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Come one, come all! Speak, create, think, and feel one, absorb all! It gives me great pleasure and excitement to welcome the Alice Desert Festival back to Alice Springs in 2008. I look forward to an

exciting and expressive sharing of cultures, passions, and creative ideals throughout the events on this year’s Festival calendar. There are many roads into Alice, and many paths to inspiration, but we may enjoy creativity and diversity as one – and this year’s Festival theme highlights the connective value of artistic expression, as it continues to bond us all. The Alice Springs Town Council is delighted to support the Alice Desert Festival again this year, and is most pleased to continue our association with what is fast becoming a Central Australian icon. Congratulations to the Alice Desert Festival committee for putting together such a wondrous space for many imaginations and pathways to connect. I look forward to absorbing countless and varied delights throughout the Festival this year, as our town is transformed into a platform for creative expression, culture, and sharing that the entire Alice Springs community and their visitors may enjoy.Damien Ryan, Mayor of Alice Springs

Arts NT is proud to support this year’s Alice Desert Festival, which is bigger and better than ever and reflects a thriving Arts sector in the Alice Springs Region. Successful festivals are joyous, celebratory feasts and this year’s Festival fits the bill by offering a smorgasbord of offerings to delight and stimulate the senses. There is something for everyone’s taste this year, with an overriding theme of Many Roads One Voice. Through this theme we will explore and celebrate together the extraordinary stories of the numerous cultures and traditions that make up Central Australia, through an array of thought-provoking and entertaining performances, exhibitions and events. I congratulate Festival Director Eugene Ragghianti and his team for an extraordinary job in putting together this year’s program. I have no doubt this year’s Festival will give us all a renewed appreciation of the energy, richness and diversity of the Arts sector in Alice Springs, as well as allowing us to appreciate and celebrate the things that make Alice Springs special. I am really looking forward to this year’s Festival, and I encourage you wholeheartedly to enjoy the feast!Michael Wells, Director Heritage & the Arts

Welcome to the Alice Desert Festival 2008. We are proud to present the Festival which continues to showcase the breadth and depth of talent that exists in Central Australia. Once again the

Festival presents signature events along with other acclaimed artists and acts to entertain the community. The Festival further consolidates its message to have something for everyone and highlights the vibrancy of life in the region. Whether it be the Sunset Street Parade, DESERTsong, Wearable Arts, Bush Bands Bash, Festival Club, Bushfoods/Wildfoods, singing, dancing, participating – there is something for all age groups. The success of the Festival is reliant on the hard work of the Festival Director, event co-ordinators, artists, performers, the local arts community and Committee members. The Committee would like to thank all those involved in the successful staging of the Festival. We also thank the NT Government, Alice Springs Town Council, Tourism NT and Festivals Australia for their significant contributions, along with other sponsors, partners, volunteers and supporters. It is with great pleasure that the Committee invites you to immerse yourselves in the program of culture, arts and fun on display for the ten days of the Alice Desert Festival as well as the plethora of other events that contribute to making up the 2008 Alice Desert Festival season. Adrian Scholtes, Chair, Alice Springs Festival Inc.

I vividly remember coming to Alice Springs in early June 2006 on the road from the south. Many Roads One Voice is the theme for the Alice Desert Festival 2008 and Festival events reflect on this. I believe that artistic endeavour can transform the world and the way we think and that our multicultural community should speak with one voice for equality and justice for all. I am delighted with our program which represents the vivacious and talented arts community in Central Australia. There are also others who have come from afar to entertain and enlighten us. Legendary singer Neil Murray and culinary icon Stephanie Alexander bring their special magic as do New York Hip Hop evangelists, The Apostles. Signature events occur with theatre, music, visual and culinary arts, dance, film, literature, comedy, cabaret and many free family activities. As this is my third and final Festival, I would like to thank the Committee and the devoted staff with whom I have worked as well as our partner organisations that play such a crucial role in what is fast becoming a significant addition to the national Festival calendar. I also express my gratitude to the people of Central Australia for welcoming me into the community. Being your Festival Director has been a great adventure and I urge you to relish the cultural gifts prepared for you. So all I can say now is, ‘Addio, dear Alice!’Eugene Ragghianti, Festival Director

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Friday 12 September

HUB SpACE EvEntS: Main Stage, AStC lawns Sunset Street Parade and Bush Bands Bash Pick up a special HUB Space flyer!

6pmSUnSEt StREEt pARADE, toDD MAllIt’s on again for 08, the Alice Desert Festival Sunset Street Parade. Come and witness community members from all walks of life put a spring in their step, flaunt, flourish, march, saunter, beat, knock, boom, crash, trumpet, mosey, promenade, mince, dance, boogie, skip, hop, waltz, disco, bop in an unforgettable procession of wonder. A river of community colour and life will weave and flow down Todd Mall with participants like the Comedy Marching Band, Postie Bikes Unite, Bands on Floats, Dr Strangeways, TheMoxie, Multicultural Dancers, Children’s Area Characters, YMCA, Street Performers, Flying Bongo Beanie Van, Deadly Treadlies, Strictly Salsa, Drum Atweme, Wearable Arts Floats, Dress Up Your Pushie and more!

Parade prizes proudly sponsored by Department for Employment, Education and Training

6.45pmonE lovE pARADE CoMMUnIty FInAlE With percussion groups, Asante Sana and karaoke / singalong followed by dancing with Symbiosis – everyone can let their hair down! Where Main Stage, ASTC lawns

7.20pmACknoWlEDgEMEnt oF CoUntRy AnD oFFICIAl opEnIng

7.30pm-midnightBUSH BAnDS BASH, MAIn StAgE, HUB SpACEPulsating live music from the heart, featuring Indigenous bands from remote bush communities across Central Australia. A celebration of contemporary Indigenous music and culture showcasing community produced multimedia - short films, animations and film clips. Get ready to ROCK! All Welcome. (BBB is a drug & alcohol free event.) Where Main Stage HUB Space Cost Free Info 0414 606 710

