9 September 2022
Singers, musicians, choirs and dozens of music enthusiasts will soon descend on Central Australia for the much-anticipated Desert Song Festival.
The popular event will return to Alice Springs from 9-18 September following a two-year break due to COVID-19.
Set against the stunning ranges and gorges of Central Australia, and renowned heritage venues, the 2022 event features an incredible program of music, art and cultural experiences, plus a climate and land symposium.
The theme this year is 'Our Climate, Our Planet, Our Future', and climate scientists and Indigenous knowledge-keepers will collaborate with artists and performers to deliver a unique program that fosters a genuine interaction between climate science and the arts.
Program highlights include The Festival Recital, presented by Australian Concert Hall pianist Stefan Cassomenos and violinist Monica Curro of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. They will perform a selection of works from Beethoven, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninoff and more.
Festival goers can also participate in an interactive musical and artistic experience at Alice Springs Earth Sanctuary. The Climate Caravan, a structured, improvised work, will draw on the wisdom and culture of 60,000 years of First Nations people in Central Australia.
To see the full program or to buy tickets, visit [http://www.desertsong.com.au].
Quotes from Minister for Major Events, Paul Kirby:
"It's wonderful to see Desert Song Festival back on the Territory's events calendar in 2022. This year's program is bursting at the seams with a fantastic selection of music, art and cultural experiences that showcase the region's incredible multicultural community and some of the most accomplished musicians in the country.
"Set in the beautiful heart of Australia with something for people of all ages, Desert Song is a must for the whole family.
"Territory Labor is proud to support events like this, knowing the significant economic and social benefits they bring, the opportunities they provide to Territorians, and their contribution to our vibrant Territory lifestyle."
Quotes from Desert Song Festival Director, Morris Stuart:
"Desert Song Festival is roaring back in September with its most ambitious program yet, and a timely and imaginative program themed 'Our Climate, Our planet, Our Future'. The focus is climate action: a creative collaboration of Climate Science and the Arts!
"After two successive years of cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be an eagerly anticipated regathering of the community in the heart of the desert."
Northern Territory Government
