Four More Years of Darwin Festival Support

The Territory Labor Government has confirmed a new four-year agreement with Darwin Festival to support the iconic event until at least 2025.

Darwin Festival has evolved over the past two years to ensure festival-goers continue to overwhelmingly embrace this Territory event.

In 2020, Darwin Festival adapted to COVID-19 restrictions and delivered a program bursting with Territory talent which was great news for the local entertainment industry.

The festival played to its strengths again this year with Territory and national

acts taking to the stage.

Plans are forging ahead for next year’s festival, with applications now open for Territory artists to be involved.

The 2022 Darwin Festival will take place from 4-21 August. To find out more visit www.darwinfestival.org.au

Quotes from Minister for Major Events Natasha Fyles:

 “Darwin Festival is one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the Territory calendar, and each year people look forward to seeing what’s on the program.

“The way the Darwin Festival team has navigated COVID-19 challenges over the last two years and deliver two top class festivals is admirable.

“This event continues to grow, and offer new and exciting options to attract more Territorians and interstate visitors to immerse themselves in the festivities.”

Quotes from Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Chansey Paech:

“The Darwin Festival has proven to be a popular Territory icon and it is fantastic to have four more years locked in.

“This is a significant drawcard for high quality acts to the Territory and look forward to seeing the event prosper into the future.”

Quotes from Darwin Festival CEO James Gough:

 “Darwin Festival has developed an ambitious 2021-2025 strategic plan to safeguard the future sustainability and growth of the Festival and we can now move forward with confidence. This four-year funding agreement gives us the stability to forge ahead with longer-term initiatives and programming outcomes. 

“Darwin Festival thanks the Northern Territory Government for their continued support and commitment to this keystone event that has earned its place on the national events calendar contributing strong visitor nights and economic benefit to the Territory while serving local audiences and artists alike.”