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Mini Maestros
THROUGH THE EYES of a child every new experience can be thrilling. Simple pleasures are amplified by the lens of curiosity through which children encounter the world around them. This...
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ZIGGY ALBERTS
BASSINTHEGRASS returns to inundate Mindil Beach with some of the hottest acts kicking around, including Macklemore, Middle Kids and The Jungle Giants, plus homegrown talents King Stingray, Vassy and J-Milla...
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DISCOVER CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
HOT MONTHLY TIPS FROM OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT TOURISM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA GET BACK TO nature in Central Australia, the perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor explorers. With a picturesque...
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52 ACTIONS
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is currently home to Artspace’s acclaimed touring exhibition, 52 Actions. This incredible display of work features 52 artists and collectives...
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Return of the Medium
Is it possible to communicate with the dead? Peter Williams thinks so. He refers to himself as an energetic empowerment expert. He’s also known as a psychic medium. This month...
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Destined to Dance
CHINESE-AUSTRALIAN FORMER ballet dancer Li Cunxin’s iconic biography, Mao’s Last Dancer, is reimagined in a heart-warming performance for little and big kids alike in Darwin and Alice Springs this month...
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Rollicking Roadshow
Check in for a chuckle at Darwin Entertainment Centre and Araluen Arts Centre, as a comical cohort from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) rolls into the Territory. By Tierney...
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A Rural Sparkling Sapphire
SINCE 1978, STARTING humbly as a small fête at Howard Springs Primary School, Freds Pass Rural Show has annually showcased the beauty and bounty of rural life. This month, it’s...
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All the Mother's Makers Market
TACTILE ARTS' ALL the Mother’s Makers Market springs to life for another year at the Darwin Waterfront, making it the perfect place to find a gift for the mums and...
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Suns Shine in the Top End
AFL action takes centre field this month, as the Territory-adopted Gold Coast Suns go head-to-head in not one, but two mighty clashes at TIO Stadium. By Tierney Seccull THE SUNS...
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DAMARA-LIDJI | Welcome to Garrmalang
Garrmalang Festival returns to Darwin Entertainment Centre in the heart of Larrakia Country, offering a vibrant four-day program rich with the First Nations art, culture and tradition that is so...
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Meet Happy Yess
For many an Off The Leash reader, original live music venue Happy Yess needs no introduction. Whether you’ve stopped by to catch a mate spin the DJ decks or watch...
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Symphony of Stuff
Introduce your little ones to the magical world of music, as the Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) guides them on an exciting and unique journey through sound. By Tierney Seccull SYMPHONY...
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Bohemian Rhapsody
Get ready for an exhilarating performance by Bohemian Rhapsody, Australia's longest-running Queen tribute band, at Darwin Entertainment Centre this month. By Jenna Hoare T HE LEGACY OF Queen continues with...
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The Fast Five - Jessica Mauboy
Jessica Mauboy hits the stage for one show only this month as part of her Yours Forever tour. To no-one’s surprise, it had already sold-out by the time of print...
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DISCOVER CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
HOT MONTHLY TIPS FROM OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT TOURISM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA It’s time to experience the Northern Territory! Get out there and discover something different with 25 percent off experiences...
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Starry Seaside Cinema
The cinema is a magical place. The smell of fresh popcorn drifts by as we ponder what’s to come, settling in for some escapism as we’re immersed in the stories...
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Wide Open Hearts
Wide Open Space Festival returns next month, bursting with experimental art, music and cultural workshops in the East MacDonnell Ranges – aka the East Macs – at Ross River Resort...
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The World of Musicals in Concert
GET EXCITED MUSICAL theatre fanatics and Broadway buffs, as globetrotting extravaganza The World of Musicals in Concert returns to light up the Darwin Entertainment Centre stage. By Kate Conway The...
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StageSong
By Tierney Seccull THE TERRITORY DOES well with its performing arts education, with some fantastic dance schools and studios, theatre groups and school productions for young folks to flex their...