# Event Details - **Event Name**: GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Market & Youth Showcase - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am - **Event Description**: ? GATHAA NAIDOC NEXT GEN YOUTH MARKET ? This is your invite to gather, create, and celebrate First Nations youth culture! Deadly, fresh, and entirely mob-powered, our Next Gen Market is where our deadly young mob can share their art, music, dance, storytelling, products and big ideas with the community. What’s happening! Come along and support our young mob as they showcase their businesses, artwork, performances and creative talents in a welcoming community market filled with culture, connection and inspiration. ? Featuring ⭐ Fred Leone ⭐ Grace Alexander and Emerging First Nations Artists & Performers More exciting artist announcements coming soon! Throughout the day enjoy: ?️ Youth Market Stalls ? Live Music & Performances ? Arts & Craft Workshops ? Bushfood Cooking Demonstrations ? Traditional Indigenous Games ? Didge Circle ? Weaving Circle ? Meet First Nations mentors and creatives ✨ Discover the incredible talents of the next generation. Whether you're coming to shop, learn, support young entrepreneurs or simply spend the day connecting with community, there's something for everyone. ? Sunday 23 August ? Jack Morgan Park, Coolum Beach ? 9:00am – 2:00pm FREE ENTRY It’s Fresh, It's Solid, It's Proppa Deadly. It’s our First Nations young MOB doing it THEIR WAY ? Come and celebrate culture, creativity and community while supporting the next generation of First Nations artists, performers and entrepreneurs. ? First Nations Young Mob (Ages 8–21) - How to Get Involved If you'd like to perform, run a stall, showcase your artwork, share your creative talents, or get involved behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you! You'll also have the opportunity to be part of the GATHAA Next Gen Mentoring Program, connecting with First Nations artists, performers, creatives and entrepreneurs to build confidence, develop new skills, and continue your journey beyond the market. ? Ready to get involved? Complete our Expression of Interest here: https://forms.gle/ASw3m4kCPrDMZzGV7 ? Who Should Come? Our whole community wanting a real-deal taste of First Nations creativity, culture, and young MOB energy! Everyone's welcome —bring your family, bring your mob, bring your mates! This is a mob-led event open to all of our beautiful community - come celebrate First Nations creativity, culture, and next‑gen youth energy together! Proudly Supported By The GATHAA Next Gen Youth Market is proudly supported through funding and partnership from organisations committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of First Nations young people. We gratefully acknowledge the support of: National Indigenous Australians Agency – This NAIDOC Week activity is delivered with funding support from the National Indigenous Australians Agency. Country to Coast Queensland Queensland Government – NAIDOC Grant Program DeadlyStories Sunshine Coast Council Grants Program Together, your support is helping create opportunities for First Nations young people to celebrate culture, develop skills, build confidence and showcase their talents. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/coolum-beach/gathaa-naidoc-next-gen-market-and-youth-showcase/200030397357938 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, business, performances, music, workshops, live-music, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 148 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Coolum Beach - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: Jack Morgan Park - **lat**: -26.530122529292 - **long**: 153.0901585424 - **full address**: Jack Morgan Park, COOLUM LIBRARY, 5 Elizabeth St, Coolum Beach QLD 4573, Australia, Coolum Beach ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Market & Youth Showcase - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/97b55c494bf1a4bceedb4555fffaca5d0e10bd7ee068ed13540038a195d3b545-rimg-w1200-h676-dc383838-gmir?v=1786977732 ## Comments - [Jessica Dehneh | 2026-07-18 01:37:30] An opportunity to explore and engage, learn and share their experiences and perspectives on their journey ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Market & Youth Showcase being held? - **A:** GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Market & Youth Showcase takes place on Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am at Jack Morgan Park, COOLUM LIBRARY, 5 Elizabeth St, Coolum Beach QLD 4573, Australia, Coolum Beach. - **Q**: Who is organizing GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Market & Youth Showcase? - **A:** GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Market & Youth Showcase is organized by Gathaa First Nations Market. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** GATHAA NAIDOC Next Gen Market & Youth Showcase is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Coolum Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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