Territory Day 2023 line-up and theme revealed ahead of festivities

Trying to plan out your Territory Day festivities? See the line-up for a beachside concert and what else is on in your region.

This year’s Territory Day music line-up has been revealed, with an evening of fireworks, food, and a flyover also on the cards.

Aussie rock royalty Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows will kick off the Top End’s festivities at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, which open at 4pm on July 1.

Anthem Land band Wildfire Manwurrk will follow with their own performance, as well as Battle of the School Bands winners QWYA and Reverie.

Celebrations at the markets will close with an F-35A flyover and a colourful fireworks display.

Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows will be playing at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets’ Territory Day celebrations. Picture: Facebook

Alice Springs residents will have the chance to take part in a colour fun run and catch local rock duo Wolfpack Amadeus live.

The WMC All Stars, Newboys, and Charlie T will perform in Tennant Creek, and Dr Elephant will take the Nhulunbuy stage by storm.

Celebrations in Katherine will include a music and dance party, and fireworks will brighten the sky across the Territory during several family-friendly events.

Main firework display at Mindil Beach for Territory Day celebrations.

Major Events Minister Paul Kirby said Territory Day was one of the “proudest days” on the NT calendar and encouraged residents to get out and celebrate this year’s theme, ‘the people make the place’.

“There will be plenty of chances to celebrate all over the Territory, with fireworks events scheduled from top to bottom of this incredible place we live, work and play in,” he said.

“What a fantastic opportunity to see local artists performing on stage for one of the biggest days in the Territory, alongside such beloved national talent.”

Territorians can also go in the draw to win a $2500 luxury NT stay by submitting a photo of someone who makes the Territory special to them before 11.59pm June 29.

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