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Darwin Rocks: BASSINTHEGRASS Festival Draws 12,000
17 May
Summary
- Nearly 12,000 people attended the BASSINTHEGRASS festival.
- The festival featured over 20 international and Australian artists.
- One in five attendees traveled from outside the Northern Territory.
BASSINTHEGRASS 2026 transformed Darwin's Mindil Beach into a vibrant hub on Saturday, May 16, attracting close to 12,000 music enthusiasts. The festival featured a diverse lineup of over 20 international and Australian artists, including prominent acts like Denzel Curry, Galantis, Peking Duk, and The Teskey Brothers.
Highlighting its significant appeal, Tourism and Events NT reported that approximately 20% of the festival-goers were visitors to the Northern Territory. This underscores the event's success in drawing national and international attention to Darwin, further boosted by its unique setting on Mindil Beach.
The festival's success extended beyond music, with organizers emphasizing the blend of world-class performances, Darwin's natural beauty, and local experiences. The event complemented a busy weekend in Darwin, which also hosted an AFL match, contributing to a 70% hotel occupancy rate.
