AS THE DRAGONFLIES take flight in the Top End to mark the start of the Dry, and the air starts to chill in the Red Centre, you know the old events calendar is about to get hot, hot, hot. Welcome to May, dear readers.
Darwin’s set to get a splash of colour, as an army of artists take to the streets as part of this year’s Darwin Street Art Festival (DSAF). Always keen to foster the development of local artists, the DSAF crew has taken particular interest in local young creatives, and have collaborated with the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) on a new award as part of MAGNT’s annual Exit Art exhibition.
Gracing the cover of this edition is a sweet artwork by Sophie Kerr, who took out the inaugural Darwin Street Art Festival Award for Exit Art, scoring herself a pop-up wall to paint – her first ever large-scale work! Check out the main feature to find out more about this year’s DSAF and how the collab came to be.
Festival season is in full swing across the NT. Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival is set to illuminate the Nightcliff Foreshore with three fun-filled days of music, art and culture, whilst lovers of the written word are taken good care of in Mparntwe/Alice Springs for this year’s NT Writers Festival.
Our Performing Arts section is brimming with incredible dance and theatre. GUTS Dance from the desert hits the road for a special tour of their show SUB, whilst Brown’s Mart Theatre presents its second theatre work for the year, Fair Punishment. Check them out the see Territory talent in full swing.
If you love perving at gallery walls, our Visual Arts section is chockers with a diverse mix of exhibitions across the NT –including the first from Darwin artist (and absolute character!) Rob Brown in five years.
I was over the moon to catch up with Aussie actor David Wenham to chat about his new film Spit, based on his hilarious character from 2003 flick Gettin’ Square. Spit, and Wenham, hit the Deckie early this month, so get your tickets quick sticks if you’re keen to say g’day. (And yes, he was a dream to chat with!)
Marcia Hines descends on Darwin as part of her Still Shining Concert Tour, the music of Kate Bush is celebrated in Strange Phenomena, and Brown’s Mart’s Live on Fridays offers the perfect end-of-week knock-off scenario. Check out the Gig Guide for more music magic, including some exciting gigs in the Red Centre.
However you choose to spend your May days – including May Day itself! – I hope you have a hoot. Ciao, ciao!
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Exit Art, Darwin Street Art Festival Award winner, Sophie Kerr from Palmerston College, 'City 107' (detail), 2024, synthetic polymer paint on canvas 120x120cm.
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Since 2017, Darwin Street Art Festival (DSAF) has seen an entourage of local and visiting artists take to the streets to splash licks of paint across town, beautifying Darwin from the CBD to the ‘burbs. This month, it’s back, baby, and it’s the up-and-coming local artists DSAF organisers are particularly excited about.
STREET ART ROSE to popularity in the 60s as a movement of free creative expression, where abandoned walls were given new life, transformed into epic works of art. Thanks to the likes of Banksy, Cornbread, Shepard Fairey, et al., its popularity has soared, with walls around the world adorned with original, large-scale artworks.
Since the inception of DSAF in 2017, more than 120 walls across Darwin have been transformed, with 20 more pegged for the 2025 iteration.
Thanks to a special collaboration between DSAF and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory’s (MAGNT) Exit Art exhibition – which sees the work of 2024’s Year 12 students from across the NT exhibited at the institution – one young artist is set to have a crack at her own pop-up wall.
Sophie Kerr took out the inaugural DSAF Prize at this year’s event, and says the opportunity is surreal.
“I’m really excited, honestly … Obviously, that painting that I did, that’s probably the biggest one I’ve done, but I think I’d like to paint bigger … so I’m really excited to be able to paint something that big,” she says.
A selection panel from DSAF, including the festival’s founding father David Collins and revered local street artist Jesse Bell, saw the potential in Kerr’s work, something she says she didn’t expect at all.
“I’m really surprised, to be honest, that it’s got as much attention as it has, because when I finished it, I thought I’d put a lot of work in, but I thought it could have been better – I thought it was just gonna be a school thing, so it’s really cool that it’s got so much attention.”
The wonderful thing about the award, a first-time collab between MAGNT and DSAF, is that it’s got
the young artist thinking about pursuing art as a career.
“I feel like this could open up a lot of other opportunities for me. I didn’t ever really think art was gonna be a career, I thought it was just gonna be a hobby, but I find now that I’ve got this opportunity that it could open up, sort of, a career path for me.”
Collins says collaborating with MAGNT on an award for DSAF through Exit Art has been on the cards for some time.
“We’ve been watching Exit Art over the years and watching the quality of artwork produced by high school leavers, it just gets better and better every year,” he says.
“One of the previous years we looked at it and thought about offering an award – and we had the young person apply [for DSAF] on their own, so we’ve worked with people that have come straight from Exit Art in the past – but this is the first time we’ve decided to make it official,” he says.
With 60 percent of artists involved in this year’s DSAF locals, it’s clear we have talent in spades. And whilst the festival showcases local artists, it also gives them access to visiting artists, and the opportunity to grow their networks.
“With a development lens on, Darwin Street Art Festival was born from a need to run a street art festival, by locals, for locals, while working with internationals and interstates, but at the same time developing local artists’ skills. We want to train young people up into mural paintings,” Collins says.
“We’ve done this with a lot of Indigenous artists that have come through, like Jason Lee, Trent Lee … Through those artists and other young artists, like Caleb Schatz –Caleb Dude – he’s come through at 17, now he’s 22, and we grown ‘em up, ya know?
“You need the national and international platform, so that young artists here don’t just see a local artist that paints the local school or craft fair, they see people that travel international, and they make networks.”
An exciting new addition to DSAF this year is an immersive nighttime art projection experience. Young people have the chance to participate in workshops before their work is projected onto the walls alongside established artists at the old RSL carpark in a special closing weekend event.
Shay Jayawardena leads the project in cahoots with LAUNCH Darwin and Darwin Emerging Creatives, a sister projection event to another in Kenya, that features an international artist and another from Melbourne. She says the theme addresses issues affecting young people.
“A lot of their work is around culture and identity, and the feminine identity within the world – not specifically about women, but the feminine in general,” she says.
“We’ll have five large venue projectors, one of the walls is for young people and their digital art … It’s a pretty emerging art form for Darwin, and the workshops are around how you can take your digital art and enhance them for projections, and how to animate them using AI – how to bring them to life in a different way.”
Artists take to the streets late this month, with all work set for completion mid-June. In the meantime, if you’re keen to see the next wave of local talented young things coming through the ranks, make tracks to MAGNT to behold a diverse range of creativity and expression from the Class of 2024.
Bring on the beauty!
Do you love the Dry season, art and culture, great food, our tropical Top End lifestyle and being by the beach? Yep, same! Get set for a sweet weekend by the seaside, friends, as a beloved local festival makes a welcome return, this year celebrating 20 huge years.
THE E3 PRODUCTIONS Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival sees the stretch along the Nightcliff Foreshore come to life across three fun-filled days, dotted with food stalls, stages, art installations, and, once the sun dips into the ocean, party lights.
Created to celebrate and showcase the vibrant local community, this free, family-friendly festival is a feast for the senses with music, dance, visual arts, spoken word, community stalls, the much-loved sand sculpture competition, workshops, and food, glorious food.
Achieving a 20-year milestone is a testament to those working behind the scenes which has, and continues to be, run by an army of passionate volunteers. Andrew ‘Legs’ Arthur has been involved since day one and reckons the Festival’s longevity comes down to two main things.
E3 Productions Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival
WHEN FRI 9 MAY | 5-10PM SAT 10 MAY | 3-10PM SUN 11 MAY | 3-8PM AT NIGHTCLIFF FORESHORE COST FREE INFO nightcliffseabreeze.com
Darwin Fringe on sale! There’s about two months ‘til the beast that is Darwin Fringe Festival unleashes 10 days of mayhem upon Darwin. Find out what’s in store for their 10th year, as their full program is announced and on sale this month.
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“It’s the location … It’s just spectacular, on the Timor Sea –we’ve got the red cliffs, the aqua water,” he says.
“And it’s our local artists. We have such a strong, unique artistic
community, and they’re constantly creating amazing songs and dance. They’re all looking for a forum to showcase their material. Those two things? Bang! We have the Seabreeze.”
Last year, about 1800 artists participated in Seabreeze, offering a diverse mix of art forms and experiences. The 2025 Seabreeze is set to offer the same, a huge cohort of local creatives charming audiences as they wander along the Foreshore.
Bryn Wackett started out as a volunteer in 2008 and has been involved on and off in the years since, this year on deck as Dance Stage Manager. She likes that punters can access the Festival in a way that suits them.
“I love that [the Festival] has the ocean side of Casuarina Drive cordoned off, so you can ride
Get ready to dance under the palms at BASSINTHEGRASS with Hilltop Hoods, The Amity Affliction, The Dreggs, Hot Dub Time Machine, and Meg Mac, just to name a few. Now in its 22nd year, the licensed all-ages event brings the vibes across three stages and a silent disco. Boogie time!
your bike or scooter up and down the Foreshore, safely. I just love that you can do that. Or you can meander at your own pace on foot along the footpath.”
