CDU X Desert Festival 14th 15th & 22nd September Get a message you are passionate about out on the streets of Mparntwe! The CDU print studios will host a workshop to explore playful and political approaches investigating critical, contemporary issues that participants are passionate about; providing the opportunity to communicate their messages through bold and […]
In partnership with In The Mix As part of Desert Festival’s Synth School series join Kaytetye producer and DJ, RONA. for a music production workshop. Discover her unique sound, production techniques, and methodologies as you unpack track stems. Share ideas, connect with others, and bring your creativity. Joining RONA. to host this workshop, is the […]
Dallas Frasca, Emily Wurramara, MusicNT's Desert Divas & More Friday 27th September, 6:30 – 11:30pm Join Desert Festival for an uplifting Opening Night dedicated to the resilience and power of our region’s First Nations and female artists. _________________________________________ Welcome to Country & GUTS’ Brave Bodies Commencing with a Welcome to Country, then a showcase from […]
Presented by Desert Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival For almost 20 years, this deadly competition has been travelling so-called Australia to unearth the freshest, fiercest, funniest First Nations comedians and yarn-spinners. ------------ 3pm - Comedy Workshop (90 mins) Aspiring First Nations comedians will sit with a seasoned professional comedian in a 90-minute Comedy Workshop […]
FREE – registration required Join prominent local artist Pip McManus in a wander around the Alice Springs/Mparntwe town center, to discover the huge array of public street art. This Art Walk will feature works from the CDU Passion Paste Up Projects. Location meet-up: Todd Mall entrance sign – corner of Todd St & Gregory Terrace […]
Red Hot Arts Project Seed Saturday 28th September Join the Stick Mob Studio creatives for an intimate conversation in their WTS studio. They will share the sentinel stories that shape their lives and why their creative approach is vital to Mparntwe and beyond. Stick Mob creatives do not distinguish what they do in the studio […]
DesFest Synth Saturday x Peachy Parties Saturday 28th Sept, 2pm – 5pm Footy- but QUEER! Come and watch the Grand Final with your mates and enjoy pre-game and half-time entertainment in between watching all the action on the big screen. Think all the excitement of the big day in September but put a big queer […]
Plus Kate Emery, Timepiece, Dan The Underdog & Friends, Desert Melody Makers and more Sunday 29th September, 4:00pm – 10pm Bring the family to the gardens for a fun-filled send off for DesFest 2024, featuring some of Mparntwe’s best up-and-coming talent. _________________________________________ Dan The Underdog & Friends Join local Producer/MC Dan The Underdog as he […]