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When Mt. Agung erupted in Bali in 2017, a silver lining came in the form of the silver screen. A relationship directly resulted between the Northern Territory’s film industry with that of our international neighbours, Indonesia, for the Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF). This idea of connecting with our international neighbours has also extended to Singapore for this year’s DIFF – check out the main feature to see how it went down.

The Malak Marketplace crew are running a trial pop-up at the George Brown Botanic Gardens this month. With live music from local musicians and cold brews from One Mile Brewery, this is one Friday night knockoff you don’t want to miss. If all goes well, they’ll bring it back on the regular in 2020. This is my jam, so I'll see you there! If you enjoy writing and have a tale lurking in the depths of your mind, go and be inspired by the spooky historical surroundings of Fannie Bay Gaol with a special workshop from award-winning Darwin playwright, Mary Anne Butler. How does two weeks of food and accommodation at the iconic Larrimah Hotel whilst you pen your latest masterpiece sound? Applications for the Andrew McMillan

Boy, oh boy, our Festivals section is bursting at the seams! An exciting new festival celebrates 30 years since Nitmiluk was handed back to the traditional Jawoyn owners. Make the trip to the beautiful, world-famous Katherine Gorge for 10 days of music, art, culture and food to honour this significant milestone in Australian history. Darwin Street Art Festival is back to paint the town all of the colours with some very special guests, and make the trip – by land or sea – to Wagait Beach for the Wagait Arts Festival.

About 1000 young performers from schools around the NT take to the Darwin Entertainment Centre stage for The Beat Festival. This performance extravaganza celebrates 40 wonderful years with three nights of music and dancing in Forté.

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Head to Music to find out what’s extra special about Troy Cassar-Daley’s Greatest Hits Tour, and to meet a friendly little vegetarian crocodile called Clara. The lads from Darwin band Tapestry are packing their bags and making the move to Melbourne – but not before saying goodbye. Join the band and their local and interstate friends for one last hurrah before they hit the road. Enjoy September, everyone. May it be filled with the good happy fun times!

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FEATURE

By Tierney White

DIFFerent Together

Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) is back, celebrating its 10th year. Growing from five days in 2010 to 11 days in 2019, each DIFF is bigger than the last with exciting screenings and events for film lovers and makers.

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e have Mother Nature to thank for the Festival’s increase in films from our closest international neighbours over the past two years. Mount Agung, a volcano on the island of Bali in Indonesia, erupted five times November 2017; its ash sent billowing to the skies, disrupting air travel and stranding thousands of visitors. Two of those visitors were DIFF Manager Blandine Ruffo and former Deckchair Cinema General Manager Alice Body, their plans to continue to Darwin and Central America respectively thwarted by the burning mountain. But in true Territorian style, they made the best of a heated situation, island hopping from Bali to Java to attend the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. “Alice and I drove across Bali and caught a boat to Java to escape the closed airport – we were stuck in Bali and there was no sign of it reopening. Alice sent an email to the film festival in Jakarta explaining our situation and that she also manages a film festival in Darwin, so they invited us both along,” Ruffo says.

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understand how other festivals have evolved over time.” The benefits of last year’s trip to SGIFF can be seen on the big screen. “I’m so excited about one of the feature films, a mystery drama called Long Day’s Journey Into Night – when I saw it, it really blew my mind. It’s also the first 3D film we’re showing at DIFF, with screenings at BCC Casuarina. It’s really one of the most amazing films, I can’t recommend it enough.” And the handpicked international flavour doesn’t stop there, with an entire short film program dedicated to showcasing South-east Asia. “Our short program, Best of South-east Asia, includes lots of films that were screened in Singapore and also from our time in Indonesia. These short films are amazing, and we really wanted to share them in the 2019 festival.” In true DIFF fashion, opportunities to celebrate, showcase and cater for Northern Territory filmmakers are sprinkled throughout the program. Check out The Best of Territory Shorts to see seven short NT films light up the Deckie screen.

After realising the success of this accidental international expedition, Ruffo ventured to Singapore to further expand DIFF’s international film network.

Spark returns for a third year – a joint film initiative between DIFF and Screen Territory – expanding from Darwin to the rest of the NT, unearthing emerging filmmakers from Alice Springs to the Top End and everywhere in between. There’s also the introduction of Youth DIFF with a range of film screenings, and fun workshops facilitated by the talented folk at Corrugated Iron Youth Arts.

