Media Release

10 July 2023

BAMFest to draw a crowd at Desert Harmony Festival

Desert Harmony Festival will return to Tennant Creek at the end of the month, from 28-30 July 2023, and the Sunday music special, BAMFest, is set to showcase musicians from across the region.

Desert Harmony Festival is a celebration of Indigenous art, music and culture, and creates a platform where creatives can come together and present their talents. BAMFest will host a number of artists and bands from the Barkly region and beyond, including Ripple Effect Band, PJ Reggae, Docker River Band, New Boys Band and Desert Eagles.

A swag of musos, including Emma Donovan and Frank Yamma & David Bridie are also on the line-up for the Saturday program.

The festival is run by Barkly Regional Arts with BAMFest supported by Northern Territory Government through Northern Territory Major Events Company.

Desert Harmony Festival kicks off early with a free community screening of recently released feature film Sweet As on Friday, July 22 2023. The film stars the Barkly’s own Pedrea Jackson.

The festival also includes a program of workshops, where attendees can meet artists and learn about local bush tucker, visual arts techniques and song writing. These hands-on experiences aim to foster a deeper appreciation for all art forms while promoting cultural understanding.

The three-day festival, including BAMFest, is free to attend, but bookings are recommended for workshops. To find out more head to [http://www.barklyarts.com.au].

Quotes from NTMEC CEO Suzana Bishop:

“Desert Harmony Festival has been shining a light on Indigenous culture through music and art for 34 years and has developed into a major event on the calendar for the people of the Barkly region and beyond. It is a great opportunity to get together.

“BAMFest is a major component of Desert Harmony Festival and attracts music fans from across the region, who get to see a number of bands usually located across the NT all in the one location.”

Quotes from Barkly Regional Arts Artistic Director Katie Lynch:

“This year's festival is a testament to the incredible talent within our community, and we invite everyone to join us in this extraordinary journey of creativity, unity, and discovery."

Media Contact: NTMEC Media 0412 352 850

Image: Newboys Band by MeThinks Media

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