Big Talk One Fire First Nations Cultural Festival
Highlights
- Experience vibrant traditional and contemporary dance performances celebrating First Nations culture at Munro Martin Park.
- Explore a diverse art market showcasing unique crafts and giftware from local First Nations artists.
- Participate in engaging workshops that immerse you in the rich cultural heritage of Far North Queensland.
- Enjoy delicious offerings from local food vans while soaking in the family-friendly atmosphere of this inclusive festival.
UMI Arts is excited and honoured to be delivering the 19th annual Big Talk One Fire Festival, and look forward to bringing together our community of First Nations artists, creators, performers, cultural practitioners, and leaders to celebrate culture, arts and music of the vibrant First Nations cultures that have been surviving and thriving for thousands of years in this beautiful and varied landscape we call Far North Queensland.
Big Talk One Fire 2026 will again feature:
Traditional & contemporary dance performances from across FNQ
First Nations art market packed with art, crafts and giftware
Culture, craft & dance workshops
Fun kids activities
Local fave food vans
…all at our beautiful home at the lush Munro Martin Park in Gimuy/Cairns.
Big Talk One Fire is a free, family friendly and inclusive event – everyone is welcome. So bring a blanket, your dancing feet and COME AND JOIN US AROUND THE FIRE!
UMI Arts’ Mission is to preserve, strengthen, maintain and celebrate all aspects of Indigenous arts and culture, and Big Talk One Fire is vital to this mission. Come and join them in learning about and celebrating the strength and vibrancy of this region’s First Nations people, arts and culture.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence:
Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Dealer Membership by Indigenous Art Code
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- A bathroom which is fully accessible and equipped with ceiling hoist and adult change table.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://umiarts.com.au/btof2026participantsportal/
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