Plum to headline Canberra’s multi-cultural festival

Indigenous singer-songwriter Thelma Plum will top the bill at the 2025 National Multicultural Festival in Canberra next month when more than 170 communities celebrate their heritage.

Chart-topping Gamilaraay artist Plum will be joined by Canberra’s own R&B sensation, Thndo, as more than 200 performers on stages across the festival and 270 stalls present an array of exciting events and activities from February 7-9.

Multicultural Affairs Minister Michael Pettersson unveiled the full three-day program, saying it would be a fun-filled weekend that people from all walks of life could enjoy.

“Visitors to the festival will be spoiled for choice this year, with an array of delicious food stalls and free entertainment on offer, including dance classes, arts and craft workshops, cooking demos, film screenings, literary readings, cultural events, and more,” Mr Pettersson said.

Plum, who released her second album, ”I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back”, last October, will perform on the South Glebe Park Stage on February 9.

The Muyngu Koekaper dancers from Saibai Island in the Torres Strait will perform at the opening ceremony and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Showcase featuring Frank Yamma will be the highlight on the Saturday at the Civic Square Stage.