INBRAZA is Australia’s first Baile Funk platform, founded in 2022 on the unceded lands of the Kulin Nation.
What began as a community-led response to the lack of authentic Baile Funk representation in Australia has grown into a cultural platform operating across festival programming, artist development, community engagement and international cultural exchange.
Rooted in Afro-Brazilian and Afro-diasporic culture, INBRAZA uses music as a vehicle to create pathways for artists, connect communities, and position Australia within global cultural conversations.
OUR MISSION
To create pathways for artists, strengthen cultural exchange, and expand the presence of Baile Funk & Afro-Latin culture within Australia's creative industries and beyond.
WHAT WE DO
Festival Programming
Creating large-scale cultural experiences across festivals and institutions.
Artist Development
Supporting emerging Australian talent through mentorship, industry pathways, and professional development.
Cultural Exchange
Connecting Australia with global creative communities through international collaborations and touring projects.
Community Engagement
Creating spaces for dialogue, education, and cultural participation through talks, workshops, and community initiatives.
OUR VALUES
Community First
We believe culture is built collectively.
Joy Is Political
Celebration can be a form of resistance.
Cultural Integrity
We honour the histories, communities, and movements that shape our work.
Access & Opportunity
We create pathways for artists who have historically been excluded from mainstream spaces.
Global Exchange
We believe meaningful cultural exchange strengthens communities and creates new possibilities.
PRESS
Luara Brandao is a Brazilian-born Cultural Director and founder of INBRAZA.
Born and raised in Espírito Santo, Brazil, Luara grew up surrounded by Baile Funk and witnessed both its power as a community movement and the stigma attached to it.
After moving to Australia, she founded INBRAZA to reclaim that narrative and create the kind of cultural space she wished existed growing up.
Today, her work extends beyond events. Through INBRAZA, Luara is building cultural infrastructure that supports artists, strengthens communities and connects Australia with global creative networks.
Her long-term ambition is to build an institution that outlives her, one that continues creating opportunities for future generations of artists and communities.
