Apmerenge-ntyele (From The Land) Festival

The Apmerenge-ntyele: From the Land Festival will bring together First Nations people on Arrernte Land to share and celebrate 65,000 years of continuous connection to culture. 

The two and a half-day festival, held at Desert Knowledge Precinct from August 30 to September 1, 2024, will be a gathering of current and traditional knowledge and practice, innovation, performance and celebration. 

Apmerenge-ntyele, is the representation of the Arrernte world view, ‘from the land’. Apmerenge-ntyele represents the governance, law, culture and systems of learning and wellbeing that underpin the rich life and culture of the Northern Territory. 

Please Note: Daytime events are open to First Nations people only with evenings being open to the wider community with entry via donation. 

The program of the festival will include performances, bush food, workshops, kids activities, discussion circles and market stalls.

Evening festivities will be live music from local and national First Nations bands under the stars.

Limited camping available for First Nations attendees on registration. If you are keen to hold a stall, host a workshop or a discussion please email [email protected].