If you’re a young performer itching to spread some holiday cheer the City of Darwin wants to hear from you. Expressions of interest are now open for paid performance oppor-tunities...
It’s been a massive week for Territory musicians making waves on the national stage. By Tamara Howie The crew from Skinnyfish Music have their names all over the ARIA Awards...
Darwin musician, producer, collaborator and artist James Mangohig got the call of his life last month when he found out he was one of eight successful applicants for the Sydney...
What happens when a renowned cretan lute player meets a post-rock drummer from Melbourne? By Anna Dowd The answer is Xylouris White, the visionary musical collaboration of lutenist George Xylouris...
Dust off your ballet pumps and prepare your plié for a celebration of music and movement. By Anna Dowd The Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) bring to life ballet’s most beautiful...
Performing together for more than 20 years, The Roy Boys, from the band Roymackonkey, have two EPs, an album, and a couple of songwriting awards under their belt. The Boys,...
Sung to motivate, placate, distract or bring solace, music played an important role in one of the bloodiest periods of human history. By Anna Dowd One hundred years ago a...
Rapper 360 is hitting the road to lesser-known towns on his Vintage Modern Regional Tour. He answered The Fast Five ahead of his Darwin show. What’s the first album you...
Given two first names by her parents, Rachel Rachel knew from a young age that she was born to have her name in lights. By Liz Trevaskis The first single...
The Darwin Entertainment Centre’s Concert Series is in full swing this year – and there’s double the fun this September. By Isabella Mellios Jazz stars Hetty Kate Trio and chamber...
Happy Yess will throw up the roller door and be back in business this month after a Dry season hiatus. By Tamara Howie A huge welcome-back party will see original...
There’s more to making good music than having a banging tune. By Tamara Howie Musician and producer Steven Lees is hosting workshops to help Territory musicians improve their production values...
While American country music stars were household names in Australia, the powerful songs from Aboriginal country musicians were being played out of earshot of the mainstream radio waves. By Tamara...
Each year, the National Indigenous Music Awards celebrate not just the greatest music being made by Indigenous artists but, quite simply, some of the greatest music being made in Australia...
Roger Woodward is one of Australia’s greatest pianists. After decades travelling the world, he finds home when he sits down to play and will be bringing his world-class performance to...
Amongst the line-up of music, theatre, comedy, film, cabaret and dance at this year’s Darwin Festival, you’ll also find a whole lot of Shanias. Production manager and choir soprano Shania...
Merging ancient language with modern electronica, Electric Fields will take you on an epic sonic journey. Michael Ross spoke to Off The Leash. I can remember watching Zaachariaha on The...
Adam Harvey and Beccy Cole, two of the biggest names in Australian country music, hit the Pint Club this month. Harvey answered The Fast Five – very honestly – for...
New Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) artistic director and chief conductor Jonathan Tooby conducts his first concert at this year’s Darwin Festival. Welcome to the DSO, Jonathon! Can you tell us...
If singing up a storm is your idea of a great Sunday morning, set aside July 22 for a sumptuous singing session with choir director extraordinaire Jessie Vintila. Journey in...