Features
Art & About with Matthew Van Roden
Queer artist Matthew Van Roden had a strict religious upbringing – a factor that still emerges in his multi-disciplinary art practice. Van Roden is in the midst of a visual...
Reflection - Holly McDonald
It's rare to see artists at work. I'm taking about mid-brush stroke, mid-decision. What colour, what form is needed in that dormant space on the canvas? By Holly McDonald While...
Frankghanistan
A show described as “storytelling through performance art, spoken word, documentary, cabaret and neo-burlesque vignettes” is a little difficult to imagine, but that’s what Nel Da Silva is bringing to...
Fresh Tracks
From a young emerging hip-hop artist to a seniors dance troupe, Tracks Dance Company is staging a diverse show at the Darwin Fringe Festival. By Kylie Stevenson Now in its...
Almost Face to Face
Audiences will be transported from a darkened Darwin theatre to Dublin’s underbelly in an intimate one-man monologue that explores the fringes of society. By Kylie Stevenson Award-winning playwright and actor...
Train Lines
You might think a person who once spent 18 hours on trains to get to an acting class would be sick of them, but writer and actor Tremayne Gordon has...
Corrosion and Whiplash Theatre
Corrugated Iron’s contribution to this year’s Fringe Festival will be a bit of a juggling act, with the Top End youth arts organisation staging two very different shows. Corrosion sets...
Top Dog Film Festival
Man's best friend will be the centre of attention at BCC Cinemas when the inaugural Top Dog Film Festival heads to Darwin. Festival director and self-confessed dog adorer Jemima Robinson...
Gurrumul Fundraiser
The screening of Gurrumul at the Deckchair Cinema will raise funds for one of the acclaimed musician’s greatest legacies – an investment in the next generation of Indigenous artists. By...
Off The Shelf - July
Welcome to my column where each month I’ll take a book from the shelf to share. By Kate Rendell After a run of NT focused reviews, this month I turn...
Zine Fair
The Top End zine scene is set for a revival at this year’s Darwin Fringe Festival – and anyone with ideas for a DIY mag is encouraged to join in...
Write A Book In A Day
Aspiring authors need not spend years toiling away on a novel – at this year’s Fringe Festival, writers will be joining forces to write a book in 12 hours. By...
Growing Up Troppo - July
Reviews, tips and advice for travelling the world with kids. By Libby Larsen It’s that time of year again, the school holidays. Where are you headed? Anyone going to Broome...
Comics' Corner - July
The Darwin Fringe Festival is upon us and, for the comedy connoisseur, a comic smorgasbord awaits. By Will Crawford My salivary glands are working overtime in readiness for the taster...
Clean Living In The Tropics - July
Clean Living is being mindful of what you put in your body, mindful of keeping a healthy home and work environment, and mindful of your environmental footprint. By Lina Paselli...
Q&A with rising star DJ Tjung
Joseph Tjung, aka DJ Tjung, is just 17 years old but he’s already rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest DJs and musicians touring through Darwin. This year alone he’s...
Get That Job!
If you're keen to try your hand in the makeup industry, or work in events and festivals, Launch Darwin has got you covered with their Get That Job! panels and...
Sounds @ Sunset #3
Chill out and watch the sunset at the third gig from young producers in Darwin. Producer Natalea Stone, 18, says she’s going for a laid-back vibe with her line-up for...
Sanctuary Sessions - July
The picturesque scenery at sanctuary lakes has become the backdrop to the newest free gig in Palmerston. Sanctuary Sessions is an initiative of the Palmerston Young Producer’s Team, a group...
Science at Sunset
Feminism and sustainable seafood are on the menu at this year’s Fringe Festival with Tropical Kitchen aiming to satisfy both the body and the brain. Producer Britt Guy says the...
