Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster program announced

Lime Cordiale, Thelma Plum and Mark Seymour & The Undertow perform at the Nexus Airlines Kimberley Moon Experience

• The 2025 Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster, 16 – 25 May in Kununurra, Western Australia
• Lime Cordiale, Thelma Plum and Mark Seymour & The Undertow perform at the festival finale, the Nexus Airlines Kimberley Moon Experience, on Saturday 24 May
• The Kimberley’s Ultimate Festival program includes the new Sunday Sounds, Art in the Park, Comedy in the Park, Fleetwood Mac & the Eagles by Landslide, Corroboree Under The Stars, the free Horizon Power Party in the Park and more
• Book a dream holiday to Kununurra and explore the East Kimberley, a beautiful and untouched land of otherworldly natural attractions and ancient culture
• Tickets on sale now at www.ordvalleymuster.com.au

New events, new formats and a new program is announced for the Kimberley’s Iconic Festival, the 2025 Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster held from 16 to 25 May in Kununurra, Western Australia. Tickets are on sale today from ordvalleymuster.com.au.

 

The ten-day festival begins with the Horizon Power Party in the Park, a free celebration for all the family on Friday, 16 May and builds to a climatic finish with the Nexus Airlines Kimberley Moon Experience on Saturday, 24 May, featuring Australian powerhouse musicians Lime Cordiale, Thelma Plum and Mark Seymour & The Undertow.

Now is the time to start planning an unforgettable East Kimberley adventure, an epic road trip, and a holiday of a lifetime to coincide with award-winning Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster on Miriwoong and Gajirrabeng Country.

 

The Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster program includes big music, black-tie glamour, remote dinners and brunches, laugh-out-loud comedy, Indigenous culture, arts, fashion, wellness, and family-friendly festivities that kicks off the East Kimberley’s tourism season.

Moved to the final weekend of the Kimberley’s Iconic Festival, Saturday, 24 May, the Nexus Airlines Kimberley Moon Experience is a dream event on many a bucket list.

The ‘Moon’ offers three ticket options, family-friendly general admission, the luxe Muster Bar and the ultimate experience, the Kimberley Fine Diamonds Dinner.

The Kimberley Fine Diamonds Dinner is an all-inclusive glamorous black-tie evening that includes a seated multi-course dinner with champagne and an open bar. The Bishop’s Transport Muster Bar is an exclusive 18+ area that offers dedicated food options, private restrooms, and seating. For families, General Admissionis where festivalgoers can bring their picnic blanket and esky.

Headlining at the Kimberley Moon Experience for the first time are exciting indie pop band Lime Cordiale with awarded alt-pop singer songwriter Thelma Plum and Australian music rock legend, Mark Seymour & The Undertow.

Lime Cordiale’s cheeky, infectious sound has taken the indie-pop scene by storm in Australia and abroad where they have sold out shows in New York and London.

Brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach recently released a new album, Enough of the Sweet Talk which debuted at #1 on the ARIA Album Chart. The recent sell out Aust and NZ tour delighted tens of thousands of music fans across the county.

The band are as comfortable in front of a massive crowd or a small gathering and are delighted to be making their way to WA for this special event.

Singer, songwriter and musician Thelma Plum uploaded the tracks to Triple J Unearthed in July 2012 when she was just 17 and won the inaugural Triple J’s National Indigenous Unearthed Music competition and was nominated for a Deadly Award for Most Promising New Talent.

A Gamilaraay woman from Delungra in NSW who grew up in Brisbane, Plum’s debut album Better in Blak reached number four in the ARIA charts, and the title track came in the top 10 of Triple J Hottest 100, the highest result ever for an Indigenous artist at that time.

Plum’s moving alt-pop folk-like songs are perfect for swaying under a trillion stars at the Kimberley Moon.

Australian singer songwriter Mark Seymour & The Undertow was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album for ‘Undertow’ in 2011, an award he won as a solo artist in 2001. Mark Seymour was founder and frontman of Australian rock band Hunters & Collectors from 1981 to 1998, releasing nine studio albums and inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2005.

A vital part of the new wave scene in Australian music in the 80s, Hunters & Collectors became a national rock institution with hit singles ‘Holy Grail’, ‘Do You See What I See”, ‘When the River Runs Dry’ among many others.

Music is woven throughout the Muster program, including at Art in the Park, Sunday Sounds, and the Fleetwood Mac & the Eagles by Landslide on Thursday, 22 May.

On Wednesday, 21 May, Art in the Park shines a light on Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists with the open-air gallery set to be enhanced with fashion, art therapy, weaving workshops, dance performances, music and more. As dusk becomes night, meander through the park, wine in hand and discover arts, photography and culture of the East Kimberley.

New to the Muster program is Sunday Sounds on Sunday, 18 May, where the spirit of Sunday sessions comes alive from heart of the East Kimberley. Dance away or sit back and relax as the region’s best talent, deliver laid-back vibes, good tunes, and a toe-tapping good time.

