Australia's Most Remote Music Festival East Arnhem Live Returns With Beddy Rays, Yirrmal & More

East Arnhem Live isn’t your ordinary music festival, and this August, it’ll prove why for the fourth year in a row.

With headliners Beddy Rays locked in, the groovy rock tunes will continue with Yolngu talent, including the powerful vocals of Yirrmal, Arnhem Land heroes Salt Lake Band and Dhapanbal, rising stars Wild Honey, the Yirrkala School band Lucky Band, and more.

All of those artists will perform on Saturday, 30 August, while the following day will see surf punk band Mr Chrisy Mertas play an album launch show at the Hog Shed, where they’ll be joined by Diamond Dogs.

Punters can attend both days of East Arnhem Live for free – the fun begins at 4 pm on the Saturday and 5 pm on the Sunday. An alcohol-free, family-friendly event, the first day of the festival will take place at the Hindle Oval, Nhulunbuy, in the Northern Territory.

Recognised as Australia’s most remote music festival, the event is held at the stunning East Arnhem region in the Northern Territory. It offers a vibrant celebration of Yolŋu (Indigenous) and Balanda (Non-Indigenous) music, culture, and remote community life.

East Arnhem Live returns for its fourth year next month. While many festivals in Australia are currently struggling, this one has bucked the trend, all while being 100% free, 1,000 km from the nearest city and only having road access via a 700 km dirt track that’s only accessible when the conditions are right.

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Previous editions of the event have hosted the likes of King Stingray, Andrew Gurruwiwi Band, Drifting Clouds, and Ripple Effect Band. To find out more about East Arnhem Live, head to the festival website.