NUMBURINDI FESTIVAL 2023

21 - 23 September 2023
Numbulwar, NT

A true celebration of Northern Territory music, culture and Country, Numburindi Festival 2023 was sensational. The whole community came together to deliver a program of performances and activities from Numbulwar’s own iconic Red Flag Dancers to Eastern Arrernte Band and Emily Wurramara. Local bands, kids and budding hip hop dancers also graced the stage to a lively and enthusiastic audience.

Enjoy images from the event below, beautifully captured by Benjamin Warlngundu Ellis, with thanks to Artback NT.

Students of Numbulwar School perform songs in Wubuy for the crowd.
Senior Numburindi man, David Murrungun, performs an acoustic set as the sun goes down.
The Red Flag Dancers paint up before their performance.
The iconic Red Flag Dancers in action.
Red Flag Dancers.
A dancer from Groote Eylandt takes centre stage.
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Dinner is served.
Numbulwar's Red Flag Dancers.
Numbulwar's Red Flag Dancers.
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The 2023 winners of the overall hip hop dancing prize.
Hip hop dancing competition showcases Numbulwar's talent.
Punters enjoy the atmosphere.
Winners of the hip hop dancing competition claim their prize from Numburindi Store.
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Saturday night featured a host of bands from across the Northern Territory and Australia.
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Emily Wurramara takes the stage.
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Everyone up for the Eastern Arrernte Band.
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A BIG THANK YOU TO:

Festival organisers: Numbulwar festival committee + Artback NT

Festival support: Roper Gulf Regional Council, Numbulwar Numburindi Amalahgayag Injung Rangers, Numbulwar School

Festival prizes: Numburindi Store

Kids activities: Beci Orpin

Pizza oven: Raph Rashid

Images: Benjamin Warlngundu Ellis

A big thanks to the whole Numbulwar community for coming together to deliver such a warm and vibrant event.