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Old Testament Tune
IN 1847, composer Felix Mendelssohn conducted the first performance of a revised version of his renowned work Elijah. Leading an orchestra in the first violin chair that day was a...
Eastern Arrernte Band Bush Tour
Get ready, Northern Territory, because Eastern Arrernte Band is coming to a town near you! By Betty Sweetlove Hailing from Ltyentye Apurte/Santa Teresa, 80km from Mparntwe/Alice Springs, the Eastern Arrernte...
Up All Night with The Waifs
Beloved Aussie folk rock band The Waifs hit the Territory with shows in Alice Springs this month, and Darwin next, on their national anniversary tour. By Betty Sweetlove 20 years...
Nathan Cavaleri
If the name Nathan Cavaleri rings a bell, there’s a good reason for that. He was the cute little guitar playing kid with regular appearances on Hey Hey It's Saturday...
Destiny & Desire
Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) explores the spectrum of human emotion, showcasing two exciting Northern Territory premieres by celebrated Australian composers, Brett Dean and Rebecca Erin Smith. By Kate Conway Brett...
Loud & Proud
Indigenous music’s night of nights returns in 2023, as the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) celebrate Australia’s thriving First Nations musical landscape, right here on Larrakia Country. The highly anticipated...
Way Out West Where the Reyne Don't Fall
Aussie music legend James Reyne descends on the Top End, with special guest Ella Hooper in tow, as part of his national Way Out West tour in honour of the...
The Barber of Seville
Get ready for comedy, chaos, jaw-dropping costumes and stunning sets, as Opera Australia performs The Barber of Seville at Darwin Festival and Araluen Arts Centre this month. By Betty Sweetlove...
Lakeside & Lovely
Pack the picnic blanket, round up your crew and get set to soak up some sweet Dry season goodness at Live at the Lake. By Kate Conway Returning to the...
Bask in Busking
Calling all musos and street performers! City of Darwin is calling out for talented locals and visitors to fill the streets with music, sweet music, and diverse pop-up performances. By...
Sounds of Suming
Gapu Ngupan (Chasing the Rainbow) is a special collaboration between YolÅu artists from North East Arnhem Land with artists of the Paiwan and Amis peoples of Taiwan, a production currently...
Boogie Down to Bustard Town
There’s something satisfying about saving something from ruin and breathing fresh life into it. We’ve seen water tanks become art galleries, horse floats become bars, so when the opportunity to...
Sunset Sounds
If there’s one thing that tops a beaut Top End sunset by the beach, it’s a beaut Top End sunset by the beach backed by live music. There’s nothing quite...
Jazz & Dew
There’s something magical about tapping into the past, revisiting fond memories or being reacquainted with an old friend. This month, you’re invited to rediscover the magic of jazz as Skinnyfish...
School of Rock
NT Music School's highly anticipated Battle of the School Bands (BOTSB) Final sees senior and middle school students from across the Territory battle it out for the chance to perform...
Making Noise for Territory Music
The NT music industry's night of nights returns, this year held on Arrernte Country for the very first time. Previously known as the NT Song of the Year Awards, this...
One Frequency Festival
The dream was something like this – part music camp, part professional development week, and big part music festival. This month, dreams are realised as the inaugural One Frequency Festival...
Rediscovered & Reimagined
Music is typically composed in a specific style, with a particular set of instruments in mind. Music can also transcend genres, reimagined to be experienced in new and exciting ways...
90s Nostalgia
Break out the brown lip liner and dust off the dungarees! Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) presents Rhythm of the 90s, the annual amphitheatre spectacular back for a time travellin’ celebration...
Burgers & Beers
The riff raff that is Burger Joint returns to the Top End to celebrate their new tune, 'Pub In The Middle of Nowhere'. Former Darwinites G and T-Bone have made...