Features
The Boy Who talked to Dogs
We all know the back in my day tales of the punitive schooling system. Kids being caned for favouring their left hand, or humiliated for an insignificant misdemeanour. The lucky...
Tim Minchin
Tim Minchin’s had a colourful, varied career. He’s gone from hitting the piano keys in comical YouTube clips back in the day, to sharing the screen with David Duchovny in...
Words and Red Dirt
The Red Centre is known for its red dirt, its vibrant arts community, its unique stories and voices. Recognising these beauties, in 2014 a grass-roots festival was seeded. Eight years...
Get Tactile
Calling all creatives … applications for the 2023 Tactile Arts exhibition and Artist in Residence (AIR) programs are now open! By Kate Conway Proudly the longest-running residency in the Northern...
Henley on Todd Regatta
60 YEARS AGO, a member of one of Alice Springs’ Rotary Clubs decided to borrow the famous Henley-on-Thames Regatta idea to raise money for his local charity. The only difference...
Ready, Teddy, Go!
The cuddliest event on the Darwin Festival calendar, City of Darwin’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic is back, presenting a fun-filled morning for all the mama, papa and baby bears. By Kate...
First Nations Fashion
Some of the country’s most revered First Nations artists and fashion designers come together on Larrakia Country for two very special fashion events this month. By Tierney Seccull Presented by...
Together Again
For 16 years, the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) has championed the creativity coming out of Art Centres in remote Indigenous communities across Australia. Delivered in a digital format for...
2022 Chief Minister's NT Book Awards
The Chief Minister’s NT Book Awards shine a light on the talent, originality, and flair of writers in the NT. Started by the NT Writers’ Centre in 2009, and originally...
Off The Leash is Celebrating 15 Years!
In July 2007, the very first edition of #OTLMAG was printed, showcasing the events, arts and culture of the tropical Top End... Since then, we’ve printed 10 monthly mags each...
Loop the Loop
Folks, prepare yourselves for a battle for the ages. In the red corner we have master musician Gene Peterson, and multi-instrumentalist Adam Page is warming up in the blue corner...
Teeny Tiny Stevies
Colourful and bright. You might think you’re walking into a regular kids show, but what you don’t realise is that the adults are about to enjoy this show just as...
Divine Sounds
Music has been referred to as the universal language of humankind. It's actually been confirmed by several studies, including one in 2020 from Harvard University showing that music is “in...
Spirit of Place
Australian band Goanna released their debut album Spirit of Place at a time when audiences were not yet familiar with political statements coming through their radios. Tracks such as ‘Solid...
Djarmalak Concerts on Country
Acclaimed Indigenous vocalist Emma Donovan and Torres Strait Islands music sensation Mau Power headline the second of three special Sundays this month, as part of the Djarmalak; Concerts on Country...
Daminmin Festival
You’re invited to gather on Limilngan-Wulna Country to celebrate the Dry in true Top End style with camping, workshops, culture, nature and community. The three-day Daminmin Festival – in easy...
Garrmalang Goods
The rich fibres of Garrmalang Festival were first woven in 2014 to showcase, inspire and celebrate First Nations arts and culture, blossoming over the years into the exciting, culture-rich event...
There's Something Fishy About Wagait Beach
Journey across the Darwin Harbour – by ferry or car – to beautiful Wagait Beach, and celebrate the art and culture of the Cox Peninsula at the Wagait Arts Festival...
Australian Ceramics Triennale
Once every three years there is a huge national celebration of contemporary ceramics. It’s massive, it’s exciting and never-before has it been hosted in the NT. For its 16th edition...