Duurunu Miru is an Aboriginal dance group that tells story of the Dhawa/Thaua Country in the Yuin Nation. To be Welcomed to Country by Duurunu Miru is special. See them at the opening ceremony and the Dhilwaan Yarrkural (Nightfall Dance)

Warren Ngarrae Foster, a respected Yuin Elder, cultural leader, and artist from the Far South Coast of New South Wales, is the founder and leader of the Gulaga Dancers. Named after the sacred Gulaga Mountain, the dance group was formed to keep Yuin culture strong and to pass it on to future generations.

The Gudu Dancers are a group of men and boys from Bermagui and Wallaga Lake Koori Village on the Far South Coast of NSW. Gudu means 'sea' and members of the group all have a special connection with the ocean. These fullas bring incredible energy to the Bunaan.

Gadhungal Marring are committed to preserving and sharing the knowledge, stories, and traditions of their ancestors through dance, workshops and cultural education. At Giiyong Festival 2025 they will conduct fish spear making workshops and take part in the dance program.

The Djaadjawan Dancers are a traditional female Aboriginal dance group from the Yuin Nation of NSW, Australia. The group includes girls, women and Elders from multiple generations from Wallaga Lake, Narooma and La Perouse in NSW.

Cultural Educators Ashweeni Mason (Marra-Wanggan Cultural Services) and Emma Stewart (Jirribitti Dreaming) present an interactive cultural workshop exploring Aboriginal bush regeneration practices. Through dance and song, participants will learn about the sacred role of fire in caring for Country for thousands of years.

Marra-Wanggan means Mermaid in the Dhurga language & the group consists of 15 young ladies & women, dedicated to reviving traditional song, dance & language, while creating new songs & dances to honour old stories.

Aunty Vivian Mason is part of the Whale Dreaming panel. She is bringing her vast experience in reviving, sharing and protecting Culture to the discussion.

Artist, dancer, educator and Cultural adviser - Alison Simpson will undertake many roles at Giiyong Festival including MC, dance mentor, dancer and Johnny Cake cooker!

Ray Timbery is a Bidjigal Dharrawal  / Monero Jaitmatang man, born and raised on Dharrawal Dhurga country . He is the CEO and founder of Gadhungal Marring and will be sharing stories through dance and presenting a Fishing Spear workshop.