Discover Central Australia | Sep 2024

HOT MONTHLY TIPS FROM OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT TOURISM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER, YOU can deep dive into the culture of the region through music, art, and dance. The array of events explores history, tradition, culture, creativity, and community spirit to bring people together and embrace what makes this region so special.

If you’re looking for the ultimate art experience, and perhaps even purchase a piece of Aboriginal art, Desert Mob is the perfect event for you. One of the nation’s oldest Aboriginal art festivals, it features artists from over 30 Aboriginal Art Centres across the NT, SA, and WA.

Performing arts enthusiasts can immerse themselves in music and dance, with both the Desert Song Festival and Desert Festival. This year’s Desert Song Festival is the last one curated by Morris Stuart, which makes it an unmissable event. The Desert Festival is a multi-disciplinary arts celebration of rich NT culture, located in the beautiful bush surrounds of Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, a true highlight of Mparntwe/Alice Springs.

The iconic Bush Bands Bash (BBB) is also back to celebrate 20 huge years, definitely one not to be missed. BBB is a celebration of contemporary Indigenous music that allows remote musicians’ voices to be heard live. It is an event where a wide audience of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous crowds unite to celebrate rich Australian cultural heritage. Music fans can dance to the rhythm of rock, reggae, folk, world, and country.

The fun doesn’t stop there. Dust off your cowboy boots and chuck on your Akubra for Barkly Rodeo early next month in Tennant Creek. This action-packed afternoon and night of rodeo, seeing some of the best rodeo talent right in Tennant Creek, is a fun event the whole family can enjoy.

With so many significant events happening, get out there this September and enjoy the cultural spectacle Alice has to offer.

INFO discovercentralaustralia.com

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