There were plenty of deadly Indigenous Australians in attendance at this year's South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.
Athletes, designers and other artists made their way to the live music capital of the world for the annual gathering of all things film, media and music.
Self-described 'Yolngu surf rock' band King Stingray joined the likes of Sunflower Bean and The Zombies as part of SXSW's second round of showcasing artists at the festival.
Wonnarua founder and designer of Kirrikin, Amanda Healy, made her way from Boorloo (Perth) to Austin to shed some light on the discussion of digital sovereignty and an intellectual property in the art, culture and fashion sphere.
Presented by the Australian Council for the Arts in partnership with Australia House, the panel was titled First Nations First; from ideas to income. Alongside Healy, Lacey Trujillo and Brett Leavy also spoke in conversation with moderator Patricia Adjei.
"My discussion was about the importance of economic participation for our people, and how Kirrikin tries to contribute to that," she said.
"Also about understanding some of the issues around creating agreements with artists.
"To me the only thing that will make an impact for our people and communities is to participate in the economy in whatever way works for them."
Healy said as a whole it was important for shoppers to understand what 'buying Blak' really means.
"I want people to understand there is a big difference between buying Blak and buying what seems to be Black-owned products," she said.
"We need to think and research more deeply about what we are buying and what impact they can have with their money."
In addition to her participation on the panel at SXSW Healy also managed to rub shoulders with some of Australia's greats.
"What an amazing experience it was, so much going, so many exciting new discussions and so much music and fun," she said.
"It was amazing to see a few mob around - especially Brett Leavy, Trish Adjei from Aus Council for the Arts, Patty Mills - who is the nicest guy ever, King Stingray rocking it out.
"There is so much going on all the time it is a bit mind blowing."
SXSW will return later this year in Eora (Sydney).
Healy's trip was sponsored by Indigenous Business Australia and the National Indigenous Times.
