Northern Sound System

Introducing The Academy Stage artists for WOMADelaide 2026!

A place to discover emerging South Australian artists of all genres and backgrounds.

• 5 Sided Cube

• Ashton Fraser

• Bella Brinkworth

• Broken Waves

• Courteney Hooper

• Darcy James Cheatle

• DONNI HEAT

• Grace Vandals

• Jas French

• Jay Eliot Mee

• Katie Aspel

• kimmyt

• Maajela

• Marina Anthea

• Maybe Hugo

• Monya

• Nat Luna

• NK47

• Opia Blue

• OPULENCE

• Praise Mangena

• The Stubbies

• Will Everest

• YABA

• ZAV-E

The Academy Stage is curated by Northern Sound System (NSS) with support from City of Playford, Foodland, AJS Lighting and Sound, and Action Audio Logic Backline Services. It also promotes a vital training program for sound and stage technicians, in partnership with Barkly Arts, based in regional Northern Territory.

Find all set times, tickets and festival info HERE.