Features
Comics' Corner - November
November offers an exciting smorgasbord of comedy. By Will Crawford Local comedy energizer bunny, Amy Hetherington has assembled a classic Desert versus Saltwater comedy contest featuring some of Alice Springs’...
Growing Up Troppo - November
Reviews, tips and advice for travelling the world with kids By Libby Larsen Whether or not accommodation is safe for little kids is a mighty big factor that influences where...
Clean Living in the Tropics - November
Clean Living is being mindful of what you put in your body, mindful of keeping a healthy home and work environment, and mindful of your environmental footprint. By Lina Paselli...
The Betoota Advocate Roadshow Spectacular
The blokes from The Betoota Advocate will strap on their boots and bring the news to the stage as part of their world-first Australian tour. Clancy Overell and Errol Parker...
The Nutcracker and Kingdom of The Suites
Christmas Spirit is coming early with Leisa’s School of Dancing and the Duprada Dance Company performing The Nutcracker and Kingdom of The Suites. Off The Leash had a chat with...
Move
Several generations of dancers and musicians will make history in Darwin with a new collaboration. The Arafura Collective, Tracks Dance, and the Darwin School of Ballet have joined forces for...
Community Cook - November
Gulp NT (Growing and Understanding Local Produce NT) is ‘Connecting Community Cooks’ in Darwin through small groups sharing recipes and food stories using fresh local produce. The first ‘not yet...
Melbourne Cup Luncheon
It's time for the race that stops the nation – the Melbourne Cup – and Skycity Darwin has a selection of yummy options lined up for hungry punters. By Isabella...
Community Dinners
Darwin Community Arts (DCA) community dinners have expanded since the organisation’s move to Coconut Grove. In November Bagot Community will celebrate its 80th Birthday with a dinner. By Tamara Howie...
NT Young Achiever Awards
Know a young person making waves in the community? One of your mates kicking goals – figuratively or literally? The Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards are open for nominations, with...
Youth Advisory Committee
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is on the hunt for more members. YAC is a unique platform that allows young people to have a direct voice to Darwin Council about...
Bell ArtStart Competition
Young artists should pull out their brushes and get painting for their chance to win $10,000 in the annual Belle ArtStart competition. Now in its fourth year, the national competition...
Youth Profile: Kyle Maher
Darwin is full of talented young musicians, and a regular face on the scene is multi-instrumentalist Kyle Maher. The 20-year-old has supported some of the biggest names to tour through...
Play your heart out
Music and performance look set to be the next wave of arts transforming the Darwin CBD. By Tamara Howie In recent years there has been a strong focus on ‘revitalising’...
Spread the Christmas Cheer
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...
SPUN: Rebellion
Spun Stories has proven to be a huge success since its launch in 2015, with more than 90 stories shared at 15 sold out events. At the most recent instalment...
ATMOS: Making Tracks
Slip on some headphones and delve into the sounds and stories of Top End music at the latest instalment of Atmos. By Tamara Howie Part mix-tape, part love-song, Atmos: Making...
Still In My Mind
The Wave Hill Walk-Off has gone down in history as one of the defining moments for Indigenous land rights. By Tamara Howie In August 1966 more than 200 Aboriginal pastoral...
Award noms for NT musos
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 Festival review – The Talk
Art as therapy or therapy as art? One of the biggest theatre making faux pas turned into one of the festivals biggest triumphs. Critical Response by Sarah Reuben A drama...