“We realised how worthwhile it was to do it. Last year I went to the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) with Neil Ludvigsen, one of our DIFF programmers, and it was amazing.

Other activities and opportunities include the NT Screen Summit, the new Water Screen and, for the first time, industry passes for those in the local film industry to be able to engage with as much of the festival as possible.

“We want to continue to reach out internationally to our neighbours close-by. It’s really important for the health and development of DIFF to have those connections and relationships with other festivals around us, and to have that professional network – we can uphold our standards and

“We’ve found over the years that the films that continually garner high attendance rates are Territory films – there’s a real thirst for locally made work. Our local film industry is undeniably small, but it really punches above its weight!”

“They gave us the royal treatment – we were really looked after! The visit resulted in the 2018 DIFF having some of the films from that festival programmed, along with some special guests we met while we were there.”

AROUND TOWN

RAD DAD'S DAY Streeter Pearl Lugger Sunset Cruise What better way to take some weight off Dad’s legs than to give him sea legs? Grab the fam for a sunset cruise through the picturesque Darwin Harbour on this historic 65ft former pearl lugger. It’s BYO, so grab some beers and nibbles, and enjoy the cloudstreaked sunset. Got a big family? There’s room for up to 38 if you want to charter the vessel for the special occasion. Talk about spoilt!

If there’s someone in your life you call Papa Bear, Old Man or just Dad, then you might be freaking out trying to find the best way to show them you love ‘em this Father’s Day. Here at Off The Leash we’ve got some pretty rad dads and reckon they deserve a treat.

Journo Tamara Howie says her old man is probably the reason she’s writing this. “My brother and I would go to his place on a Sunday and he’d sit me down with all his old records and do a little ‘School of Rock’ and teach me about the history of music,” she says.

“He’s adorable, my dad,” says OTL editor Tierney White.

“He also studied art when I was a little tacker – I loved days off school and going to his uni studio with him. He gave me a strong love for the arts. And punk music.”

“When he smiles he gets these little crows feet at the corners of his eyes, and he’s always up for a laugh and a good time. And he’s full of dad jokes, which I love. Something about apples and trees?”

We’ve searched high and low for some fun and interesting activities to show the father figure in your life that you love them. And the best thing is, you can do them almost any day of the year.

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Father’s Day at Cox Country Club Jump on the ferry and head over to Wagait Beach for some chilled tunes and a BBQ. The day kicks off with a car boot sale (last minute gifts, anyone?) followed by a BBQ lunch and some fine tunes at a moderate volume from David Garnham & the Reasons to Live, Leash & the Dusty Boots and James Damien. All done and dusted in time for an early kip. WHEN AT COST INFO

SAT 1 SEP | 11.30AM, MUSIC FROM 2-6PM COX COUNTRY CLUB, WAGAIT BEACH DONATION | MEMBERS FREE coxcountryclub.com.au

A Night at the Deckie Head down to the Deckchair Cinema to see Academy Award-winning flick, Green Book. The film shares the tale of a working-class Italian-American bouncer who becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. Plus, it’s all for a good cause, with ticket sales going to the Cancer Council of the NT.

locals who specialise in bluewater reef and game fishing charters.

WHEN SUN 1 SEP | 7.30PM COST $8-$35 INFO deckchaircinema.com.au

Heli Fish Fishing out of a helicopter – does it get any better than that?

Sky Diving Is the Old Man an adrenaline junkie? Why not throw him out of a plane? With someone attached, of course.

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FISHING CHARTER If your dad is the kind of bloke that doesn’t want to be on a boat with out a line in the water, how about a fishing charter? There are plenty of charter companies who can help you catch that 'metery' barra, but here’s some we’ve tried and tested (and one we really want to do...).

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WATERPARKS Leave Dad at home for some peace and quiet, and go have a fab day at one of the Top End’s great water parks. Or take him along and race down the water slides!

Leanyer Recreation Park WHEN EVERY DAY | 9AM-8PM INFO facebook.com/ leanyer.recreation.park

Palmerston Water Park WHEN EVERY DAY | 9AM-6PM INFO facebook.com/ palmerstonwaterpark

Darwin Waterfront Wave Pool WHEN EVERY DAY INFO waterfront.nt.gov.au

The Art of Therapy ART THERAPY OFFERS PEOPLE a chance to express themselves visually, rather than dig for words at times they are hard to find.

might struggle to express themselves through talking, so art can be a safe and effect way to look at possibilities to create change.”

