Features
MATT OKINE – The Other Guy
Stand-up comedian, actor, rapper and radio presenter – is there anything Matt Okine can’t do? We had a chat to Okine ahead of his upcoming visit to D-town. The name...
DAVE HUGHES – Fully Pumped!
With sharp wit, tales inspired by life and broad Aussie drawl, Hughesy is a household name in Australia. Dave Hughes returns to Darwin with his new show Pumped – I...
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
The Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award and Exhibition shares stories of senior members of the community, through the beauty and simplicity of portraiture painting. By Claire Eltringham This...
Pete Murray
Easy going and laidback, peace-loving Pete Murray brings his Yours Acoustically tour to Darwin Ski Club. By Liz Trevaskis What was the first concert you ever went to? I saw...
Introducing Turn It Up - the Top End's New Youth Zine!
It's time to turn up the volume on youth affairs in a new magazine for and by young people in the Top End. By Tierney White Young people living in...
PICNIC Darwin
If chowing down on delicious homemade morsels like potted trout, watermelon and tomato gazpacho, or blackberry friands sounds tempting, give PICNIC Darwin a try. Their homemade PICNICs are stocked with...
Nothing Sweeter than Streeter
It’s no secret we Darwinites and Top Enders have a love affinity with the ocean, but with the Build Up and Wet Season upon us, precious time is running out...
Monster Pop!
From inflatable dolls to startling shadow puppets and sculptures made of coloured pencils, this daring exhibition marries contemporary art from Australia with one of our closest neighbours, Indonesia. By Claire...
Darwin International Film Festival Workshops and Events
The Darwin International Film Festival, or DIFF, is the world’s best cinema on Darwin’s doorstep. This annual program of curated films and screen workshops, including special guests and premieres, takes...
Rolf De Heer
Off The Leash's Tierney White got to chat on the phone with Rolf De Heer ahead of the Darwin International Film Festival. De Heer worked alongside his partner, Director Molly...
UBUD WRITERS & READERS FESTIVAL
The perfect escape for lovers of Literature By Claire Eltringham Considered the spiritual heartland of the Indonesian island of Bali, Ubud is located in the Gianyar region (in central Bali)...
PROFILE: Smith St. Band
Off The Leash spoke to drummer Chris Cowburn. What was the first concert you ever went to? My parents took me and my brother to see John Farnham when I...
Serina Pech
Quirky, cute and occasionally dark… if you haven’t seen Katherine singer/songwriter Serina Pech yet, you need to make it a priority. The young indie/pop artist has been kicking goals over...
PROFILES – HAU
The Aussie hip-hop artist, and one half of THE duo Koolism, brings his soulful styles to Darwin this September. By Liz Trevaskis What was the first concert you ever went...
Julia Morris : I don't want your honest feedback
Known for her sharp wit and sassy stage presence, Lady Julia Morris is not afraid to be herself. Morris has been a regular face on the Australian television since her...
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
By Tierney White The Darwin Festival may be over, but there’s still the opportunity to soak up those buzzing festival vibes. If you’re a bit of a movie buff and...
NTEEN FASHION FESTIVAL
By Tierney White What do Paris, Milan and New York all have in common? They’re all fashion hot spots – and the NTeen Fashion Festival might just land the Northern...
Mahbilil Festival
Celebrate cultural diversity and take a trip to Jabiru for the Mahbilil Festival. By Tierney White In the Kakadu region, the year is broken into six seasons, and Mahbilil –...
