Bush Bands Bash 2025

Now in its 21st year, Bush Bands is fast becoming the premier music development program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander bands and artists from remote locations across Australia. From humble beginnings as a space for Indigenous bands from the bush to play in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Bush Bands now attracts applications from all over remote NT, SA, WA and QLD. 

This year's Bush Bands Bash promises to be another unforgettable experience for music lovers of all backgrounds and ages, uniting communities in a smoke, vape and alcohol-free, family-friendly setting.

Join us for an unforgettable night of music, language and culture, at Bush Bands Bash 2025!

The incredible line up for Bush Bands Bash 2025 is: 

Eastern Arrernte Band

Desert WIND Band

Fejo & The Cruizers

Garrangali Band

Ilkari Maru

Jessie K Music

Katrina Connelly

Matalja

Mutitjulu Band

Moonlight Reggae Band
Please note, Mutitjulu Band and Eastern Arrernte Band have replaced two acts which unfortunately can no longer play at Bush Bands Bash 2025: Sandridge Band and Arlywarre Desert Reggae.

Family Friendly Event

Drug and Alcohol-free.
Smoke and vape-free.

Tickets are $10 for Adults

Free for 16 and Under

Food trucks & non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase. Merch tent with BBB25 t-shirts, hoodies, free CDs and more.

Walk, Ride or Take the FREE Bus to the Event. 

There is NO parking at Telegraph Station.

Accessibility: for those with disability parking permits, please email Bush Bands Coordinator, Zoe Curren: bushbands@musicnt.com.au with your car registration number to reserve a disability parking space for this event. Bush Bands has a designated accessible pathway for wheelchairs and mobility aids, and a designated viewing area. Contact Zoe for more information on event accessibility.

More information on the FREE bus routes and schedule at bushbands.com/getting-there

NO ALCOHOL is permitted, by law, anywhere on the Alice Springs Telegraph Station Reserve grounds on 14 September 2025. We want everyone to enjoy a safe, family-friendly celebration of incredible remote Indigenous music. We have followed Central Land Council’s strong leadership for their 50th anniversary event (2024) and the Reserve will be designated a ‘restricted area’ on this date. Thank you for your cooperation.