Top End professionals have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of art therapy for their professional practice or artistic career.

The nine-day course, held in threeday blocks over October, November and December, will look at how different artistic mediums can elicit different responses from clients.

Janine Brophy-Dixon has spent three decades workings as an artist, therapist, counsellor, teacher and researcher, and will be in Darwin sharing her knowledge with her course Foundations of Art Therapy. “Art Therapy is a way of helping people reflect on themselves, their thoughts, behaviours and ideas in a different way – in a visual way – rather than talk therapy,” she says. “It helps students or clients who

“Some artistic materials can be safe and controlled – like pencils and items you have a lot of control over, and others you have less control, like paint. “Some exercises require deep cognitive planning and some are more in to the sensory or kinetic response.” Brophy-Dixon says the course is perfect for professionals from

a range of backgrounds, and includes theory and experiential components. “No art making experience is required or necessary. The course is good for social workers, counsellors, youth workers, nurses, carers, community arts workers – anyone working in the helping profession,” she says. “We occasionally have an artist do it and say it has shifted their art making, so we wouldn’t say no to someone doing it for those reasons either!” WHEN FRI 11 – SUN 13 OCT, FRI 8 – SUN 10 NOV, FRI 6 – SUN 8 DEC AT DARWIN SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB COST $2500 INFO brophydixon.com

UP IN THE ATMOS THERE ARE TURBULENT TIMES ahead for the next instalment of Atmos. Don the headphones and be taken sky high, as producer Jess Ong explores the turbulence that comes with flying. The listening party explores the all the emotions felt in airports – love and loss, the impending prospects of departure, and the ‘what ifs’. “I want the audience to consider the turbulence in their own lives, that with departures and arrivals can come both excitement and regret, the baggage we carry through these turbulent times, and do we, can we, ever really let go?” Ong says. The stories are a mix of curated and created audio set to have listeners soaring and spiralling. WHEN AT COST INFO

THU 19 SEP | 6.30PM THE GREEN ROOM, DARWIN AIRPORT $20 storyprojects.com.au/atmos

LISTINGS

Splashfest Family Fun Day

Darwin Pop-Up Science Centre Come equipped with your family and those curious minds for these exciting, hands-on science exhibits, as the Shell Questacon Science Circus and their semi-trailer roll into town for an exhibition of their pop-up science centre. Visitors of all ages can enjoy over 40 interactive science exhibits and watch spectacular science shows, as Science Circus presenters hold fire in their hands, lie on a bed of nails and levitate beach balls.

gardeners, eager to share their tips and tricks on greenery with you. Visit Ed’s Fruit Oasis for motivation to grow your own fresh fruit in a wonderful oasis surrounded by lizards, fish ponds, frogs and birds.

2020 Darwin Festival? Expressions of interest are now open for NT-based creatives to submit a proposal for consideration. Watch this space for information sessions on how to submit EOIs in October.

Ming’s Kingdom is full of interesting plants and winding paths. Brilliant mosaics and eye-catching decorative items are sure to impress. Take a friend, get inspired and pick up a plant or two – it’s your last chance for 2019!

WHEN SUBMISSIONS CLOSE FRI 1 NOV 2019 INFO darwinfestival.org.au

WHEN SAT 31 AUG & SUN 1 SEP, SAT 7 SEP & SUN 8 SEP 10AM-4PM COST $7 | U18 FREE INFO facebook.com/ opengardensnt

Darwin International Film Festival Water Screen Displayed over the Recreation Lagoon, a water screen show and laser spectacular will be the spectacle of this year’s Darwin International Film Festival.

WHEN SAT 31 AUG & SUN 1 SEP 10AM-3PM AT TERRITORY NETBALL STADIUM, MARRARA COST $6 | $5 CONC | $18 FAM FREE U5 INFO facebook.com/ theshellquestaconscience Transform Your Life circus with Meditation

Makers Market Head along to this new marketplace at Coolalinga Central, where highly skilled artisans present quality, handmade wares in a relaxed and friendly rural market. Makers Market is held indoors four times a year, so you can peruse the crafty goods in air-conditioned comfort. Meet the makers, be inspired and purchase something unique. WHEN SUN 22 SEP | 10AM-3PM AT COOLALINGA CENTRAL INFO makersmarketcentral@ gmail.com

