“Celebrating original music in the Territory.”
Presented by Music NT 2009-2010.
NT Music Month is an amazing month celebrating original music from all around 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.
NT artists are also being also being touted and recognised 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 Music NT decides 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 partners with major NT festivals, arts bodies and venues to presented 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 ~ Archive
Music NT was again proud to present NT Music Month in 2010, continuing to support original music activity right across the Northern Territory. The key events for NT Music Month 2010 were:
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)
- 11th 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.
View NT Music Month in a larger map
If YOU have an event happening that supports original music in the Northern Territory, and would like to be a part of a future NT Music Month, Music NT wants to know about it! Email us or call the office on (08) 8981 1995.
How YOU can get involved…
A. SIGN UP AS A MEMBER TO THE MUSIC NT FORUM
The best way to stay iNTune with NT Music Month to to sign up to Music NT’s Forum. All the latest information and program updates will be posted on the Forum as they come to hand – it’s the best way to stay in touch with all the NT music news, period.
B. CONTACT MUSIC NT STAFF
GENERAL ENQUIRIES: (08) 8981 1995 Music NT office
PUBLICITY: Megan Spencer - email: megan@musicnt.com.au
MANAGER: Mark Smith - email: manager@musicnt.com.au or phone (08) 8981 1995
C. SUPPORT ORIGINAL MUSIC IN YOUR AREA
Go see a band, buy a local CD or just request your favourite local artist on the radio. Support the scene that supports you.
NT Music Month – let there be rock!!
