Features
The Fast Five: Adam Harvey
Adam Harvey and Beccy Cole, two of the biggest names in Australian country music, hit the Pint Club this month. Harvey answered The Fast Five – very honestly – for...
Congress
Eight everyday Darwinites will step up to the podium in Parliament House and tell the world about the issues closest to their hearts. By Tamara Howie Congress, one of the...
DSO: Master Series II
New Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) artistic director and chief conductor Jonathan Tooby conducts his first concert at this year’s Darwin Festival. Welcome to the DSO, Jonathon! Can you tell us...
Darwin: A Tale of Four Cities
Put your headphones on and be transported back in time with a new self-guided audio tour taking you through Darwin’s history. By Tamara Howie Darwin: A Tale of Four Cities...
National Science Week
The sky will be full of buzzing drones this national science week as competitors battle it out for the title of Ultimate Drone Champion. The Northern Territory Young Engineers have...
Family fun at Darwin Festival
Darwin Festival isn’t just for the Top End’s big kids – there’s plenty on for the little and not-so-little family members, too. Every year teddies and teacups take over the...
Sing the Camino
If singing up a storm is your idea of a great Sunday morning, set aside July 22 for a sumptuous singing session with choir director extraordinaire Jessie Vintila. Journey in...
Youth Performing Arts Scholarships
Young Darwin performers have the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the world during the October school holidays. The National Institute of Drama Arts (NIDA) is offering...
NT Song of the Year Winners
Baker Boy continues his reign as the Northern Territory’s top musical powerhouse after coming home with three awards at the 2018 NT Song of the Year Awards. Hit track ‘Mr...
NIMAs Nominations and Performers Announced
Hip-hop super star Baker Boy and late music legend Gurrumul have led this year’s National Indigenous Music Award nominations. Both Top End artists are up for three awards, followed by...
NT Literary Awards Shortlist Announced
Judges have praised the creativity of the Territory writers who have been shortlist for the NT Literary Awards. The shortlist was announced over the weekend with more than 300 submissions...
School Holiday Events Calendar
The countdown is on until classrooms close and school holidays start. There’s plenty for the little ones and families to get involved with this year. Here’s a list of events...
Mandorah Ukulele and Folk Festival (MUFF)
What do Neil Armstrong, Marilyn Monroe and Warren Buffett and Darwin local Kirstene Ost all have in common? A love for the ukulele. After Armstrong landed back on Earth from...
The Green Room
The departures lounge at Darwin International Airport is getting a tropical makeover and will transform into a pop-up venue, channelling vibes from Darwin Festival’s Festival Park and the original Hotel...
Jack and Gus at Terry's Place
In December last year, Darwin music lover Terry Cleary somehow managed to talk London based singer Emily Barker into playing at his Rapid Creek backyard. By Liz Trevaskis A long-term...
Hills Hoist Studios Opening
It's had former lives as a second-hand shop, a brothel and a boarding house, but now the property adjoining Mayfair Gallery will be a home for local and visiting artists...
Sam Carmody
Darwin based songwriter Sam Carmody is a double-threat wordsmith. The NT Song of the Year finalist is also a highly acclaimed novelist – but it’s his musical stylings that will...
The Fast Five - Shaun Kirk
While silverchair might have been his first love – it’s blues that has his heart forever. And this month Shaun Kirk will rock the stage at Darwin’s first ever Blues...
Fiesta Latina
Featuring iconic Latino songs, electrifying flamenco guitar and an explosion of sequins and feathers, Darwin Chorale presents the spectacular Fiesta Latina. Curated by former Chorale music director Nora Lewis, the...
