BlakCast: A New Dawn for Indigenous Storytelling in Australia

BlakCast, which supports and showcases podcasts that proudly tell the stories of people of colour and First Nations people, launched today.

BlakCast, which debuted in collaboration with ARN's iHeart, celebrates vibrant, up-and-coming talent from Indigenous communities and other Australians from minority backgrounds, empowering people of colour and First Nations Peoples to reclaim their stories, strengthen cultural identity, and contribute to a more inclusive Australia.

BlakCast is happy to announce that it will partner with iHeart to drive revenue and audiences for new and diverse talent. The network will launch with podcasts such as Black Magic Woman, Yarning Up, Curtain the Podcast, Unapologetically Blak, Meet the Mob, and Coming Out Blak. With more podcast hits than any other publisher, iHeart holds the top spot for podcast publishing.

Mundanara Bayles was awarded Supply Nation’s Indigenous Businesswoman of the Year award in August this year and is the driving force behind BlakCast. Mundanara is a proud Aboriginal woman raised in Redfern, Sydney, and the daughter of the legendary Tiga Bayles, a pioneer in Indigenous media, activist, and used his platform as inaugural chair of the NSWALC to advance the rights of Aboriginal people across NSW in the 80’s. As a successful entrepreneur, educator, and speaker, Mundanara launched the groundbreaking podcast Black Magic Woman in 2020 and joined ARN’s iHeart in 2023. BlakCast is a natural evolution of Mundanara’s own experience, rich family history and award-winning consultancy and cultural training organisation BlackCard.  Speaking of the launch, Mundanara said, “BlakCast is paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future where all voices are heard, and the stories of the First Nations peoples are celebrated. Through diverse storytelling, we seek to foster a deeper connection to the rich tapestry of our nation's history and culture for audiences and content makers alike.”  Corey Layton, Head of Digital Audio added, “We’re proud to support Mundanara as she builds on her family legacy in broadcast, guiding, amplifying, and monetising a large array of Australia’s best Indigenous podcasts. This presents an exciting evolution in the iHeart network which we’re committed to grow”.  Mundanara is supported by a team of likeminded people who are bringing her vision to life, including Producer and long-time family friend Clint Curtis, and Network Advisor Jamila Rizvi.   To find your new favourite podcast on the BlakCast Network, visit www.blakcast.com.au 

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