The Giiyong Festival is the biggest multi-arts Aboriginal festival in the Yuin Nation, run by Twofold Aboriginal Corporation and South East Arts.

"Although we are disappointed about not being able to deliver Giiyong Festival this year, Twofold Aboriginal Corporation's main interest is to keep our vulnerable community safe," manager of cultural inclusion at Twofold Aboriginal Corporation, Alison Simpson said.

"Sharing culture through this festival is important to us and we will look for ways to keep connecting with the broader community over the coming months."

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Festival Project Manager, Jazz Williams from South East Arts said there had been a tremendous amount of interest generated when we announced Giiyong Festival would be on in October and they had been expecting large crows from all over NSW and further afield.

"Artists were travelling from around Australia and our own local artists were really keen to hit the stage," Ms Williams said.

"A great deal of thought has gone into the decision to cancel, with our primary objective being to keep our community and performers safe."

Ms Williams said the Giiyong Festival team is committed to celebrating and sharing Aboriginal culture and are working towards an alternative to the 9 October event.

"We ask our supporters to keep following us on social media for updates and to spare a thought for artists all over the country right now who are dealing with daily cancellations."

To stay up to date with Giiyong Festival news, visit their website at: www.giiyong.com.au

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