MEET MARLOO
WHAT'S ON
01-05 September: 2026 Kindred People/Melbourne
Marlene was invited by Monash University to participate in Kindred People - a major First Nations arts, culture, and knowledge festival. The festival centred around the Boonwurrung concept kummargi yulendj gadhaba, which translates to "knowledge rising up together". Marlene performed her music and shared her knowledge across the festival program.
ALBUMS
08 August: 2026 NIMA Hall of Fame Inductee
In 2026, the National Indigenous Music Awards once again brought together deadly live performances, prestigious awards and powerful cultural celebration against the stunning backdrop of Garramilla/Darwin. One of the night’s biggest moments came as Marlene Cummins was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
13 June: 2026 RESET by Richard Bell
Marlene performed some lilting saxphone melodies for the launch of Richard Bell's RESET. The project was part of the 2026 Sydney Biennale, asking (and answering) what a constitution for the 21st century might look like.
MARLOO'S BLUES
