About Us

Each May, the Muster transforms Kununurra and the East Kimberley into a stage for nine days of music, art, comedy, dining, rodeo, and cultural experiences. It is a true bucket-list “Must’er” that combines breathtaking scenery with authentic local spirit, making it one of the nation’s most unique tourism and cultural experiences.

The program is deliberately diverse, ranging from large-scale events, from the Kimberley Moon Experience, a “Dream Event”, through to free family celebrations like Party in the Park, intimate Indigenous-led performances, and unique tourism activations with local operators.

Over two decades, the Muster has grown into a cornerstone of the national events calendar. It is a three-time Hall of Fame inductee at the WA Tourism Awards (2008, 2011, 2017) and has continued to gain national recognition, winning Silver at the 2023 Australian Tourism Awards and again securing Bronze at the 2025 WA Tourism Awards. In 2026, the festival will celebrate its 25th Anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its journey.

In 2026, the Ord Valley Muster marks its 25th anniversary—a vibrant celebration of the East Kimberley and the people who bring it to life. This special year will highlight the music, culture, stories and stunning landscapes that make the Muster unforgettable, inviting everyone to come together and share in a milestone moment for Kununurra.

To mark our 25th anniversary, we’re proud to honour the very first graphic created for the Ord Valley Muster, an original artwork by much-loved local artist Al Mason. Al’s design captured the spirit of the East Kimberley in its earliest days and helped shape the visual identity of the festival. For this milestone year, we’ve reimagined his original logo into a special 25th Anniversary emblem, celebrating both the creative legacy he left behind and the community roots on which the Muster was built.