It’s on again…

27 August – 27 September, 2010

“Celebrating original music in the Territory.”

The secret is out; original music in the Northern Territory is thriving.  Jessica Mauboy is one of the most popular artists in Australia; Gurrumul’s album sits atop the World Music charts, Tjupi Band opened the massive One Night Stand concert ahead of John Butler, with NT bands being programmed at music festivals all over the country. They’re also being touted nationally on triple j, Radio National, ABC Local Radio, in Australian Musician magazine, Sydney Morning Herald, Rolling Stone and beyond… It seems every week a new band or artist emerges in any music genre you care to poke a stick at: world, rock, punk, blues, roots, reggae, electronica, dance, folk, country, pop and everything in between. And every time you turn around, someone else releases a new CD.

Original music in the Territory is going off! So much so that in 2009, Music NT decided to devote an entire month to celebrating original NT music annually.

The aim of NT Music Month is to increase the profile of original music throughout the Northern Territory and Australia. And to do that Music NT has partnered with major NT festivals, arts bodies and venues to present a series of workshops, showcase gigs, special events and the iNTune Music Conference - all to shine a light on the unique talent that dwells here.

NT MUSIC MONTH 2010

Music NT is again proud to be presenting NT Music Month in 2010.  This year promises to be just as exciting with  NT Music Month continuing to support original music activity right across the Northern Territory.  The key events for this year’s NT Music Month are listed below.

The Calendar

• 27th – 28th August – iNTune Music Conference (Darwin)
• 27th August – Darwin Showbag iNTune Showcases (Various venues)
• 28th August – 2010 Indigenous Music Awards (Amphitheatre, Darwin)
• 28th August – 5th September – Desert Harmony Festival (Tennant Creek)
• 6th September – 12th September – Galiwinku Festival
• 8th September – 10th September – Bush Bands Business (Alice Springs)
• 10th September – 12th September – Mahbilil Festival (Jabiru)
• 10th September – 12th September – iNTune Music Conference (Alice Springs)
• 11th September – Bush Bands Bash (Alice Springs)

The Map

Check out the NT Music Month Map for the closest activity to you.

View NT Music Month in a larger map

Stay tuned as further details about each event are released.

If YOU have an event happening within this time frame that supports original music in the Northern Territory, Music NT wants to know about it. Email us or call the office on (08) 8981 1995.

How YOU can get involved…