Alice Springs Folk Club has deep roots in Mparntwe, first springing to life in 1968 when local singers gathered at The Ranch coffee lounge to “do their own thing.” Over the years, it became a hub for storytelling, song, and visiting legends like Slim Dusty and Margret Roadknight. 

Revived in 2023 by musician and educator Gleny Rae through Red Hot Arts’ Project Seed, the Club now hosts monthly “Folk Up” gatherings at the Water Tank Café. This community-based collective welcomes all. 

Together, they celebrate the stories, songs and characters of Central Australia, keeping the folk spirit alive on Arrernte Country. 

Together, they celebrate the songs, stories and characters of Central Australia, keeping the folk spirit alive on Arrernte Country. The Folk Club has played alongside a range of musicians and living legends, including Ted Egan, Bill Davis, Katie Harder, Stuart Nuggett, Sally Balfour, Bronwyn Stuart, Emmy Ryan and more. 

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