This grassroots festival is loved for its laid-back, coastal atmosphere, with a strong focus on inclusivity, environmental sustainability, and local pride. Arthur says it’s treasured by many.
“You get people coming up and saying they love the Festival because it’s ‘our Festival’ – it’s Darwin’s people. It’s very fulfilling.”
With three main stages pumping over the weekend, a Community Village, the Jetty Art Space, a Spoken Word Corner, and a bunch of food and drink trucks, it’s a real flex on Darwin life. Settle in for three sweet days by the seaside and experience the essence of this magical, tropical place.
The Top End Gin Festival
Head along to the Darwin Ski Club for an unforgettable day of chilled bevs, beachside vibes, and live entertainment, headlined by Aussie band The Temper Trap. Treat yourself to some sweet seaside fun and indulge in three hours of gin tastings from more than 18 distillers across the country. Cheers, big ears.
SAT 24 MAY | 2-11PM
DARWIN SKI CLUB $89-$150 topendginfestival.com
Tactile Arts is back with the first Makers Market of the year, just in time for Mother’s Day.
THERE ARE A few signs that the Dry season is here. Sunny skies and dragon flies, with a swag of outdoor events on the rise. This month brings the first Tactile Arts Makers Market of the year, one week out from Mother’s Day to give you the chance to score the mums and mother figures in your lives the perfect gift.
With over 90 stalls set into the sweet tropical setting of Darwin Waterfront, plus live music, workshops and food stalls, it’s the perfect way to spend a Dry season day in Darwin town.
Tactile Arts’ Events Coordinator Jo Shearn says it’s that little bit sweeter when we buy local.
Tactile Arts Makers Market
WHEN SUN 4 MAY | 9AM-3PM AT DARWIN WATERFRONT COST FREE INFO tactilearts.org.au
“As well as putting money back into the local economy, it's a wonderful way to support some really hard working and talented local artisans and makers,” she says.
“The stallholders at all Tactile Arts markets are dedicated to their craft and spend many, many hours preparing for these markets, and the proof
is in the product – visitors to the markets will be able to find some truly unique and beautiful items, whether they are looking for gifts, or for something special for themselves.”
There’s a bunch of handmade goods on offer, from gorgeous handmade jewellery to stunning ceramics and homewares, as well as incredible hand-printed fabrics and artworks from some of the NT's beloved Aboriginal Art Centres.
Exciting additions this year include weaving workshops with local award-winning artisan Aly de Groot, live music from local muso Lilla Wellington, plus kids’ workshops. With the sun shining, and the lagoon nearby, you might as well make a day of it – why not sneak in a dip or feast on bites from the wide range of Waterfront eateries?
Grab a gift for mum or spoil yourself silly, with a diverse selection of beautifully handcrafted work produced by some of the Top End's finest artists, crafters, designers and makers.
AS THE WEATHER starts to get a bit more Dry seasony in the Top End, and the rains starts to ease off, it’s become that little bit easier to get around outdoors. City of Darwin invites you to take to the streets and footpaths, and to consider your environmental impact as you get around town.
Darwin’s current transport use is dominated by private vehicles, which means plenty of nasties are shot into the atmosphere on the daily. Recognising this, Council has developed The Movement Strategy, in an effort to get peeps thinking about how they get around and the impact it has on our environment.
Lord Mayor of Darwin Kon
Vatskalis says a few small changes can have big results.
“The way we move around the city has an impact on many things including urban form, our health, the environment, and how we experience places,” he says.
“The Movement Strategy was developed to assist Council in prioritising areas such as pedestrian footpaths, shared footpaths, bicycle networks, transport links and shared mobility access to create greater connectivity.”
Council has set some projects in motion to make it easier for commuters to get from A to B, including the Bagot Park Shared Path Extension and the Smith
Street greening project, which includes a dedicated micro-mobility lane. They’ve even developed a handy Darwin Journey Planner online to help you figure out some eco-friendly ways to commute.
“Our aim is for Darwin’s movement network to be modern and sustainable, promoting an active city that is accessible and safe for all residents and visitors,” Vatskalis says.
Get on those deadly treadlies, get your kicks on, catch the bus or sign up for a sneaky scoot – it’s easy to get around green!
Do you love the great outdoors? See yourself kicking around the beautiful, rugged landscapes of the NT, your feet in the red sand and cooling off in tropical waterfalls? Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife want to hear from you!
THEY’RE ON THE hunt for folks to join their volunteer campground host program. Established in 2019, the program invites volunteers on board to help visitors navigate their time in Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife managed parks and reserves.
Campground hosts support park rangers by allowing them to focus on other park priorities, improving conservation and land management outcomes for the park. Placements are generally about three-weeks, but shorter, fortnight placements can be negotiated in Litchfield National Park and Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve. Nice.
There’s also the opportunity to help out in Litchfield National Park, Elsey National Park, Judbarra/Gregory National Park, Keep River National Park, Finke Gorge National Park, and Trephina Gorge Nature Park. Again, very nice.
If you’re someone that likes to meet people, has a positive attitude and friendly demeanour, and takes pride in the Territory, this
could be for you. You need to hold a current first-aid qualification and pass a National Police Check, but these costs can be reimbursed once you’ve completed your first placement.
You’ll also need to provide your own accommodation ¬– be that a tent, camper trailer, campervan or caravan – and if you’re an off-gridder, that’s even better, given power and water supplies can sometimes be limited.
In return for four hours a day, six days a week, you’ll get free camping in some of the NT’s most beautiful locations, free entry to Territory Wildlife Park and Alice Springs Desert Park, and the chance to explore the parks and reserves in your own time. Not bad, eh?
If this sounds like an experience you might get a kick out of, go ahead and throw your name in the Akubra!
On the first Friday of every month, the doors of MAGNT open early to offer a dedicated low sensory session. Visitors can experience the exhibitions at their own pace, and with reduced sensory stimuli, like sound and lighting.
FRI 2 MAY | 9-10AM
MAGNT FREE magnt.net.au
DED Advance Personal Plans
Join Samantha Harrington, Clinical Nurse consultant and advocate,
to learn about Advance Personal Plans. Understand what they are, how they work, why they are important at all stages of life.
SAT 3 MAY | 2-4PM
DARWIN COMMUNITY ARTS FREE darwincommunityarts.org.au
Zen Sunset Milonga
The best views in Darwin, and Tango, too! Relax, have a boogie, and socialise with Darwin's Northern Tango community.
SUN 18 MAY | 6-9.30PM
ZEN ROOFTOP LOUNGE FREE northerntango.com.au
Darwin Baby Expo
Make tracks to Rydges Palmerston for a day filled with all things baby related. From the latest baby gear to expert advice on parenting, this
The Alice Food Festival is back for 2025! Head along for a family-friendly night of food, music and community. Registrations are open for market stalls or food vans who want to join the fun and feed some peckish peeps!
event is a must for all parentsto-be.
SAT 24 MAY | 9AM-3PM
RYDGES PALMERSTON
$5-$40 | FREE 10-17 rydges.com
Too Much Stuff? Recycling Upcycling Market
Do you have Too Much Stuff? Looking for something new?
Whether you're leaving town, new to the area, moving, downsizing, feeling creative, or fundraising, there's something for everyone. And it's free to have a stall!
SUN 25 MAY | 9AM-12PM
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Geek Up
This free event for young people aged 15-22 includes Dungeons
& Dragons, an art workshop facilitated by local young creatives and board games, plus a DIY toastie station.
SUN 25 MAY | 1-4PM CASUARINA LIBRARY FREE launchdarwin.com.au
Sunday Arvo Board Game Sesh
Gather your friends or enjoy a solo outing with an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and new connections. Whether you're a board game pro or a newbie, there's games to suit all levels. Tickets include a house wine on arrival, so it’s an adults-only soirée. Cin-cin!
SUN 25 MAY | 5-7PM THE LAST SUPPER $11 thelastsupper.com.au
Gaming After Dark
This is a safe, action-packed and inclusive space for young people aged 12-17 to hang out, compete in low stakes e-sport competitions, and make new friends. No registration is required, and snacks are provided. Winning!
FRI 30 MAY | 6.30-8.30PM CASUARINA LIBRARY FREE launchdarwin.com.au
Tiny Tots Playgroup
EVERY MON (EX. PUB HOLS) | 9-11AM THE QUARTER, CASUARINA SQUARE FREE casuarinasquare.com.au
Trivia Nights at Dom's
Think you know some stuff? Test your smarts and head to Dom's for a drink and a fun night of trivia.
EVERY THU | 709PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR THE 14TH, STAMPY SALLY. Don’t forget your Darwin crew when booking in your birthday shenanigans. Have an awesome day xx
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANNY! I hope you have a ripper on the 13th, ol' mate, and a day filled with fam, food, and a few cold ones. Love yer work, Tigs xx
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING DASH! We hope you have a wonderful day, and maybe a spicy marg or two. From your loving family x
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Food Trucks at Cullen Bay
Gather your crew, chairs and an appetite, and head along to Cullen Bay Foreshore every weekend where food trucks await to delight your taste buds, accompanied by the best sunsets in the Top End.
