Karul Projects

Karul Projects is excited to announce a new chapter for us, First Nations dance, and the Australian arts landscape. Today, 6 July 2026, we commence the adventure of our ensemble.

Providing 4 First Nations artists a salaried position within the company so that we can develop, present and provide shows, workshops and training that increase First Nations voices, stories and visibility on all stages locally, nationally and internationally.

We are so excited to announce that our inaugural foundation ensemble artists are Olivia Adams (Wulli Wulli), Keia McGrady (Githabul, Migunberri-Yugambeh, Gomeroi), Glory Tuohy-Daniell (Indjalandji-Dhidanu, Alyawarre) and Brooklyn Bond (Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Latji Latji), working alongside Directors Thomas E.S. Kelly (Minjungbal, Wiradjuri, Ni-Vanuatu) and Taree Sansbury (Kaurna, Narrunga, Ngarrindjeri).

This new step forward is only made possible due to very generous support from our donors alongside our multi-year organisational funding partners.

Happy National NAIDOC Week everyone ⚫️🟡🔴
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📸 Joseph Mayers

We have been working and growing on and off the stage. A huge part of our growth happens because of incredible people who provide Karul with financial resources through irregular or regular support. No matter how big or small, every bit makes a difference.

Your support helps us make works like Silence, Weredingo, The Walking Track and Kuramanunya. Our new work is yet to be premiered The Mighty Mob, for which your financial support could help fund more developments and artist’s wages. With more support our yearly skills development opportunities like Ngari Ngali-Wahlu choreographic dance intensive and our Yagabaling artist-in-residence program becomes sustainable with growth achievable.

We are thankful to all our supporters in all capacities, we want to say Bugulbeh (many thanks) for following us and championing us wherever and however possible.

If you would like be part of our growth and can provide financial support at this time, links to donate can be found in our Linktree.

Nunyabhu.

DAY 2 - 10 days for 10 years since our AD Thomas E.S. Kelly made his first full length work [MIS]CONCEIVE for Next Wave Festival in 2016 with further touring under the Karul Projects name.

So we will be sharing a photo a day for the next 10 days celebrating our Green Room Award winning work that really kicked off the passion for story telling that continues to drive Karul Projects today.

If you want to help us keep sharing stories for another 10 years please consider donating this end of financial year to Karul Projects to continue elevating First Nations voices, stories and visibility.

Link to support can be found in our bio or you can reach out to us at [email protected] and remember all donations over $2 may be tax deductible.
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📸 from our Brisbane Supercell Festival season