Black Bold and Beautiful Indigenous Women's Luncheon

Australia’s premier Indigenous fashion, business, and culture event, the Black Bold and Beautiful (BBB) Luncheon, returns on Monday 10 March 2025 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

This year’s event will be hosted by Karina Hogan, and features guest speakers Juanita Page, Linda Jackson, Bianca Hunt, Bronwyn Bancroft and Briana Enoch, with live music from Suga Cane Mamas.

First launched in 2009, the event has been driven by founder Aunty Sandra King OAM, featuring guest speakers, fashion parades, food and a unique showcase of Indigenous businesses from across the state, celebrating International Women’s Day and promoting Indigenous communities, culture, business and creativity.

Sandra King was among the country’s first prominent Indigenous fashion models in the 1970s, who went on to establish Sandra King Management modelling agency.

Since BBB began in 2009, the event has engaged with more than 5000 people as participants, volunteers, supporters and attendees – the longevity and continued growth demonstrating the value BBB provides for the community.

The 2025 Black Bold & Beautiful luncheon – themed “Past, Present & Future” - will continue to be a cornerstone in the community, and each year has consistently championed Indigenous women, providing a platform to celebrate their enduring strength and resilience.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.