Features
Gored Matadors – EP Launch
Automatic Suck Mechanism is the much anticipated debut album from Darwin outfit Gored Matadors. They'll be setting it loose on the world this November at Happy Yess, taking listeners on...
The Fast Five – Tinpan Orange
Fresh from touring Germany, Tinpan Orange return to Darwin with their new single, ‘Wanderers’, in tow. The new single draws on the trio’s chemistry, with a deep, throbbing tremolo guitar...
Saltwater Reggae Festival
Hot music, delicious food and a chance to dance the night away under the stars – these are just some of the things to look forward to at the Saltwater...
Darwin Symphony Orchestra: Kakadu
Join the Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) this October as they continue their exploration of the music of Dmitri Shostakovich and welcome back regular guest soloist, pianist Michael Kieran Harvey. Described...
Chess in concert
Darwin Chorale is excited to be performing the highly acclaimed musical Chess this October. With music by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA fame and lyrics by Sir Tim...
At the Dakota
Following the release of their debut EP Melt earlier this year, and an NT Song of the Year nomination for the infectious ‘Arrow Holder’, At the Dakota are busting to...
Tennyson King
He describes his music as rock and roll infused with earthy roots and blues, laced with psychedelic ear candy. Canada’s Tennyson King spoke to Off the Leash about his current...
MusicNT presents: Shana Ray
Palmerston based singer songwriter and Saltwater Diva Shana Ray recently performed to a crowd of 2000 music lovers at Bush Bands Bash. Music NT caught up with Ray to find...
DSO Kids' Classics – Musical Magic
Designed specifically for younger audiences, the Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) continues their series of kids’ classics concerts this month. On a magical musical journey, you'll explore how music can change...
An Evening With Tex, Don and Charlie
Three of Australia’s most esteemed rock musicians, Tex Perkins, Don Walker and Charlie Owen, return to Darwin this month playing music from their latest album You Don’t Know Lonely. Pianist...
The Fast Five – Ella Hooper
Killing Heidi formed in the Victorian country town of Violet Town in 1996, winning triple j Unearthed later that year for their tune ‘Kettle’. Two decades later, they are still...
Q&A with Stevie Jean
At the age of just 17, Darwin singer-songwriter Stevie Jean has had a hectic couple of months. Having recently topped the triple j Unearthed charts, and been named as one...
Ted Egan – 100 Years of Territory Songs
Ted Egan came to live in the NT when he was 17. He turned 85 last birthday and is still here, still going strong. Over his career he has written...
Dr G Yunupingu
1970 – 2017 It is almost impossible to fathom that 10 years ago, the world did not yet know Dr G Yunupingu. Before the release of his debut album he...
Darwin Symphony Orchestra: Wolf Totem
Chinese composer and conductor Tan Dun is best known for scoring the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, as well as composing the music for the medal ceremonies at the Beijing...
Leah Flanagan
With a suite of new creations, local soul singer Leah Flanagan returns home this August to play stages big and small. You released your beautiful album Saudades last year –...
Ed Kuepper
ARIA award winning solo artist and founding member of legendary 70s proto-punk outfit The Saints and post-punk originals Laughing Clowns, Ed Kuepper brings his one man request fest to Darwin...
