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Yarrapay Festival Showcasing the extraordinary talent of aspiring performing artists of North East Arnhem Land.

The inaugural Yirrkala Yarrapay Music and Dance Festival is being hosted on Yolngu country in Yirrkala, North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory on Saturday, 2 July. The focus of the community developed and run event is to create a platform to showcase the extraordinary talent of aspiring performing artists of the region in music, dance, theatre, acting and modelling. The event has been designed to pursue the vision of the late Dr M Yunupingu of creating a sustainable festival platform for the region, stimulating the economy, empowering youth, promoting talent and engaging industry to nurture careers in the arts. Yirrkala Yarrapay Music & Dance Festival is presented and produced by Moonfish Productions.

Want to know more about the artists performing at this years Yarrapay Festival??Introducing Wild Honey...Wild Honey Band...
05/06/2026

Want to know more about the artists performing at this years Yarrapay Festival??

Introducing Wild Honey...

Wild Honey Band are creating a fresh buzz in Northeast Arnhem Land, blending contemporary sounds with rich Yolngu cultural traditions to create a uniquely Arnhem Land sound. Wild Honey’s songs move through diverse styles, from disco and funk to country and reggae, with traditional manikay (songlines) forming the backbone.
Featuring two grandsons of the legendary Yothu Yindi frontman Dr. M Yunupingu, Wild Honey are carrying forward a proud musical legacy while forging their own distinct path, representing a new generation of Yolngu artists creating music that is deeply rooted in culture and boldly looking to the future. They are making their mark at festivals across the Top End with live shows full of the unmistakable energy of a band with something to say. Sweet as Honey and a little bit Wild.

Yarrapay Festival is back for 2026! Can you believe the festival is in its TENTH year?!Join us for this celebration of c...
01/06/2026

Yarrapay Festival is back for 2026! Can you believe the festival is in its TENTH year?!

Join us for this celebration of culture, music, and community.

Friday 19 & Saturday 20 June
Yirrkala
FREE - no ticket needed, although we'd love to know what numbers to expect, so if you can please RSVP, we'd be very happy!
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