NGALAK NIDJA BILYA (We Are The River)

Come join us in the ancient wetlands of Boorloo, and dance and twirl on the same ancient boodja of those who came before us paying homage to First Nations trailblazers and LGBTQIA+ trailblazers alike. NGALAK NIDJA BILYA (We Are The River) 2026 💦 Summoning all water nymphs, sirens & other critters from the Bilya (Rivers) to join us in celebrating NAIDOC week and all our brotherboys and sistergirls who walk alongside us with the third instalment Ngalak Nidja Bilya (We are the River) 💦 Join us in the ancient wetlands of Boorloo, and dance and twirl on the same ancient boodja of those who came before us, paying homage to First Nations trailblazers and LGBTQIA+ trailblazers alike ft. ** Please note our accessibility update below** 💧 FIRST NATIONS DJS AGAPANTHA DJ BORDERAN ONIIKE 💧 MCS & LIVE PERFORMANCES BECCA HATCH BOORLOO BALLROOM MISS PHORIA SAARGEANT SODAFAM TANESHA BENNELL 💧 ROOFTOP MARKET STALLS LEANNE DOLBY⁠ JURI CLAY DESIGNS⁠ WEAR JPW⁠ PRIDE YARNS⁠ WAAC / RFWA⁠ ++ BEST DRESSED GRAND PRIZE WORTH $1000⁠ This is a not-for-profit event. Profits from ticketing will be donated to three local charities which support First Nations communities: Bibbul Ngarma Camp 4 Mob Rainbow Futures WA NGALAK NIDJA BILYA (We are the River) is a queer fundraiser party in honour of NAIDOC Week, produced by Tanesha Bennell (Boorloo Justice) in association with The Rechabite. This event is an opportunity for learning, dancing and celebrating all flowing into one exciting and powerful event. --------⁠ 🩵 ACCESSIBILITY UPDATE⁠ Our lift is currently out of action :( The replacement part is currently making the long trip over from Sweden, but won't be here in time for this event.⁠ We pride ourselves on being an accessible venue, so we’re truly gutted about this. For now, access between levels (including bathrooms, the Hall, and Hello Rooftop) is via stairs only.⁠ If this affects your visit, please reach out to us at hello@therechabite.com.au so we can chat and assist.⁠ ⁠--------⁠ TIX ON SALE NOW! Early Bird $19 + bf First Release $29 + bf Second Release $39 +bf Final Release $49 + bf The theme and title of this event represents the season of Makuru (the wet season on Noongar Boodja) and the deep connection Noongar/First Nations peoples have with the waterways - specifically on Noongar Boodja, the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) as the resting place of the Noongar creation spirit the Waugal. It also acknowledges the wetlands that existed be...