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Friday 12 September

24/7AlICE In vIEW Presented by Watch this Space and RedHOT Arts. Twenty artists display their work in shop windows to be seen by locals, tourists and delegates at art at the heart conference in October. The exhibition strives to create an exciting and stimulating dialogue between arts and business communities and is part of the IMAGINE ALICE program of installations, exhibitions and events.This event continues until 23 Oct. Catch it in a window near you!Where Various businesses around town Cost Free Info 8952 1949

7am-6pmSEE oUR lAnD...SHARE oUR StoRyA photographic exhibition that captures the ever changing colours and diverse landscape from Kakadu and Arnhem Land to the Red Centre Where Alice Springs Airport Cost Free Info 0419 824 035

9.30am-lateBIg CoUntRy ExHIBItIon gAllERy Gondwana showcases the work from a wide geographical area including the NPY lands, Central and Western Desert, the Kimberleys and the Top End. Where Gallery Gondwana, Todd Mall Cost Free Info 8953 1577

10am-4pmREplAnt: A nEW gEnERAtIon oF BotAnICAl ARt Artback NT’s national touring exhibition is a cross-cultural exploration of plants and their use with plant fibre workshops, installations and forums, showcasing local plants and fibre crafts. Where Olive Pink Botanic Garden Cost Free Info 8952 2154

10am-5pmWEARABlE ARtS ExHIBItIon Everyone’s been asking where all those wonderful acquired Wearable Art pieces go? Well here is your chance to see some. This special selected collection continues until 19 Oct. Where National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame, 2 Stuart Tce Cost (for all attractions) $6.50/$3 child/$5 conc/$16 family Info 8952 9006

Friday 12 September

11am-3pmtExtURE, tInCtURES & tWIgS ExHIBItIon Artist in residence Philomena Hali will be working in the mulga grove making installation works using desert fibres, natural dyes and wood. Linked with Replant: a new generation of botanical art and IMAGINE ALICE. See previous listings. Where Olive Pink Botanic Garden Cost Free Info 8952 2154

2.30pm-3pmFREE DIDgERIDoo WoRkSHopS / DEMonStRAtIonS Sounds of Starlight Theatre

7.30pmByE ByE BIRDIE This timeless musical classic all singing, all dancing, all acting and guaranteed to get the whole family toe tapping and smiling. Where Minnamurra Hall, St Philip’s College Cost $10/$5 child Info 8950 4511

IMAGINE ALICEA program of installations, exhibitions & events

A partnership between Watch This Space and RedHOT Arts profiling artists for the Alice Desert Festival and art at the heart 2008 Regional Arts Australia National

Conference, 3-5 October Alice Springs

Alice in View ExhibitionArtists in Businesses

Residencies Interstate & Alice artists

Knit Graffiti by Nicky Schonkala Texture, Tinctures & Twigs

by Philomena HaliFaces of Alice by David Nixon

Stories from the Tea Cup with Franca Barraclough Linked ExhibitionsRod Moss Retrospective

DeLiver National Postcard ProjectNew Settlers Series 2 exhibition

by Sue Richter at Watch This SpaceThings that go bump, spark, gush, whir...

Olive Pink Botanic Garden

More info: t.08 8952 2392 www.redhotarts.com.au

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Saturday 13 September

24/7AlICE In vIEWVarious businesses round town - Presented by Watch this Space.

7am-6pmSEE oUR lAnD...SHARE oUR StoRyAlice Springs Airport See Fri 12 Sept

9am-4pmtURn tHE pAgE CREAtIvE Book MAkIng ExHIBItIon Books are wonderful but these books are extra special. All hand-made, using a variety of materials, you’ll need time to hold, read and turn the pages of these stunning works of art! Where Dymocks, Alice Springs Cost Free Info 8952 9111

10am-3pm DREAM StREEt FoR kIDS AnD FAMIlIESChildren and families are warmly invited to Dream Street, a magical and enchanted land far, far away where dreams come true and all things wonderful and wacky can happen. Take a journey into your wildest imagination and discover a wonderland of magical and fantastical characters and fun things to do. Highlights include Tales on the Magic Carpet Story Telling (Alice Springs Public Library), Yamba, Drumming Workshop, Student Wearable Arts Parade, Shimmering Sands Teenage Belly Dancers, Mal Webb Interactive Music Performance, ElementZ, Circus Dust (Kids Performance Troupe) with Circosis, Ariel, Acro, Dance, Stilt Walking, Hula hoop, Fairies, Witches and Wizards, Pirate Games with Captain Chook, Daytime Disco, Face Painting, Balloons, Craft Activities, Costume Making, Steiner School Healthy Kids Food Stall, Dress Ups. Special attraction: Goodbye Feet! Hello Alice! (Artists’ interactive Installation for Kids) “It’s rather curious, this sort of life, I do wonder what can have happened to me! When I used to read fairy-tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!” There’s a little room for growth, a disproportionately enormous space for the imaginary, Alice is still figuring out where she’s landed and the Rabbit’s always running late. Join us for Alice in Wonderland’s Tea Party! Don’t miss these Stories from the Tea Cup and the 3rd Tea-Time Tardis Landing before the final installation for art at the heart conference. Where Uniting Church lawns, Todd Mall

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10am-NoonBUSHFooDS/WIlDFooDS RECIpE CoMpEtItIon:FInAl HEAtThe heat’s on for all domestic cooks and professional chefs competing for these much prized awards which will be presented by ‘foodie’ icon Stephanie Alexander at a special dinner at Olive Pink Botanic Garden on Sunday 21 September. Where Afghan Traders, Leichtodd Plaza Cost Free Info 8953 6112 http://bushwildfoods.wikispaces.com

10am-4pmREplAnt: A nEW gEnERAtIon oF BotAnICAl ARtOlive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

10am-5pmBIg CoUntRy ExHIBItIonGallery Gondwana See Fri 12 Sept

10am-5pmWEARABlE ARtS ExHIBItIon National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame See Fri 12 Sept

11am-4pmAnZSES SUStAInABlE HoUSE DAy 2008Sustainable House Day shows the benefits of energy efficiency and sustainable living. A national event organised by the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society. Where 3 Giles St, 12 Priest StCost $5, free for ANZSES members Info 8952 0299

