Features
Corrosion and Whiplash Theatre
Corrugated Iron’s contribution to this year’s Fringe Festival will be a bit of a juggling act, with the Top End youth arts organisation staging two very different shows. Corrosion sets...
Top Dog Film Festival
Man's best friend will be the centre of attention at BCC Cinemas when the inaugural Top Dog Film Festival heads to Darwin. Festival director and self-confessed dog adorer Jemima Robinson...
Gurrumul Fundraiser
The screening of Gurrumul at the Deckchair Cinema will raise funds for one of the acclaimed musician’s greatest legacies – an investment in the next generation of Indigenous artists. By...
Off The Shelf - July
Welcome to my column where each month I’ll take a book from the shelf to share. By Kate Rendell After a run of NT focused reviews, this month I turn...
Zine Fair
The Top End zine scene is set for a revival at this year’s Darwin Fringe Festival – and anyone with ideas for a DIY mag is encouraged to join in...
Write A Book In A Day
Aspiring authors need not spend years toiling away on a novel – at this year’s Fringe Festival, writers will be joining forces to write a book in 12 hours. By...
Growing Up Troppo - July
Reviews, tips and advice for travelling the world with kids. By Libby Larsen It’s that time of year again, the school holidays. Where are you headed? Anyone going to Broome...
Comics' Corner - July
The Darwin Fringe Festival is upon us and, for the comedy connoisseur, a comic smorgasbord awaits. By Will Crawford My salivary glands are working overtime in readiness for the taster...
Clean Living In The Tropics - July
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...
Q&A with rising star DJ Tjung
Joseph Tjung, aka DJ Tjung, is just 17 years old but he’s already rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest DJs and musicians touring through Darwin. This year alone he’s...
Get That Job!
If you're keen to try your hand in the makeup industry, or work in events and festivals, Launch Darwin has got you covered with their Get That Job! panels and...
Sounds @ Sunset #3
Chill out and watch the sunset at the third gig from young producers in Darwin. Producer Natalea Stone, 18, says she’s going for a laid-back vibe with her line-up for...
Sanctuary Sessions - July
The picturesque scenery at sanctuary lakes has become the backdrop to the newest free gig in Palmerston. Sanctuary Sessions is an initiative of the Palmerston Young Producer’s Team, a group...
Science at Sunset
Feminism and sustainable seafood are on the menu at this year’s Fringe Festival with Tropical Kitchen aiming to satisfy both the body and the brain. Producer Britt Guy says the...
Cyclone Survival Food
Delicious dinners from the debris. Don’t rush to the supermarket next cyclone season – ditch the baked beans and learn how to create a living cyclone kit. Inspired by the...
Rosella Festival and Jam Recipe
The Top End landscape is dotted with the bright red fruits of the rosella plant. These tart fruits are plucked from the bushes and turned into a whole variety of...
Beachfront Breakfasts
If you've had a big night at the Beachfront Hotel you can now head back in the morning to wash away the aftermath with a big breakfast. The newly refurbished...
Darwin Community Dinners - Bagot
Darwin Community Dinners have a new venue for their July event – Bagot Community Hall. Since Darwin Community Arts (DCA) moved from Malak to Coconut Grove the monthly dinners have...
Darwin Fringe Festival 2018
From lounge room cabaret to a 10-minute show in a public toilet, the 2018 Darwin Fringe Festival will cover a lot of ground. By Kylie Stevenson This year’s line-up is...
Q&A with Darwin Festival's Felix Preval
The countdown is on until Darwin Festival strings up the fairy lights and rolls out three weeks of dazzling entertainment. This year’s program is as hot as ever with thought-...