KultureJam

KultureJam works to address social, cultural and economic disadvantage and inequality in Indigenous communities.

Our aim is to further the economic, social and cultural development of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people through the promotion and support of Australian Indigenous music, art and cultural heritage initiatives.

KultureJam's aims are to:

• encourage economic self-sufficiency in Indigenous communities
• develop successful cultural tourism ventures in this region
• advocate for and on behalf of Indigenous artists across Western Australia.
• support the development of Indigenous traditional and contemporary art forms.
• help enrich and preserve Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island culture.
• improve the opportunity for Indigenous youth in the music, arts & cultural tourism industries.
• support Indigenous artists and performers in their efforts to practice and promote their cultural heritage.

KultureJam specific objectives are to:

• Advocate for and on behalf of Indigenous musicians, artists and performers.
• Promote a positive and professional approach through our services, programs and initiatives the delivery and development of independent Indigenous artists and performers in local as well as global markets.
• Raise the level of awareness in the local as well as international community as to the high quality of Indigenous talent in this region and across the state.
• Offer support and guidance to Indigenous artists in managing their careers and future aspirations in a culturally appropriate and professional manner.
• Create through our services, programs and initiatives sustainable economic and employment opportunities for Indigenous people in particular youth.
• Be an access point for the non-Indigenous community in engaging and experiencing both traditional and contemporary forms of Indigenous music, art and culture throughout Australia to make Indigenous culture more accessible to mainstream society.

We;

• Ensure the rights of Indigenous artists and performers to their own cultural heritage is protected and maintained.
• Recognise the rights of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to be the true and original custodians of this land we now call Australia.
• Acknowledge the right of consent by Indigenous artists and performers as paramount to any work that incorporates the use of any form of Indigenous cultural heritage.
• Maintain the integrity and authenticity of cultural heritage particularly regarding the performance and exhibition of Indigenous works through close consultation with artists and communities.
• Accept the right of Indigenous people to control their own work.

KultureJam

ABN 61485030718

P.O Box 5, Leederville Western Australia,

6007 300 Oxford Street, Leederville Western Australia

E: info@kulturejam.com