New Farm: Few artists have shaped Australia’s cultural and political landscape like Yothu Yindi.

The Yolngu legends, who made 1990s Australia sit up and listen with hits like “Treaty” and “Tribal Voice” resonating across the nation, will headline Brisbane Powerhouse’s return of ΩHM Festival of Other Music 2024, following its spectacular debut earlier this year. 

Since bursting onto the scene in the late 1980s, the pioneering band made history as the first Aboriginal band to peak on the ARIA singles chart and gain international recognition.

With sounds stretching from tribal Yolngu beats and vocals, to contemporary electronica and thumping rock ‘n’ roll, a political heart beats straight through it all.

Now thirty years on and featuring original band members alongside fresh talent from the next generation, this revamped supergroup from far North East Arnhem Land continues to honour the music and movement sparked by its founders.

As words from their timeless anthem “Treaty” reverberate into present-day conversations, this is a band, and a message, that will make you think, feel and move when they perform exclusively for ΩHM.

Curated by Brisbane Powerhouse Arts Program Director Brad Spolding and celebrated composer Lawrence English the festival’s 2024 edition promises to captivate audiences with a provocative program of cutting-edge music, boundary-pushing performances and pioneering art.

Audiences can experience a fusion of music, performance, and movement at ΩHM 2024 – which runs from February 28 to April 28 – with a program of immersive international and Australian talent such as Michael Rother, Drab Majesty, and Boris, with works by Kim Gordon, Stephanie Lake, Chunky Move and more.

Arts program director Brad Spolding said the program presented some of the most influential artists in contemporary art today from Japanese metal gods Boris to electronic Krautrock luminary Michael Rother (NEU!).

“After a massive first edition, we are excited for OHM’s return with a bigger free program, inviting locals to catch artists like Witch (We Intend To Cause Havoc), Penelope Trappes, The Wilds and Chunky Move at no cost,” he said.

“We have also added an extensive program of new contemporary dance soundtracked by composers like Anna Whitaker and Robin Fox, featuring local company ADC alongside the stunning Stephanie Lake Company.

“Rounding out the multi-artform celebration, Sonic Youth founder Kim Gordon presents her first-ever exhibition in Australia.”

For full line up head to: Brisbane Powerhouse.

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