NT's Barunga Festival 2016

The 31^st annual Barunga Festival will feature a strong line-up of events, activities and local and national performers to showcase the talented and unique women in all of our communities. 

Heading up the 2016 performers is Wildflower band, an inspirational group of five young women from Mammadawerre, who perform pop music in Indigenous language. Courtney Barnett will perform each evening with acclaimed singer songwriter Jen Cloher. Best-selling children's singer, film and TV star, Justine Clarke, will thrill children with her two morning shows.

Barunga combines three very powerful drivers of community participation - Music, Sport and Culture - with a strong emphasis on cultural exchange and collaboration.   It offers a unique opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to come together and celebrate remote community life.

Festival-goers can camp under the stars, enjoy everything from Indigenous rock bands to a game of Australian Rules football, or join in a traditional dance ceremony.  Barunga Festival is an alcohol and smoke free, family-focused event with a healthy food policy.

Importantly, Barunga Festival supports the development of micro businesses for local Indigenous people, as well as training and employment.  Art stalls, tour guiding, didgeridoo making opportunities – the list of small business participation and development grows each year.

BARUNGA 2016: Confirmed performers

Wildflower (Arnhem Land)

Kardajala kirri-darra (Sand Hill Women) feat. Eleanor Dixon (Elliott)

B2M (Tiwi Islands)

Courtney Barnett and Jen Cloher

 Justine Clarke