Bush Bands Bash 2026
Now in its 22nd year, Bush Bands is fast becoming the premier music development program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander bands and artists from remote locations across Australia.
From humble beginnings as a space for Indigenous bands from the bush to play in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Bush Bands now attracts applications from all over remote NT, SA, WA and QLD.
This year's Bush Bands Bash promises to be another unforgettable experience for music lovers of all backgrounds and ages, uniting communities in a smoke, vape and alcohol-free, family-friendly setting. Join us for an unforgettable night of music, language and culture, at Bush Bands Bash 2026!
BUSH BANDS BASH 2025 LINEUP:
Alice Kings
Darma 87
Desert Water Band
MAGGIE
Malawurr
MB Reggae Band
Miway
N-Fejo & Tippa44
Red Sand Beat Band
Shana Ray
Whitewater Band
This is a family friendly community event.
Drug and Alcohol-free.
Smoke and vape-free.
Food trucks & non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
Merch tent with BBB26 t-shirts, hoodies, CDs and more.
Tickets are $15 for Adults | Free for 16 & under
Buy online or on the door.
Walk, ride or take the FREE bus to the event.
There is NO parking at the Telegraph Station.
Accessibility passes: for those with disability parking permits, please email Bush Bands Coordinator, Zoe: [email protected] to reserve a disability parking space for this event. Bush Bands has a designated accessible pathway for wheelchairs and mobility aids, and a designated viewing area. Contact Zoe for more information.
FREE buses will run to and from different suburbs of Alice Springs. Details of how best to arrive and leave the venue are published on the website: bushbands.com/getting-there
From humble beginnings as a space for Indigenous bands from the bush to play in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Bush Bands now attracts applications from all over remote NT, SA, WA and QLD.
This year's Bush Bands Bash promises to be another unforgettable experience for music lovers of all backgrounds and ages, uniting communities in a smoke, vape and alcohol-free, family-friendly setting. Join us for an unforgettable night of music, language and culture, at Bush Bands Bash 2026!
BUSH BANDS BASH 2025 LINEUP:
Alice Kings
Darma 87
Desert Water Band
MAGGIE
Malawurr
MB Reggae Band
Miway
N-Fejo & Tippa44
Red Sand Beat Band
Shana Ray
Whitewater Band
This is a family friendly community event.
Drug and Alcohol-free.
Smoke and vape-free.
Food trucks & non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
Merch tent with BBB26 t-shirts, hoodies, CDs and more.
Tickets are $15 for Adults | Free for 16 & under
Buy online or on the door.
Walk, ride or take the FREE bus to the event.
There is NO parking at the Telegraph Station.
Accessibility passes: for those with disability parking permits, please email Bush Bands Coordinator, Zoe: [email protected] to reserve a disability parking space for this event. Bush Bands has a designated accessible pathway for wheelchairs and mobility aids, and a designated viewing area. Contact Zoe for more information.
FREE buses will run to and from different suburbs of Alice Springs. Details of how best to arrive and leave the venue are published on the website: bushbands.com/getting-there
Where is it happening?
Alice Springs Telegraph Station, 24 Clarke St, Araluen NT 0870, Australia, Alice Springs
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