Dark Mofo Announces 2022 Program

Dark Mofo organisers have today announced the program for their Hobart Winter solstice festival, with 'Resurrection' as the theme for the two-week event, taking place from June 8-22.

“This year's festival is a celebration of coming together again, to listen to some music, see some art and eat at the Winter Feast,” Creative Director Leigh Carmichael said.

"As the cultural world re-emerges from the darkness of cancellations and lockdowns, we are all experiencing a rebirth, of sorts. The forced isolation gave rise to a re-evaluation of what matters, to new ideas, new dreams. 

“We’ve assembled over 100 artists from 30 countries, from Australia to Belgium to Kyrgyzstan, and look forward to bringing them to Hobart this winter. We’re just grateful to be able to present a full festival program again.”

The first week of the festival will be headlined by Grammy-nominated Kamilaroi artist The Kid LAROI, who will bring his chart-topping blend of pop and rap to the festival, alongside cult favourites from Japan, Boris, who will be celebrating 30 years of performing their signature noise stoner rock.

American artist Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe (formerly of the band OM) will perform his score for Nia DaCosta's adaptation of the horror movie Candyman. Also performing is indie musician Baxter Dury, offering comedown disco with his signature sardonic bleakness.

Headlining week two of the festival is German electronic artist Nils Frahm, gracing the Hobart stage with an array of pianos, synths and drum machines. He'll be joined by American artist Perfume Genius. 

Also performing are Lingua Ignota, Chelsea Wolfe, Emma Ruth Rundle, Kim Gordon, Spiritualized, Moses Sumney and more.

You can check out the full program of music and art HERE.