WOMADelaide To Host Massive 30th Anniversary With Paul Kelly, Baker Boy & More

Celebrated multi-genre music festival WOMADelaide is gearing up for a massive anniversary show - celebrating 30 years of showcasing some of the most impressive and talented artists from around the world.

The annual event has announced a special 30 For 30 lineup, hosting 30 of the biggest names in local and world music heading to South Australia next March.

“Since 1992 WOMADelaide has taken audiences on a journey of discovery, celebrating music, arts and dance from around the world," festival Director Ian Scobie explained. "The Australian artists performing with us next year continue this tradition, demonstrating the extraordinary creative and cultural diversity that lies within our own borders. Botanic Park will be filled with the sounds of South America, the Seychelles, Iran,PNG, West Papua and Africa; folk, blues, Klezmer, DJs and so much more.”

Aus music legend Paul Kelly is leading the headlining charge alongside indie star Courtney Barnett and rap sensation Baker Boy. They'll also be joined by the likes of L-FRESH TheLION, Goanna, Electric Fields, Kutcha Edwards and many, many more.

“WOMADelaide is an iconic event that all South Australians are proud of and is a highlight of our state’s March festival season," SA Premier Steven Marshall said of the event. "This line-up and the festival’s return to Adelaide’s Botanic Park is going to draw visitors from across the state and the country, who are keen to celebrate the festival’s 30th birthday."

Marshall continued, “Having WOMADelaide back in the parklands will be a truly memorable occasion for artists and audiences alike.”

First release tickets are on sale now with more announcements for the festival set to arrive soon. See below for the full 30 For 30 lineup and head to theGuide for more info.

WOMADelaide 2022

•Baker Boy •Balkan Ethno Orchestra •Barkaa •Courtney Barnett •The Crooked Fiddle Band

•Dancenorth-NOISE •Eishan Ensemble •El Gran Mono •Electric Fields •Emma Donovan & The Putbacks

•Goanna •Grace Barbé •Haiku Hands •High Ace •Inner City (USA)

•King Stingray •Kutcha Edwards •L-FRESH TheLION •Martinez Akustica •Melbourne Ska Orchestra

•Motez(Live) •The New Monos •Parvyn •Paul Kelly •Reb Fountain (NZ)

•Danse Carpe Diem/Emmanuel Jouthe, Maï(g)wenn et lesOrteils &Restless Dance Theatre-Écoute Pour Voir (Listen to See)•The ShaolinAfronauts •Sorong Samarai •Valanga Khoza •YID!