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SPIRITS Lifted
EXPERIENCE AN UPLIFTING evening, as two internationally acclaimed gospel groups come together for the Australia Tour Musical Concert at the Araluen Arts Centre. By Jenna Hoare The world music collab...
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FEEL THE RIPPLE EFFECT
RIPPLE EFFECT BAND, the all-gal rock outfit from Maningrida, unleashes their brand-new single ‘Na-kalamandjarda’ at Bustard Town in Darwin before scooting south to play Desert Harmony Festival in Tennant Creek...
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NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS
MUSIC NT PRESENTS THE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS Music Awards (NIMAs) celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, with an unforgettable night of music and culture at the Darwin Amphitheatre. As the sun...
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VITAL FORCES: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO RESILIENCE
Join Larrakia Senior Elder Dr Aunty Bilawara Lee (Aunty B) and NT Composer Netanela Mizrahi for an unforgettable evening commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, a pivotal event that...
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MISSY Higgins
Since being Unearthed by Triple J back in 2002, Missy Higgins has forged a successful musical career. This month, she hits the Darwin Amphitheatre for Darwin Festival’s huge opening weekend...
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A Night of Musical Delight
EMBRACE AN EVENING of musical enchantment with the Darwin City Brass Band, tailored especially for seniors, their friends, and all music enthusiasts. Step behind the curtains and discover the inner...
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THE BIRTH AND DEATH OF STARS
Close your eyes and travel to a sultry cosmos, as six-piece Balkan-French inspired musical collective MZAZA hypnotises audiences over two evenings in Alice Springs and Darwin. By Jenna Hoare TAP...
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Marlon Williams
The smooth, silky vocals of New Zealand’s Marlon Williams have caused music fans to swoon since he kicked off his solo career a decade ago. Drawing on folk and country...
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Power-Up Parade
Boogie to the theme from Super Mario Brothers at City of Palmerston’s Geekfest, as the Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) hits the streets with an entourage of their Young Artists and...
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Straight Skirt
Don’t you just love it when an old fave returns? Straight Skirt formed in 2008, and played a bunch of music venues around Darwin, including the OG Happy Yess in...
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SIMPLY THE BEST
HAVE YOU EVER wished to wind back the clock and see a legendary rock ‘n’ roll show? Well, here’s your chance to experience the powerful energy of a live performance...
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Keep The Fire Burning
Experience two acclaimed First Nations artists at the forefront of contemporary hip-hop and RnB, as they light up the stage at Araluen Arts Centre. By Betty Sweetlove KEEP THE FIRE...
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German Masters
German composers, Bruckner, Brahms and Beethoven, are considered some of the greatest composers of all time. This month, you're invited to bask in the musical brilliance of German Masters, presented...
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FOLKSTARS AND GOLDEN GUITARS in The Red Centre
The Top Half Folk Festival returns for its 52nd year, offering festival lovers the chance to get out to Ross River Resort for three folk-filled days of music, workshops and...
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Carnival of the Animals
Darwin City Brass Band returns with a sweet seaside community concert at Sunset Park in Nightcliff, celebrating all creatures great and small. By Tierney White THIS SPECIAL FREE event features...
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Kaleidoscope
VERY EARLY NEXT month, Arafura Music Collective and Sugarbag Festival have joined forces to present Kaleidoscope – The Music of Australian LGBTQI+ Composers. By Kate Conway Featuring works from composers...
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Ella Hooper
Award-winning singer-songwriter Ella Hooper is best known for her work in rock band Killing Heidi. These days, she’s a flourishing solo artist, her style lyric-driven country, folk and Americana. In...
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Munch to Music
Darwin's in for a treat, as the much-loved Lunch on the Lawn series returns to deliver fresh original sounds from local musos every Wednesday over the next three months. By...
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Soulful Songs of Country
Audiences in Mparntwe/Alice Springs are in for a treat, as singer-songwriter Emma Donovan graces the Araluen Arts Centre stage with her fresh new country/soul album, ‘Til My Song Is Done...