Sandy Dann chats with Leanna Shoveller & Mark – Bidyadanga Culture and Music Festival 2025

Sandy Dann catches up with Leanna Shoveller and Mark to talk about the Bidyadanga Culture and Music Festival, a powerful community celebration blending music, fashion, food, and culture. Leanna and Mark share how the festival has grown from a small community event into a two-part celebration — one for the Bidyadanga mob and another big show in Broome at the Convention Centre. This year’s festival features headliners Cash Savage and The Last Drinks, alongside homegrown favourites like Dark Side, John Bennett and the Old Camp Band, and Louis Yanawana. From art and fashion parades to local damper and food trucks, the festival showcases the creativity and unity of the five tribes of Bidyadanga, while offering a space for the next generation to shine through music, design, and storytelling. 🎶 Tune in for: • The story behind how the Bidyadanga festival began • This year’s incredible lineup of artists • How culture, community, and creativity come together in one powerful weekend • Plans for the future and growing the festival even bigger next year Recorded October 2025 on Goolarri Radio 99.7FM, this yarn celebrates the heartbeat of Bidyadanga — its people, music, and enduring culture.