BEING A GEEK is no longer something to hide. Thanks, in part, to the global success of shows like Stranger Things and video-games-turned-animation-TV-series, the wholesome and inclusive movement is about...
Experiencing Alice Springs/Mparntwe is a submersion into the natural world. Hugged by the MacDonnell Ranges, these natural curiosities are constant visual elements, and we are lucky to be in their...
Since 2010, cinephiles, movie buffs and filmmakers alike have looked forward to the month of September with anticipation, and the Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) it brings. With an expanded...
Salon Art Projects is back with five exhibitions showcasing Indigenous art. With an exciting program of group and individual exhibitions in galleries around town complementing the highly anticipated Salon des...
In 1950, the final completed works of composer Richard Strauss were published posthumously as a set titled Four Last Songs – the grand and sweeping epics existential work from a...
How many times do you have to see the Todd flow before you’re an Alice Springs local? Apparently it’s three, but there’s certainly contention around what constitutes a flow. By...
This month, the third and final concert in Djarmalak’s 2022 Sunday Series lights up the remote Indigenous community of Beswick/Wugularr, on Bagala land. By Kate Conway Derived from founder Balang...
They say all good things must come to an end. For seven years, Felix Preval has contributed to the magic that is Darwin Festival. He joined the ranks in 2016...
Tiwi Island art centres, Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association and Munupi Aboriginal Arts and Crafts Association, have joined forces to present Ngininguwula Kurrujipuni (Our Own Tiwi Ochre Colours). By Kate...
A men's artist collective from Tennant Creek, two art galleries, and some incredible storytelling. Charles Darwin University (CDU) Art Gallery and Coconut Studios have joined forces to present Shock &...
Hello sunshine, beach, delicious grub and cheeky cocktails! Darwin’s very own beach club has returned this Dry, offering relaxation hunters, food fans and cocktail enthusiasts the ultimate summer vibe. By...
Recent years have been painful for industries across the board. But none quite like the arts, literally brought to its knees with lockdowns, lockouts, distancing laws and venue closures. By...
Evonne Goolagong discovered a love of tennis as a young girl, hitting a ball against the tin wall of her family home. The girl from the bush who dared to...
At the moment of death, according to Yolŋu, waŋa (spirit) takes a journey that follows the sunset and the morning star back to the east, where it is meant to...
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’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...
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...
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...
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...
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...