For the book lover
For the literary lover in your life, why not buy a book from the previous ACT Book of the Year shortlisted books.
ACT Libraries' online Local Author Showcase reflects the ACT’s vibrant, active and diverse writing and publishing scene and check out the MARION website for a full list of their recent award winners.
The National Library of Australia has a range of books by Canberra authors and also features a unique range of merchandise items from local and national artists.
For the music lover
Canberra has produced some amazing musical talent. Their music is available online and/or in Canberra's excellent local record stores.
MusicACT has created an inspiring suite of playlists for Canberra businesses and music consumers.
Browse some local talent below:
A | Aya Yves | Apricot Ink | Archie
B | Bec Taylor and The Lyrebirds | Brass Knuckle Brass Band
C | Cathy Diver | Citizen Kay | CJ Shaw | Crossbones | Chins
E | Endrey | Eleanor Ailie
F | Fred Smith | Flik | Finn Burton
G | Genesis Owusu | Genie Roberts | Glitoris
J | Jim Dusty
K | KG | Killwater | Kirklandd | Kim Yang
L | Lady Denman | Liam McKahey and the Bodies | Lisa Richards | Los Chavos | Lucy Sugerman
M | Madi Creecy
N | Nick Craft
O | Omar Musa
P | Peking Duk | Pheno
S | SAFIA | Scoob McGoon | Sia Ahmad | Slow Turismo | Super Best Friends | Sketch Method | Sputnik Sweetheart
T | Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers | The Burley Griffin | The Cashews | The Fuelers | The Undermines | TV Colours
U | Under the Yellow Lamp - Live at the Polo
W | Witchskull | Wives
Z | Zuko