11.30am-1.30pmBEllyDAnCE FoR BEgInnERSExperience the ancient art of Bellydance, and its intriguing feminine movement in a workshop designed for absolute beginners - women and teens of all ages, shapes and sizes welcome. Led by two of Darwin’s premier Bellydance performers and teachers, you’ll experience a low-impact, whole-body dance in a warm and supportive environment. Be prepared to laugh! Pregnant women are welcome to attend, especially as one of your teachers will be pregnant too! Wear comfortable clothing, bring water. Where Uniting Church Hall, Todd Mall Cost $20/$15 conc Bookings Jenny Walker 0428 526 499


3pm-4.30pmplAy’n SkInS DRUM WoRkSHop Get your blood pump’n, challenge your mind and body and get those hands tap’n! Surrender to the Beat in a 1.5 hour, dynamic rhythm workshop with Melbourne world rhythm facilitator Shon Klose. Where RedHOT Arts Space, 67 Bath Street Cost $30 (drum supplied if needed) Bookings essential0421 748 098 [email protected]

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HUB SpACE EvEntS: Main Stage, AStC lawns Special event: Many Roads One Voice concert Pick up a special HUB Space flyer!

4pM-MIDnIgHtThe beautiful surrounds of the ASTC lawns come alive with multicultural dancers, tango, contemporary dance, youth stars, craft stalls, bands and dance, Tara Stewart Band, Mettaphor, Nothing But Style, with MC Shari Larkins followed by the CAAMA produced event Many Roads One Voice featuring up to seven local and remote community choirs with special guest artists Shellie Morris, Rachel Hore, Kavisha Mazzella and musical director Kutcha Edwards. After this great choral event get into the funk with The Apostles, Hip Hop direct from New York and dance the night away with Symbiosis.

The Australian Government is proud to be associated with the 2008 Alice Desert Festival. Many Roads One Voice concert is made possible by Festivals Australia, an Australian Government program which supports cultural activity at regional and community festivals.

OvernightSlEEpoUt UnDER tHE StARSAlice Springs Uniting Church, Arid Lands Environment Centre, NT Shelter, NTCOSS, ASYASS, 8CCC, The Salvation Army, Tangentyere Council and others with a special StoryWall program, music, dinner and breakfast. Become part of public art as you reclaim the beautiful Alice Springs night-time and create a vision of sleeping out that is safe and friendly in the heart of the community. Show that concern for those experiencing homelessness lies close to the heart of Alice. Where Uniting Church Lawns, Todd Mall BYO sleeping out gear (no tents). Cost Donations including blankets to support homeless people in Alice Springs. Family Friendly. Alcohol Free. Security by Peppered Black.

7.30pm tHREE BAgS FUll Alice Springs Theatre group presents this bright farce about a greedy merchant, rebellious young ladies, a comely new maid, mistaken identities, a larcenous employee who all come together for explosive hilarity. Where Totem Theatre Cost $15/$10 conc Info 0418 223 557

Sunday 14 September

24/7AlICE In vIEW Various businesses round town - Presented by Watch this Space. See Fri 12 Sept


10am-4pmtURn tHE pAgE CREAtIvE Book MAkIng ExHIBItIonDymocks Alice Springs See Sat 13 Sept


10am-5pmWEARABlE ARtS ExHIBItIonNational Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame See Fri 12 Sept


10am–3pmDREAM StREEt FoR kIDS AnD FAMIlIESUniting Church lawns, Todd Mall See Sat 13 SeptPlus sneak preview of Katerpillar Kid Production, Knit Graffiti,Rowan Martin – Solo Musician and Skeletons and Yucky Dip.

2pm-4pmHUlA, tHE DAnCE oF AloHA WoRkSHop Aloha means love - the breath of life. Hula, the beautiful Hawaiian dance of aloha expresses love for the natural world and everyday events of island life. Join Lilith of Byron Bay’s hula troupe, The Hulahines and have some enjoyable exercise, lots of fun, and a major beauty treatment! Where Uniting Church Hall, Todd Mall Cost $30 Bookings essential Jenny Walker 0428 526 499

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Sunday 14 September

1pm-2pmSIngIng AnD HARMonIES WItH ClARE yoUnIS Simple vocal/physical warm up to ready the diaphragm for the singing of African and traditional songs. Working in groups arranging, singing and hearing harmonies in a song. Where RedHOT Arts Space Cost $15 Bookings [email protected] 0431 292 444

11.30am-1.30pmMoDERn nEo-tRIBAl BEllyDAnCEFor students of Bellydance, experience the latest style of modern Bellydance sweeping the globe! Made famous by Rachel Brice (“The Indigo”, USA), learn the illusion of snake-like movement and sample exotic new dance sequences to ultra-modern World Fusion music led by two of Darwin’s premier bellydancers and teachers. Wear comfortable clothing and a hip sash. BYO water to drink. Where Uniting Church Hall, Todd Mall Cost $20/$15 concBookings Jenny Walker 0428 526 499

3.30pmBEAUtIFUl FACES AMAZIng plACES ExHIBItIonAn Alice Desert Festival and Alice Springs Public Library collaborative exhibition which celebrates and reflects upon the rich cultural diversity of our town Alice Springs. Through a series of interviews conducted as part of the ‘Stories from the Tea-Cup’ Project (art at the heart conference and RedHOT Arts Project IMAGINE ALICE) we unearth and share the unique narrative of culture held within each of us. Where Alice Springs Public Library Cost Free Info 8950 0515

Sunday 14 September

HUB SpACE EvEntS: Main Stage, AStC lawns Featuring DESERTsong and Home Brew Pick up a special HUB Space flyer!

4pm-5.30pmDESERtSong A signature event of Alice Desert Festival. A showcase of Indigenous choirs from Central Australia preserving the tradition of choral singing in their own languages. A rare opportunity for the public to hear the glorious sounds of this great ritual. With special guest Sammy Butcher. Cost Free.

