ABOUT THE NMF
A Weekend of Discovery
The much-loved Nannup Music Festival presents an eclectic mix of original, live acts over the March long weekend each year, set to the stunning backdrop of Western Australia’s South West and the small-town atmosphere of Nannup.
A truly regional event, the NMF has been running since 1990 and has consistently proven to be one of the most anticipated events in Australia’s music calendar. Over its long course, it has created life-lasting memories for multiple generations of audiences and earned an acclaimed reputation among national and international performers. It is proud to showcase new talent, originality, excellence, culture and Indigenous heritage, through a diverse and high quality program, which always promises and delivers a ‘weekend of discovery’ for the music lover.
The festival highlights the best in new, emerging and Indigenous music over 10 free and ticketed stages, presents a number of special projects and awards, framed by workshops, talks, poetry, camping, kids activities, food and artisan markets. It is an inspiring festival experience enjoyed daily by 5,000 ticket holders and over 3,000 visitors, with the support of over 500 dedicated volunteers.
Nannup is part of Noongar Boodja lands and is home to 14 language groups. Nannup town is situated on the lands of the Bibbulmun people, and the north side of the Blackwood River (Bilyar Goorbillyup) becomes Wadandi country. The festival takes place during Bunuru – Second summer (season of adolescence). We love, honour and cherish this place, and we are committed to respecting, protecting, and sustaining it both culturally and environmentally. Through every action, we strive to tread lightly, celebrate Country, and ensure it is nurtured and preserved for generations to come.
Awards
Best Live Event, WA Category Winner, 2023 National Live Music Awards
Winner Community Impact – Organisation, 2022 State Cultural Treasures Awards
Most Popular Live or Streaming Music Event, 2020 WAMAwards
Best Live Event, WA Category Winner, 2018 National Live Music Awards
State Winner Litter Prevention and Waste Management, 2017 Tidy Towns Awards
The 38th Nannup Music Festival runs 26 February - 1 March 2027. Ticket sales and lineup go live on 1st November.
Amazing festival, as one lucky enough to have performed and been an audience member. I must say I'm absolutely speechless. Day to day I worry about so much, like all of us I guess. What a change to arrive at an event and feel like you've fallen off the earth, into some kind of holly space between reality and dream, where the word 'worry' loses all meaning. To all involved in its delivery, my heart explodes for you, beautiful damn humans.
Basically, I take my hat off to every single person involved in any aspect of this festival! Thank you for making it one of the best local festivals we have ever attended. It was so gratifying and actually a privilege to have been able to be part of the local Australian music scene, which folks, in the opinion of this particular attendee, is beyond good; it's blossoming and thriving! Well done!
Thank you once again for the best three days of the year every time. It’s the best in Australia. Great camping on the golf course and amazing musos as always. I was moved, got goosebumps, danced, laughed and sang. Sincere thanks for all the work to get this together.

