Name: Kaya
Start: 2026-03-07T19:30:00+08:00
End: 2026-03-07T21:30:00+08:00
Location: Neil Hawkins Park

Get ready for an unforgettable night of sound, story, and spectacle as acclaimed Noongar artist Phil Walleystack brings his extraordinary live show Kaya to Joondalup Festival 2026.
A thrilling fusion of music, storytelling, dance, and breathtaking visuals, Kaya is a bold celebration of Noongar culture — ancient and alive, powerful and contemporary. Led by Walleystack’s commanding presence, the show sweeps audiences across the ancient songlines of Noongar Boodjar, where deep cultural knowledge meets cutting-edge performance.
Backed by his band and a string quartet, didgeridoo, contemporary and Traditional dancers with Noongar chants, Phil Walleystack delivers soaring vocals and deeply personal stories that ignite the stage. His magnetic performance blends culture and creativity into a live experience that is both emotionally rich and electrifying.
Spectacular visual projections transform the space, from sweeping images of Country to celestial dreamscapes, while live rhythms surge with the heartbeat of the land, creating a fully immersive sensory experience.
Staged under the open sky at Neil Hawkins Park, Kaya is a family-friendly, must-see event that invites audiences of all ages and backgrounds to come together, connect, and celebrate the living stories of First Nations culture through sound, movement, and light.
Meaning “hello” in Noongar, Kaya is more than a greeting, it’s a powerful call to gather, experience, and witness culture in motion.
Venue and access:
Neil Hawkins Park is a scenic lakeside park alongside Lake Joondalup, approximately a 10-minute walk from Joondalup Train Station, or 5 minutes via the Blue or Red CAT Bus. Free parking is available at the park.
The event takes place on grassy areas ideal for picnic blankets and low chairs. Standard camping chairs are welcome, but taller chairs should be positioned toward the back to be considerate of others. The park features paved pathways, generally wheelchair accessible areas, and accessible toilet facilities. BBQ facilities and picnic shelters are also available.
Arrive early to set up your picnic spot and enjoy live acoustic music from 7:00pm before the show begins.
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Joondalup Festival 2026 is proudly supported by the WA Government through Tourism Western Australia’s Metro Events Program, the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure, Lotterywest and Uptown Joondalup.