August 2019
Desert Divas Showcase 2019
Over ten weeks, local indigenous female singer/songwriters have been workshopping and collaborating to bring you a showcase of their original music. Join us for a family-friendly all ages event on Saturday, August 24 at the Black Wreath Studio on Smith Street to hear their unique performances of their original songs performed in both English and native languages. Entry is by donation with snacks to be provided. For more information email jessie@musicnt.com.au
Find out more »Alice Springs Desert Music: July Open Mic n Jam
The last Sunday of the month is here!! That means Alice's most longstanding music crew are inviting you once again to come to Montes and share your tunes. All welcome. Full backline and sound support provided. Fun night for all!!
Find out more »The Addams Family
In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. However, Wednesday Addams is growing up, and in one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change.
Find out more »The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy
In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. However, Wednesday Addams is growing up, and in one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change.
Find out more »Desert Festival 2019
Presented by Red Hot Arts Central Australia, the 2019 Desert Festival is an exposition of dynamic events encompassing local and interstate theatre, music, arts and performance. DesFest will run over seven weeks from 29 August to 12 October presenting a smorgasbord of local and interstate talent. The opening street parade takes place at the Alice Springs Town Council Night Markets on Thursday 29 August from 5PM – 9PM. The markets will come alive with performances from Red Centre legends like…
Find out more »DesFest 2019 Opening at The Night Market
Presented in partnership with the Alice Springs Town Council Get ready to kick off DesFest 2019 with a bang! Join us for the annual DesFest Opening at the first Night Market of the season. With an eclectic mix of some of Alice Spring's finest musicians and roaming performers to start the festival right. With performances including Coloured Stone, Eastern Arrernte Band, Rusty and the Infidels, Zimbabwean Outback Melodies and so much more! Bring the whole family, grab a bite to…
Find out more »2019 August Night Market
Come prepared to be spoiled with a diversity of stalls that clearly reflects this town's inclusive spirit.
Find out more »Sing Hum Records Presents Unified
Unified, presented by Sing Hum Records and Desert Festival, features Alice Springs finest emerging electronic acts. Unified brings a night of transformative musical performances, through the funnel of local contemporary record label Sing Hum Records. This is the chance to catch award winning artists Xavia, Resin Moon, Broadwing (Darwin), Casii Williams and Stellar Sea in one night of musical distinction and exploration, a celebration of sound. Sing Hum Records, established in 2016, strives to support and grow a community of…
Find out more »September 2019
The Dust Sings
The Dust Sings is a suite of songs inspired by Central Australia, Alice Springs, the country itself, and the lives and stories of several significant Aboriginal elders. Building on a rich personal history of songwriting and performance, Steve Bevis, weaves together songs, sounds and stories that evoke the joy, the tears, and yes, the rage, of lives lived upfront and outback. Poetic and passionate, this specially curated performance will invite the listener into moments of intimacy as well as communal…
Find out more »Warren H Williams Family Band
After returning from a stint in Nashville recording a new album with Dani Young titled ‘Desert Water’, Warren H Williams is returning to the Centre to grace the stage of good old Monte's Lounge as part of DesFest 19, and he's bringing the whole family. The newly recorded album features Warren's family members from the Hermannsburg Choir and was released nationally via ABC Music in June 2019. Join us for this year’s 2019 Desfest, celebrating the vibrant community, arts and…
Find out more »Bush Bands Bash 2019
Alice Springs Telegraph Station will come alive on the 8th of September with the sounds of Bush Bands Bash as the annual foot-stomping celebration of Aboriginal music reverberates under the starry desert sky. Don't miss out on Central Australia's best night of Aboriginal Music! Buy tickets online now or get them at the gates. Make sure you're there early for the smoking ceremony and don't miss out on any of these talented bands. The road to Telegraph Station will be…
Find out more »Soweto Gospel Choir – Freedom
Presented by Andrew Kay and Associates “ 4 Stars - It’s impossible to spend an hour with them and not leave with a big smile on your face” In Daily Winner of the 2019 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album for their latest album Freedom, a collection of songs which celebrate and commemorate South Africa’s democratic movements struggle for freedom, Soweto Gospel Choir now bring their Freedom concert to Australia for the first time. Hailing from Soweto (South West Township), a town outside of…
Find out more »Musical Meditations
Musical Meditations is a very good example of the honey crumpet phenomenon with butter, all you have to do to activate this phenomenon is do something you love for 10 minutes (each day). Then something good will happen. A wizard friend of Christopher's hypnotised him about three years ago to play the guitar for ten minutes each day and he has done just that ever since. From that experience came a series of 10 minute pieces which has now transformed…
Find out more »2019 September Night Market
Come prepared to be spoiled with a diversity of stalls that clearly reflects this town's inclusive spirit.
Find out more »October 2019
Monkey Marc featuring Rider Shafique and Fyah Roiall
Australian producer Monkey Marc is bringing his album launch show to the Desert Festival! After 3 years of releasing global dancehall hits and reggae riddims with some of Jamaica’s most legendary artists, Monkey Marc is now touring his long-awaited Vital Sound album. In this one-off show, you can expect heavyweight bass vibrations and a dancefloor-pumping adventure through hip hop, reggae, dub and dancehall. To make sure he’s bringing the hottest show of the festival to Alice Springs, Monkey Marc is flying in renowned vocalist Rider Shafique from…
Find out more »Oktoberfest 2019 | Gap View Hotel
October is once again fast approaching and that means 1 thing and 1 thing only for the Gap View Hotel ... our annual OKTOBERFEST! Details to follow so keep your ears to the ground and your eyes on our Facebook page... PROST!!!
Find out more »Isaiah Firebrace in Concert
Presented by Araluen Arts Centre Hot on the heels of his return from the Ukraine, Isaiah Firebrace, Australia’s top ten ranked 2017 Eurovision Song Contest finalist, will be touring Australia with his 4-piece band in his new 2 hour concert spectacular. Hailing from just outside Melbourne, along the banks of the Murray River, Isaiah first stepped into the spotlight in 2016 when he was crowned winner of the eighth season of The X Factor Australia. Since then he’s grabbed global attention for his #1 single It’s Gotta…
Find out more »2019 October Night Market
Come prepared to be spoiled with a diversity of stalls that clearly reflects this town's inclusive spirit.
Find out more »November 2019
2019 November Night Market
Come prepared to be spoiled with a diversity of stalls that clearly reflects this town's inclusive spirit.
Find out more »Smokie Live in Concert
Presented by NOW Music Celebrating over forty years of recording and touring, Smokie maintains their place among the time-honoured, rock n’ roll elite - something they take in their stride, but never for granted. Today, the band find themselves playing more territories than ever before, with Australia becoming a regular addition to their touring schedule. From their landmark ballad of unrequited love, Living Next Door to Alice to more chart-topping hits like Lay Back in the Arms of Someone, If…
Find out more »December 2019
Alice Springs Town Council Christmas Carnival 2019
The Alice Springs Town Council’s Christmas Carnival permeates the Red Centre with festive fun and Christmas cheer!
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