Features
Good Vibrations
Arafura Music Collective makes a gentle return in 2024, kicking off their annual program with two beautiful performances of Balance and Harmony. Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of the...
The Wanted Gems Discovered
Madison and Micaela Hull are The Wanted Gems, a twin-sister band from Mparntwe/Alice Springs. You could say they’ve had a massive start to the year. They've launched original songs, were...
Immersive Rock
Are you ready to rock? After nearly a year of touring, The Australian INXS Show finally arrives in the Territory, with two electrifying evenings in Alice Springs and Darwin that...
Bursts of Courage at the Beat
Young artists from across the Central Desert perform at the 13th Alice Springs Beat this month. By Betty Sweetlove A highlight of the NT musical calendar each year is the...
Harmonies of History
In 2019, the National Museum of Australia commissioned classical guitarists, also brothers, Slava and Leonard (Lenny) Grigoryan to create a suite of music inspired by historic objects selected from the...
Arafura X Darlington
Over four years in the making, Arafura Music Collective presents Perth’s Darlington String Quartet in a series of chamber music events across one jam-packed weekend. By Kate Conway The challenge...
Cox's Country
When you think of Aussie country musicians, what names come to mind? Keith Urban, Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers? What about Brad Cox? He’s making waves on the country music scene...
Arias & Odes
What do the movies Die Hard, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, and Dead Poets Society have in common? Not only are they all classics, but they feature Beethoven’s...
Sister Act
Beloved Aussie duo Vika and Linda hit the Darwin Entertainment Centre stage this month, bringing their live show, vocal mastery and infectious energy to the Top End. By Kate Conway...
The Soprano & Tenor
After touring more than 200 shows nationally, the King and Queen of Australian musical theatre and opera – Marina Prior and David Hobson are adding Darwin to their map in...
Journey Through Other Worlds
Yet to take a dip into Darwin Symphony Orchestra’s (DSO) 2023 program? Here’s your chance to dive into Other Worlds and journey through the sounds of your childhood in a...
Leah Flanagan Paints Another Side
Homegrown talent Leah Flanagan hits the stage this month with her sweet, shimmering sounds in an inaugural performance of her latest album at the Darwin Entertainment Centre. By Jenna Hoare...
It's Storytime!
Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has joined forces with Larrakia artist and author Jason Lee to present a very special morning of storytelling. By Tierney Seccull Lee has written and illustrated...
Old Testament Tune
IN 1847, composer Felix Mendelssohn conducted the first performance of a revised version of his renowned work Elijah. Leading an orchestra in the first violin chair that day was a...
Eastern Arrernte Band Bush Tour
Get ready, Northern Territory, because Eastern Arrernte Band is coming to a town near you! By Betty Sweetlove Hailing from Ltyentye Apurte/Santa Teresa, 80km from Mparntwe/Alice Springs, the Eastern Arrernte...
Up All Night with The Waifs
Beloved Aussie folk rock band The Waifs hit the Territory with shows in Alice Springs this month, and Darwin next, on their national anniversary tour. By Betty Sweetlove 20 years...
Nathan Cavaleri
If the name Nathan Cavaleri rings a bell, there’s a good reason for that. He was the cute little guitar playing kid with regular appearances on Hey Hey It's Saturday...
Destiny & Desire
Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) explores the spectrum of human emotion, showcasing two exciting Northern Territory premieres by celebrated Australian composers, Brett Dean and Rebecca Erin Smith. By Kate Conway Brett...
Loud & Proud
Indigenous music’s night of nights returns in 2023, as the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) celebrate Australia’s thriving First Nations musical landscape, right here on Larrakia Country. The highly anticipated...
Way Out West Where the Reyne Don't Fall
Aussie music legend James Reyne descends on the Top End, with special guest Ella Hooper in tow, as part of his national Way Out West tour in honour of the...
