Features
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 –...
Salon des Refusés
FRENCH FOR 'EXHIBITION OF REJECTS', the Salon des Refusés is defined as 'an exhibition of works rejected by the jury of the official Paris Salon'. Although this does not sound...
Wagait Arts Show
It’s time to head Beyond the Jetty for the third annual Wagait Arts Show! The Arts Show highlights talented artists from Wagait and Belyuen – two remote communities on the...
Darwin Festival
From a new and inspired programming direction, to a hot, newly designed identity – and everything in between – Darwin Festival returns with a bang! By Claire Eltringham The highly...
Lola's Pergola
If sipping on an icy cold beer or a cool glass of Savvy B, enjoying great food, and riding a carousel by the waters of Cullen Bay Marina is your...
Thelma Plum
Off The Leash's Tierney White had a chat with the lovely Thelma Plum, ahead of this weekend's National Indigenous Music Awards. This year, Plum has been nominated for two awards...
Adelaide River Music Muster
Joined by Beccy Cole, The Radiators, Shaun Kirk, Dallas Steele Band, David Spry, Kim Koole, Jenni Boon, Kevin McCarthy’s Old Darwin Town show, Eddie Obara, and Beverley MacShannig – this...
