Iltja Njtarra Art Centre: Mural

Todd Mall Todd Mall, Alice Springs, NT, Australia

As the Central Desert landscape is once again a cascade of colour, a group of young emerging artists are endeavouring to capture the vibrant display of blooms native to this country. Under the guidance of senior artists Mervyn Rubuntja and Selma Coulthard from Iltja Njtarra Art Centre, a group of young artists are enthusiastically engaged […]

Midnight Rangers

Todd Mall Todd Mall, Alice Springs, NT, Australia

We are the Midnight Rangers. Born in the Post-Intervention Apocalypse of Mparntwe, we play country music from stolen, trampled and thirsty country. We necromance the bones of country classics and yell them louder than the Gravy Train we're all riding. This event is part of the Desert Festival opening, Alice Springs Town Council Night Market […]

Mulga Bore Hard Rock Band

Todd Mall Todd Mall, Alice Springs, NT, Australia

From winning the regional battle of the school bands NT, best song, best band, Mulga Bore Hard Rock are heading to greatness. Set in remote central Australia, Anmatyerre country and one of lands smallest schools, a school band is taking on the world. Mulga Bore Hard Rock Band will be fresh from supporting KISS on […]

Pop-Up Cabaret: Homegrown

Todd Mall Todd Mall, Alice Springs, NT, Australia

BLOOM where you're planted! On The Wing Productions brings their Pop-Up Cabaret to 2022 Desert Festival! Join your host Dan Milne, the Pop-Up Cabaret backing band, and a fantastic lineup of HOMEGROWN talent for some fun tunes. As always the open mic section is available for all BUDDING performers. Email [email protected] to express your interest. […]

Nook

Festival Hub 123 Gap Rd, Alice Springs, NT, Australia

A child is carefully constructing a blanket fort. A person pauses in their car for an extra moment in the driveway. The Ilparpa Ranges are lit up golden on a post work pilgrimage to the clay pans. Do you remember your happy place when you were young? Nook is a new theatrical work that explores […]

Elliat Rich: between stars and quarks

Megafauna Central 21 Todd Street Mall, Alice Springs, NT, Australia

Installation by designer Elliat Rich, accompanied by words with Jennifer Mills and sound by Edi Donald. For 70,000 year humans understood their world through a mythological framework; a complex integration of different knowledge types, fed through observation and shared through story. 2,000 years ago some humans speared off from this world view and introduced a […]

Sally Balfour

Festival Hub 123 Gap Rd, Alice Springs, NT, Australia

While the isolation and extremes of the NT loom large in Sally Balfour’s songwriting, Sally's music connects on an individual level. Sally Balfour hails from Darwin and will be performing the songs from her debut EP. "Sally Balfour's voice has a resonance that just draws you in and keeps you captivated. Balfour is that special […]

WeSing: KINDRED

Festival Hub 123 Gap Rd, Alice Springs, NT, Australia

10 astounding songwriters weave an intimate songbird celebration of connection: ‘KINDRED,’ combining their unique voices, styles and song stories. Be delighted as this supergroup of women and gender diverse performers share their light and insight into our shared humanity. Featuring Bambadino, Ceenah, Fan Fatale, Gleny Rae, Jessie May, Kirra Voller, Kodivine, Velia and XAVIA. Save […]

$15.00 – $40.00

Artisan Trail

Registrations are open! - click here to register.  Eclectic and diverse, the 2022 Artisan Trail will take visitors on a journey through different disciplines and locations across the two weekends of Desert Festival. The Artisan Trail is a self-guided tour of artist and craftsperson’s studios. It’s an opportunity for the community to visit some of […]

Author Talk: Matt Garrick, ‘Writing in the Sand’

Red Kangaroo Books 79a Todd Mall, Alice Springs, NT, Australia

Writing in the Sand, by Yothu Yindi's authorised biographer, Matt Garrick, is the epic story of one of Australia's most original bands and how 'Treaty' gave voice to Indigenous Australia's hard-fought struggle for recognition. Join author Matt Garrick and a local moderator at Red Kangaroo Bookstore for a lively discussion on this compelling book.

Children’s Ground: Ampe-mape Alyelheme! Kids Sing

Alice Springs Telegraph Station Stuart, NT, Australia

Anwerne Apurte Alyelheme Anwerne alyelheme angkentye Arrernte-le Anwerne angkentye nenhe lterrke atnyenetyeke Anwerne imerneme ampe mape-ke We are singing together We are singing in our language Arrernte We are keeping our language strong We are teaching it to our children Please join Arrernte families, children and educators from Ampe-kenhe Ahelhe (Children’s Ground) as we share […]

Kardboard Kingdom

Festival Hub 123 Gap Rd, Alice Springs, NT, Australia

On The Wing Theatre Co. invites you to come and get creative in the Kardboard Kingdom! Blending workshop and theatre performance, this interactive piece gives audiences the chance to get crafty and then enjoy watching performers bring their creations to life. If you can't make this performance, check it out again on Friday 30th September, […]

$12.00

Desert Diamonds: La Vita Dei Diamanti

Festival Hub 123 Gap Rd, Alice Springs, NT, Australia

La Vita Dei Diamanti, 'The life of Diamonds' is a surreal and sensory immersion into the decadent world of Alice Springs cabaret favourites, the Desert Diamonds. Come experience the lavish life inside the house of the diamonds, where audiences will be served up a lush fantasy landscape of art deco glamour. This performance begins with […]

$75.00

Putrika

Festival Hub 123 Gap Rd, Alice Springs, NT, Australia

From Jakarta to Eora, Putrika will bring her alt-soul electronica sound to Mparntwe. Her sound is a combination of multi-layered synths, percussive and groovy beats, ambient soundscapes paired with soulful vocals. Putrika released her first self produced EP ‘Silmara’ at the beginning of the year and got a rotation on multiple Australian local radios. She […]