More than 150 Indigenous Australian and Papua New Guinean dancers and musicians will come together this weekend for the Meganesia Concert, a free cultural show set to light up the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby on Saturday, 28 June 2025.
The concert, commissioned by the Australian High Commission and supported by the National Capital District (NCD) and the “Amazing Port Moresby” initiative, is part of the build-up to PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations.
NCD Governor Powes Parkop welcomed the partnership and thanked the Australian government for helping bring this event to life.
“On behalf of the city and our organising committee, I thank the Australian Government for this great idea bringing artists, dancers, and musicians from Australia and PNG to collaborate in one big show,” Governor Parkop said.
“It’s going to be a great lineup. I encourage everyone to come, enjoy, and celebrate with us.”
Australian High Commission Counsellor for Public Diplomacy Nicholas Kittel said the concert is a celebration of cultural connection and identity.
“We’re both young nations, but we have ancient cultures. This concert is about honouring that shared history and expressing it through music and dance,” Kittel said.
PNG-Australian musician and concert director Airileke Ingram said the audience will experience the unique sounds of Aboriginal Australia, including the Yidaki, commonly known as the didgeridoo.
“We’ve brought one of the best Yidaki players. You’ll hear the powerful sound of the instrument, and see Aboriginal culture up close, performing alongside our PNG artists,” Ingram said.
The concert will also feature a traditional Torres Strait Islander dance, called Zenadth Kez, adding to the variety of Indigenous performances on stage.
From Australia, performers will include Airileke Ingram, Yirrmal Marika, a talented Indigenous vocalist, and Kaiit (Bellamia Waup), an ARIA award-winning R&B singer-songwriter.
Joining them on stage will be leading PNG musicians and performers, including Anslom Nakikus, Tonton Malele, Saii Kay, Mal Meninga Kuri, Sprigga Mek, and Tarvin Toune.
Ingram said the concert is open and free to everyone.
“There’s no ticket, just come. This is one of the best music concerts you’ll see. Come well-dressed, bring your family, and enjoy a great cultural experience together,” he said.
The Meganesia Concert promises to be a joyful and vibrant celebration of music, dance, and the strong cultural ties between Papua New Guinea and Australia.