David Arden is an Kokatha, Gunditjmara Singer and Songman. 

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He has performed for 32 years in the Australian music industry with the likes of Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter, Paul Kelly, Kutcha Edwards, Bart Willoughby, Shane Howard, Altogether Band, Koori Youth Band and Hard Times. He also performed and was  a co-Musical Director and is a co-founder of The Black Arm Band which toured around Australia and internationly. Dave Arden latest “EP” album release CLOSE MY EYES and is now touring his album and new showcase. Taking the audience on a journey into his two Countries, The Kokatha & Gunditjmara the Tribes. Dave is telling a old and a new story, which is his family’s journey over four generations, into the hope, joy and struggle of his tribal and urban life.