Coming from a musical background, the members of Black Image recall, previously playing in their fathers band, Country Unknown, at a very young age, even as young as six. By 1997 Black Image was formed, consisting of five brothers; Clifford, Damien, Anselm, Dylan and Vincent Harrigan. Hailing from their traditional countries of the Gugu Yimithirr and Kuku Yalangi areas, they are the traditional owners of the Dikarrba, Balganwarra, Dhuppiwarra and Dharrba Warra clans on the east coast of Cape York, Queensland.

The boys grew up listening to all different kinds of music, but their first ever taste of music was country. Through out the years whilst growing up the boys explored the different varieties of music the world had to offer, which is why Black Image has a diverse range of music when they’re performing as well as their own original material.

Back in 1997 after the boys formed Black Image, the band performed their very first gig at a local pub in Cooktown, despite the fact most of the members were under the age of eighteen.

In 2002 Black Image released their first album titled ‘Durrbil/Dikarrba’ since releasing that album Black Image gained a lot of recognition instantly especially through indigenous radio stations across Australia. The band has since then entertained many indigenous communities, towns and cities and has performed at a number of festivals through out the east coast of Australia, just to name a few, such as the Music Oz Awards, the Woodford Festival, the Village Festival of Yeppoon, and the Laura Dance Festival. Black Image has even supported acts such as Troy Cassar-Daley, The Wolverines and also Yothu Yindi.

In 2004 Black Image released a single on a compilation album titled ‘Indigenous Saltwater Songs’ which was produced by ARIA awarded producers Nigel Pegrum and Karl Nuenfeldt. Black Image has won numerous Australia Day awards and has also been nominated for the Indigenous section at the Music Oz Awards.

2007 has seen the release of the second album of Black Image titled ‘Beautiful Land and Sea’ produced by the Black Image boys themselves along side Nigel Pegrum and Karl Nuenfeldt. With the release of the bands second album, they have gained an even wider recognition not only in Australia but also in Europe and Africa. Black Image was nominated and also took out the National Band of the year at the 2007 Deadly Awards in Sydney.

Black Image still performs at many private functions and festivals across Australia. So keep an eye out for the next performance.

October 2010 - Black Image return's to the studio to record their third album.

Vincent started off playing the Bass at the age of 6. The youngest of the Harrigan brothers, he was only 7 years when he first played in his fathers band. Later shifted to lead guitar with Black Image.

Influences: Father Ronnie Harrigan, Gerhardt Pearson, Bennett Walker, Ricky Shipp and Brent Mason.

The second youngest, Dylan first picked up the guitar at the age of 6. Playing in his fathers band he swapped around playing the guitar, drums and bass from time to time. When Black Image formed he was the vocalist and rythym guitarist and producer of the albums.

Influences: Father Ronnie Harrigan, Bennett Walker, Gerhardt Pearson, Eric Clapton, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Dire Straits, Warumpi Band, BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Guns n Roses, Status quo.

Mark started singing at a very young age. Singing in his fathers band and entering numorous talent quest competions across Cape York.

Influences: Parents Ronnie Harrigan and Rose Harrigan, Country Unknown, Kookaburras, Bennett Walker, Gerhardt Pearson, George Jones, Charlie Pride, Bellamy Brothers, Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, Bondi Cigars, Bob Marley, Lucky Dube, Eddie Grant, Peter Tosh, Eagles, Credence, Clear Water Revival, Vince Gill, Bryan White, Tim Mcgraw, Brooks & Dunn, Status Quo, Keith Urban, Yothu Yindi, Coloured Stone, Pigram Brothers, Aaron Neville, and Garth Brooks.

Anselm started playing the drums at the age of 8. He played his first gig at the age of 10 at a local pub. He shifted to the lead guitar at the age of 16 when Black image was formed. After graduating from year 12 in 1997, Pando went touring around Australia with the ‘Brian Young Show’ as the drummer. Touring to many remote communities and towns across Australia. He went with the show again in 2000. Pando is the unique lead guitarist in the band that brings something out of the ordinary with his guitar at every performance.

Influences: Father Ronnie Harrigan, Status Quo, Jimi Hendrix, Angus Young, Santana, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, BB King, Eagles, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Midnight Oil, Guns n Roses, Warumpi Band.

Cliff is the oldest out of the brothers. He started playing at the age of 8 on the drums. His first gig was with his fathers band ‘Country Unknown’ at a local pub in Cooktown. Later on the years he went on tour with the ‘Brian Young Show’ in 1988 to 90 then again in 1995. After touring he went to the Adelaide University studying music for three years and graduating.

Influences: Cold Chisel, The Eagles, Tracey Chapman, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Jeff Healy Band, Dire Straits, Guns n Roses, Warumpi Band, Poison, Van Halen, Jimmy Barnes, John Butler Trio, Def Leppard.