Media Release

9 May 2024

Welcome to the Dry with Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival

One of the Top End’s first community festivals of the dry season kicks off this weekend with an action-packed program of fun and entertainment.

The three-day Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival, which celebrates Darwin’s unique and thriving arts and culture scene, will take place from Friday, 10 May to Sunday, 12 May along two kilometres of the beautiful Nightcliff Foreshore.

The free family-friendly festival, which began in 2005, includes a swag of stages and spaces featuring music, dance, visual arts and stalls from creative makers and community groups.

There will be more than 180 acts and over 1600 performers with the Salt Lake Band from Groote Eylandt performing on opening night and two after parties at the Nightcliff Sports Club featuring well-known local bands The NEO and Bloody Marys.

Visitors will also be able to tuck into a meal as the sun sets, with an array of food vans and boutique bars set up at the festival. There will be a range of competitions, including Sand Sculpture and the Jetty Art Space competition, plus roaming circus entertainment and an AFL activation station.

With a sustainability focus, stalls are encouraged to go plastic free and visitors are encouraged to cycle or catch public transport.

Run by Nightcliff Arts, Music and Culture Incorporated, the festival is supported by the Northern Territory Government through Northern Territory Major Events Company.

To find out more, head to [https://www.nightcliffseabreeze.com/]

Quotes from Northern Territory Major Events Company CEO Suzana Bishop:

“As one of the first community festivals and arts events of the dry season, the Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival marks the start of a dynamic and diverse season of community festivals right across the Territory.

“Locals and tourists alike love the vibes associated with the vibrant community, arts and social scene that is created by this beloved festival. This is a spectacular event done in iconic Darwin style and is a wonderful celebration of our outdoors Top End lifestyle.

“We’ve already seen some incredibly positive outcomes driven by this community event which brings a diversity of artists, businesses and community groups together, creates a strong sense of belonging, enriches perspectives and ideas and improves the quality of life for Territorians.”

Quotes from Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival Logistics Manager Andrew Arthur:

“Heralding the beginning of the dry season and spanning three glorious days, Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival offers a comfortable, laid-back and entertaining experience.

“The festival has something for everyone, showcasing Territory talent across multiple stages and performance spaces dotted along the stunning Nightcliff Foreshore. So mark your diaries and come on down to the foreshore for a packed weekend of music, arts and culture.”

Media Contact: NTMEC Media 0412 352 850

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