EVERY FRI, SAT & SUN | 5-8.30PM CULLEN BAY MARINA FREE cullenbaymarina.com.au
Paint by Numbers
Choose from stunning Paint by Numbers designs and enjoy a relaxing, creative session. Tix include a 40x50cm canvas, high-quality brushes, and 24 paint pots. No experience needed – come solo or with friends, and connect through art.
SUN 4 MAY | 1.30-3.30PM
THE LAST SUPPER
$50 thelastsupper.com.au
Make a Gemstone Silver Brooch
Learn to solder with a handheld butane torch and create a custom bezel setting for a gemstone. Explore decorative techniques and assemble a brooch with your chosen gemstone, perfect for handmade jewellery enthusiasts looking to accessorise clothing, hats, bags, or shoes.
SAT 10 MAY | 9AM-1.30PM
TACTILE ARTS STUDIOS
$160 | $150 MEMB tactilearts.org.au
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block based on a design of your choosing. Materials supplied, no experience necessary.
SAT 24 MAY | 2-5PM
NUNGALINYA COLLEGE
$80 wawuruprints.com
Weaving with Waste
Learn basket weaving with Aly de Groot using waste materials like bailing twine, ghost nets, and repurposed clothing. Experience therapeutic benefits and sustainable practices while connecting with a community of crafters who share a passion for nature and creativity.
SUN 25 MAY | 1-4PM
TACTILE ARTS STUDIOS
$180 | $165 MEMB tactilearts.org.au
TRE
TRE (Tension/Trauma Release Exercises) uses movements like shaking, tremoring, and stretching to help release stored patterns of pain, stress and trauma. This practice helps the nervous system to down regulate, encouraging relaxation, calmness and connection, and has been used by many ancient cultures.
MON 5 & 19 MAY | 6.30-7.30PM
THE WELLNESS HUB DARWIN
$20 nebula.net.au
Simply Meditate Weekly classes on meditation and Buddhist teachings. Each class is self-contained, and includes guided meditations and practical advice to overcome daily challenges and find lasting happiness. No booking required.
TUE 6 & 13 MAY | 7-7.45PM
COCONUT GROVE SENIORS HALL
$10 | FREE MEMB meditateindarwin.org
Mums and Bubs Pilates
EVERY MON (EX. PUB HOLS) | 10-11AM
RICH LIFE HEALTH & FITNESS
$15 | FREE MEMB rlhf.com.au
Sunset Yoga
Stacking Rings Workshop
Create three unique sterling silver rings in this hands-on workshop. Learn sawing, shaping, texturing, and soldering with a butane torch. Add custom details like wire shapes or textured discs.
SAT 24 MAY | 9AM-1PM
TACTILE ARTS STUDIOS
$160 | $145 MEMB tactilearts.org.au
Intro to Block Printing Workshop
Enjoy the art form of printmaking at this three-hour. In a comfortable and relaxed environment, learn to design and carve a small
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Movement Medicine
Conscious ecstatic dance, sure to entice the dancer in you!
EVERY SUN | 10-11.30AM
NIGHTCLIFF COMMUNITY CENTRE
$20 facebook.com/ movement-medicine-darwin
Kirtan Meditation
Kirtan is a form of meditation that utilises live music and mantras for a fully immersive experience. No experience is necessary, and all are welcome. The program includes meditation, a wisdom talk, and a meal to finish.
EVERY SUN | 5-7PM
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Breathwork and Meditation
Let go of stress in a supported and safe space, using the breath and followed by an energy healing meditation to enhance your inner glow.
EVERY SUN | 11.15AM
RICH LIFE HEALTH & FITNESS
$20 | $18 SEN | FREE MEMB rlhf.com.au
Todd Mall Markets
Alice Springs' Todd Mall comes alive with Sunday Market Days. Browse the wide range of stalls selling art, craft, and local produce. Choose from handcrafted jewellery, paintings and clothing, homewares, and food, glorious food!
SUN 4 & SUN 18 MAY | 9AM-1PM TODD MALL FREE toddmallmarkets.com.au
Mantra Kirtan Night
Watch the beautiful sunset over Cullen Bay Beach as you move through this flowing yoga class with smooth transitions. All abilities welcome. BYO mat or hire available.
EVERY TUE & WED | 6-7PM
RICH LIFE HEALTH & FITNESS
$10 | $5 MAT HIRE | FREE MEMB rlhf.com.au
InVogue Dancing
Pop on your dancing shoes and enjoy a mix of standard ballroom and Latin American sequence dances.
EVERY FRI | 10AM-12PM
NIGHTCLIFF COMMUNITY CENTRE
Deep Peace Immersion
This blissful session is a complete self-care package that will relax your body, calm your mind, and soothe the soul. Experience gentle yoga, breath work, mantra meditation, a sound healing with crystal singing bowls, kirtan, and a delicious afternoon tea.
SAT 24 MAY | 2-5.30PM RHEBO HALL
$55+BF asmy.org.au
Retreat: Radical Simplicity
This five-day retreat, with a weekend-only option, inspires delight in our essential humanity beyond any seeming difference, part of the recovery of the basic sense of connection to each other that makes us human.
FRI 30 MAY – WED 4 JUN
CAMPFIRE IN THE HEART
$180-$490 WEEKEND | $450-$1095 FIVE-DAYS campfireintheheart.com.au
Pizza Nights
Got a craving for pizza? Scratch that itch and grab a hot slice every Thursday at Epilogue Lounge. Whether you choose to share a few with your mates or want a hot disc of deliciousness all to yourself, there's plenty to go around.
EVERY THU | 5-10.30PM EPILOGUE LOUNGE $17 PIZZA | $7 HOUSE BEER epiloguelounge.com.au
Margi and Taco Saturdays
Come for an authentic evening of guided heartfelt kirtan – mantra meditation accompanied by music. Enjoy the atmosphere, make friends, and immerse yourself in a truly spiritual experience. The session includes a delicious vegetarian meal.
FRI 23 MAY | 6-8PM
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Turn your Saturday into Saturyay, amigos, with margs and tacos on the Epilogue Lounge Rooftop. Feel like busting a boogie? You can do that, too. Muy bien!
EVERY SAT | 5-10.30PM
EPILOGUE LOUNGE $8-$35 TACOS | $15 MARGS epiloguelounge.com.aua
Delve into a multi-sensory performance with GUTS Dance in collaboration with local choreographer
Ashleigh Musk, as they present experimental dance production SUB.
SUB GUTS Dance x Ashleigh Musk
WHEN FRI 23 MAY | 11AM & 7PM
AT ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE
COST $10-$35 INFO araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au
WHEN FRI 13 & SAT 14 JUN 11AM & 7PM
AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
COST $35 | $30 MEMB/CONC INFO yourcentre.com.au
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IMAGE JACOB SCOTT
BRINGING MOVEMENT FROM the underground, Musk's choreography explores the contradictions and contrasts of life beneath the Earth’s crust in a post-apocalyptic world – wet versus dry, hot versus cold, and soft versus strong.
“The concept for SUB came off a few other works I’ve made where I look at how will we live, and what do we need to prepare for the future?,” she says.
“As we burrow down, [we ask] what is already down there and how might that unfold? That took us to looking at volcanoes, looking at mycelium networks, looking at soil and geology … and the natural elements that are there.”
Musk is joined by dancers Frankie Snowden, Madeleine Krenek, and Jenni Large, flowing through themes of resilience, endurance, and the importance of caring for the environment and one another.
The production invites audiences to explore the critical relationship between humanity and nature in the face of environmental crisis through a hyper-sensory experience.
“One thing we love to do is a Q&A after every show … it offers a moment for people to say what they saw, and from those conversations, there’s so many visuals, props and set pieces,” Musk says.
“There’s also a huge sound element. Anna Whitaker is our sound
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designer, and she is mixing the sound live … that gets a lot of commentary because she’s doing some really complicated work.”
As our world grapples with significant challenges such as climate change, Musk’s choreography encourages viewers to connect with the raw forces of nature.
“People have felt really connected to the show. They come to the theatre, and they see the landscape and they see the show, and they have that memory of where they are living.”
Touring nationally with Artback NT, the first show opens at the Araluen Arts Centre in Alice Springs/Mparntwe before the crew hits the road to Queensland, then onto the finale evening in Darwin.
"This is the first time this show will be in Darwin, so that’s really exciting for us because we are a Territory organisation and Territory artists, and we love to strengthen our relationship with Darwin audiences," Musk says.
“It’s been a few years since GUTS Dance performed in Darwin and we would love to see lots of people come along."
The show is for ages 14 years and up as there are loud noises and high sensory experiences. Earplugs are provided for your comfort.
So, get along to unearth this incredible Territory performance!
