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Dark Mofo 2025: Tasmania's Winter Festival Returns with a Vengeance
Get ready for a winter unlike any other. Dark Mofo, Tasmania’s infamous festival of art, music, and ritual, is back and bigger than ever. After a year of renewal, the 2025 program is a breathtaking collision of the bizarre and the beautiful, promising a sensory overload you won't soon forget. This isn’t your average arts festival; expect the unexpected—and prepare to be challenged.
A Lineup of Boundary-Pushing Artists
This year's Dark Mofo boasts a stellar lineup of international and Australian exclusives. Headliners include trip-hop icon Beth Gibbons (Portishead) making her highly anticipated solo Australian debut, the gothic sounds of The Horrors (UK), and the surreal rap artistry of Tierra Whack (USA). But the music doesn't stop there. Prepare for a genre-bending extravaganza featuring experimental ambience, hardcore punk, and even absurdist jazz-metal from Clown Core.
Beyond Music: Performance Art that Shocks and Awes
Dark Mofo is renowned for its provocative performance art, and 2025 doesn't disappoint. Witness Crash Body, a heart-stopping spectacle featuring a stunt driver and artist Paula Garcia culminating in a head-on collision. Carlos Martiel's Custody will leave you breathless, while Nathan Maynard's We threw them down the rocks where they had thrown the sheep tackles cultural theft with raw power. These and other installations will push boundaries and spark conversation.
A Festival of Fire, Ritual, and Renewal
Dark Mofo isn't just about the big names; it’s about the immersive experience. Re-live the ritualistic burning of the Ogoh-Ogoh, a giant Maugean skate sculpture this year, the thrilling Nude Solstice Swim, and the hedonistic revelry of Night Mass. The Winter Feast promises a culinary journey with a guest chef from Mumbai, merging Tasmanian produce with Indian flavors.
More Than Just Hobart
Dark Mofo expands beyond Hobart in 2025, with events in Launceston and Ulverstone. This shows the festival's commitment to engaging Tasmania's communities and attracting visitors statewide.
Don't Miss Out
Dark Mofo 2025 runs from June 5th to 15th, with the Nude Solstice Swim on June 21st. Tickets go on sale April 9th. This is your chance to experience a festival that truly pushes boundaries. Visit the official Dark Mofo website for the full program and tickets. Prepare to be surprised, challenged, and utterly captivated.
