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Kulpa-Kulpa is an Indigenous woman-owned culture consultancy, specialising in events, arts & music.

About Laura

Ngayi (hello), I’m Laura Sterling, a proud Barkindji woman with over 20 years of experience in the events, arts, and culture industries. My work is deeply community-centered, focusing on creating sustainable cultural solutions and meaningful experiences. Having worked across Australia, Europe, the UK, and the Middle East, I have developed a strong and trustworthy reputation for delivering high-quality events and projects that uplift First Nations arts, music, and cultural initiatives.

I bring a passion for logistics, problem-solving, and coordination, ensuring that every project I lead is executed with precision, creativity, and deep cultural awareness. My expertise spans event management, artist and community engagement, operations, and strategic planning, always with a focus on ethical and sustainable practices.

services

  • From large-scale festivals to intimate cultural gatherings, I provide expert planning and coordination, ensuring smooth and impactful event execution.

    • Complete production of event

    • Event logistics & site planning

    • Vendor & market stall management

    • Budget & risk management

    • Booking travel & visas

    • Staff training & volunteer coordination

  • With strong connections in First Nations communities, I offer consultancy services to organisations looking to engage respectfully and meaningfully with Indigenous artists, performers, and cultural practitioners.

    • Community consultation & partnerships

    • Indigenous arts & music programming

    • First Nations storytelling & education initiatives

  • I specialise in curating, coordinating, and presenting First Nations arts, music, and cultural events with authenticity and excellence.

    • Art curation & exhibition planning

    • Artist booking & management

    • Festival programming

    • Social media & PR strategy

    • Certified Wayapa Wuurrk Practitioner

    • Workshops can be curated for all demographics

    • Training is recognised world wide

Conciously Curating Indigenous Spaces.

Conciously Curating Indigenous Spaces.

A distinct talent for curating, coordinating, and presenting First Nations arts, music, culture, and educational events, facilitated by deep rooted connections within community.