ENTER TIME, A powerful and thought-provoking performance from SLIDE Youth Dance Theatre, created in 2011 as part of the SLIDE Awareness Trilogy. This work is a heartfelt and urgent response to the escalating teenage road deaths in the region, with the aim of sparking crucial conversations around road safety and risk-taking.
TIME is not your average performance. It’s a raw, honest, and fiercely impactful piece that doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities young people face behind the wheel. Through bold, emotional choreography, SLIDE’s artists deliver a performance that is both beautiful and heartbreaking. It’s designed to make you stop and think, to leave a lasting impression about the consequences of reckless decisions on the road.
This performance is a must-see for all young people, whether you’ve just received your licence or are preparing for that milestone. It’s a poignant reminder that we need
our youth here, with us, living a full and vibrant life. The message is simple – every choice behind the wheel matters.
TIME is recommended for audiences aged 12 and up due to its distressing content, which includes references to underage drinking, death, and risky behaviour. This is essential viewing for anyone who will one day be behind the wheel.
The show is also part of Darwin Entertainment Centre's Creative Learning Program, with discounted tickets available for schools. Don't miss this important, impactful work that will stay with you long after curtains down.
Time Slide Youth Dance Centre
WHEN WED 7 & THU 8 MAY 10.30AM & 7PM FRI 9 MAY| 10.30AM AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
COST $21-$35 INFO yourcentre.com.au
Nothing lifts your spirits like a good belly laugh. Let it all out when the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow comes to Darwin and Alice Springs.
TERRITORIANS LOVE TO laugh. We laugh at ourselves, our quirks, our habits. We even laugh in the face of heartache and hard times.
That’s exactly what comedian Robyn Reynolds loves about comedy. She joins the impressive line-up of comics travelling from the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) straight to the NT.
Originally from the UK, Robyn moved to Sydney and accidentally became a comedian.
“I fell ass backwards into stand-up comedy,” recalls Reynolds.
“My absolute favourite thing was to watch open mic nights with my backpacker friends. One day, I was very drunk at the bar, and I was telling my friends this story about this awful date I’d been on, and
the organiser said, ‘would you like to tell that on stage?’.”
And the rest is history. Now, fresh off a run at the MICF, Reynolds hits the NT with a cast of comedy legends and fresh faces, including host Cameron James, Celya AB, Daniel Connell, and Prue Blake.
Reynolds describes her comedy as Bridget Jones-level of embarrassing moments storytelling.
“If you have a funny friend who’s always cracking you up, and telling you ridiculous stories, and makes the ridiculous relatable, that’s me!”
But it’s not all awkward dating stories and red-faced recollections. Reynolds appreciates the cathartic side to comedy.
“The thing that I love most about
comedy is, for me, it’s been my way to reclaim power over moments that made me feel powerless. Something that made me feel utterly terrible in that moment, I’ll turn that over the next few days, weeks, months – or even years – into a story that I’ll tell my friends … and possibly even my therapist,” she says.
“Once you can reclaim that moment, and get people to laugh at it, it’s just the purest form of owning that moment and reclaiming it as yours.”
Reynolds thinks that the MICF Roadshow is one of the best ways
to experience live comedy.
“It’s a showcase, so there’s going to be something for everyone. You will have a really good time because each comedian has only got the shortest number of minutes with you, so we’re doing our absolute best jokes. We’re coming out strong. And we’re all excited to be there. There’ll be joke-tellers, storytellers, there’ll be people doing absolute classic club comedy. It’s such good value”.
This month, laugh your way to the MICF Roadshow at the Araluen Arts Centre and the Darwin Entertainment Centre.
WORDS BROOKE GIBBS
IMAGE PETER WALLIS
Get ready for a bellyful of laughs and a dash of adventure as Ratburger, based on the bestselling novel by David Walliams, bursts onto the stage at the Darwin Entertainment Centre.
THIS HILARIOUS, HEARTWARMING play, adapted by Maryam Master and directed by Liesel Badorrek, brings Walliams' wonderfully quirky characters and zany storyline to life with visually stunning sets and charming puppetry.
Producer Yolande White said adapting Ratburger for the stage was a special joy.
“David Walliams has such a unique blend of humour and heart. The most exciting part was capturing the larger-than-life characters and outrageous moments, then finding creative theatrical ways to bring them to life with puppetry and physical comedy."
Ratburger follows Zoe, a young girl stuck in a miserable situation living with her indifferent stepmother, facing the torment of a school bully, and dealing with the heartbreaking loss of her pet hamster. Just when things couldn’t get worse, Zoe befriends a loveable dancing rat named Dapper. But when the evil Burt from Burt’s Burgers hatches a nasty plan, Zoe must summon all her courage to stop him.
The play touches on powerful themes of kindness, bravery, and resilience, something White says resonates deeply with today’s youth.
"These themes feel more relevant than ever. Young people today are navigating a complex world, and stories like Ratburger remind them that kindness and courage can make a real difference. It’s empowering to see a character like Zoe stand up to bullies and injustice, and I think children really connect with that sense of resilience.”
As for Dapper, the lovable dancing rat, White says the puppet team worked hard to create his unique personality.
"Working with the puppet team was great. We all knew Dapper needed a real personality and
presence, and the team designed him to be both adorable and expressive. The choreographer then worked closely with the puppeteers to choreograph his movements so that the audience could really see him dancing.”
White hopes the production leaves young audiences feeling "uplifted and inspired" as they walk out of the theatre.
"Ratburger is all about finding your voice, standing up for what’s right, and embracing the weird and wonderful parts of life,” she says.
While Ratburger is recommended
for kids aged six and up, there’s plenty for adults to enjoy too.
"There’s a lot for adults to enjoy, whether it’s the witty dialogue, the zany characters, or the gorgeous puppet," White says.
"But beneath the laughs, it has emotional depth that really resonates with grown-ups too."
WHEN THU 22 MAY | 5.30PM FRI 23 MAY | 9.30AM & 12PM
The Brown’s Mart Theatre stage fires up once again, the beloved institution joining forces with local creative biz Business Unusual to present Fair Punishment.
DIRECTED BY MULTI-award-winning director Susie Dee, the gothic theatre production is based on the translation of the novel La petite fille qui aimait trop les allumettes by Gaëtan Soucy, and adapted by Nicky Fearn and Gail Evans.
A tale of intrigue, revelation, survival and hope, it’s one to satisfy lovers of mystery, thrillers and true crime.
Isolated on a crumbling estate, two siblings live under the control of their authoritarian father, where they speak a language and inhabit a surreal universe of their own imagination. When a cataclysmic event occurs, the two siblings are forced to enter the outside world for the first time, causing their belief system to shatter and expose the startling history of their existence. Fearn and Evans say audiences are in for a ride.
“The novel is an intriguing mystery, where nothing is as it first appears. Surprising revelations
occur throughout the story, as you slowly fit the pieces together to discover the truth.”
This compelling production shares one of the oldest theatrical forms rarely seen in theatres these days, with the use of masks.
“The language used in the novel is rich and unusual, though we have adapted the story to be told mostly visually by full face character mask actors, with some text layered in by an unmasked actor,” say Fearn and Evans.
They also note, due to her experience with experimentation, having Susie Dee lead the production was a no-brainer.
“Susie is a great fit … as it is a unique mode of theatre, experimenting with style and form, and undertakes challenging themes which has been the hallmark of Susie’s work to date.”
The second offering in the 2025
Brown’s Mart Theatre season, Fair Punishment offers the chance to see locals share their creative skills in a professional production.
“Local theatre is important to reflect that, even though we are isolated from major capital cities, the work that can be created here is of high quality and often unique,” Fearns and Evans say.
“Darwin is a crucible of diverse cultures that is a unique inspiration point for creating theatre that reflects local experience.”
Fair Punishment will have you on the edge of your seat. Settle in for an immersive experience with visual beauty and mystery, as a strange world inhabited by peculiar characters unfolds.
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AS THE COOLER winter days set in, there’s no better time to step outside and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Central Australia. With starry skies, rugged ranges, and hidden waterholes, this spectacular region is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers alike.
From hiking trails to serene camping spots, Central Australia offers an abundance of ways to connect with the land. Whether you’re seeking a short scenic walk, a challenging multi-day trek, or a peaceful retreat under the stars, there’s something for everyone in this vast and ancient landscape.
If you’re heading south, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Watarrka National Park are must-visit destinations, offering jaw-dropping scenery and deep cultural significance. Some of the region’s most rewarding hikes include Uluru Base Walk, Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds, Kings Canyon Rim Walk, and the Giles Track – a multi-day, 22km trek linking Kings Canyon and Kathleen Springs. This one’s for serious hikers only!
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For those looking to truly test their endurance, the world-famous Larapinta Trail offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of the outback. Whether you take on a short section or commit to the fulllength multi-day trek, the experience is nothing short of extraordinary.
So, whether you’re chasing sunrise views, cooling off in a waterhole, or sleeping under millions of stars, now is the time to get back to nature and explore the magic of Central Australia.
