outstanding line-up including acclaimed local indie-pop duo Microwave Jenny, Wiradjuri performer Tina Cox, local favourite Khandii Kum Loudly, the unforgettable Bowla Weetbix, emerging NAISDA Dance College artists Cleo Doyle and Nia Bellear, and dynamic dancer Drew Walker.
The event will also feature a special screening of Yidaki Project – Sharing Culture, Music & Collaboration, a short film by local Yidaki player Brenden Moore exploring connections between music, culture and Country.
More than just a cabaret, NAIDOC NYLON is a celebration of the world’s oldest continuing culture and an opportunity for audiences to support independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists whose work continues to challenge perceptions, inspire conversation and showcase the extraordinary depth of First Nations creativity.
Heartfelt, hilarious and unapologetically deadly, NAIDOC NYLON promises an unforgettable night of Blackcellence on the Central Coast.
NAIDOC NYLON
Funhaus Factory, 141 Mann Street, Gosford
Performance: Saturday 11 July 2026
Information and Bookings: www.funhausfactory.org.au
Image: Nana Miss Koori (supplied)