5.30pm-11pmHoME BREW + SpECIAl gUEStSIt’s a flavour you can savour! Come and taste a wicked new home brew concoction of Centralian music. Sound waves mix, merge and morph into rocket fuel for your ears. Local and exotic ingredients include youth stars, dance groups and bands, Clare Younis, Human Canvas Project, Glasgow Smile, Numb with Fear, Unbroken Expanse, Lil’ J & Otis Ooruck, plus The Apostles (New York), and Yung Warriors (Melbourne). This is an all ages event.

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Monday 15 September

6.30pmgRAnt CollInS pERCUSSIon WoRkSHopWhere Witchetty’s, Araluen Arts Centre Cost Free Bookings essential 8951 1122 See tue 16 Sept

7pm-midnightWHAt’S tHIS ARt tHIng ABoUt AnyWAy? An evening of spoken word and essays on interpretations of art pieces with music from Clare Younis and TheMoxie. Where JBird’s Place, Watch This Space Cost $10/$5 conc Info 8952 1949

DuskStoRyWAllSharing our stories. A celebration of who we are, how we think and feel. Where Uniting Church lawns, Todd Mall Cost Free

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Monday 15 September

24/7AlICE In vIEW Various businesses round town - Presented by Watch this Space See Fri 12 Sept

7am-6pmSEE oUR lAnD...SHARE oUR StoRy Alice Springs Airport See Fri 12 Sept


9.30am-7pmBIg CoUntRy ExHIBItIonGallery Gondwana See Fri 12 Sept

10am-6pmBEAUtIFUl FACES AMAZIng plACES ExHIBItIonAlice Springs Public Library See Sun 13 Sept



1pm-1.30pmlUnCHtIME pERFoRMIng ARtS At St pHIlIp’S Students will present dances, songs and instrumental works to the public. Where Minnamurra Hall, St Philip’s College Cost Free Info 8950 4518

2.30pm-3pmFREE DIDgERIDoo WoRkSHopS /DEMonStRAtIonSSounds of Starlight Theatre

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Tuesday 16 September

6pmtHIngS tHAt go BUMp, SpARk, gUSH, WHIRR…. Kinetic Sculpture Exhibition Opening. A special torchlight tour. This quirky exhibition (until 26th Oct) with interactive sculptures and works that move on display amongst the garden plantings. Daily 8am - 6pm. Where Olive Pink Botanic Garden Cost Free Info 8952 2154

DuskStoRyWAll Uniting Church lawns, Todd Mall See Mon 15 Sept

7.30pmgRAnt CollInS onE MAn pERCUSSIon oRCHEStRA An unbelievable drummer and a dynamic performer! His show is simply a great night out! Where Araluen Theatre Cost $25 adult/$20 member/conc /$15 student Bookings 8951 1122

7.30pm‘BlooD WIll HAvE BlooD’ onE MAn, MACBEtH The European International Progressive Theatre’s Adrian Mattiske performs his one man show of Macbeth with thought provoking imagery and using text from other Shakespearean plays, Chekhov, Stoppard, Dostoyevsky and Jim Morrison. A Russian analysis opens up the Bard’s favourite themes: What is reality and what is illusion? Where Theatrette, CDU Cost $15 Info 0424 326 556

Tuesday 16 September

24/7AlICE In vIEWVarious businesses round town - Presented by Watch this Space. See Fri 12 Sept




10amWIlDFloWER pAIntIng WoRkSHopGet started with botanical style art with a four hour workshop.Where Alice Springs Desert Park Cost $62 including material plus Park entry $20 Bookings essential 8951 8788 or [email protected]




1pm-1.30pmlUnCHtIME pERFoRMIng ARtS At St pHIlIp’S Minnamurra Hall, St Philip’s College See Mon 15 Sept

2.30pm-3pmFREE DIDgERIDoo WoRkSHopS /DEMonStRAtIonS Sounds of Starlight Theatre

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Wednesday 17 September


7am-6pmSEE oUR lAnD…SHARE oUR StoRy Alice Springs Airport See Fri 12 Sept

8am-6pmtHIngS tHAt go BUMp, SpARk, gUSH, WHIRR….Kinetic Sculpture Exhibition, Olive Pink Botanic GardenSee tues 16 Sept

8.30am-2.30pmHAvIng FUn HARnESSIng tHE SUn Come along and see 200 Alice Springs school students compete at the SunChase Model Solar Car and Boat Challenge! All welcome. Where Centralian Senior Secondary School, CDU Cost Free Info Rosemary Carson 8981 4137

9am-5pmtURn tHE pAgE – CREAtIvE Book MAkIng ExHIBItIonDymocks Alice Springs See Sat 13 Sept





10am-4pmREplAnt: A nEW gEnERAtIon oF BotAnICAl ARt Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

1pm-1.30pmlUnCHtIME pERFoRMIng ARtS At St pHIlIp’S Minnamurra Hall, St Philip’s College See Mon 15 Sept

2.30pm-3pmFREE DIDgERIDoo WoRkSHopS/DEMonStRAtIonSSounds of Starlight Theatre

5pm-8pmIRRkERlAntyE FEStIvAl nIgHt A night of Arrernte culture, music and art exhibition, Drum Atweme and food stalls. IAD Press will be hosting the Eastern and Central Arrernte Picture Dictionary launch as part of this event. Everyone welcome. Where Irrkerlantye Learning Centre, 40 South Terrace Cost Gold Coin Info 8953 0778

5.30pmEAStERn AnD CEntRAl ARRERntE pICtURE DICtIonARy lAUnCHIAD Press Irrkerlantye Learning Centre See above. Info 8951 1334

6pm-7pmkAtERpIllA kID pRoDUCtIonS olgA tHE BRolgAMusical Interactive Theatre for kids from ages 4-8. Based on the book by Rod Clement, this is a truly interactive participation show for kids and their carers. Where Uniting Church Hall, Todd Mall Cost $5 family Info 0411 982 324

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1 Afghan Traders2 Alice Springs Desert Park – Nature Theatre3 Alice Springs Airport4 Alice Springs Convention Centre5 Alice Springs Public Library6 Alice Springs Telegraph Station7 Andy McNeill Room, Alice Springs Town Council8 Araluen Arts Centre/Galleries/Theatre/Witchetty’s9 Centralian Senior Secondary School, CDU 10 The Desert Lantern, CDU11 Dymocks, Alice Plaza12 Eastside Shops Parking Lot 13 Gallery Gondwana14 HUB Space – ASTC lawns15 Irrkerlantye Learning Centre 16 Juicy Rump, Lasseters Hotel Casino17 The Lane18 Minnamurra Hall, St Philip’s College19 National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame 20 Olive Pink Botanic Garden21 RedHOT Arts Space22 Sounds of Starlight Theatre23 Theatrette, CDU24 Todd Tavern25 Totem Theatre26 Trephina Gorge27 Uniting Church Hall/Lawns, Todd Mall28 Watch this Space – J Bird’s Place

For detailed information grab a copy of the free Tourism Central Australia Visitor Guide, available all over town.