Hula Hoop Club Held at Windsurfer’s Corner in Nightcliff, these weekly sessions from Corrugated Iron Youth Arts cater for first-timers right through to hula aficionados, keen to get those hips swirling. WHEN EVERY WED | ‘TIL 18 SEP AT WINDSURFER’S CORNER, NIGHTCLIFF FORESHORE INFO corrugatediron.org.au

Malak Marketplace If spending a late Saturday afternoon sampling local organic food, sipping on fresh juices, checking out arts and crafts from local artisans and listening to live music sounds good, head to Malak Marketplace. WHEN EVERY SAT | 4-9PM AT CHAMBERS CRESCENT CAR PARK, MALAK INFO malakmarketplace.org.au

Open Gardens NT You’re invited to peruse the private gardens of proud residential

Feel balanced and grounded in your daily life and learn how just 15 minutes of mediation a day can improve your health and wellbeing. In this three-part course, discover a powerful and ancient meditation for self-care and growth. There’s no time like the present. WHEN MON 16, 23 & 30 SEP 7.30-9PM AT CASUARINA LIBRARY, MEETING ROOM COST DONATION INFO darwinyoga.com.au

Darwin Festival NT Artist Call-Out Are you a Territory-based artist and have a creative idea to pitch for the

Celebrate Water Safety Week with Splashfest. There’s free entertainment for the whole family including an inflatable obstacle course, waterslides, face painting, stilt walkers, kid’s DJ, Boof the Barra and more!

There’s also information available on water safety along with demonstrations. Splashfest is a free community event as part of Water Safety Week 2019.

and get your Sunday morning fitness fix. Dive in for some cool pool-based aerobics. Cost includes all-day entry.

pregnancy. You can choose to wear your baby or pop them down for some mat time. This is a relaxed, friendly class, that allows you to participate and tend to your bub as needs arise.

WHEN EVERY SUN | 8.30-9.15AM COST $12 ADULTS | $8 KIDS U15

PALMERSTON LIBRARY

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WHEN FRI 20 – SUN 22 SEP 7.30-9.30PM COST FREE INFO diff.net.au

Free Yoga Asana Class Begin your weekend in Zen mode with this blissful hour of yoga. Pull up your own mat on the lush green lawn whilst a qualified yoga instructor guides you through an hour of yoga asana, breath work and meditation. Om! WHEN EVERY SAT | 8-9AM COST FREE

Beat the Heat – Aqua Fitness It’s the coolest way to burn calories

WHEN SUN 22 SEP | 9AM-12PM COST FREE

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EVERY TUE | 10.30AM DARWIN BELLYDANCE STUDIO, LEANYER $5 darwinbellydance.com.au

Storytime Say goodbye to quiet libraries! 1-5 year olds and their caregivers will love singing, dancing, listening to stories and engaging with puppets in these fun, interactive sessions.

No Lights No Lycra

WHEN EVERY TUE & THU 10-10.45AM COST FREE

Argentine Tango

Nursery Time You’re never too young to enjoy reading. Treat your baby to songs, puppets, nursery rhymes and movement to enhance their early literacy development. Suitable for children up to 12 months.

WHEN EVERY WED | 6-7PM AT HAPPY YESS COST $8 | $40 6 CLASS PASS INFO facebook.com/ nolightsnolycradarwin

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EVERY THU | BEGINNERS 7PM | FOCUS 8PM COCONUT GROVE HALL $12 facebook.com/nthntango

Movement Medicine – Conscious Dance

WHEN EVERY WED | 10-10.45AM COST FREE

WHEN EVERY SUN | 10-11.30AM AT NIGHTCLIFF COMMUNITY CENTRE COST $15 | $10 CONC INFO 0431 929 145

LET’S DANCE

Dance of the Deities

Mums & Bubs Bellydance Classes Mums – bring your bubs along to this fun group class. Bellydance gently strengthens and tones core muscles that can be weakened in

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Northern Lights Learn a variety of hand-building techniques with Ingrid Gersmanis. Bring along any objects that could be used to press into clay.

Wax Casting Silver Jewellery Ever wanted to learn the techniques of jewellery making? Here’s your chance! Learn how to finsh and polish your cast pieces, which may include pendants, rings or brooches.

