Features
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Flickerfest
Flickerfest is touring the Territory with yet another tasty platter of short films by the most talented filmmakers from Australia and around the world. In its 24th year, the home...
3on3
So what is 3on3? It's the biggest urban team sport in the world and a whole heap of instant fun. Check it out for yourself Saturday nights at the Palmerston...
Wednesday Skate Jam
Whether you're an old hat, haven’t done it for years or are an enthusiastic newbie, Wednesday skate night at Jingili Park is your time to roll with Darwin’s growing skateboarding...
Dîner en Blanc
Time to get your glamour on, Darwin. It’s ‘tres chic’ mass picnic meets mystery date with beauty and fine taste, at the inaugural Le Dîner en Blanc. The concept originated...
Ladies Long Lunch
Ladies of Darwin, turn on your out-of-office notifications, it's time to lunch long and raise money for a great cause. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Darwin, the 2017 Darwin...
