Features

Guards at the Taj
At the grand opening of the Taj Mahal, arguably the most beautiful building in the world, the emperor decrees that nothing more beautiful shall ever be built again. By Tierney...

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. By Jenna Kirkham IF...

Dead Singers Dance Society
If you’re a lover of dance with an appreciation for music legends, the Dead Singers Dance Society (DSDS) is the perfect space for getting your groove on this month. By...

Futures Collide
Corrugated Iron Youth Arts celebrates 40 huge years in 2024 with a month-long program of performances, showings, workshops and gatherings. Oh, and a big ol’ party, of course. With cake...

Discover Central Australia | Oct 2024
HOT MONTHLY TIPS FROM OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT TOURISM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA A TOURISM CATEGORY that is immersive, sensory and rich is what you’d call culinary tourism. Not only can you...

Masters Comeback
Territorians love their sport, and the biennial Masters Games in Mparntwe/Alice Springs makes a welcome return, providing an opportunity for athletes to flex their abilities as they take on interstate...

History Speaks
Historians and history buffs, young and old, are set to examine some of the NT’s most significant historical events at this year’s History Talks: The Annual History Colloquium. By Jenna...

Soup-erb Laksa!
Laksa, the unofficial dish of Darwin, beloved by travellers and locals alike, is served front and centre this month as the Darwin International Laksa Festival returns for a huge sixth...

GUTS TOUR JAMES RANGE BAND & FLOODLIGHTS
GUTS TOUR RETURNS with James Range Band from Pitjantjatjara community and Floodlights, a rock outfit from Melbourne. Travelling via a solar powered 4WD convoy bus, this tour focuses on including...

Discover Central Australia | Sep 2024
HOT MONTHLY TIPS FROM OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT TOURISM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER, YOU can deep dive into the culture of the region through music, art, and dance. The array...

Hometown Lovin’
The riff raff that is Jigsaw Collective is coming to a haunt near you, Top Enders, as the beloved local contemporary soul, jazz and blues band embarks on a hometown...

Bush Bands Bash 2024
MUSIC NT PRESENTS The highly anticipated Bush Bands Bash returns to Mparntwe/Alice Springs this month, celebrating the richness of First Nations music, language and culture from across Australia’s most remote...

A Stroke of Genius
If you’ve attended any of Tactile Arts’ Makers Markets or exhibitions over the years, you’d know Territory locals are positively brimming with artistic talent. So, an award to recognise said...

Cultivate Connection at Desert Mob
Artists and art lovers pour into Mparntwe/Alice Springs for Desert Mob this month, set to experience a colour-popping program, exhibition and marketplace. Experience the gathering of over 30 Art Centres...

40 Years of Literary Triumph
Since 1984, the NT Literary Awards have celebrated the unpublished works of Territorians, and this month, the 2024 winners are revealed. By Jenna Kirkham WITH OVER 240 entries coming in...

From Bush to Plate
From humble beginnings as a small artist co-op out of Brown’s Mart, Aboriginal Bush Traders (ABT) now offers a beautiful café space, catering service, and retail gallery, all directly supporting...

Deadly Funny
It's that time of year, comedy lovers, as emerging First Nations comics take the mic to dish out their original giggle-inducing material. By Tierney White PRESENTED BY THE Melbourne International...

TIME to Take the Wheel
Running for its fourth consecutive year, SLIDE Youth Dance Theatre continues to bravely take on the hard-hitting topics affecting today’s youth, with their latest production TIME. By Jenna Kirkham CREATED...

The Visitors
Moogahlin Performing Arts and Sydney Theatre Company have joined forces to present The Visitors based on the critically acclaimed play by Jane Harrison – a riveting and deeply researched insight...