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Eggcellent School Holiday Fun
It’s Easter time and the school holidays are here, so what better time to get out and have some fun? With a bunch of activities on offer, including Easter events...
On the Record
Calling all music makers! On The Record returns for a third year, an exciting competition created by Air Raid Records to give Territory music acts the chance to win their...
The Owl and the Orchestra
Witladla tells the story of a little Muk Muk (owl) who’s lost his treasured necklace. Penned in 2017 by Larrakia Elder Aunty June Mills, she’s performed her beloved tale on...
Live and Lovely
There’s nothing quite like kicking back in an iconic, historic Darwin setting, a cold beer in hand as the sounds of local musicians fill your ears. Even better if it’s...
Golden Nuggett
Language is an incredibly important element in keeping culture and connection strong. It is truly treasured, and requires preservation. There are more than 250 Indigenous languages in Australia, each unique...
Write On
They say everyone's got a story to tell. Entries are now open for the Young Territory Author Awards (YTTA), the prestigious literary prize back for a 33rd year to uncover...
Heck Yeah Deckchair!
Catching a flick on the big screen at Deckchair Cinema is a rite of passage for many a Territorian, and an absolute must on the itineraries of welcome visitors. After...
Twice as Big as Texas
Hold on to your [cowboy] hats, as a Top End favourite makes a very welcome return. By Tierney Seccull Don Whyte Framing’s Off Cuts is back for its 10th anniversary...
Wide Open Perspectives
Central Australia’s eclectic and electrifying Wide Open Space festival returns for a 13th year this May Day weekend. Thinking of making the pilgrimage? Celebrate the creative and cultural delights of...
Fire, Smoke & Festivities
There's no disputing the Tiwi Islands and its people are renowned for two things – their love of footy and the vibrant art synonymous with the region. This month, you’re...
Listening with Heart
On Arrernte Country in the Red Centre, under the blanket of a billion stars, Parrtjima returns to illuminate the rugged natural landscape over 10 beautiful light-filled nights. By Tierney Seccull...
Juggling Act
Hot on the heels of a successful stint on the Aussie festival circuit – picking up five-star reviews and awards along the way, if you don’t mind – Territory funny...
Multicultural Comedy Gala
A showcase of critically acclaimed comedians, including Georgie Carroll, George Kapiniaris and Ting Lim, hits stages in Darwin and Alice Springs for the Multicultural Comedy Gala – a must-see for...
Urban Jams
Wrap up Youth Week celebrations with a bang at Urban Jams, City of Palmerston’s vibrant closing event. Part expo, part street culture extravaganza, young people aged 10-18 are invited to...
Surfing for a Cause
Since 2012, teams of young people have gathered annually on sunny, April mornings and raced brightly decorated, second-hand couches through Civic Park in Darwin’s CBD. From the outside, it might...
Archie 100
In 1921, thanks to a bequest left by journalist JF Archibald after his passing in 1919, Australia's most esteemed portrait prize was established in an effort to foster the craft...
A Magic Music Morning
Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) returns to delight all ages with Family Proms, handing over the reins – or rather, the baton – to young music lovers, as they embark on...
Melt in the Desert
Dave Crowe’s been making some serious noise in the desert over the years, earning his stripes as one of the best known musicians and music producers in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. By...
Dances of Fire
Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) isn’t holding back with their season opening performance, kicking off 2023 with an exciting triple bill of works from composers Samuel Barber, Zoltán Kodály and Johannes...
