Shire of Carnarvon becomes presenting partner of 2024 Jamba Nyinayi Festival near Coral Bay

The Shire of Carnarvon has joined forces with the Baiyungu Aboriginal Corporation to build on the success of last year’s inaugural Jamba Nyinayi Festival in Coral Bay. The festival will be held annually and is a celebration of Indigenous culture, focusing on engagement and capacity-building for Indigenous communities. The inaugural festival, organised by the BAC, attracted a crowd of 1500, resulting in an estimated direct spend of $750,000. More than 40 entities were involved during planning, event delivery and the post-event stages, with the economic injection extending to local businesses, services, trades and residents. The Shire of Carnarvon has recognised the festival’s substantial social and economic impacts and was invited to become the presenting partner of the 2024 event. “The Shire’s support will include in-kind contributions, marketing assistance, and a proposed budget allocation of $20,000 for new roadworks. The road will facilitate transportation of equipment to the festival grounds on Cardabia Station and provide access for festival-goers,” the Shire said in a statement. “Council approval for the roadworks funding is recommended to further enhance the economic, social, and cultural outcomes of the festival.” Besides enhancing the profile of Coral Bay and the Ningaloo region, the festival has many cultural benefits, including showcasing the Baiyungu language and stories, as well as boosting the cultural tourism potential of the region. Support for the festival comes from other sources, including Rio Tinto, Chevron, and Hastings. The 2024 Jamba Nyinayi Festival will be held at Cardabia Station, north-west of Coral Bay, between April 11-13.