The Malandarri Festival is an annual community-led dance and cultural event that celebrates and showcases the artistic and cultural achievements of the four different Indigenous clan groups in Borroloola, Robinson River and surrounding region: Yanyuwa, Garrwa, Gudanji, and Marra Clans.

The Malandarri Festival was a part of Artback NT’s Indigenous Traditional Dance Program (ITDP). ITDP was established to support the Northern Territory’s artistic and cultural practices through inter-generational learning, strengthening relationships between Elders and young people and encouraging cultural leadership.

Through GYCS and with major funding from the CBT, the Malandarri Festival is now also being produced and delivered locally. 2025 was the first year GYCS ran the festival, which was received very well by the community. The community has indicated very high support for the local production into the future and the CBT remains committed to its delivery.

The McArthur River Mine Community Benefits Trust supports the Malandarri Festival by providing funding to GYCS to deliver the Malandarri Festival and annual program.