Brolga Boys are an Indigenous band founded in 1996 by original members Russell Smith (Pitjantjatjarra) and Ben James (Yorta Yorta). Gigging around their hometown of Melbourne with tours and festivals both at home and interstate, they highlight supporting their Indigenous heroes - Warumpi Band at The Dreaming Festival 2006 as a personal milestone. They have been a stalwart of the reconciliation scene in Melbourne, playing numerous benefit shows for the cause including the recent Jackie Geia tribute night and the Uncle Kevin Buzzacott fundraiser. Brolga Boys’ repertoire of rock, alternative and soul tunes draws on themes of social justice, Indigenous pride, story telling and imagery based on our great southern land.