Features

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...

Christmas Canvas
If you’re on the hunt for gifts that are original, beautiful and sure to score you some major brownie points this Christmas, head along to the Munupi Art Christmas Art...

Spring Clean
There’s nothing quite like having a thorough spring clean, offloading things that – as Marie Kondo says – no longer “spark joy”. It’s quite a cathartic activity to cast off...

Sunset Season Finalé
Public service announcement, folks. Depending on when you're reading this feature article, there’s just a handful of opportunities left to soak up some cinematic goodness at Darwin’s iconic Deckchair Cinema...

Balletomania
Leisa's School of Dancing in Darwin has joined forces once again with Alice Springs’ Duprada Dance Company for their much-anticipated annual dance showcase. This year’s production celebrates all things ballet...

Mother Turtle
From the moment a green turtle hatches and scurries across the sand to the relative safety of the ocean, to returning many years later to lay eggs of her own...

Porkin' Good
Coming together for a good feed with great wine in a relaxed setting was the inspo behind one of Nightcliff’s rising stars of the hospo scene. Co-owners Ryan Hamilton, a...

Magic Makers
As the weather heats up in the Top End and the air thickens, it can only mean one thing. Well, okay, it means a lot of things, like the storms...

A Festive Fair
Santa’s little helpers Chiggy, Boo and Orlando have been very busy. Collectively known as The Flying Gecko Project, they're the jolly team behind the muchâloved Green Ant Christmas Craft Fair...

Come Get Your Geek On
Remember when being called a geek used to be an insult? These days, you can wear it like a badge of honour. It’s so outdated to consider geek as a...

Priceless Portraits
A spotlight is shone on senior members of the Northern Territory this month, as the Portrait of a Senior Territorian Award returns to celebrate our older generation, Territory artists, and...

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...

For the Love of Laksa
The Darwin International Laksa Festival returns this month, brought forward from its usual November appearance to delight tastebuds and celebrate the Territory’s "unofficial official dish." By Kate Conway Ah, the...

Hit the Road with Artback
Calling all NT Creatives – Artback NT is seeking expressions of interest for its Performing Arts Development and Touring Program. Alternating between development and touring support, this round is on...

Ariel en Pointe
From Disney's classic animation to Edvard Eriksen’s iconic statue perched on a rock overlooking Langelinie Promenade in Copenhagen - Hans Christian Anderson’s classic The Little Mermaid has inspired many artists...