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The sun is shining, the mornings are cooling down—it’s the perfect weather to leave the car behind and get moving. Why not explore new ways to get around? Whether it’s walking to the markets, riding to the shops or scooting to work, active travel is a fun, healthy and sustainable way to see and explore Darwin.
Stay active and healthy – Staying active while commuting is great for both physical and mental well-being.
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In 2003, a little Aussie film called Gettin’ Square came out. In the years since, it’s grown a bit of a cult following thanks to its classic Aussie humour and a few unforgettable characters. One of them was Johnny "Spit" Spitieri played by the legend that is David Wenham. Well, friends, all these years later, Spit’s back, this time with his own movie.
Spit has its NT Premiere at Deckchair Cinema this month, and Wenham’s in town for the big event, so Tierney White caught up with him for a good ol’ gas bag.
Your character Spit is a cracker. He’s an Aussie bogan, a good-natured and pretty unlucky criminal, a bit rough around the edges, yet he is so endearing. Has this been in the works for a while?
Yeah, it’s weird, after we did Gettin’ Square, none of us thought that we’d be revisiting this territory 20-something years later, ‘cause Johnny was a supporting character in that film. How it came about was sort of two-fold.
About 10 years ago, I was talking to a very good friend of mine, Robert Connolly, who’s a filmmaker, and I’ve done about five films I think with him. We were talking about the fact that, the thing I love probably more than anything, is comedy – I don’t get to do it very often. So, he actually brought up the character of Johnny Spitieri, and we just sort of started riffing on it, and I would come up with, sort of, scenarios, where I thought, “oh yeah, you could drop Johnny in there, Johnny could go there, and
whatever”, and we sort of amused ourselves. And he said, “you know what? There’s something in it, there’s really something in it".
So I rang Chris Nyst, the writer of Gettin’ Square, and he said, “it’s interesting that you rang”, because both he and Jonathan Teplitzky, the director, had independently been working on a film around Spit. And so, Chris said, “I’ve got something, do you want me to send it to you?” and I said “yes”, and I read it.
And the very first time I read the very first draft, probably about eight to 10 years ago, I thought “this is inspired”, because there had to be a real solid reason for the film to exist and to bring Johnny back – it couldn’t just be another Gettin’ Square, it had to be slightly different, and it is, you know. Gettin’ Square was wholly and solely a comedy-crime caper, this is actually a character film that is a comedy, but it’s got some surprising moments in there as well.
So, sort of serendipitously, the planets aligned, I wanted to do something, and Chris and Jonathan had also wanted to be doing something, and then your next question is why did it take you so long? And the answer to that is it’s so bloody difficult to get an independent Australian movie financed, so that was why it took so long.
Okay, okay, well, we’re thrilled that it’s happening! You can’t go past that scene in the courtroom where Spit’s banging on about his bus fare, it’s absolutely gorgeous. So, it was pretty easy to get you back on board then?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. And it’s not just me, it really is about getting the band back together you know. As you know, there’s some other original cast members who have come back, David Field, Helen
Thomson, David Roberts. But also, in terms of the crew – and this is something really rare – we’ve got the same writer, the same director, the same cinematographer, the same designer, the same hair and make-up – it’s incredible. It’s pretty much exactly the same team that’s come together after 23 years.
Well, I guess, after all that time, it really does show you how much everyone loved working on it, doesn’t it?
Pretty much! And because it was shot on the Gold Coast, with opportunities to work on really big budget American films, they knocked them all back because they wanted to work on a little independent Australian film – for bugger-all money in terms of wages – but because they wanted to be part of it because they saw it as something really special. And the actual creative process of this, the actual filming period, was about six, seven weeks, was probably one of the most enjoyable creative experiences of my film career, I gotta say.
Wow, that’s a big call, David, a big call! And obviously you love playing the character of Spit, what do you like about him? What is it about him that draws you back in there?
Okay, the thing probably is, let’s just say that I know him so well. I just know him. I hadn’t worn a pair of thongs in 22 years, but as soon as I put the thongs back on, I slipped into character pretty much immediately. And, you know, I know so many Johnny Spitieris in my life, I spent about 25 years living near Kings Cross in Sydney, so I saw Johnny Spitieris every day of my life, and it was them that sort of inspired me to create this character.
And after Gettin’ Square came out, actually, I’d walk along Darlinghurst Road in Kings Cross, and had
so many of those guys come up to me, and they loved it because they loved seeing themselves on screen. And one of them, this really fascinating guy – he referred to himself as Two Four Six Eight, The Irate Deviate … he accused me of stealing his identity! [Laughs]. Oh man, you can just imagine his rego plate! [Laughs]. Exactly! Yeah, I don’t think that rego’s taken!
I think as well, you’ve done it really well. As you said, there’s Johnny Spitieris everywhere, and to be able to pull that character off without insulting people is quite clever, so kudos to you, sir. Well, I think that key to that is the fact that I have such an affection for the guy, I actually love the character. His character in the film is done with a lot of affection for these people, and the other thing is I understand these characters as well.
There’s a place in Kings Cross called The Wayside, and I’ve been the ambassador for it for many years. It’s a place that people can go literally to be heard and tell their stories, and for people to listen to them, to help them out if need be and suggest social services for them, so I’d heard these guys’ stories. I know the history of these people and why they’ve ended up the way they have. I have a great soft spot for them.
Well, that translates on film, we feel affection for Spit too, you know, he’s just trying to get square and just can’t catch a break, the poor b-st-rd. Yeah, as Chris who wrote the thing says, it’s just a story of a little bloke trying to do his best … the amount of people as well that wanna talk to me or ask me about my bus fare – it’s at least every second day – I never get sick of it!
Well, hopefully some people in Darwin ask you for your bus fare, although the buses are currently free here!
Is that right? For how long?
I’m not quite sure, but it’s been a while now!
That’s a fascinating one. Where’s the money coming from?
I think the government’s paying for the buses, so there’s a chance you won’t be asked by fans for your bus fare.
That’s extraordinary!
It is! And you’re coming to Darwin for the NT premiere, and we know you love the Deckchair Cinema, is it nice to be coming back?
Can’t wait! I love it. It’s an icon, the Deckchair, it’s so fantastic –everything about it I absolutely love, even the fact you’ve gotta be careful of your handbags just in case the possums run off with them [laughs].
That’s true! [Laughs]. Any other plans while you’re visiting us? Chris, the writer, is coming too, and I think we’re meeting some people from the local film industry for a bit of a chit-chat, so that’ll be good. I think I might spend another day or so up there – I love Darwin, I gotta say, I just love it, it’s so unique. And the fact that I can have a laksa for breakfast just blows my mind.
Yes. You can have a laksa for breakfast, visit the crocs on the main street of Darwin on your lunch break, and then go see the sunset – and clap for it, if you like! [Laughs]. That’s right. I might have a few beverages as well – I get very thirsty when I’m up there!
Spit – NT Premiere WHEN THU 1 MAY | 7PM AT DECKCHAIR CINEMA COST $11-$20 | $45 FAM INFO deckchaircinema.com
THE 2025 NT Writers Festival (NTWF) brings together an age-old love for the written and spoken word, encouraging a space for creative ideas to flow and community voices to be heard.
This year’s Festival springs to life amidst the desert sands and Red Gums at Olive Pink Botanic Garden, and around Mparntwe/ Alice Springs.
Over its 25-year history, NTWF has transformed from a local writers’ gathering into a nationally recognised cultural event, moving annually between the Top End and Central Australia.
NTWF Artistic Director Louise Omer says the Festival is inspired by place, with a distinct program that draws on the local themes and voices tied to the location.
“In Mparntwe, there are so many different [cultural] groups around Central Australia, the different Aboriginal Countries that surround us as well as the multicultural
people in town,” she says.
This year’s theme ‘angkwerre-iweme’ translates to ‘healing in the winds of change’ – an Arrernte phrase that describes a traditional practice to allow space for healing the spirit and create positive transformation.
"Angkwerre-iweme is a traditional method of healing by Arrernte ngangkaris (traditional healers) … to clear out old energy to make room for new and bring renewal," Omer says.
Held on Arrernte Country over four days, the 2025 theme reflects both the personal and collective journeys toward healing in the face of adversity, aligning with the Festival's mission to uplift First Peoples' stories and celebrate local writers.
“We had workshops facilitated by Running Water Community Press who are a local publisher ... We sat down together, and heard about what is arising from this
place, what issues we are facing collectively and what we need –what is our medicine,” Omer says.
“A heartfelt acknowledgement goes out to Amelia Kngwarraye Turner, Sylvia Perrurle Neale, John Kemarre Cavanagh, Mali Mpetyane Cavanagh, Maureen Nampijinpa O’Keefe, Tisha Perrurle Carter, Bubalo Stuart and facilitation by Olivia Nigro, for this generous process.”
Omer says the partnership has ensured that the Festival deeply honours the local culture and heritage, allowing the community to engage meaningfully in the creative process.
“We hear a lot of narratives about Mparntwe on a national level and locally, and a lot of this is in response to misinformation and simplified concepts.”
