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A stage lit up in twilight on the shores of Dyoondalup Point Walter with a moon behind and audience seated in chairs in front.

About Nitja

Gather on the shores of Dyoondalup Point Walter from 5.00pm on Saturday, 14 February for stories of Country shared in song, dance and music. Nitja, (the Whadjuk Noongar word for here) is a free outdoor event that invites us all to listen, learn and reflect on stories that have always been here on the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan - Swan River.
 
Guided by a circle of Elders, Nitja emerges from the vision of acclaimed Noongar artists Ian Wilkes and Rickeeta Walley, alongside Yamatji artist Chloe Ogilvie.

Boorloo (Perth) four-piece Mongeeya bring their rich, resonant sound, interwoven with evocative arrangements by Iain Grandage. The work is carried by the powerfully tender voice of Yawuru vocalist Tehya Makani and embodied through the inspired performance of Noongar/Yamatji artist Jayden Boundry.
 
Bring a picnic at sunset and be a part of something rare and unforgettable, a cultural gathering that belongs to this place, to this community and to everyone who comes to sit here.

This event is proudly Co-Commissioned and Co-Presented by the City of Melville and Perth Festival 
 
Image: Songs for Freedom 2022 concert with Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi peoples produced by Big hART, photograph by Linda Dunjey

Register for Event

We encourage you to register your interest in attending Nitja on Saturday, 14 February 2026. We may use your registration to provide updates and important information about the event.

Nitja is a free event and no tickets are required to come along.
 

Event Information

Hosted byCity of Melville and Perth Festival
DateSaturday, 14 February 2026
Time5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost Free
Contact DetailsCity of Melville
More Informationhttps://www.perthfestival.com.au/program/season-2026/nitja

Location

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Dyoondalup Point Walter Reserve, Honour Ave, Bicton, WA 6157 Get Directions
Audience members at an event under the pine trees, some standing, some sitting.

What to Expect

What to bring
Pack your picnic blanket and favourite snacks or simply enjoy the food trucks at the event, gather friends and family, chairs are welcome, we just ask that you leave space at the front for blankets.

This is a free event
No need to register or buy tickets, just come along with the whole family!

Event times
  • 5.00pm - Arrive to settle in and set up your picnic blanket, explore cultural activities and enjoy offerings from local food trucks
  • 7.00pm – Performance begins
  • 8.30pm - Event ends

Bring your own foodware
Help us make our events sustainable and help care for our open spaces by bringing your own plates, cups and cutlery. When the fun wraps up, please take your waste with you. Together, we can keep our parks clean and green for everyone to enjoy!

See frequently asked event questions

Image: Songs for Freedom 2022 produced by Big hART and City of Melville, photograph by Linda Dunjey

Venue and Accessibility Information

Find out more about sound volume, crowds, and lighting
Sound volume 
  • Nitja will have amplified music and voices.
  • Content does not include loud or abrasive sounds.
 
Crowdedness 
  • Nitja is free and open to the public.
  • Attendance will likely not exceed 4,000 people but the audience viewing area will experience some crowdedness.   
 
Lighting  
  • No strobing or flashing lights will be used.
Find out more about wheelchair access, terrain and description of surrounds
Wheelchair Access 
  • Point Walter has a wide paved pathway extending from the ACROD parking bays to the front of the stage.
  • There is a paved footpath winding throughout the reserve and audience viewing area. The footpath provides access to the food trucks but is inclined with some steep points.

Terrain / Description of Surrounds  
  • Point Walter Reserve is a large open space.
  • The stage is set on the paved ground near the edge of the river.
  • The audience area sits on a sloping hill accessed via pathway or grass.
  • Accessible viewing space is available on the paved ground close to the front of the stage and performance area.
  • The concert begins in late afternoon sunlight and concludes after sunset. 
Where is the event parking?
  • Main event parking (including some ACROD parking) will be located at Point Walter Boat Ramp along the east side of Honour Ave. 
  • Patrons will be required to travel a few hundred metres along paved road and pathways to the event.  
  • Additional ACROD parking and set-down/pick up will be located at the west entrance to the event. 
Where are the accessible toilet locations?
  • Permanent accessible venue toilets are located near Walter's Cafe at the east of the venue.
  • Portable accessible event toilets will also be in place to the west (jetty side) of the venue. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What food trucks will be there?
  • Bring a picnic or enjoy the food trucks from 5.00pm.
  • Dinner options include a wide variety of cuisines from Who Gives A Crepe, Zab Salad Indian, Mama Poverello’s Pizza, Twos-Gether Thai, Master Catering Lebanese, and El Aleman Loco German.
  • Desserts will be available from Stroopie & Co and Unicone.
What are the cultural activities?
  • From 5.00pm – take part in cultural activities for all ages.
  • Weaving with Noongar artist Sharyn Egan.
  • Plus more to be announced.
Can I bring my dog?
  • No, pets are not permitted at Dyoondalup Point Walter as it is an A-class reserve, please leave all furry friends at home.
What’s the best way to get to the event?
  • Live locally? Please consider walking, riding, or sharing a ride to the event. 
  • General parking is available at the Point Walter boat ramp carpark and along Burke Drive, with overflow along Attadale foreshore - please prepare for a short walk.
  • ACROD parking and set-down / pick up is available in the Point Walter boat ramp car park off Burke Drive.
  • Road closures are in place from Carroll Drive roundabout and this will be monitored by event and traffic management - no event parking is available down by the jetty.

 
Can I take photographs?
  • Feel free to take pictures and videos, but please don't use your flash. Tag us in your social posts: @melvillecity @melvillecityartsandevents @perthfest #Nitja
  • Please note, there will be a photographer and videographer capturing pictures and footage of the event, with photos taken to be used for City of Melville and Perth Festival's promotional purposes.
Audience members at an event, sitting on picnic blankets, a stage set up by the river.

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The City of Melville acknowledges the Bibbulmun people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the City stands today and pays its respects to the Whadjuk people, and Elders both past and present.

City of Melville nagolik Bibbulmen Nyungar ally-maga milgebar gardukung naga boordjar-il narnga allidja yugow yeye wer ali kaanya Whadjack Nyungar wer netingar quadja wer burdik.