SAT 28 SEP, 4.30-7.30PM SUN 29 SEP, 12-3PM TRACKS DANCE STUDIO $60-$100 divinegrace.com.au

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Stone Set Ring Create a beautiful sterling silver ring set with a stone of your choice in this workshop with Debra Senjuschenko. Learn the basics of silversmithing – skills covered including designing, soldering, cleaning and stone setting. WHEN SUN 8 SEP | 10AM-4PM COST $180 | $165 MEMB

WHEN EVERY SUN | 22 SEP – 6 OCT COST $220 | $200 MEMB

WHEN EVERY MON | 23 SEP – 28 OCT COST $355 | $325 MEMB

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Get Jacked on Jackfruit START LICKING YOUR LIPS for the delicious offerings from Darwin Free University. This month, the discussion and workshops are all about food, culture and community. At the start of the month, join Karunika Pemarathne at Lakeside Drive Community Garden to learn how to prepare jackfruit in a number of ways. Not only is jackfruit delicious served fresh, in a curry or straight out of the freezer on a hot day, it also has an abundance of health benefits, which will be discussed in the workshop. Just a heads up that the workshop starts a little earlier than usual to beat the sunset.

MALAK MARKETPLACE IS stepping out of the ‘burbs and coming to the George Brown Botanic Gardens. Market Co-Founder Lina Paselli-Kruse says it was a shared vision to bring the organic market to the tropical gardens in the city. “The team at the Botanical Gardens have been wanting us there for quite a while because we share a lot of similarities in our values, being plastic free and eco friendly with our market choices,” she says. “It seemed like a match made in heaven! So we’re running a

trial this month and potentially we’ll be there on a regular basis in 2020.” The initial trial will be a pop-up version of the weekly market, with Malak Marketplace’s top food stalls, live music, and new kids on the block thanks to a new partnership with One Mile Brewery. “We wanted to make it different to our regular Saturday, so it’s got more of an after work Friday vibe,” Paselli-Kruse says. “Hopefully it’ll also be a good teaser for all the new people

who have never been to Malak Marketplace.” Grab the family – whether blood-relatives or work fam – and chill out with local organic produce washed down by a cold locally-brewed beer. And don’t forget the market is at its regular home in Malak every Saturday night until the end of October. WHEN FRI 20 SEP | 5-9PM AT GEORGE BROWN BOTANIC GARDENS COST FREE INFO malakmarketplace.org.au

by Judy Monkhouse

GULP NT PRESENTS

Community

COOK GROWING & UNDERSTANDING LOCAL PRODUCE

On a balmy Dry season afternoon, friends and local produce enthusiasts gathered at a long outdoor table in suburban Darwin, laden with fresh red tomatoes, basil, dill, parsley, cucumbers, a bowlful of peppery rocket, a large watermelon, and yellow zucchini flowers. We admired the excellent abundance of produce from Organic AG as well as home-grown vine leaves from Maria next door.

This was Sevan Guzel’s shady tropical setting, the feast echoing her Turkish and Cypriot heritage and interest in local produce. Sevan loves cooking and reminisced about her childhood, telling tales of cooking traditional dolmades with her mother, and eating haloumi and watermelon salad in summer. Darwin has been Sevan’s home for seven years, arriving as a traveller from Melbourne to pursue her interest in photography whilst studying writing and publishing. An exciting development meant that she diverted her attention to her passion for food and cooking when, together with Claire Pirau, the idea for a beachside cafe emerged. This concept flourished to become the

For the discussion, get ready to explore the role of food in sharing culture, community building, sustenance and celebration. Don’t forget to get into the spirit and bring a plate to share – or just bring yourself! Workshop WHEN MON 2 SEP | 5.30-7PM AT LAKESIDE DRIVE COMMUNITY GARDEN

Discussion WHEN MON 16 SEP | 6-7.30PM AT DARWIN COMMUNITY ARTS COST FREE INFO facebook.com/ darwinfreeuniversity

immensely popular outdoor De La Plage, French for The Beach Café, where delicious food is served fresh accompanied by that iconic Darwin sunset.

Afternoon Tea at Burnett House Head along to Darwin’s historical Burnett House and take tea with homemade cakes and fresh scones in the gorgeous garden setting. Bliss! WHEN SUN 15 SEP | 2-5PM AT BURNETT HOUSE, LARRAKEYAH COST $2.50-$5 INFO nationaltrust.org.au/ places/burnett-house

Watermelon and Haloumi Salad Watermelon Rocket Haloumi Mint Pepper Olive oil Sunflower seeds Method Lay a bed of rocket on a platter, then place chunks or triangles of watermelon. Decorate with slices of haloumi, mint leaves and sunflower seeds. Sprinkle with pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with charcoal bread. Amount of ingredients depends on number of people.