With a program full of shared learning, there is something for every writer, reader, and storyteller.
Working with Watch this Space and presented by the National Film and Sound archive of Australia, the first evening’s open-air cinema event features the historical screenings of WINHANGANHA and Wangka Walytya – the life and times of the Papunya Literature Centre.
The Friday evening feature, The Winds of Change, gathers incredible talent and stories with Jeanine Leane, Bebe Oliver, Dave Clark, and Emma Trenorden. And look out for Language is Power, which presents a panel discussion covering the importance of revitalising Indigenous languages.
Omer invites all writers, aspiring authors, and the wider public to gather, share, and learn from each other.
“It really is about building relationships … and investing in people and allowing them to invest in you and teach as well.”
All NTWF events are happening at Olive Pink Botanic Garden unless otherwise noted.
FWalk In Cinema: Wangka Walytja and WINHANGANHA THU 29 MAY | 6-8.30PM
WATCH THIS SPACE FREE
estival Opening
Head on down to Olive Pink to kick off the 2025 NTWF with a smoking ceremony, tunes by Xavia, and readings from authors Sylvia Purrurle Neale, Sara Saleh, and Daniel Browning. FRI 30 MAY | 5-7PM FREE
Feature: The Winds of Change FRI 30 MAY | 7.30-9.30PM
$20-$25
Panel: Language is Power SAT 31 MAY | 11.45AM-12.45PM
$15-$18
Queerstories
Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through true stories that share vulnerability and fierceness, humour and heartbreak, based on the award-winning podcast that features an archive of nearly 400 queer tales. Hosted by Maeve Marsden with Daniel Browning, Sam Elkin, and Marilena Hewitt.
SUN 1 JUN | 4.30-6.30PM $8-$18
Workshop: 5Rhythms® with Gina Chick
Get moving with author, rewilding facilitator, dance teacher – and winner of the first Australian season of ALONE – Gina Chick, as you’re guided through a rhythmic journey. Movement meditation is simple yet profound, allowing everyone to discover their unique dance without judgment.
MON 2 JUN | 6.30-8.30PM
$28-$35
“I just sit in there with a bottle of wine, and the whole world can get f-cked while I’ve got the door shut, and I’m just staring and sipping and listening to music, it’s gorgeous.”
The man, the myth, the legend that is Rob Brown presents his first solo exhibition in five years, Monkey Mask.
RENOWNED FOR HIS quirky style, wry humour, and punk irreverence, Brown is back to dress the gallery walls of Qubit, formerly Mayfair Gallery, with some of his favourite motifs, all lovingly rendered in bold brushstrokes of colourful acrylic and oils.
Although he’s been involved in a bunch of group shows over the years, when asked why the time to hold a solo exhibition is now, his response is very, you could say, Rob Brown.
“People have stopped asking me what I’m doing. ‘What’s your latest work?’. Once they stop asking, well, it’s time to have a show!”
Monkey Mask features superheroes, kids’ toys, weird animals, and creepy characters from the recesses of his childhood memory, all wrestling to make sense of the nonsensical.
Brown says getting into the zone to create his art isn’t always an easy process, but once the ball’s rolling, it’s game on.
“To get in the zone when the clock’s ticking and the pressure’s on, and you’ve got no choice … once you’re in, it’s kind of like exercise – like your morning walk, where you wake up and ask yourself ‘why don’t I do this every day? You’re high as a kite!’,” he says.
“I just sit in there with a bottle
of wine, and the whole world can get f-cked while I’ve got the door shut, and I’m just staring and sipping and listening to music, it’s gorgeous.”
There’s no denying Brown is a master of his craft, but his process isn’t quite as straight forward as one might expect for such an established and revered artist.
“I don’t have the routine like a lot of artists, where I can get up every day and do an hour or two, I just can’t do that,” he says.
“I just start painting, and may not know where that’s gonna go, but then that painting will lead off into another. And then, when they’re all together, I might notice a Hello Kitty, and I’ll need another Hello Kitty, otherwise Hello Kitty’s a little bit lost.”
The character behind the art is just as intriguing as the work. Brown has described this show as “absurd and playful”. The same could be said for the artist himself, which adds to the experience for the audience.
One thing’s for sure, you know you’re in for a good time. Go see what he’s been up to.
WHEN FRI 2 – SAT 10 MAY OPENING FRI 2 MAY | 5PM AT QUBIT
Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre
Lot 3238 Stuart Hwy, Katherine | gyracc.org.au
Barkly Artists represent painters from four communities, Canteen Creek, Epenarra, Tennant Creek, and Elliott, covering about 283,648 square kilometres. This exhibition explores the diverse styles of the Barkly artists as well as common themes of spinifex, bush medicine, and place.
Unit 3/1 Clocktower Caryota Crt, Coconut Grove darwincommunityarts.org
The raw beauty of the Northern Territory landscape is transformed into vivid paintings and bold ceramic forms. Aaron Moore’s Land of Dreams is an evocative exhibition that celebrates the vastness, textures, and spirit of this ancient land.
8 McMinn St, Darwin dvaa.net.au
Experience the vivid beauty of the Australian Top End in Colours of Home, a predominantly pastel painting exhibition showcasing the region’s striking landscapes. Each artwork reflects the rich, diverse hues of land and sea, capturing the essence of this cherished place through a stunning exploration of colour and natural beauty.
The viewer is exposed to obscurities of the universe including artwork, Solar Flare depicting a solar explosion also, Meteor Shower and Supernova. Energy and passion are radiating from the paintings, highlighting intensity. In contrast, The Wormhole and Galaxy’s Breath depict the timelessness and constancy of galaxies and the beyond.
Darwin – Day and Night explores the nature of local lifestyles, with intent to capture funky fashions and everyday living in Darwin. The artworks depict the fun, enigmatic and colourful existence of tropical Darwin during the day, and the busy, energetic nightlife around its local haunts.
This group exhibition showcases works from five culturally diverse female artists – Glynis Lee, Angelina Lewis, Juwayning Lorraine Williams, Linda Yarrowin, and Nena Zanos – created during a printmaking project at Wagait Beach. Artworks reflect each artist’s personal connection to chosen plants. Accompanying stories and video communicate cultural knowledge.
& BETTY CAMPBELL
“Trees have knowledge. They show us where water is, they tell us about the weather. My paintings share their wisdom.” – Betty Mula “I dance, I sing, I paint—this is my culture. It is in the land, in my hands, in my life. It is everything.” – Betty Campbell
Pollinate invites you into the hidden world of flowers and seeds, and quiet creatures that weave through the growth.
Sonia Martignon celebrates the mysterious dance of pollination, seed dispersal, and unseen connections, revealing the delicate forces that shape the natural world.
8 Parap Place, Parap outstation.com.au OUTSTATION GALLERY POP UP
Shop EA4, Darwin Waterfront outstation.com.au
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stems from a deep connection with the land, cultivated through generations. Grandmothers and mothers, sisters and daughters sing to country, singing the bush medicine into existence and onto the canvas.
7 Harriet Place, Darwin facebook.com/qubitnt
61 Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au
Once again, Don Whyte Framing teams up with the Darwin Street Art Festival to co-host the famous Off Cuts exhibition – expect another huge exhibition of work from some of the most prolific artists in the Top End.
ABORIGINAL BUSH TRADERS
Shop 4, 19 The Mall, Charles Darwin Centre aboriginalbushtraders.com
TACTILE ARTS
19 Conacher Street, Fannie Bay tactilearts.org.au
BY KATIE BRADLEY AND RUSSELL MEAD
Narratives from the North is a collaborative exhibition by Russell and Katie, exploring the ancient landscapes and stories of the Northern Territory. Through depictions of local fauna and the impact of settlers, the duo highlights the region's cultural significance, showcasing the delicate balance between nature, history, and human connection.
WORKS BY PHILLY KEMARRE
In these works, Philly, an Arrernte artist, analyses Dreaming tracks traced across the land, revealing the sacred stories, places, and creation sites that define his heritage. These works serve as personal and a collective remembrance, illustrating how Country and its spirit are inseparable.
Tais, Culture & Resilience comes to Tactile Arts, following its Melbourne debut. This moving exhibition brings Timor-Leste’s rich history to life through stunning textiles and evocative photography by leading Timorese and international artists. It honours resilience, courage, and cultural sovereignty.
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory 19 Conacher Street The Gardens, Darwin | magnt.net.au
MAGNT Exit Art launch Image: Paz Tassone
Exit Art celebrates the creativity of Northern Territory Year 12 students, showcasing their best works across diverse mediums. This annual exhibition highlights emerging artistic talent, offering a platform for young artists to share their perspectives, experiment with ideas and take their first steps into the professional art world.
16 Fogarty Street Ciccone, Alice Springs artbacknt.com.au | tangentyere.org.au
Library & Archives NT Danala, The Education and Community Precinct, Darwin | artbacknt.com.au
This Artback NT touring exhibition celebrates the Papunya Literature Production Centre’s pioneering creation of Pintupi-Luritja literature through original artwork, storybooks, photos, manuscripts, and multimedia, reflecting community, history and culture.
