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TRANSPORTATION TO THE FESTIVAL For driving directions and more information please see our "Frequently Asked Questions" page. If you have any other questions please call Kenny Nagloo on 0428 321 288 There is a special Festival bus just for the Saturday Concert departing at 5pm outside the Nitmiluk Tours Office at 2/27 Katherine Terrace, Katherine Cost $ 10 return/$7 one way,
Please note there are no cash or fuel facilities at Barunga so stock up in Katherine There is plenty of space for camping so no need to prebook a site. Campers should try and be self-sufficient as facilities are limited. Basic showers and portable toilets are provided.
TRAVEL OZ – BARUNGA FESTIVAL
The ‘Two Tims’ visit the Barunga Festival in the South East Arnhem Land, in the area traditionally know as Jawoyn country Click here to see more movies...
WHITE COCKATOO – BY DAVID BLANASIFrom the album Didjeridu Master
A white cockatoo is sitting in a tree. It calls for it’s friends.
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COME JOIN US!June 10th - 13th 2011 Barunga Festival is one of Australia's longest running Aboriginal festivals, located four hours away from Darwin. Held every year over the June long weekend with community people welcoming visitors from Friday until Monday afternoon for the alcohol and drug free event. The festival weekend is a unique opportunity to come and be part of a remote Aboriginal community, and share in the Jawoyn culture. Over the weekend, visitors are invited to camp in the community, be part of dancing ceremonies, share traditional bush tucker, make their own didgeridu to take home, and enjoy the many cultural activities on offer.
Barunga Festival Entry Fees:Adults: $25Children: $15 (8-14yrs) Children under 8 FREE Plus $10 camping per sitePrices are for the whole weekend including the Saturday night concert. Wrist bands will be issued so you may come and go as you please throughout the weekend. FESTIVAL TIMETABLE - For a complete timetable visit the "This Years Festival" page and then click on "Festival Timetable"
DREAMTIME STORY-TELLING One of the highlights of the festival is the Dreamtime story-telling. Respected Jawoyn Elders take people for a short walk to a special place to share Jawoyn stories. This can be a very moving and memorable experience.
BUSH TUCKER: Visit the Bush Tucker stand in the Culture Park all day Saturday for an opportunity to taste some real bush food. A unique experience!
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SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTThe Saturday night concert has always played host to some of Australia's most prominent Indigenous musicians. This year's line up... Chooky DancersLonely BoysEast Journey
Remember, some warm clothing is recommended for the night time as it can get quite cool during this time of the year.
SAFETY SONG COMPETITION
Aboriginal bands are encouraged to write and perform a song about Road Safety - from the perils of drink driving, to not wearing a seat belt. The Northern Territory has one of the highest road death tolls per capita in the world. The objective of the Road Safety Song Competition is to increase awareness about safe and appropriate behaviour for drivers, passengers and pedestrians. The Road Safety Song Competition is sponsored by the Department of Lands and Planning, Road Safety Branch.
MUSIC - DANCE- LIFE
Music and dance is one of the highlights of the Festival. Friday night kicks of the festival with Disco where the best from the region show off their hip hop moves , popping and locking their way to first place prize. Saturday is filled with culture with traditional dance, didjeridu making, spear throwing competition, basket weaving and story telling. Saturday Night is a showcase of some of Australia's best Indigenous musicians and this year includes: Pigram Brothers, Chooky Dancers, One Africa, B2M and more...Sunday entertainment starts late in the afternoon with emerging bands come from across the NT to compete in the Barunga Battle of the Bands and the Road Safety Song Competition.
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