Features
Spread the Christmas Cheer
If you’re a young performer itching to spread some holiday cheer the City of Darwin wants to hear from you. Expressions of interest are now open for paid performance oppor-tunities...
SPUN: Rebellion
Spun Stories has proven to be a huge success since its launch in 2015, with more than 90 stories shared at 15 sold out events. At the most recent instalment...
ATMOS: Making Tracks
Slip on some headphones and delve into the sounds and stories of Top End music at the latest instalment of Atmos. By Tamara Howie Part mix-tape, part love-song, Atmos: Making...
Still In My Mind
The Wave Hill Walk-Off has gone down in history as one of the defining moments for Indigenous land rights. By Tamara Howie In August 1966 more than 200 Aboriginal pastoral...
Award noms for NT musos
It’s been a massive week for Territory musicians making waves on the national stage. By Tamara Howie The crew from Skinnyfish Music have their names all over the ARIA Awards...
Darwin Festival review – The Talk
Art as therapy or therapy as art? One of the biggest theatre making faux pas turned into one of the festivals biggest triumphs. Critical Response by Sarah Reuben A drama...
Comics' Corner - October
Showcasing Top End comics and local stand-up performers By Will Crawford Laugh It Off With the Darwin Festival over, you might have thought that the only entertainment left until the...
Cinderella
A full-length classical ballet production will bring to life the charming fairy tale of Cinderella. By Isabella Mellios The Victorian State Ballet is bringing a stellar cast to Darwin as...
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Tweed jackets and waistcoats aren't normal tropical attire, but more than 250 bikers will don their Sunday best to participate in an international fundraiser for men’s health. By Tamara Howie...
RSPCA Save the Paws Ball
Dress up for a good cause at the RSPCA's annual Save the Paws Ball this October. By Isabella Mellios The RSPCA, Australia’s leading animal welfare organisation, relies heavily on donations...
School's Out
This year, Top End kids have two weeks of school holiday fun in October. Thankfully, there’s plenty to do to keep the little tykes out of trouble. Darwin School Holiday...
A Territory Story
There are stories about the Northern Territory that most people know – the devastation of Cyclone Tracy, Sweetheart the five metre crocodile, and the reason the skies explode with fireworks...
Mangohig gets the Myer
Darwin musician, producer, collaborator and artist James Mangohig got the call of his life last month when he found out he was one of eight successful applicants for the Sydney...
Xylouris White
What happens when a renowned cretan lute player meets a post-rock drummer from Melbourne? By Anna Dowd The answer is Xylouris White, the visionary musical collaboration of lutenist George Xylouris...
DSO Master Series 3 - Ballet: Light, Grace and Beauty
Dust off your ballet pumps and prepare your plié for a celebration of music and movement. By Anna Dowd The Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) bring to life ballet’s most beautiful...
The Fast Five - The Roy Boys
Performing together for more than 20 years, The Roy Boys, from the band Roymackonkey, have two EPs, an album, and a couple of songwriting awards under their belt. The Boys...
Darwin Chorale - Voices of Remembrance
Sung to motivate, placate, distract or bring solace, music played an important role in one of the bloodiest periods of human history. By Anna Dowd One hundred years ago a...
Still in my mind
“That land... I've still got it in my mind." The immortal words of revered Indigenous leader Vincent Lingiari is the inspiration for the touring exhibition, Still in my mind. The...
Portrait of a Senior Territorian
Gary Single has been involved with the Portrait of a Senior Territorian competition for a number of years hanging the paintings, and this year he’ll see his face staring back...
Art and About - Outstation Gallery
Outstation Gallery is celebrating a decade in Darwin this year. To mark the occasion in May, the gallery held a collaborative exhibition with Maningrida Arts and Culture, where the idea...