Venue Map

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6pm for 6.30pm-8.30pmBon voyAgE SpECIAl pRICE pREvIEWSee it before anyone else! The Cat’s Meow Company presents a fresh new production for 2008! Climb on board, sit back, relax, and for God’s sake fasten your seat belts and get ready for a bumpy ride! This is a one way, first class, full throttle, intercontinental, transpacific, air flight express. Take-off from Nylon Nancy’s departure lounge (the sky’s the limit), go off the rails on the Crazy Train, hitch a ride to Vegas and Cruise the Love Boat and more. Experience the highs and lows of a world trip adventure meeting Cloud 9’s plastic fantastics, classy chassis, smooth criminals, scallywags, swooners, crooners, dead rock stars with 007 on the way. We dare you! Where Witchetty’s, Araluen Arts Centre Cost $10 (add $5 if you stay for Festival Club) Info 0405 065 928

DuskStoRyWAll Uniting Church lawns See Mon 15 Sept

7.30pm‘BlooD WIll HAvE BlooD’ onE MAn, MACBEtH Theatrette, CDU See tues 16 Sept

9pm-lateFEStIvAl ClUB At WItCHEtty’StHE Jolly RogUE RoUnDABoUt CoMEDy nIgHtCome and laugh yourself silly on a roundabout of comic variety. From budding new comedians to laughing legends, vaudeville skits, jaw dropping vocal adventurers, and bird callers. Showcase of budding local Comedians, Class Clowns, An Officer and a…… Lady? (Circosis), Alice Springs Ladies Auxiliary Bird Appreciation Choral Society, Donna O’Brien, Mal Webb a jolly jaw dropping journeyman, vocal adventurer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. Ballads, beatbox and beyond. Cost $10 ($15 combined with Bon Voyage – see above) Info 8953 6111

Evening MealBUSHFooDS/WIlDFooDS CUlInARy CHAllEngELast chance to taste Festival Dishes and vote! Several restaurants around Alice. Info 8953 6112 http://bushwildfoods.wikispaces.com

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Thursday 18 September



8am-6pmtHIngS tHAt go BUMp, SpARk, gUSH, WHIRR…. Kinetic Sculpture Exhibition, Olive Pink Botanic Garden See tues 16 Sept






2.30pm-3pmFREE DIDgERIDoo WoRkSHopS/DEMonStRAtIonSSounds of Starlight Theatre

5pm-9pmAlICE SpRIngS nIgHt MARkEtSTodd Mall is transformed into a festive, colourful atmosphere with stalls and entertainment by Mettaphor, Ben Slip and Rock Wallabies.

Thursday 18 September

DuskStoRyWAll Uniting Church Lawns See Mon 15 Sept

6.30pm for 7pm-9pmBon voyAgE The Cat’s Meow Company. Witchetty’s, Araluen Arts Centre Cost $15 ($20 combined with Festival Club) See Wed 17 Sept

6.30pmpoSSUM MAgICThe tender tale of a baby possum named Hush. Where Araluen Theatre Cost $20/$15 child/$10 with school group Bookings 8951 1122

7.30pm tHREE BAgS FUllTotem Theatre See Sat 13 Sept


9.30pm-lateFEStIvAl ClUB At WItCHEtty’SCRoSSRoADS lIvE MUSIC nIgHt The junction for converging musical styles. Enjoy a tantalising mixture of live original music at its best. Uplifting fresh sounds from Indie/Folk to Blues and Good Old Rock ‘n Roll. Alex Landrigan, Clare Younis, Madeline Hudson and In Tatters. Cost $10 ($20 combined with Bon Voyage – see above) Info 8953 6111

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Friday 19 September 24/7AlICE In vIEWVarious businesses round town - Presented by Watch this Space. See Fri 12 Sept


8am-6pmtHIngS tHAt go BUMp, SpARk, gUSH, WHIRR…. Kinetic Sculpture Exhibition, Olive Pink Botanic GardenSee tues 16 Sept






10am & 1pmpoSSUM MAgIC Araluen Theatre See thur 18 Sept

2.30pm-3pmFREE DIDgERIDoo WoRkSHopS/DEMonStRAtIonS Sounds of Starlight Theatre

Friday 19 September

6pmnEW SEttlERS SERIES 2 opEnIngPhotographic/Sculptural Installation (until Fri 10 Oct) by Sue Richter. Central Desert photographs are manipulated into something akin to a theatrical set creating a new scenario, where miniature sculptural settlers act out their ordinary and extraordinary aspirations. A work of fantasy that plays with scale, the “real” and the “unreal”, the two dimensional and the three dimensional. Where Watch this Space 4/9 George Crescent Cost Free Info 89521949

DuskStoRyWAll Uniting Church lawns, Todd Mall See Mon 15 Sept

6.30pm for 7pm-9pmBon voyAgE Witchetty’s, Araluen Arts Centre Cost $15 ($20 combined with Festival Club) See Wed 17 Sept

7pmMUSIC In tHE pARk An acoustic music event! Where Nature Theatre Alice Springs Desert Park Cost $15/$5 child/$10 Territorian Pass Holders Info 8951 8788 or [email protected]