Coralie Williams, ‘Ration Days’, 2024 acrylic on linen 61x91.5cm
True Story, a showcase of First Nations art from Central Australia, offers powerful stories of life on Country, remote communities, and the ongoing fight for recognition and human rights.
UNTIL TUE 16 SEP
Northern Centre for Contemporary Art Vimy Lane, Parap | nccart.com
Andrew Ewing (1964-2021), 'Carry', 2015, acrylic on primed paper, 70x50cm © the estate of Andrew Ewing. Charles Darwin University Art Collection, CDU3465. Gift of Maurice O’Riordan & Gary Lee, 2022. Photo: Fiona Morrison
Queer Territory is the first significant survey exhibition of queer contemporary art practice in the NT, realised through the work of 20 artists spanning from the 1990s to today. Expectant themes of sex and sexuality converge with broader and idiosyncratic concerns from environmentalism, spirituality, cultural affirmation and the grotesque.
THU 15 MAY – SAT 12 JUL | OPENING THU 15 MAY, 6PM
In the early 1970s, Marcia Hines moved from Boston to Australia to embark on a role that would change her life forever. 22 albums later, countless chart-topping singles, and the coveted title of Australian Idol's favourite judge, she's only just getting started.
The Australian music icon hits Darwin town, with a show celebrating 50 years of making music. Lisa Pellegrino sat down with her to chat about her shining career and to receive some wise life advice.
Five decades in the business, how does an artist achieve such a successful and enduring career?
I think it's very important to have people that care around you, starting from family and then management. I think a large part of being in this industry is learning to listen to people who mean you well, and I've had good people around me.
At just 16-years-old, you moved from Boston to Australia after landing a role in the musical Hair. How did that change your life?
How could it not? I had no idea what I was doing, except that I'd gotten a gig in Australia … and I didn't really even know where Australia was at that point in time. I had sung around Boston a bit, but it was actually a chance to sing on a proper stage, in a proper musical … which was here! I took the challenge and I'm so pleased I did.
What made you decide to make Australia home?
I had a child not long after I got here. My daughter was born in 1970 and I had other women around me who had children too. And we do tend to take care of ourselves, women. So I just stayed as most performers do, where the work is … and the work kept coming, which was great.
And you had your beautifully talented daughter, Deni Hines. Thank God! [laughs]. Wouldn't it have been a mess if she wasn't ? [laughs]. Seriously, she’s one of my favourite singers. She’s brilliant.
What have been some of your career highlights?
Getting the gig in Hair, and then I got a call from producer Harry Miller, who asked me to play Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar. That was a real big turning point in my career. Just before Superstar closed, I was asked to travel to Russia to represent Australia musically with a band called The Daly-Wilson Big Band. Then, when I got back home, I started to get all these great accolades, like Queen of Pop.
In the 1970s, you were on top of that disco ball, metaphorically speaking. What was the disco scene like in Australia?
You learnt to sing in church and continue to sing gospel music today. What do you love about gospel music?
I just think when you praise, you sing from a different place. I hear some people hit notes that I think, wow, if they weren't singing in church, I wonder if they could hit those notes in a normal situation.
Also, it's a community. What church taught me as a kid was how important it is to be humble, to be gracious, to be thankful, and to know that we're all in this thing together. One of the greatest things I learned in church was ‘Do unto others’. And be kind … it's so easy to be kind.
In 2003, you became a judge on Australian Idol, which you’re doing again today. What was that experience like?
The first time in 2003 was really hard, and then I kind of worked out what it is I was supposed to do. People refer to me as the kind judge. I think if I'm going to criticise someone, I'm going to give them constructive criticism so they can take it away and try and work it out.
I think it's not an easy industry but it's one of those industries if you persist, and you believe this is the one thing that you want to do in your life, nobody should change your mind. Doesn't matter how famous you become or how you're just singing in your neighbourhood or in a pub. It doesn't matter, as long as it's nurturing you and it's making you happy.
What are your experiences of Darwin and the NT?
I love Darwin because I did lots of gigs in the Amphitheatre way back in the day. One of my favourite things about Darwin is they cut firewood and put it on the beach. I think that's cool. And I love the markets. I love the night market.
You’re performing your show Marica Hines – The Still Shining Concert Tour in Darwin this month. What can audiences expect?
Marcia Hines The Still Shining Concert Tour
It was just as fantastic here as it was in America. The disco scene came out of the Vietnam War, which was very heavy for us all … and then this incredible thing kind of mushroomed, called the Disco era. You were allowed to be incredibly creative. The music was kind of crazy. The fashion was terrible. But it was fun, and it was joy. And I think whenever there is joy, it's a very important thing for us all to experience.
We've got a really cool show that spans quite a few of my old hits and maybe a couple new songs … and I talk to the audience. There's a Q&A where the audience can actually ask me questions, and I answer them to the best of my ability, which is always fun because it's never the same. And I've got some really great people that I work with on stage. We do the best that we can to make it a fun night.
You’re known for your kind and considered words of wisdom. What are the most important things in life?
Be gracious, be grateful. And know that every day is a blessing. And no matter how bad things get, eventually it will come around to good.
Darwin, get ready for Kate Bush! Well, not really… but it’s the next best thing.
IF YOU'VE EVER howled with the Hounds of Love or danced on the moors to the haunting beauty of Wuthering Heights, then you're in for an unforgettable experience. Strange Phenomena, an award-winning cabaret, pays a glorious tribute to the enigmatic and influential Kate Bush, capturing the magic of her music, fans, and mythology.
This performance has already sold out across the UK, including the Edinburgh Fringe and London’s Soho Theatre. Now, it’s coming to Darwin for its Australian debut.
Whether you're a long-time ‘Fish Person’ or a recent fan introduced through Stranger Things, this unique show invites everyone to embrace their inner Kate Bush. With its joyful energy and mind-blowing performance, Strange Phenomena is a celebration of everything that makes Kate Bush’s music so iconic. You don’t need to be a fan to be transported into something very special.
Created by Sarah-Louise Young and Russell Lucas, performed by Sarah-Louise Young, the show
weaves together Bush's songs, imagery, and surreal storytelling into a dazzling performance that will have you entranced. With a running time of just over an hour, the show is a perfect escape into the world of one of pop music’s most innovative and beloved artists.
The show highlights the unique cultural phenomenon that surrounds Bush, from her mystical stage presence to her influence on both music and fashion. Whether you're reminiscing about the classics or discovering her artistry for the first time, the performance captures the raw emotion and creativity that defines her legacy.
Expect to be transported through a surreal, nostalgic, and joyful journey that celebrates the magic of Kate Bush in a way you’ve never experienced before.
Get ready to lose yourself in the strange and magical world of Kate Bush. After all, she may not be there, but you are, and that’s what matters.
THE ALL GOOD Project returns to BASSINTHEGRASS with great festival vibes and a serious focus on safety and inclusion.
Known for on-the-ground support, and armed with a harm reduction approach, the team is all about helping party-goers look after themselves and each other, without dampening the fun.
This year, they’re rolling out even more ways to Be a Legend. The All Good Project’s behaviour change campaign encourages everyone to be the type of mate who checks in, speaks up, and helps create a culture of consent and respect. You’ll see friendly volunteers roaming the BASS grounds, ready
with water and party-smart tips, or just a quiet chat if you need one.
They’ve also launched a low-sensory space – a calm corner for those needing a breather from the festival’s buzz. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or need to press pause for a bit, it’s a soft landing where you can regroup and recharge.
Of course, festival safety doesn’t start and end with security, it’s also about the crowd. The All Good team are festival-goers themselves, which makes them easy to talk to, offering non-judgemental support, keen to ensure everyone has a good time. If something doesn’t feel right or someone’s
not okay, All Good are there to help.
Working in step with event organisers, local services and security, the project makes it easier for party people to take small steps that make a big difference. Like offering a mate water, stepping in when someone’s pushing boundaries, or helping a friend find a quiet space.
It’s not just about what’s on stage. A good festival is all about how we show up for each other. Legends get that.
Ah, the Dry. Nothing quite like getting outside and enjoying that balmy, sunny wintertime we are so lucky to have here in the Top End. But if there’s one thing that makes it that bit sweeter, it’s enjoying a knock-off with mates soundtracked by live local music. Cue Brown’s Mart’s Live on Fridays!
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THE MUCH-LOVED program kicked off last month, inviting punters to pull up a seat in the Brown’s Mart Courtyard every Friday afternoon. This year, they’ve got some local food trucks on deck, so you can enjoy a sweet feed with your bevs and beats.
Local legend and music producer James Mangohig has curated a diverse line-up of musicians for 2025, representing the many of the cultures that are at the heart of the community. He says they’re doing things a little differently this year.
“Live on Fridays has become a kind of iconic Darwin thing, and what’s been a bit of a challenge over the years is reaching out to different people, because it’s always been a bit of a privilege in life to have two 45-minute sets of all original music,” he says.
