Diesel N’Dub News

Declan Kelly and the Dieseln’Dub crew were recently honoured to be invited to headline the Mahbilil Festival in Jabiru, Arnhem Land in Australia’s far north. A community festival on the shores of Jabiru Lakeside, the event celebrates Kakadu culture with performance by local artists, this year featuring KK Band, Minjilang Konnection and Psycus Circus, as well as traditional dance, food and country atmosphere. For Declan it was a DnD highlight …”I was totally honoured to be invited let alone headline this great festival. In the heart of Kakadu, this is up there with one of the most unique festivals with its locations and focus on traditions of the custodians of the surrounding region extremely rich in culture and songlines.” To...

Dieseln’Dub made a breathtaking impact when they hit the Mojo stage for their Bluesfest debut, proudly wearing shirts emblazoned with the protest “STOP The Forced Closures of Remote Aboriginal Communities” in solidarity with over 150 communities across Western Australia in danger of being shut down by the Australian Federal and WA State Governments. Deemed as “unviable” by the Premier of WA Colin Barnett and dismissed as “lifestyle choices” by the Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, the communities have called out for support from the wider population to recognise their connection to country and the lands that have been home to their ancestors for tens of thousands of years. Heeding this plea, Declan Kelly and the Dieseln’Dub band and special guests...

Declan Kelly & Dieseln'Dub soaked up the positive vibes and beautiful spirit of the 8th annual Spirit Festival Adelaide on Sunday 15 March 2015, featuring vocalists Emma Donovan, Gambirra, Katie Noonan, Tony Hughes and Pat Powell.