Cockatoo Island Sunset Sessions

Everyone’s favourite live music series is back! Grab tickets for Sunset Sessions 2025 and spend your Saturday afternoons in the heart of Sydney Harbour!

25 January 2025 – Maanyung (6:45pm)Maanyung is an artist with strong ties to the Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations. Passing on lifelong teachings of culture from his family and mentors, Maanyung shares his culture and traditional Aboriginal values of respect, care, love, sharing, looking after each other and our Mother Earth. Maanyung sings in his ancestor’s language, connecting him back with Country and spirit to deliver his music. 

Supported by Dyagula (5:30pm) Dyagula is a Wiradjuri | Gamilaraay | Ngunawal | Walgalu Songwoman based on Gadigal land. A powerful and delicate multi-genre vocalist, composer, artist, music director, creator, and language revivalist. Dyagula means ‘Lyrebird’ in Wiradjuri and in her solo sets accompanied by Jack Hickey. She beautifully weaves her interpretive translations of well-known songs into her grandmother’s native tongue, often described as a remarkable inspiring experience.

Her live performance was described by ABC Radio as ‘An esoteric experience not to be missed.’

The series is presented by the Harbour Trust with a line-up by Music & Booze Co.

 View important notes about the event here.