Curated by Artistic Director Slava Grigoryan, this year’s festival highlights include John Butler’s Prism tour, a double bill featuring Catalan virtuoso Lau Noah and Lior, a world-premiere extravaganza celebrating the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti with the Southern Cross Symphony Orchestra, and an evening of storytelling by Barkindji songwoman Nancy Bates and Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung country musician Troy Cassar-Daley. Reaching across South Australia with its free On the Road concerts, the festival also hosts the prestigious Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition.

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Following Blak Country’s profoundly moving premiere in 2024, powerful First Nations voices from across generations and around the globe have been touring South Australia’s regions and will gather on Boandik land in Berrin (Mount Gambier) for an outstanding showcase.

Curated by Barkindji Songwoman Nancy Bates, this year’s compelling line-up includes Boandik Elder Yawuri Penny Bonney, musical powerhouse Jess Hitchock, Mitchell Makoons of Manitoba’s Metis community, Kyarna Rose of the Yuin Nation and Western Arrente songwriter Rob Edwards, backed by full band and imagery of the land which breathes life into the songs.