Features
Look Out, Wet Paint!
Street art was born in the 60s as a movement of free creative expression, transforming abandoned and eye-sore walls into epic works of art. Since 2017, Darwin Street Art Festival...
Kaleidoscope
VERY EARLY NEXT month, Arafura Music Collective and Sugarbag Festival have joined forces to present Kaleidoscope – The Music of Australian LGBTQI+ Composers. By Kate Conway Featuring works from composers...
Ella Hooper
Award-winning singer-songwriter Ella Hooper is best known for her work in rock band Killing Heidi. These days, she’s a flourishing solo artist, her style lyric-driven country, folk and Americana. In...
Munch to Music
Darwin's in for a treat, as the much-loved Lunch on the Lawn series returns to deliver fresh original sounds from local musos every Wednesday over the next three months. By...
Soulful Songs of Country
Audiences in Mparntwe/Alice Springs are in for a treat, as singer-songwriter Emma Donovan graces the Araluen Arts Centre stage with her fresh new country/soul album, ‘Til My Song Is Done...
Sunset Sounds
Round out your weekend every Sunday by the beach with the sweet sounds of local musicians backdropped by an iconic Top End sunset. Sounds dreamy, right? By Tierney Seccull RETURNING...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
