About Wambuul
Introduction
Yaama- ndu Malayarr, ngaya Murruwa Walumarra. Ngaya Dyiramadilinya Biripi, Worimi & Wiradjuri Guri.
Good day/ hello friends my names are Murruwa (west wind) and Walumarra (protector/ guardian) my English name is Josh Sly. I am a proud Biripi Worimi & Wiradjuri man. Wambuul is the traditional Wiradjuri name for the beautiful river that runs through my hometown of Bathurst now known as the Macquarie River.
The Creation of Wambuul
Josh comes from a family line of professional artists, craftsmen and cultural performers.
As a young child heading into his teenage years, Josh was mentored by his Elders and Knowledge Holders about his culture. This led Josh to create J.Sly Wambuul Designs in 2015, then later Wambuul Woodworks in 2021 and Wambuul Dancers in 2025
Josh specialises in cultural education and connection to culture within the areas of art, dance, language, story telling, traditional toolmaking and connection to country.
With the guidance of Elders and knowledge holders Josh now has over a decade experience in the cultural performance and education space. Josh is a professional Yidaki didgeridoo player, Songman and dancer who has performed and shared culture right across Australia and internationally.
Josh is the lead Songman of Wambuul Dancers and a principal dancer and Songman of Dirraybang Footprint. Josh has also collaborated and dance with numerous other professional group over the last decade.
It is through sharing culture
and knowledge that he is upholding his cultural responsibility and preserving
traditional values and information for the next generations to come.