Music NT News

Welcome to the Music NT news page. Here you can keep up to date with whatever is happening musically throughout the Northern Territory as well as getting the latest info on the industry across Australia and Internationally.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Gurrumul and Sting team up for duet in France!!


NT singing star Gurrumul recorded a duet of 'Every Breath You Take' with international superstar Sting, for French television program 'Taratata'. It was broadcast on French TV on December 16. Here it is...

Wednesday, November 11, 2009


CAAMA Music is presenting some great workshops on PA technique. If you have any interest in learning how to set up a PA then check these out on the 17th and 18th November from 6 - 9 pm. For more info check the link

Alice Musicians get Touring Now!


Alice musos, are you planning on getting to the Fuse Festival in Adelaide or heading to Melbourne for some shows? Then get over the webjet now as there are dirt cheap fares starting at $48 Alice - Adelaide. Bargain. Check it out here

Friday, November 6, 2009

Fuse open for Showcases


The Fuse Festival in Adelaide is calling for Artists to submit applications for showcase. Fues os one of the leading Music conferences in Australia and a great opportunity to perform in front on leading national industry figures. The NT had a strong presence in 2009 through the "Long Way To The Top End" showcases so it would be great to keep a strong focus on whats happening up North. For more details check out the link

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Millingimbi Gattjirrk Festival launches Web Forum


Millingimbi Gattjirrk Festival has launched its very own Social Forum website. Founded by festival organiser Lapulung Dhamarrandji,  the Forum boasts members from all over Australia. It includes great photos and videos, travel info, up-to-date info about the Festival.With its theme 'Building Bridges Connecting Cultures', the 
Festival kicks off this weekend November 6-8, Millingimbi, Yurruwi Island,  East Arnhem Land. Read more here.

Schmaltz releases new track


The NT's very own DJ Schmaltz has released a brand new track, online today. Entitled 'The world is in mono', you can hear it here. See and hear Schmaltz live at Happy Yess on November 14, playing with Summertime and Blastcorp.

Dr. Strangeways to release debut album


Desert-ska-funk band Dr. Strangeways will launch their debut album 'Strange New World'  on Saturday November 7 at Ki Warehouse, Alice Springs. Produced at Red House Studios, the band worked with CAAMA's Bill Davis (aka 'Big Bear") and Melbourne-based sound engineer Michael Den Elzen. Dr. Strangeways will also play at this year's Woodford Folk Festival at the end of December. Visit their website.