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GOLDEN YEAR
Northern Territory’s longest-running art prize – The Katherine Prize – celebrates half a century of showcasing Territory talent with its largest ever prize pool. WORDS RITA HORANYI IN 1975, KATHERINE...
BEATS FROM THE BUSH
In its 21st year, Bush Bands is fast becoming the premier music development program and showcase for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander acts from remote locations nationwide. THIS YEAR’S LINE-UP...
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Remember how much fun Choose Your Own Adventure books were when you were young? Well, Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has taken this popular concept and given it an exciting musical...
MUSIC OF THE MASSES
Embark on a journey through some of the most exquisite choral repertoire from across the ages with Vocalective. WORDS RITA HORANYI FRANZ LISZT WAS a rockstar of 19th century classical...
BLACKEN IS BACK
We've waited three years for this iconic festival's return and, this month, Blacken's back, along with an exciting addition, Shadows of Uluru. WORDS ROSIE WILD THE BLACK WREATH, a music...
DISCOVER CENTRAL AUSTRALIA | SEPTEMBER 2025
HOT MONTHLY TIPS FROM OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT TOURISM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA AS WINTER FADES and the warmth of spring returns, Central Australia bursts to life with a jam-packed calendar of...
110% READY FOR FUN
Expect plenty of slapstick silliness and gross-out gags, as Australia’s fave children’s comedy duo, The Listies, hit Darwin with their new show. WORDS RITA HORANYI KIDS OR NO kids, getting...
WE KEEP EVERYTHING
Brown’s Mart Theatre’s next theatre offering presents a story of family, memory, and legacy, as a much-loved local performer and personality deep dives into her family’s history. WORDS TIERNEY WHITE...
TOMMY LITTLE
The rascal that is Tommy Little returns to Darwin with his new show I’m Not Proud, offering audiences an hour of giggles at his own misfortunes. Which are plentiful. With...
LESSONS FROM THE OTHER SIDE
What if the dead could speak? What might they say? Psychic-medium Peter Williams reckons he can communicate with the departed, and sets about demonstrating his skills in sell-out shows that...
RETREAT TO THE RHYTHM OF STILLNESS
What a treat to take time out, sit in a circle, be somewhere beautiful, and do something peaceful. WORDS ROSIE WILD TWO EVENTS THIS month – a Beading and Drumming...
ALL REVVED UP
Speed. Dirt. Power. Action. Experience heart‑thumping, adrenaline‑pumping thrills, as the world’s best motocross riders descend upon Darwin to compete in the 2025 Motocross Grand Prix Championship (MXGP), held for the...
SWEET FOR SANCHOS
Amigos, if only there was some place we could go – by the sea with sweet views and balmy breezes – that dished out authentic Mexican tacos. Oh, wait, there...
UNMATCHABLE & UNMISSABLE DESERT MOB
Truly a highlight of the Central Desert calendar, Desert Mob brings its month of magic to Mparntwe/ Alice Springs, starting with a flourish of events on its opening weekend. WORDS...
DIFF-LICIOUS
The 2025 Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) is shaping up to be a beauty, with 11 days and 35 film sessions across five venues, with music, food, and special industry...
PARTY PUNKS
Genre-defying instrumental outfit Party Dozen hits Darwin with their inimitable mix of experimental sonic textures and propulsive riffs, sure to have you on your feet and rocking out. WORDS RITA...
CRACKLE, POPS & VINYL DROPS
VINYL IS MAGIC. You pick up an artwork. You pull pressed wax from a sleeve. You gently lower the arm of the record player. You wait for the crackle and...
HEAVEN AND EARTH
SPIRITUAL BELIEFS HAVE inspired artists of all kinds throughout the ages. In what is set to be a richly immersive aural experience, Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) presents two profound musical...
SOMETHING IN THE AIR
New Zealand’s hottest music outfit of the day kicks off Darwin Festival opening weekend, with a massive concert at Fort Hill Parklands. WORDS TIERNEY WHITE COULD THIS BE your new...
BLAK & BRIGHT
Australia’s night of nights in First Nations music has arrived, with thousands expected to come together to celebrate music and storytelling under the stars. WORDS TIERNEY WHITE THE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS...