A crowd favourite is Comedy in the Park, a huge night of hilarity for one show only at the Festival Hub on Tuesday, 20 May; comedians will be announced soon.

On Monday, 19 May is the popular Corroboree Under The Stars, a mesmerising night of traditional dance and performance presented by the Waringarri Aboriginal Arts.

The cultural experiences continue at the Waringarri Art Experience, and at Art, Culture and Cuisine in conjunction with Blak Tapas, both held on various dates. There is also a chance to experience the best of El Questro with a full-day Cultural Tour at El Questro on Thursday, 22 May.

Big brass buckles and cowboy boots will be on show at the Kununurra Campdraft and Rodeo Association’s Frontier Helicopters Rodeo on Saturday 17 May.

Other unique experiences in the 2025 festival include the Exclusive Bullo River Lunch and Station Tour on Monday, 19 May, and Discovery Resorts hosting the inaugural Cliffside Dinner at Lake Argyle on Tuesday, 20 May and a Bottomless Brunch in the lush surroundings of the lawns at Emma Gorge on Sunday, 25 May.

The blissful Yoga Boat sessions are the perfect start to the day set in the serene Packsaddle Lagoon. Multiple Yoga Boat sessions are held during the Muster.

There is no place like the otherworldly East Kimberley. Filled with ancient, vast plains, thunderous waterfalls, secret swimming holes and gorges taller than skyscrapers, it’s a place that grounds you, and its red dust never leaves you.

The East Kimberley sunsets are beyond beautiful, filling the sky with every shade of yellow, orange and red, like standing inside a living kaleidoscope.

Imagine dining under a galaxy of stars and waking up with a blissful floating yoga session on the majestic Ord River.

For the past 24 years, the Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster has attracted thousands of locals and visitors who either fly into Kununurra or drive, timing their ‘big lap’ to coincide with the Iconic Kimberley Festival.

The WA Government is a proud supporter of the event through Tourism WA’s Regional Events Program, which is funded by Royalties for Regions.

Comments attributed to WA Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti:

“The Ord Valley Muster is a highlight on the annual WA events calendar and it’s not hard to see why when you look at the stellar lineup confirmed for next year’s event.”

“The benefits from this event go far beyond the showcase of incredible local talent, foods, art and culture — it also offers a valuable opportunity to drive visitors to the region and encourage them to explore surrounding destinations and extend their holiday in our beautiful North West region.”

“Now is the time to start planning your epic Kimberley adventure and experience this incredible and unique festival.”

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Comments attributed to Minister for Regional Development Don Punch:

“We are excited to see new events added to the program and a smash hit line-up of talented Australian acts for next year’s Ord Valley Muster.

“The Kimberley is a fantastic place for visitors to explore, and this event showcases the best the region has to offer, alongside highlights such as the live music performances as part of the Kimberley Moon Experience.”

“The WA Government is proud to continue to support the Ord Valley Muster, as it adds vibrancy to the region, drives economic returns and creates local job opportunities.”

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Quotes attributed to Ord Valley Events Chair Sophie Cooke:

“We are thrilled to unveil the program for the 2025 Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster, featuring incredible Australian artists, exciting new events, and fresh takes on some beloved favourites,” Ms. Cooke said.

“The Muster is the only event in Australia I know of that offers a glamorous black-tie seated dinner, a general admission area, and a beautifully styled licensed space—all providing an unforgettable experience of the same spectacular show.”

“We know the Kimberley Moon Experience is a must-attend event for many, and we are incredibly proud of this program, its stellar reputation, and the impressive array of awards it has earned.”

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The Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster won Silver at the 2024 WA Tourism Awards, and Gold at the 2023 WA Tourism Awards, and silver in the national 2023 Qantas Tourism Awards in the Festivals and Events category.

Organised by a dedicated volunteer board and held every May since 2000, the ‘Muster’ has become a must-visit event for travellers in search of unforgettable Kimberley experiences.

Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster

• 16 – 25 May 2025
• www.ordvalleymuster.com.au
  

  About Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster 16-25 May 2025 The Kimberley’s Iconic Festival and the region’s biggest showcase event www.ordvalleymuster.com.au Through a diverse calendar packed with exciting events and experiences over nine days that includes dining under the stars, music, yoga boats, comedy, storytelling, rodeo, cultural experiences, station luncheons and more. Meet the local characters, explore the vast otherworldly region and taste the flavours that make Kununurra and the East Kimberley an unforgettable holiday destination. The Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster is the Iconic Kimberley Festival that delivers a truly enthralling, enchanting and magical experience for all. About Kununurra Kununurra is about 800 kilometres from Darwin and about 3,000 kilometres north of Perth. Considered one of the last wilderness frontiers in the world, the beautiful untouched Kimberley landscape is as much of an attraction as the Ord Valley Muster’s star lineup. The Muster is a popular festival that consistently sells out every year. Visitors are urged to start planning their trip now and lock in arrangements. Information on how to get to Kununurra, including flights, tours and tickets is available at www.ordvalleymuster.com.au.