9.30pm-lateFEStIvAl ClUB At WItCHEtty’StHE gypSy tRAIl WoRlD MUSIC nIgHt A celebration of the adventurous heart and the beguiling gypsy spirit. Explore the rich and colourful cultural influences of the world through a vast array of exotic and vibrant song and dance performance pieces, live music, World Music DJs and visuals,West African Drumming, Shimmering Sands, Jamealah Dancers, Tango Primavera, Strictly Salsa, Rusty and the Infidels. Cost $10 ($20 combined with Bon Voyage – see above) Info 8953 6111

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Saturday 20 September 24/7AlICE In vIEWVarious businesses round town - Presented by Watch this Space. See Fri 12 Sept


9am-1pm BEAUtIFUl FACES AMAZIng plACES ExHIBItIonAlice Springs Public Library See Sun 13 Sept




8am-4pmSUStAInABIlIty AnD DESERt gARDEn FAIRShowcasing all the tips and tricks for sustainable living in our desert environment. Composting, worm farming, green plumbing, drip irrigation, cool living and gardening for wildlife, plus native plant sales. In the afternoon local bushfoods cuisine and demonstrations of solar cooking with competitions. Where Olive Pink Botanic Garden Cost Free Info 8952 2154




10am–NoonBUSHFooDS/WIlDFooDS RECIpE CoMpEtItIon:FInAlWith special guest judge Stephanie Alexander Where The Desert Lantern, CDU Cost Free Info 8953 6112 http://bushwildfoods.wikispaces.com See Sat 13 Sept

Noon-4pmnEW SEttlERS SERIES 2Photographic/Sculptural Installation by Sue Richter Watch this Space See Sat 19 Sept

2pm-6pmtHE AlICE RAInBoW pICnIC An annual event bringing together the local gay and lesbian communities and their friends for an afternoon of fun, food, games and networking. Where Alice Springs Telegraph Station Cost Free (BYO everything) Info 0407 526 441

2pm‘BlooD WIll HAvE BlooD’ onE MAn, MACBEtH Theatrette, CDU See tues 16 Sept

3pm-4.30pmplAy’n SkInS DRUM WoRkSHop RedHOT Arts Space See Sat 13 Sept

7pmnEIl MURRAy In ConCERt Neil Murray is a national treasure, widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest singer/songwriters. Neil brings his music and stories to Alice for a very special performance with support act Mei Lai Swan and Tashka Urban. Where Araluen Theatre Cost $30/$20 conc Bookings 8951 1122

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7.30pm tHREE BAgS FUll Totem Theatre See Sat 13 Sept


9.30pm-lateFEStIvAl ClUB At WItCHEtty’SHIgH voltAgE lovE pARADE pARty Revel in freedom, diversity, creativity, fun, self expression, and friendship through a spectacular compilation of exhilarating cabaret performance, circus, dance, live music, DJs and more. View the Festival through a kaleidoscopic lens with snippets from the whole program rolled into one mass riot of fun. Celebrate the last night of the Festival Club bumper to bumper in a disco inferno! Sami Cha (Sam Chen), The Human Canvas Project and the Hobohemians, Chanfloozies with Johnny Skidd, TheMoxie, Dr Strangeways, Solid Gold Dancers, Sarita Hoopla, Cat’s Meow, DJ Chocolate Vapour and more! Cost $10 Info 8953 6111

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11amAlICE SpRIngS CHoRAl SoCIEty ACRoSS tHE AtlAntICA chamber choir concert of light, English songs, spanning the Renaissance to present day. With selections from England, Ireland, and America, this program offers an assortment of great melodies. Where Uniting Church, Todd Mall Cost Free Info 8955 5222

1pm-5pmBEAUtIFUl FACES AMAZIng plACES ExHIBItIonAlice Springs Public Library See Sun 13 Sept

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Pre Festival Events

10am-4pm tHIS plACE ExHIBItIonNew drawings by local artist Sally Mumford exploring the interface between the built environment and the natural landscape by showing temporal changes that have occurred around several prominent Alice Springs hills. Where Olive Pink Botanic Garden Cost Free Info 8952 2154 Opening 15 Aug 6pm

10amBUSHFooDS/WIlDFooDS RECIpE CoMpEtItIon: lAUnCH Stimulate your taste buds and start the heart with wild coffee tastings followed by the launch at 11am. Where Afghan Traders, Leichtodd Plaza See Sat 13 Sept

10.00am-5.00pmWEARABlE ARtS ExHIBItIonNational Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame. See Fri 12 Sept

10am-NoonBUSHFooDS/WIlDFooDS RECIpE CoMpEtItIon:FIRSt HEAtWhere Afghan Traders, Leichtodd Plaza See Sat 13 Sept

Sunday 21 September

2.30pmASAntE SAnA At tHE goRgEMusic and singing in a magical place with tenor Philip Griffin Where Trephina Gorge Cost Gold Coin Info 0409 003 004

7pm for 7.30pmBUSHFooDS/WIlDFooDS gAlA AWARDS DInnER Special guest judge, Stephanie Alexander is on hand to present the prizes and to announce winners of the Culinary Challenge People’s Choice Award and the Recipe Competition Awards. An added bonus is entertainment by living legend Neil Murray. Where Olive Pink Botanic Garden Cost $120 per head - four courses including all beverages and bush liqueurs. Bookings 8953 6111 or [email protected] Info http://bushwildfoods.wikispaces.com

Special Event

BUSHFooDS / WIlDFooDS CUlInARy CHAllEngE An opportunity for the restaurants and eating houses of Alice to get involved in the Culinary Challenge. This year’s task is to choose wattleseed and one other desert product and produce a ‘Festival Dish’ (entrée, main course or dessert) which goes on the menu before, during and after the Festival. Patrons order the dish and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Let’s find out which eating establishment will have bragging rights for the next year! Look in the window for special signs of participating restaurants!Festival Dishes go on the menu Mon 18 AugVoting closes Wed 17 SeptAwards Dinner Sun 21 SeptFestival Dishes go off the menu (end of art at the heart) Sun 5 octInfo http://bushwildfoods.wikispaces.com

15 Aug until 3 Sept

Sat 23 Aug

1 Aug until 19 Oct

Sat 30 Aug

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Special Event3pm & 7pm Sat 30 Aug & 1pm Sun 31 Aug

WEARABlE ARtS ACqUISItIon AWARDSThe Wearable Arts Awards are the most eagerly anticipated community arts events in Alice Springs. The Araluen stage comes to life with innovative and magical creations from talented local artists, combined with music, lighting and visual effects. There are great sponsored prizes judged by a panel as well as People’s Choice Awards. Due to the fact that the shows are always a sell out, two adult shows and one youth presentation are programmed for 2008.