“This year, we’ve reached out to the classic favourites that have played … but then we’ve also reached out to some people from different communities.
“We’ve got Londi, this African
singer who’s been doing some jazzy, R'n'B soul stuff, we’ve got Tribo, which are a band from the Filipino community that kind of do a mix of old school Filipino classic kind of rock songs, but the cool thing is opening it up a bit more so people are allowed to do covers from their own background.”
With a different act each week, it’s a great way to keep your thumb on the pulse with the local music scene. Mangohig says it’s a gentle
learning experience.
“I’m just trying to find ways to bring in some new things, try them out, see what happens, if it works, it works, if it doesn’t, that’s also okay. It’s a really good, I guess, chilled gig.”
Each arvy, in addition to a different artist or act, you’ll find a different food truck, with fare like ice cream, Mexican, hot donuts, pasta, and more on the menu.
WITH OVER HALF a billion views on YouTube and fresh off the back of an international tour, Hindley Street Country Club (HSCC) have their sights set on Darwin.
Hailing from Adelaide, Hindley Street Country Club has been labelled as one of the best cover bands in the world.
“It's an ode to the 70s and 80s, and a little bit of the 90s – a soundtrack of a generation. It was arguably the greatest time to be alive musically”, says Constantine Delo, Founder and Leader of HSCC.
It all started in 2017, when the band started recording re-arranged covers of well-known songs and uploading them to Facebook and YouTube each week. Soon, their online fan base grew and so, too, did their repertoire.
Today, HSCC has amassed around two billion views across all platforms and plays to audiences around the globe. They’ve even had the seal of approval from some of the original artists of the songs they perform, including Mick Fleetwood (from Fleetwood Mac), members of Kiss, Air Supply, and Christopher Cross.
2025 has already seen the band travel overseas many times, playing shows in the US, South America, Europe, and the UK. Now,
Mangohig says the addition of food has elevated the experience.
“At the first one … I really noticed the vibe was awesome. It just felt really good to watch people order food, then sit in the Courtyard, listen to music. I really dug it!”
Head along to Brown’s Mart every Friday and see in the weekend to the sounds of local legends. It’s a must-do, must-see, must-hear. And this year, a must-eat!
HSCC has embarked on their very first Australian national theatre tour. The Just Gets Better tour sees an 11-piece band of talented musicians playing the songs you love in exciting new ways.
Constantine is no stranger to the Top End, having lived in Darwin for many years. He appreciates the laid-back attitude and uniqueness of audiences here.
“I love that people in Darwin just don't take themselves seriously. I think that it's just awesome. They come out to have a good time. There's no airs, no graces. Everyone and anyone is the same. I love that about Darwin.”
HSCC are set to deliver a truly memorable show with plenty of songs to sing along to and dance the night away. And if you’re a fan of their online videos, don’t worry – in between gigs they still find the time to release weekly videos on their YouTube channel, the place where it all began!
COST $103 | $159 VIP INFO yourcentre.com.au they’re bringing it home.
Hindley Street Country Club Just Gets Better
WHEN SAT 10 MAY | 8PM AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
This much-loved community event showcases diverse musical talent from near and far. Come together on Arrernte Country, under the silver ghost gums of Ilwempe Ilwempe, White Gums, and celebrate good music and good times with a bunch of good people. An Mparnwte/Alice Springs community event not to be missed!
Club Krock
Club Krock is an over 18’s all-abilities nightclub offering a safe, inclusive space to dance, socialise and have fun. With great music and giveaways, it’s a night where diversity is celebrated, friendships are formed, and everyone feels welcome. Enjoy a night full of laughter, energy, and unforgettable memories!
FRI 2 MAY | 6-10PM
CLUB TROPICAL RESORT
$10 clubkrock.org
First Folk'n Fridays
First Folk'n Fridays showcases the best local original music in the NT, all in one place. Different artists every month, hosted by the Top End Folk Club.
FRI 2 MAY | 7.30-10PM HAPPY YESS
$15 | $10 MEMB topendfolkclub.org
This relaxing monthly arvo of music is a must-see, must-do, must-hear. Strum a song and belt out a ballad or kick back with a drink in the shade while other talented musos do!
SUN 4 MAY | 3-7PM TRACY VILLAGE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB FREE facebook.com/firstsundayblues
Darwin Celtic Music Sessions
Bring your instruments and mates along for good tunes and good craic, featuring local and visiting musos playing through an array of traditional and contemporary
music from Ireland, Scotland and the Celtic diaspora. All newcomers welcome.
SUN 4 MAY | 4.30-7.30PM THE LAST SUPPER FREE topendfolkclub.org
maNTra at Bustard Town
As maNTra takes a mini break this Dry season, make your last dance a gooden with Matt Bern, Shaye, Adrian Zac, and HoH. If you like house music, this boogie sesh is not to be missed.
SAT 10 MAY | 8PM-2AM BUSTARD TOWN FREE bustardtown.com
Björn Again | Waterloo Anniversary Tour
Get ready to experience the ultimate ABBA tribute. Join Björn Again for an epic night of classic sing-a-longs, as they bring timeless hits like ‘Waterloo’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Take a Chance on Me’, and ‘Dancing Queen’ to the Top End stage.
SAT 17 MAY | 8-10.30PM DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE $70-$85 yourcentre.com.au
Harmony & Humour with Shalom Kaa
Get ready to raise the roof with laughter and song at Humour & Harmony Bar Choir, expertly led by the incomparable Shalom Kaa. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just love to have fun, this event promises laughter and camaraderie in equal measure.
SAT 31 MAY | 5.30-7PM THE LAST SUPPER $15 thelastsupper.com.au
Nat & Will Duo at Sweethearts EVERY TUE | 9PM-12AM SWEETHEARTS FREE thecinemacollective.com.au
Saltwater Radio
From the ocean to your airwaves, tune into Saltwater Radio every Wednesday night, a special new radio program run by a small collective of volunteers on Larrakia Land that tells local stories and plays local music. Dream juice.
EVERY WED | 7-8PM 8ccc.com.au
Gravy Train
EVERY THU | 6-9PM FORESHORE RESTAURANT & CAFÉ FREE facebook.com/@gravytrainofficial
Nat, Max & Rick Trio at Sweethearts
EVERY FRI 12-2.30AM SWEETHEARTS FREE thecinemacollective.com.au
Nat and Max Duo EVERY SUN | 4-8PM THE CAVENAGH HOTEL FREE thecavenagh.com.au
Crystal Robins EVERY SUN | 6-9PM FORESHORE RESTAURANT & CAFE FREE foreshorecafe.com.au
The Chris Callaghan Show!
A relaxed and authentic delivery of original songs with Callaghan's own brand of country. 'Whatever It Takes', 'Don't Be a Stranger', 'Let's Say a Prayer' and 'Honky Tonk Country Blue', just to name a few! Plus the classics by Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson.
DAILY FROM MON 12 MAY | 5-7PM PINK PANTHER HOTEL FREE larrimahhotel.com.au
WHEN SAT 24 MAY | 4-11.30PM AT ILWEMPE-ILWEMPE, WHITEGUMS
COST $50 | $35 CONC | FREE U16 INFO facebook.com/ ghostgumblues
Dead Centre Weekender
Get ready for a massive weekend of music and beer at Dead Centre Weekender, a high-energy celebration of sound and brews in the heart of the outback. This epic two-day festival brings together an electrifying mix of genres, guaranteeing something for every music lover and a beer for every sound!
WHEN SAT 3 & SUN 4 MAY AT THE BLACK WREATH COST $120 INFO theblackwreath.com
Live on the Lawns
MusicNT presents another season of fortnightly free lunchtime gigs in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. Join the team on the Old Courthouse lawns every second Wednesday to enjoy original live music on your lunch hour. Check their Facey page for line-up deets!
WED 14 & 28 MAY | 12.30-2PM OLD COURTHOUSE LAWNS FREE facebook.com/musicnt
Open Mic Night at ASBC Brewery
Got a hot new act you want to unleash on Alice Springs? Whether you're strumming acoustic tunes, cracking jokes, performing magic, bending like a contortionist, or interpreting emotions through movement, Alice Springs Brewing Co is keen to showcase what you've got!
EVERY WED | 7-10PM ALICE SPRINGS BREWING CO FREE facebook.com/aspbc Lunchtime Live Music at The Roastery Every Friday, head along to The
Roastery for lunch and enjoy a tipple from the bar, as you’re treated to live local music. Musicians from the Mparntwe/ Alice Springs community take the stage, as punters slide on in to the weekend. Nice.
EVERY FRI | 12-2PM THE ROASTERY FREE duyucoffee.net
Sunday Sessions
Dive into some sweet tunes every Sunday at Alice Springs Brewing Co, and enjoy a few cold ones and a feed in the sunshine with friends and fam. Keen to strum a ditty or two? Throw your name in the hat!
EVERY SUN | 4-8.30PM ALICE SPRINGS BREWING CO FREE facebook.com/aspbco
