- Popular Ord Valley Muster receives additional three years of funding
- Nine-day festival in the East Kimberley awarded extra funds for 2024, 2025 and 2026
- Previous event injected around $6 million to local economy with over 4,000 out of region visitors travelling to attend the event
- Supported by the Western Australian Government
The popular Ord Valley Muster will continue mustering in visitors after being awarded continued funding for the next three years until 2026.
Tickets to the iconic Kimberley festival, held annually in Kununurra, go on sale from tomorrow for the May 2024 event.
Attendees will be treated to live performances from The Screaming Jets, Rogue Traders, Sarah McLeod, and Bob Evans at the Nexus Airlines Kimberley Moon Experience.
The event also features traditional dance, performance and art from Waringarri Aboriginal Arts, storytelling led by local Miriwoong Elder David Newry, comedy shows, local cruises, art shows, and unique dining experiences.
The Ord Valley Muster returned in 2023 for the first time since 2021 - with the nine-day event attracting over 4,000 out of region visitors and boosting the local visitor economy.
The previous Ord Valley Muster injected around $6 million into the local economy, with more than 11,000 people attending the Kununurra-based event to join the fun and explore the stunning East Kimberley region.
The Ord Valley Muster has been supported by the WA Government since 2012.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ordvalleymuster.com.au
As stated by Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti:
"The Ord Valley Muster is an iconic East Kimberley event, and our Government is proud to be able to lock in funding for the next three years.
"These events are an incredibly important tool to drive more visitors to explore our regional areas, and provide an important boost for local tourism, hospitality and accommodation businesses through increased visitor spend.
"I encourage everyone to add the Ord Valley Muster to their bucket list, as a unique experience that celebrates Western Australian culture and is set against the beautiful East Kimberley landscape."
As stated by Regional Development Minister Don Punch:
"It's great to see the Ord Valley Muster return for three more years, funded by our State Government - it's a uniquely Western Australian event that captures the spirit and culture of our great State through music, performance, dining, art, comedy, and Aboriginal cultural experiences.
"The East Kimberley is an incredible region, and I look forward to seeing the Ord Valley Muster grow from strength to strength over the coming years to drive even more visitors to this stunning part of Western Australia."
As stated by Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna:
"The Ord Valley Muster is a highlight on the calendar for our community, and we're so excited that it will continue for the next three years.
"It's always a good time to be in the region when the Ord Valley Muster is on - it's attracted thousands of people over the years, and really promotes a sense of pride, ownership and unity amongst the town and the region."
