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Malandarri Festival
Held in Borroloola, this exciting traditional dance festival attracts performers from across Arnhem Land and further afield, as far as Torres Strait. This year the Malandarri Festival hosts five dance...
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Front Cover Comp!
Off The Leash, the Top End's beloved what's-on arts and culture mag, is turning a happy 10 years old, and we're on the look out for a fab, fun –...
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Pine Creek Gold Rush Festival
The thirst for gold in the tiny Top End town of Pine Creek hasn’t been quenched. In fact, it’s celebrated every year with the spirited olde time Gold Rush Festival...
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Top End World Refugee Day
Welcome new Australian citizens and celebrate the many cultures that call Darwin home, at the Top End Refugee Day. Part of national Refugee Week, the annual day celebrates the contribution...
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Seniors Expo
The Grey Panthers dance troupe, the Still Belting Out choir – seniors will be loud and proud as they take over the lawns of the Museum and Art Gallery of...
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Katherine Junk Festival
The art may be rubbish, but in five years Katherine's quirky Junk Sculpture Festival has grown from a simple idea to spur locals’ creativity, to a competitive quest for junk...
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The Sculptures of Atauro Island
A woman puts on goggles, takes a spear and in skirt and thongs, free dives into a turqoise reef off Atauro Island north of Dili. She is one of the...
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Q&A with Amy Shark
Just a few months ago Gold Coast singer songwriter Amy Shark quit her job as a video editor to refocus on music, after a long time of treading water in...
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NT News Live on Fridays
It's another one of those much-awaited events that, just like the dragonflies around town, returns to the Top End to mark the start of the Dry season. By Chelsea Heaney...
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Garrmalang Festival
A three-day celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, dance, arts and culture, right in the heart of Larrakia country. For the traditional custodians, Garrmalang is the name of...
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Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival
Like a cool waft of salty Dry season air, the Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival is upon us again, and more refreshing than ever. This week-long, multi-art form festival is a beloved...
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Darwin Symphony Orchestra
Comprising 65 volunteer musicians and a small professional core, the Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is an orchestra of and for the community. By Anna Dowd An accessible and essential community...
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NT Writers' Festival
Gather round people, this celebration of all things story is based in Alice Springs this year – but no need to miss out if you can’t get to the Red...
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Art & About – Darwin Art Trail
From the inner suburbs of Darwin to the banks of Darwin River Dam, the Darwin Art Trail (DAT) makes for an inspiring and creative day out. Motivated by the beautiful...
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APIA Good Times Tour
The annual Apia Good Times Tour returns for its fifth consecutive year with another formidable line-up of Australian music legends including The Black Sorrows with Vika and Linda Bull, Colin...
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BASSINTHEGRASS
As one of Darwin’s most popular music festivals, BASSINTHEGRASS pulls in some of Australia’s biggest artists every year. With a veritable who’s who of rising Australian musicians on the bill...
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Hot Shots Photography Comp & NT Song of the Year
MusicNT is giving Top End creatives the opportunity to promote their work, with applications for both the NT Song of the Year and Hot Shots Competitions now open. By Chelsea...
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Q&A with Sarah Blasko
As a multi-award winning and established artist in Australia’s music scene, you could be mistaken for thinking that Sarah Blasko has been rocking it solo for years – however Territorians...
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FlicNics
Dust off your picnic blanket and pack some snacks, the City of Palmerston’s free outdoor movie program FlicNics is back. Make the most of perfect Dry season Saturday nights and...
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BANFF Mountain Film Festival
The BANFF Mountain Film Festival – licence to thrill. You’ll be planning your next adventure before the credits roll, guaranteed. BANFF is the most prestigious short film competition about mountain...