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Come to our Country. Bring your song, your dance, your stories and your families. Come and sit together, share culture and be with one another. Apmerenge-ntyele. Everything comes from the Land. This gathering belongs to Country, to old people, to culture and to community.
Felicity Hayes, Mparntwe Senior Traditional Owner
We invite First Nations communities, cultural groups, performers, artists and organisations to express their interest in being part of this national gathering.
Expressions of Interest close Friday 31 July 2026.
Apmerenge-ntyele is a cultural gathering that brings together First Nations communities from across Australia to celebrate culture, strengthen connection and share knowledge across generations.
Held on Arrernte Country in Mparntwe, the festival welcomes communities, dance groups, performers, artists, organisations and families to come together through culture, song, dance and storytelling. Guided by Elders and led by community, Apmerenge-ntyele creates a space to strengthen relationships, celebrate identity and ensure culture continues to flourish for future generations.
Expressions of interest are now open for communities, cultural groups, performers, artists and organisations who would like to be involved. More information about the festival programme will be announced soon.
Please contact Nathan Bell, Festival Coordinator, for more information about the Festival. Phone: 0400561532 Email: nathan.bell@childrensground.org.au
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