For the first time in 2012, NAIDOC Perth will manage the Survival Concert, at the Supreme Court Gardens, Perth on Australia Day (26 January) between 12.30pm and 7.30pm.

Survival Perth 2012 is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and communities through music, song, dance and a large variety of community stalls.

The Survival Concerts are celebrated nationally to acknowledge the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples since the arrival of the First Fleet, which Australia Day commemorates. This year, the 26 January will also mark 40 years since the start of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra, the champions of which will be acknowledged at the Concert in a special history marquee.

This alcohol and drug free event will have free admission and will showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music and dance, along with food, kid’s activities, an Elder's tent and a large array of community stalls.

The day will begin with a Welcome to Country, traditional dance, a flag raising ceremony and acknowledgement of Elders associated with the Survival movement and the Tent Embassy.

Hosted by Richard Walley OAM, Survival Perth will feature a talented line-up of Western Australian Aboriginal artists performing music across a diverse range of musical styles including country rock, hip-hop, soul and mainstream contemporary.

For more information go to www.naidocperth.org

Proudly supported by NAIDOC Perth, the City of Perth, Edith Cowan University, the Office of Aboriginal Health (Nursing & Midwifery), North and South Metro Health, the Department of Indigenous Affairs, Healthway, Relationships Australia WA, Noongar Radio and West Indigenous Media.

The Yabu Band

Headlining Survival Perth 2012 are Deadly Award winners The Yabu Band. The Yabu Band has created a powerful, unique sound aptly described as Desert Rock/Reggae. Delson and brother Boyd are originally from Kalgoorlie, the Goldfields town bordered by the Western Desert from where they draw their heritage, culture and inspiration.

'Yabu' means Rock/Gold in their language, Wongatha. Over the last couple of years Yabu has performed at the Darwin Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, The Dreaming, TOO SOLID Music Festival and WOMADelaide. The group has won several national awards including WA Indigenous Act of the Year 2009, 2010 & 2011, WA Indigenous Contemporary Album of the Year 2009 and a national Deadly Award.

Over the last couple of years Yabu has performed at the Darwin Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, The Dreaming, TOO SOLID Music Festival and WOMADelaide. The group has won several national awards including WA Indigenous Act of the Year 2009, 2010 & 2011, WA Indigenous Contemporary Album of the Year 2009 and a national Deadly Award.

Bartlett Brothers

The Bartlett Brothers have been performing for the last 15 years and have established themselves as one of Western Australia’s leading Indigenous acts.

On a National level the band has an amazing sound that needs to be heard with beautiful melodic tunes and amazing voice over harmonies. The boys have won multiple awards and will be releasing their latest album in the coming months.

Walkabout Boys

Walkabout Boys were formed in early 2007 when they were drawn together by their shared passion for music and a drive to build stronger relationships within their community, Yiyili.

State Grand Finalists in the 2009 Next Big Thing and 2010 WAM Song of the Year Award winners the Walkabout Boys have a fresh sound with elements of Rock, Reggae and Country uniquely blended to reflect the environment that surrounds them.