Drifting Clouds

Arnhem Land’s Drifting Clouds make their Western Australian debut at ARRIVAL, led by Yolŋu singer, songwriter and keyboardist Terry Guyula.

Dubbed “the most chill band in Arnhem Land,” Drifting Clouds fuse 80s-inspired synth-pop, dreamlike funk, big saxophones and coastal grooves with ancient Songlines sung in Guyula’s first language, Liyawulma’mirr-Djambarrpuyngu. Rooted in the homelands of Bunhungura/Gapuwiyak, their sound draws on millennia-old Dreamtime stories refracted through contemporary textures and infectious, ethereal melodies.

Their gorgeous 2025 debut single Bawuypawuy wraps Arnhem Bay ocean Songlines in shimmering grooves and hypnotic vocals, establishing Drifting Clouds as one of Australia’s most unique and exciting new acts. They have performed at Meredith Music Festival, Yabun Festival, Party in the Paddock and St Kilda Festival, have supported Cut Copy and will perform their Sydney Opera House headline debut for Vivid Sydney.

Joined by improvisational instrumental dance duo Bad Whip + esteemed selector Agapantha (DJ)

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Licensed Venue, Strictly 18+ (Patrons Under 18 Not Permitted), Wheelchair Accessible, Standing

Full festival programme: www.arrivalfestival.com

$1 from every ticket sale will go towards Good Trouble Projects who make magnetic, disruptive creative work about issues that matter. Their first 3 actions will pressure the government to reject the Aluminium Company of America's application to mine an additional 11,000 hectares of the Northern Jarrah Forest by raising awareness and driving the government to fund an alternative future.

We acknowledge that this event is held on the stolen lands of the Whadjuk People. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present & emerging. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.