Community and culture celebrated at Yellowbelly grand opening

Barkaa and Kobie Dee performing for the crowd at the Yellowbelly grand opening. Photo TWH

Bourke’s main street was transformed into a performance space on Saturday when the Yellowbelly recording studio and barbershop was officially opened.

The street was blocked off to traffic, free barbecues served up sausages and hamburgers, and coffee machines were kept busy as a large crowd took part in the celebrations.

The highlight of the event was performance by renowned hip hop artists Kobie Dee and Barkaa, who delivered fierce and inspiring stories of resilience and hope to the audience.

Barkaa said she was a proud Barkindji woman determined to stand up and fight for her identity and culture - and share her personal struggles.

“I have been very open about my story,” she said. “I used to be an ice addict, I used to be in prison. I’ve been nine years off it now. […]

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