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WHEN SUN 1 SEP | 7.30-11AM AT COSSIES POOLSIDE BAR AND BISTRO, MERCURE DARWIN AIRPORT RESORT COST $11-$32 INFO facebook.com/ cossiespoolside

Watermelons are available from late July to October in the Darwin region from local farmers, or can be grown at home. Combine this salad with dry season greens, such as rocket and cucumbers. Enjoy!

Photos: Emma Lupin

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Father’s Day Poolside Breakfast Spoil Dad (and the rest of the gang) with an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet poolside! Think bacon, eggs, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, hash browns, fresh fruit and more. Oh, and all dads score themselves a free cuppa. #dadsfavourite

If you know a community cook in Darwin who would like to share their recipe, GULP NT can organise a gathering with their small team. $100 plus ingredients can be offered to the participating cook for hosting and sharing. Get in touch today and share your stories and food love. INFO gulpnt.com gulpcommunity@gmail. com

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IT’S ASTOUNDING. Time is fleeting. Madness takes its toll. But listen closely – you won’t want to miss this special screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Precinct Tavern. RSPCA Fundraising Manager Kacie Austin says a volunteer threw the idea around of screening Rocky Horror to raise funds, and they thought it was a perfect fit.

All is True The year is 1613, Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. But disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground, and devastated, Shakespeare returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Haunted by the death of his only son Hamnet, he struggles to mend the broken relationships with his wife and daughters. In so doing, he is ruthlessly forced to examine his own failings as husband and father. His very personal search for the truth uncovers secrets and lies within a family at war. WHEN MON 2, SAT 7 & WED 11 SEP

Amazing Grace Amazing Grace was one of Aretha Franklin’s biggest albums, but film footage from the iconic recording session shot by Academy Awardwinning Sydney Pollack has never been played. Take a never before seen look at one of America’s greatest artists doing what she did best. WHEN THU 26 SEP

The Over the Fence Comedy Film Festival Nobody’s Perfect. Doesn’t matter if it’s trying to make a quick buck from buying alcohol for a minor, wanting to feed ducks illegally or even the attempt to rob a bank in your senior years, we all have our flaws and weaknesses that, in comedy filmmakers' imaginations, make for the most fantastic and strange situations.

“The volunteer thought the movie was a good fit for us – celebrating all creatures great and small,” she says.

complete without some added entertainment… The night kicks off with local drag queens and roving performers, before the movie screens at 6.30pm. Don’t forget your dancing shoes and costume – there’s prizes up for grabs for best dressed and best dancer. WHEN AT COST INFO

FRI 13 SEP | 6.30PM PRECINCT TAVERN $50 facebook.com/rspcadarwin

The RSPCA are hoping to reach their $5000 fundraising target to help the no-kill shelter continue to provide services for animals in need while they wait for their fur-ever home. “Every dollar raised will go directly to our Darwin shelter,” Austin says. No Rocky Horror night would be

HEADS UP! DIFF IS ON AT THE DECKIE 12-22 SEP diff.net.au #DIFFerentTogether

Laugh, chuckle, roar and buckle for a roller coaster ride through 14 short comedy films portraying the imperfect worlds of human beings. After all, not only does being “imperfect” make you human, it also highlights our hidden strengths – it is the reason why everyone is unique in their own way. WHEN FRI 27 SEP

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NT WRITERS CENTRE REVIEW

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with Mary Anne Butler The first two thirds of the book deal with the complicated background and relationships of Nicefero and those involved with his murder, as well as the sometimes-farcical investigation into his death.

STEVEN SCHUBERT’S MANDATORY MURDER examines in great detail the scenario which led to the 2011 murder of Ray Nicefero down the track in Katherine. The former ABC Katherine reporter, now based in Alice Springs, systematically separates fact from rumour and highlights supposition with the careful ease of a practiced journalist.

What’s interesting is that, despite well-researched details on the facts of the case, the book actually raises more questions than it answers. How have young men become so naïve and removed from society that they don’t even recognise they’re part of a conspiracy to murder? How do we tackle domestic abuse in remote areas of the NT? Is it possible to bridge the significant

social divides in outback communities? All these issues lie at the heart of Ray Nicefero’s murder. The second part of the book deals primarily with the trial of Zak Grieve, who is currently serving the longest sentence, despite [most likely] not being present for the actual murder. Whether you believe him to be gullibly innocent or as guilty as those who physically carried out the act, his lengthy time behind bars raises important questions about mandatory sentencing laws in the NT, and across Australia. Ultimately, it is his story that makes this book relevant and a necessary read.

