Spotlight on Territory Talent

With an enormous pool of creatives and talent here in the Territory, the NT Performing Arts Awards (NTPAA) celebrates the people who are making a difference.

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IF YOU’VE EVER attended a dance performance, theatre show, music gig, or cheeky comedy night, you’ll know the NT’s full of talent.

While a round of hoots and hollers is a common form of audience appreciation, nominations for the 2024 NTPAA are now open to formally recognise creatives and those working hard behind the scenes. Returning for its fifth year, the NTPAA recognises the talent, time, and dedication of Territory artists.

A shining light both on and off stage, Spillett, winner of the 2023 NTPAA Young Achiever Award, reflects on being recognised.

“It speaks volumes of the work that I’ve done … An honour in the sense that it just proves for other young people that had similar upbringings as I did, that they can put in their work in the arts, and it will be recognised.”

The NTPAA celebrates a range of performing arts forms, as well as the champions behind the scenes, shining an important spotlight on the sector.

“It’s a way for artists to feel heard, to feel acknowledged, to feel like what they do within the community makes that impact. There are always sports awards, there’s always awards for other things, and arts ends up being the last thing,” Spillett says.

“It’s important just to show that the arts are supported and that they’re heard.”

Nominations are open across nine different categories, with the awards ceremony taking place in Mparntwe/Alice Springs next month.

NT Performing Arts Awards
WHEN SUN 20 OCT | NOMINATIONS CLOSE 
INFO tfhc.nt.gov.au

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