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Sachém is a recording artist, storyteller, and cultural documentarian who blends lyricism, spoken word and hip-hop to craft narratives that honour his heritage and lived experiences. Raised between Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) and Adelaide, he is connected to his Noonuccal roots while also drawing from his lineage in the Black American diaspora to create music that is both grounded and global. Winner of the 2017 Oodgeroo Noonuccal Poetry Prize, 2023 triple j Unearthed Artist of the Month and a 2024 Queensland Music Award nominee, Sachém’s music reflects his dual heritage, exploring themes of identity, legacy, and resilience to contribute to the global hip-hop landscape. Sachém has collaborated with artists such as Kobie Dee, LaRussell, WYES, Tasman Keith, Last Dinosaur’s Lachlan Caskey and Tom Thum, and has performed at BIGSOUND, QPAC, and Jungle Love Festival. His debut album easier said than done is releasing October 2025.

Mentorship with AAO to develop and present the work, and the option to participate in the AAO’s yearly program of creative workshops. Producing support and mentorship from MIJF staff to develop and present the work. Consultation session(s) with the AAO’s First Nations Artistic Advisory Circle (Kutcha Edwards, Brenda Gifford and David Arden) * Mentoring and consultation with Songlines Music Aboriginal Corporation (Uncle Rob Bundle). * Ticketing package for MIJF 2025/26 and artistic/industry networking opportunities.

First Nations musician with a practice in jazz, improvisation, singer-songwriter music, hip-hop, soul, or contemporary art music and its composition.