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Prize Fighter
Art and sport imitate life in a deeply personal theatre production by playwright and Congolese refugee Future D Fidel. BY Tamara Howie Prize Fighter tells the story of Isa, an...
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Malandarri Festival
The costumes are coming together and dancers are preparing for the annual Malandarri Festival in Borroloola. A unique community based event, presented by Artback NT and the community of Borroloola...
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Barunga Festival
A unique all-female band from Arnhem Land will be a highlight at this year’s historic Barunga Festival. By Tamara Howie This year the festival marks 30 years since Bob Hawke...
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Refugee Week
Darwin is multi-cultural melting pot and a city that prides itself on welcoming newcomers with open arms. Refugee Week is a perfect example of this. Darwin has been a safe...
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Depth Perception - Thom Buchanan
Thom Buchanan is internationally renowned for his urban-meets-environmental streetscapes but the Adelaide artist will showcase a new body of work at Paul Johnstone Gallery in June. “The body of work...
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Rogue Traders
One of the most successful electro pop-rock bands in recent Australian music history, Rogue Traders, are reprising their hits for one night only at Skycity. Founding member James Ash spoke...
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Spain Place Fiesta
Stephen Dunt considers himself one of the luckiest unlucky blokes in Australia. He’s among the tiny percentage of men to be diagnosed with testicular cancer twice – but is lucky...
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Darwin Symphony Orchestra - Bowie
This is the night when the orchestra and conductor have way too much fun –with the audience hugging every inch of the Amphitheatre lawns and letting their hair down too...
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Darwin Country Music Muster
It's a hoedown at the showgrounds! Darwin musician, promoter and serial festival organiser Andrew Arthur spoke to Off The Leash about Darwin’s first Country Music Muster. A country music muster...
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Cosmic Psychos
Making their return to Darwin, three years after a raucous show with the Dune Rats, the Cosmic Psychos are back to put some steam into your Dry season. John McKeering...
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The Barry Brown Experience
Barry Brown is back in Darwin town for one night only! Don't miss this opportunity to see the Territory's own groove guru, with his ultra-funky band and some very special...
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The Fast Five - Stevie Jean
She finished high school only last year, but already Stevie Jean is making waves. Making it to the top five in the annual triple j Unearthed High competition, and receiving...
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Comics' Corner - June
This month, I am lucky to be joined By Aaron Signal aka Mon Cherie to talk about the recent rejuvenation of the monthly Fab U Lash series of drag-inspired comedy...
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DSO Opera Gala
Every May, the Darwin Symphony Orchestra welcomes the dry with a spectacular free opera gala under the stars at the Darwin Waterfront. As one of the first large-scale Dry season...
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APIA Good Times Tour - 2018
The sixth APIA good times tour kicks off in Darwin this May, with disco legend Leo Sayer sharing the stage with Brian Cadd, Marcia Hines, Russell Morris and John Paul...
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Hand Block Printing
Hand block printing is an ancient craft with historical roots in many parts of the world, including India. By Tamara Howie Printer Raju Rathi is passionate about his craft and...
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Harmony Soiree
There’s a pretty special event happening at this year’s Harmony Soiree. Production manager Jenny Milne says this year’s soiree is more than just each community group showcasing their traditional dancing...
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The Turquoise Elephant
As temperatures rise beyond 40 degree and Melbourne’s sewerage system floods the city, the characters in The Turquoise Elephant are all still bickering about climate change. By Tamara Howie Set...
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Twelfth Night
Love triangles, mischief and a spot of cross-dressing – all the elements of a classic Shakespeare comedy will be on show in Essential Theatre’s rendition of Twelfth Night. The Australian...
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Reconciliation Week Films
While flying from Sydney to Alice Springs, filmmaker and projection artist Naina Sen found herself in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. By Tamara Howie The result...