Features

Priceless Portraits
A spotlight is shone on senior members of the Northern Territory this month, as the Portrait of a Senior Territorian Award returns to celebrate our older generation, Territory artists, and...

The Soprano & Tenor
After touring more than 200 shows nationally, the King and Queen of Australian musical theatre and opera – Marina Prior and David Hobson are adding Darwin to their map in...

Journey Through Other Worlds
Yet to take a dip into Darwin Symphony Orchestra’s (DSO) 2023 program? Here’s your chance to dive into Other Worlds and journey through the sounds of your childhood in a...

Leah Flanagan Paints Another Side
Homegrown talent Leah Flanagan hits the stage this month with her sweet, shimmering sounds in an inaugural performance of her latest album at the Darwin Entertainment Centre. By Jenna Hoare...

For the Love of Laksa
The Darwin International Laksa Festival returns this month, brought forward from its usual November appearance to delight tastebuds and celebrate the Territory’s "unofficial official dish." By Kate Conway Ah, the...

Hit the Road with Artback
Calling all NT Creatives – Artback NT is seeking expressions of interest for its Performing Arts Development and Touring Program. Alternating between development and touring support, this round is on...

Ariel en Pointe
From Disney's classic animation to Edvard Eriksen’s iconic statue perched on a rock overlooking Langelinie Promenade in Copenhagen - Hans Christian Anderson’s classic The Little Mermaid has inspired many artists...

Happy Hour with Luke Kidgell
Viral comic Luke Kidgell hits stages around the NT IRL this month! By Betty Sweetlove The internet comedy sensation is back in the Territory with his new show, Happy Hour...

Dance All Night at the Sunshine Club
Behind the outlandishly catchy melodies and joyful musical numbers, is a question that speaks to the heart of Australia’s history. By Betty Sweetlove “The Sunshine Club is a feel-good musical...

Dancing Into the Age of Unknown
What does it mean to age? This is a question that’s usually pondered for years by dancers before they reach the visible signs of ageing. By Jenna Hoare For Tracks...

Black Divaz
Darwin, can you handle this? Get set for a raucous night of sparkling entertainment as purveyors of glitz, glamour and good times Party Passport bring their latest number, Black Divaz...

Not That Kind of Viral
Watch out, Darwin! We’ve let comedian Jimmy Rees in for his latest show Not That Kind of Viral. After his 2022 sell-out performance, he's back for more with his well-loved...

Spotlight on Territory Talent
In 2019, the Northern Territory Performing Arts Awards were established to celebrate the achievements, courage and excellence of hardworking creatives who make up the Territory’s performing arts landscape. This month...

It's Storytime!
Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has joined forces with Larrakia artist and author Jason Lee to present a very special morning of storytelling. By Tierney Seccull Lee has written and illustrated...

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...

Women's Business
The bright, bold and beautiful textiles of Bábbarra Women’s Centre are on show this month as CDU Art Gallery presents colourful exhibition Manburrba – Our Story of Printed Cloth. By...

mirragma gunugurr-wa Bamboo Raft
Take a stroll on Larrakia Country, along Darwin’s Esplanade to Bicentennial Park, and you’ll come across the most impressive sight – a four-metre-high mermaid tail, beside it, a raft. The...

Dip into Desert Mob
Experience Central Australia in all its glory at Desert Mob, the unmissable art event of the year. By Betty Sweetlove Back for its 32nd year, Desert Mob is a monumental...

Pink Chopstix
When it comes to cuisine, we’re pretty spoilt for choice at Darwin Waterfront. No matter the fare you're on the fang for, there’s a restaurant for that, with everything from...