Award Categories – evening showGallery Gondwana Natural Fibre Award $1,000Springs Plaza Accessorise Award $1,000Artback NT Recycled or Found Object Award $1,000Alice Springs Airport Noisy Art Award $1,000RedHOT Arts Desert Impression Award $1,000Brian Tucker Accounting Fantasia Award $1,000Highly Commended Awards in each of the above categories $250Territory Chinese Medicine People’s Choice Award $500Alice Desert Festival Acquisition Award $1,000 proudly sponsored by Central Craft Alice Springs for the overall winner

Award Categories – afternoon showTaps, Tubs & Tiles Performance Awards ($500, $300, $200)Territory Chinese Medicine People’s Choice Award $500

Award Categories – youth presentationLoraine Braham Awards $500Territory Loans Awards $500InCite Youth Arts Awards $500Jen Standish-White Awards $500Lil’Antz People’s Choice Award $200Afghan Traders Performance Awards $200 (4 x $50)Alice Desert Festival Acquisition Award proudly sponsored by Marguerite Baptiste-Rooke $250

Where Araluen Theatre Cost Various Bookings 8951 1122

Pre Festival Events

10.30am-11.30amtJAnpI DESERt WEAvERS WoRkSHopTry your hand at basket weaving with the Tjanpi Desert Weavers. Where Alice Springs Desert Park Cost Park Entry $20/$10 child Workshop $15 Bookings essential 89518788 or [email protected]

6pmREplAnt: A nEW gEnERAtIon oF BotAnICAl ARtOpening Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

10am-NoonBUSHFooDS/WIlDFooDS RECIpE CoMpEtItIon: SEConD HEAtWhere Afghan Traders, Leichtodd Plaza See Sat 13 Sept


Dawn till late8CCC 102.1FM p-p-p-pARkIng lot pARty8CCC opens its doors all day beginning with a dawn sausage sizzle, country music, old time afternoon dance party, your favourite back trax and world music dance under the stars – broadcast live on 102.1FM. Where Eastside Shops Parking LotCost Free Info 8952 7771 or [email protected]


1pmpoEtRy READIngS – nAtIonAl poEtRy WEEkPresented by NT Writers’ Centre & Alice Springs Public Library Enjoy the poetry of Alice Springs Where Uniting Church Lawns, Todd Mall Cost Free Info 8952 3810 [email protected] Alice Springs Public Library 8950 0515 [email protected]

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Sun 7 Sept

2pm-4pmDAvE MAnn Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with the quality timeless song writing and dynamic live performance of one of Australia’s best solo musicians. Where Juicy Rump, Lasseters Cost Free Info Laura Tucker 89507777

Mon 8 Sept


11am-3pmtExtURE, tInCtURES & tWIgS Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

Tue 9 Sept

10amWIlDFloWER pAIntIng WoRkSHop Alice Springs Desert Park See Tues 16 Sept



Wed 10 Sept

10am-4pm REplAnt: A nEW gEnERAtIon oF BotAnICAl ARt Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept


7.30pmByE ByE BIRDIE Minnamurra Hall, St Philip’s College See Fri 12 Sept

Pre Festival Events

10am-4pm REplAnt: A nEW gEnERAtIon oF BotAnICAl ARt Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

11am-3pmtExtURE, tInCtURES & tWIgSOlive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

6pmIMAgInE AlICE pRogRAM lAUnCH & AlICE In vIEW ExHIBItIon opEnIng Presented by Watch this Space and RedHOT ArtsWhere The Lane, Todd Mall Cost Free

7.30pmByE ByE BIRDIEMinnamurra Hall, St Philip’s College See Fri 12 Sept

7.30pmtHREE BAgS FUll Totem Theatre See Sat 13 Sept

Thu 11 Sept

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Post Festival Events

Mon 22 Sept

24/7 continues until 23 OctAlICE In vIEW Various Businesses round town. Presented by Watch this SpaceSee Fri 12 Sept

8am-6pm continues until 26 OcttHIngS tHAt go BUMp, SpARk, gUSH, WHIRR…. Kinetic Sculpture Exhibition, Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Tues 16 Sept

10am-4pm continues until 8 OctREplAnt: A nEW gEnERAtIon oF BotAnICAl ARtOlive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

10am-5pm continues until Fri 10 OctnEW SEttlERS SERIES 2 Photographic / Sculptural Installation by Sue Richter Check times / days 8952 1949Watch this Space See Sat 19 Sept

10am-5pm continues until 19 Oct WEARABlE ARtS ExHIBItIon National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame See Fri 12 Sept

Wed 24 Sept

6pm-7pmkAtERpIllA kID pRoDUCtIonS olgA tHE BRolgAUniting Church Hall, Todd Mall See Wed 17 Sept

Thu 25 Sept

7.30pmtHREE BAgS FUllTotem Theatre See Sat 13 Sept


9am-3.30pm DESERt MoB SyMpoSIUM Indigenous artists from around Australia and Central Australia talk about their art and their way. Where Araluen Theatre Cost Free Info 8951 1120

6pm-8pm DAnCESItE 2008 A presentation of traditional Indigenous dance from Central Australia with special guests YouTube sensation The Chooky Dancers. Gates open 5pm. Where Alice Springs Telegraph Station Cost Gold coin Info 0421 744 269

6pm continues until Fri 31 OctBAlgo EMERgIng opEnIng An exhibition highlighting exciting emerging artists from Marlavirti Artists at Balgo Hills. Where Gallery Gondwana, Todd Mall Cost Free Info 8953 1577

