East Arnhem Live 2024 zones in on Nhulunbuy

Big name performers will take the stage at a Top End music festival that kicks off this weekend. Find out more.

Rock band King Stingray will be performing in Nhulunbuy this weekend. Supplied.

King Stingray, Jess Ribeiro and Andrew Gurruwiwi are just some of the big name performers that will be headlining a massive music festival in Nhulunbuy this weekend, with the Top End town bracing for back-to-back parties.

On Saturday, East Arnhem Live 2024 will kick off its main event, with legendary Yirrkala band King Stingray leading a host of local and interstate artists alike at Hindle Oval.

Playing until midnight, the band will be joined by Melbourne’s Jess Ribeiro, Andrew Gurruwiwi, Cedrik Marika, local Mister Chrisy Mertas and more.

Jess Ribeiro will also be performing at East Arnhem Live. Picture: Supplied.

The quiet town has been afforded a quick turnaround to prepare themselves for the following day’s closing party, with The HOG Shed expected to be packed with party goers keen to take advantage of the free event.

With a host of music festivals across the nation shutting down, such as Bluesfest, Splendor in the Grass and Groovin the Moo, the Top End has been blessed to retain its iconic East Arnhem Live event.

Aimed at showcasing the unique landscape and culture of East Arnhem Land, local businesses and communities hope to use the festival as a way to showcase their ancient homeland.

East Arnhem Live kicked off in Gunyaŋara and Yirrkala last weekend. Picture: Kate Dinning @wearelocals_darwin

The Main Event

Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Hindle Oval, Nhulunbuy;

2pm to midnight;

Free concert, all-ages, family friendly, alcohol-free event, featuring:

King Stingray (Yirrkala), Jess Ribeiro (Melb), Andrew Gurruwiwi Band (Birrtjimi), Cedrik Marika (Gunyaŋara), Mr Chrisy Mertas (Nhulunbuy), Dhapanbal (Yirrkala), Drifting Clouds (Gapuwiyak), Diamond Dogs (Gunyaŋara), Wild Honey (Yirrkala), The Unknown (Nhulunbuy), DJ J Swagga (Nhulunbuy).

Closing Party

Sunday, September 1, 2024, at The HOG Shed, Nhulunbuy;

5pm to midnight;

Free entry.

Originally published as East Arnhem Live 2024 zones in on Nhulunbuy