Bass in the Grass, starting from humble beginnings 21 years ago, has evolved into the Top End's premier annual music festival. It made its vibrant return yesterday, with thousands of festival-goers partying into the night at Darwin's world-famous Mindil Beach. Attendees enjoyed performances from international stars as well as homegrown heroes, celebrating the festival's milestone as a highlight of the region's cultural calendar.
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00:00 Dancing in the dry season at the territory's biggest party, where absolutely everyone is
00:07 invited. Twelve hours of entertainment from more than 30 acts, including a bit of sax.
00:17 There was something for all tastes in the heart of Darwin, from North Lane's heavy
00:25 metal to indie rock outfit Middle Kids. Party goers ticking off bucket list items.
00:32 With many festivals around the country going under, this event funded by the NT government
00:50 a relief for artists. It's been really sad but that's why we were
00:57 so excited for today because we were like, it's like old times, like being at a festival
00:58 like this has brought so much joy and so much light to us, so yeah, it's great.
01:03 Yeah look, it's a tough time for festivals everywhere so I think when you can pull one
01:06 together as amazingly as these guys have, credit to them.
01:09 More than 12,000 people flocked through the gates here at Mindal Beach, travelling from
01:13 around the territory and from interstate. The temperature, it got up to about 34 degrees,
01:18 but that hasn't dampened anyone's spirits. Police say the crowd was generally well behaved,
01:25 with only one arrest made. Top marks for the Top End's biggest festival.
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