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Process, Katanning
Bravery and creativity flourishes at Now Sounds residency
The second Now Sounds Katanning residency saw 150 young people blow us away with their enthusiasm and creativity, and the support they showed each other along the way.
26 May 2026
Process, Midwest
Paying it forward through music
CAN’s Now Sounds project is about more than making music, say resident artists Flewnt and Optamus. It’s about giving young people a sense of autonomy.
11 June 2025
Process, Midwest
Opening doors into music-making
For young people in the Midwest, Now Sounds is more than a chance to record a music video. It’s about opening up possibilities and pathways to professional music-making.
20 May 2025
Process, Perth
Teaching kids to take care of their smiles
Presenting… Beautiful Smiles, a vibrant board book, e-book and lullaby that teaches children and their families how to say “smile!” in nine different languages, including Noongar.
20 January 2025
News, York
From claymation to education
CAN is thrilled to announce that we are partnering with SharingStories Foundation to create a series of educational resources about Ballardong culture and history.
28 May 2024
News, Fremantle
Dive into the ancient meanings of Walyalup’s Noongar placenames
Visitors to Walyalup/Fremantle Civic Centre can learn about the area’s ancient Noongar placenames, thanks to a partnership between CAN and the City of Fremantle.
09 May 2024
News, Hedland
Residency breathes creative energy into Hedland
Young people in Hedland have been inspired by artists Optamus, Flewnt and Mubanga Culture, at the first residency for Now Sounds Hedland.
15 November 2023
News, Perth
Place Names Walyalup wins History Council award
We’re thrilled to announce that our Place Names Walyalup project has won a 2023 History Council of WA Award, for its significant contribution to understandings of and advocacy for Indigenous histories in Western Australia.
18 October 2023
News, Hedland
Flewnt and Optamus make first visit to Hedland
Now Sounds Hedland is off to a flying start. Two weeks ago the Now Sounds team travelled to Hedland to get the ball rolling on the project, meeting with project partners at the Town of Port Hedland, local arts organisations and young people from the Hedland community.
09 October 2023
News, Northam
Join Noongar Lullabies in Northam!!
Northam community!! Join Noongar facilitators, Cyndy Moody and Phil Bartlett to create and learn beautiful lullabies in Noongar language for your moort!
13 April 2022
