Message from the Queensland Government

Welcome to Shine On Gimuy. 

It is a powerful platform for showcasing local Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander stories through a diverse range of musicians, storytellers, artists and performers, helping to establish the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region as a leading destination for First Nations cultural tourism.  

The second Shine On Gimuy continues to create valuable opportunities for sustainable employment, skills development, and mentorship for local artists and creative industry workers. 

This year, Shine On Gimuy and Queensland Music Festival’s ‘Qld Music Trails: Tropics Trail’ have partnered to present Dream Aloud – an all-ages celebration of First Nations talent. 

Shine On Gimuy offers a unique opportunity to engage with local First Nations cultures in one of Queensland’s premier tourism destinations, where the rainforest meets the reef.

Shine On Gimuy enriches Queensland’s cultural outlook, fostering meaningful experience and strengthening our connection to tens of thousands of years of history.