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Support Act and Music SA have teamed up to host a special Yarning Strong panel at the Regional & Remote Music Summit 2026 in Mt Gambier, SA.

Facilitated by Letisha Ackland – Founder & Director, Balya Productions, the panel brings together:

Basso (Dem Mob) – Singer/Songwriter

Bec Gollan – Musician/Storyteller/Artist
Jay Gonsalves – Musician/Producer

Presented by Support Act, Yarning Strong is a gathering that centres the social emotional wellbeing and mental health of First Nations peoples working in the music industry. This session invites the broader music community to listen, learn, and connect through shared stories and lived experience. Featuring respected voices from the First Nations music community, the conversation will explore healing, cultural strength, and the importance of safe, inclusive spaces particularly in the context of regional music communities.

Location: Varcoe Foundry,
14 Ferrers Street, Mount Gambier, SA
Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Time: 8:30am - 9:30am

Please note: This session is exclusively available to delegates who have purchased tickets to the Regional & Remote Music Summit 2026.

Presented by Support Act with thanks to @jbhifi, @creative.workplaces, the Tony Foundation, @musicsa_southaustralia

@balyaproductions @gollanbec @jaygonsalves @bassoedwards taken in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia by @balyaproductions

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Meet Joey, who travelled from Tennant Creek to Griffith, NSW, to join the Balya Productions crew at triple j’s One Night Stand 2026.

Through Balya Productions’ First Nations Workforce Development Program, Joey gained hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals on one of Australia’s major live music events.

Balya Productions’ First Nations Workforce Development Program is supported by the Australian Government through Music Australia, in collaboration with APRA AMCOS. taken in Griffith, New South Wales by @balyaproductions

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Balya @triple_j One Night Stand 2026

Eight First Nations crew. One national festival stage. Hands-on, paid industry experience.

From bump-in to show day, our crew worked alongside some of the best in the business - building skills, connections and real pathways into live production and touring

Cheers to legends on this event 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼

📸 @odessa_jones taken in Griffith, New South Wales by @balyaproductions

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Balya Production @balyaproductions

#Balya #Gangurru by @balyaproductions

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A little NIMAs reflection through the moments captured behind the scenes 🖤📸 @scart.au

Most people see what happens on stage. These photos capture a little of what it takes behind it.

The bump in, rehearsals, changeovers, problem solving, being gig fit, watching the clock, and those moments side stage when everything you’ve been working towards finally comes together.

After five years Stage Managing the NIMAs, it’s still incredibly special to stand side stage on Larrakia Country and watch our artists, culture and stories take over the stage and captivate an audience.

Creating space for more First Nations crew to be part of the teams that make these events happen is exactly why Balya exists.

We don’t just belong on the stage. We belong behind it too.

Proud of our crew. Proud of the work. Proud to keep creating pathways behind the scenes. taken in Larrakia Country by @balyaproductions

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First Nations Music Industry Review has launched

Check out the Support Act website for more information

🔗 https://supportact.org.au/first-nations-music-industry-review/#

The website includes information on 22 opportunities for First Nations music workers to engage and participate in the Review.

These opportunities comprise 17 in-person consultations nationally, 4 online consultations, the online survey, and an online submission option - all available from August through November 2026 by @balyaproductions

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The Balya Productions crew are heading to triple j’s One Night Stand in Griffith, NSW this September!

8 First Nations crew will be working behind the scenes as part of the stage crew. The crew will gain hands-on experience while learning from and being guided by experienced industry professionals across live production and event delivery.

This is what the Balya Productions First Nations Music Workforce Development Program is all about. Creating culturally safe, real-world opportunities for First Nations crew to build their skills, confidence, networks and their experience on major stages.

A big shout out to HFJ and the wider production team and Triple J for getting behind Balya and supporting this opportunity for our crew. It takes industry backing and people willing to share their knowledge to create genuine pathways for the next generation coming through. 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 taken in Griffith, New South Wales by @balyaproductions

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What does it mean to be Balya working at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2026?

Hear from the crew who’ve worked alongside us and experienced what Balya is all about 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 Community. Culture. Connection.

Creating culturally safe pathways, real industry experience and opportunities for First Nations people across music, live production and events.

Shout out to Brother Shane Cook behind the camera and his assistant Latisha for helping us capture the stories and faces behind Balya. 🎥 📸 @scart.au

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and APRA AMCOS, and is guided by our National Industry Advisory Committee, bringing together respected leaders from across the industry. taken in Darwin, Northern Territory by @balyaproductions

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Red Flag Dancers world class 🚩 @numbulwarcultureandmedia @ngulmiya

Feeling blessed to be able to support/work and spend time with great people. Thank you to my good friends @a_c_k_l_a_n_d and the @balyaproductions fam for having me with you to experience the @the.nimas in the most incredible way. Lots more photos to come

📸 @scar.red.one taken in Larrakia Country by @balyaproductions

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Honoured to be announced as one of the first 25 speakers for the 2026 Regional & Remote Music Summit in Berrin / Mount Gambier.

Looking forward to joining an incredible lineup of industry leaders to share my experience in live music, workforce development, and creating stronger pathways for First Nations people in our industry.

Thank you to MusicSA and the Regional & Remote Music Summit team for the invitation. See you in October! 💙

#RRMS2026 #FirstNations #LiveMusicMusicIndustry by @balyaproductions

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What a week. ❤️💛🖤💚🤍💙

Thank you to the NAIDOC SA Committee for trusting Balya Productions and the full First Nations event team behind the scenes to deliver the 2026 NAIDOC SA March & Family Festival.

Proud to stand alongside an incredible team delivering for our community. Thank you to everyone who played a part 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼

📸 @bensearcyphoto taken in Tarndanyangga by @balyaproductions

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"We can't be what we can't see."

NEW INTERVIEW

Check out One of One's latest interview with stage manager, tour manager and Director of Balya Productions, Letisha Ackland.

Letisha is a proud Kokatha, Wirangu and Mirning woman from Ceduna on the Far West Coast of South Australia, now based on Kaurna Yerta. After studying at the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music, she discovered her passion lay behind the scenes, and over eighteen years has built a career spanning live music, touring, festivals and major events across the country.

Noticing the absence of First Nations people, particularly women, in technical and production roles, she founded @balyaproductions , a First Nations-led production company dedicated to creating real employment pathways for the next generation.

In this interview, Letisha speaks about workforce sustainability, what it has meant to navigate spaces where she was often the only Aboriginal person, the only woman, or both in the room, and why resilience is built through community, not in spite of it.

With Balya Productions recently launching a First Nations Music Workforce Development Program in partnership with @music.aus and @apraamcos , this @naidocweek , celebrating 50 Years of Deadly, feels like the perfect moment to spotlight the work she is doing to ensure the industry reflects the full breadth of who we are.

To read more about Letisha's journey, visit our bio

One of One Team x by @balyaproductions

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