6.30pmCEntRAl AUStRAlIAn toURISM InDUStRy AWARDS nIgHt 2008 Where Alice Springs Convention Centre Cost $90 per headInfo Letetia/Amy 8952 5199 or [email protected]


10am-4pmpApER plAy WItH plAnt FIBRES Mandy Webb and Kate Lawrence run an interactive workshop creating 3D works using plant fibre and clay. Linked with Replant: a new generation of botanical art. Where Olive Pink Botanic Garden Cost Free Info 8952 2154

11am-3pmDESERt MoB MARkEt plACE Paintings, ceramics, prints, textile works – everything for sale, all $200 or under. Where Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive

7.30pmtHREE BAgS FUllTotem Theatre See Sat 13 Sept

Fri 26 Sept

Sat 27 Sept

Dream Street Family Fun

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Sun 28 Sept

10am-4pmpApER plAy WItH plAnt FIBRES Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Sat 27 Sept

2pm continues until Sun 9 NovDESERt MoB ExHIBItIon opEnIng An exhibition of recent works from Aboriginal art and craft centres throughout the vast region of Central Australia. Where Araluen Galleries Info www.araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au

Wed 1 Oct

11am-3pm until Sun 5 Oct tExtURE, tInCtURES & tWIgSReturning especially for art at the heart conference.Olive Pink Botanic Garden See Fri 12 Sept

Fri 3 - Sun 5 Oct

ARt At tHE HEARt The 6th biennial Regional Arts Australia national conference held in Alice Springs, Northern Territory with Opening Ceremony, Thursday evening 2 October. art at the heart will present a dynamic program of visual and performing arts, vital discussions and exchanges about the country’s artistic life, with a particular focus on regional Australia. Where Alice Springs Convention Centre, Barrett Drive. Info http://www.artattheheart.com.au

Sun 12 Oct

7.30pmMEI lAI SWAn SInglE lAUnCHWItH ED gUglIElMInoAfter a year of steady accolades for her debut EP The Morning Tree, local cellist-songstress Mei Lai Swan is launching a brand new single at the Todd Tavern. Don’t miss her final Alice Springs show for 2008 before she heads off on an all states national tour. Joined by Brisbane troubadour Ed Guglielmino and other special guests, this promises to be a captivating evening from one of our finest talents. Where Todd Tavern Cost $10 Info 0439 631 338


8pmDEEp BlUE Looks like an orchestra, acts like a band, feels like a movie. Immerse yourself in powerful music, superb sound and dynamic visuals. Where Araluen Theatre Cost $45/$40 member & conc/$20 student/$40 group Bookings 8951 1122

7pm Fri & 6pm Sat CInEMA In tHE RIvERNow in its fourth year, Cinema in the River will again showcase the best new work of Territory filmmakers, including CAAMA films, local youth work, new shorts from the Top End and a selection the NT’s Fist Full of Films initiative on its opening night. On Saturday night join screen composer Bruce Rowland who will introduce our feature film The Man from Snowy River and celebrate the Australian Film Institute’s 50th birthday with a free sausage sizzle and some cracking surprises! Where Todd River (near Totem Theatre) Cost Free Info 8953 6111

2pm-3.30pmMUSIC FoR FIlM FoRUM(followed by afternoon tea)Meet legendary composer Bruce Rowland (The Man from Snowy River, All The Rivers Run) for this workshop on the art of screen composition, presented by the Australian Guild of Screen Composers. Suitable for composers, musicians, directors, filmmakers and anyone with an interest in screen music. Where Andy McNeil Room. Cost Free Info 0411 888 [email protected] or www.agsc.org.au. Bookings not essential but appreciated. Supported by the NT Film Office

Sat 18 Oct

Fri 24 Oct & Sat 25 Oct

Sun 26 Oct

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Acknowledgements

Alice Desert Festival proudly acknowledges Lhere Artepe, the native title holders of Alice Springs (Mparntwe – pron.Mbantua)

AlICE SpRIngS FEStIvAl InC.Adrian Scholtes (Chair), Robyn Van Dok, Jen Standish-White, Kalikamurti Suich, Marguerite Baptiste-Rooke, Jan Ferguson,Nicki Levy, Jade Bitar, Fran Stoops, Liz Martin, Kamile Georgious

AlICE DESERt FEStIvAlFestival Director Eugene RagghiantiProgram Coordinator Franca Barraclough Wearable Arts Coordinator Marion BraunProduction Manager / Bush Bands Bash Producer Scott LargeHUB Space Manager / Technical Services Robert Brackenbury, AV Sound and LightingParade Coordinator Harriet GaffneySchool Engagement Artist Al BethuneBushfoods/Wildfoods Coordinator Eva SarrFilm Coordinator Lisa StefanoffMusic NT Coordinator Rory DavisMany Roads One Voice Producer Patrick McCloskey, CAAMADESERTsong Coordination Tracks of the Desert Inc.Photographer Joyce van Dijk, id photography

SpECIAl tHAnkSBushfoods/Wildfoods Committee, Wearable Arts Committee, Programming Committee, Alice Springs Uniting Church, Centrecorp, Alice Springs Public Library, Afghan Traders, Leaping Lizards Gallery, Fist Full of Films, The Framin Place, Mixed Lollies, Exotiq, Book City, La Casalinga, Moving Pictures, Hanuman Resturant, LJ Hooker, Marguerite Baptiste-Rooke, Kungkas Can Cook, Phone-A-Flower, Outback Bushfoods, Walkabout Wildfoods Consultancy, Olive Pink Botanic Garden, Charles Darwin University, Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia, Stephanie Alexander, Beth Sometimes, supporters, volunteers and friends.

Photos courtesy of the artists and their managementsAlice Desert Festival photos by Leonardo OrtegaWearable Arts ‘Marie Eggtoinette’ photo courtesy of Virginia Heydon, InCite Youth Arts

Visual branding and graphic design by Anthony DinhamDisclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that performance dates, times, prices and other

information contained herein are correct at time of printing. Alice Desert Festival reserves the

right to add, withdraw, substitute events and vary the program should the necessity arise.

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