Want the opportunity to create a new piece of writing in an inspiring historical setting? Join award-winning Darwin writer Mary Anne Butler for a creative writing workshop in Darwin’s Fannie Bay Gaol. NT Writers’ Centre Executive Director Sally Bothroyd says this is the first stage of an exciting two-piece project. “We’re so excited to have award-winning playwright MaryAnne Butler on board, and for her to be facilitating the workshop in a space that’s not typical for that sort of thing. But this is the first part,” she says.

“We’re hoping the participants are inspired by the unique historical setting, with the aim to produce a piece of writing to be performed at an evening event held in the Gaol on Halloween. The cells are small and there are quite a few of them, so we think the format could work with ticket holders enjoying one intimate performance, having a break to grab a drink, before another performance in the next cell.” You’ve piqued our interest. Spooky! WHEN AT COST INFO

SUN 22 SEP | 11AM-2PM FANNIE BAY GAOL $80 | $50 MEMB ntwriters.com.au

LISTINGS Virtual Reality Hub at Darwin Airport Immerse yourself in some mind-blowing virtual reality experiences at Darwin Airport. Darwin International Film Festival proudly presents three VR experiences for you to try – for free!

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in Larrimah IF THE DISTRACTIONS of the big city aren’t helping your writing project, the Andrew McMillan Emerging Writer’s Residency is your chance to hit the track for some peace and writing time in Larrimah. The annual residency offers two weeks of food and accommodation at the iconic Larrimah Hotel, about 500 clicks from Darwin, between October 2019 and Feb 2020, for one lucky writer. Last year’s residency recipient Kaye Aldenhoven had a chat with us about her writing and her time in Larrimah. Tell us a bit about yourself as a writer and what motivates you to put pen to paper? I grew up with five adults who read, wrote, drew, and illustrated every afternoon. At 10-years-old I set the goal of reading four books a week. I started my lifelong habit of reading two books concurrently. Emotions and memories motivate me to write. I was a closet writer for 30 years. Why did you apply for this residency? I wanted to write about my family’s time on Groote. I wanted to step into Andrew McMillan’s shoes. He was close to me at Larrimah. When I was not writing, I read bits of Andrew’s Strict Rules – the Groote Eylandt section. What did you get out of your experience down there? An opportunity to advance my memoir. A space with less mundane distractions, and a realisation the distractions were in my head, not my kitchen. On the tangible side? 30,000 words. Most interesting part about writing from Larrimah?

Most amusing? Cockies that talked to me as I ate lunch. Most terrifying? Strength of the big black crocodile’s leap for his lump of flesh – not my flesh, thank God. Most beautiful? The bush, morning and sunset time, so beautiful and different from both desert and monsoon vegetation. All these Larrimah aspects featured in my writing – I enjoyed writing the blog. Any advice for the next person who does the retreat? Make the most of a brilliant opportunity to work “in the middle of everywhere.” Top writing tips? Make writing your habit. Never throw anything out. Write what must not be forgotten. Be brave! WHEN APPLICATIONS CLOSE SAT 21 SEP INFO ntwriters.com.au

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FlicNics Love picnics and movies? Head to Palmerston and enjoy a FlicNic – trust us, it’s a thing! Bring your rugs, tucker and crew, and settle in for two films this month on the big screen. Ladies in Black WHEN SAT 14 SEP, 7PM

Fifth Element WHEN SAT 21 SEP, 7PM AT COST INFO

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The Bucket List The Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Darwin is hosting a fundraising event with a screening of The Bucket List. There’s a swag of fabulous bucket-list-themed raffle prizes to the value of $1500 to be won. First prize is a Cicada Lodge and Nitmiluk Tours package for two. If seeing this film is on your bucket list, you’re well on your way! WHEN AT COST INFO

SUN 29 SEP | 7.30PM DECKCHAIR CINEMA $16 | $12 CONC deckchaircinema.com.au

September Events Darwin International Film Festival 20 to 22 September 7:30pm to 9:30pm | free Displayed over the Recreation Lagoon, a water screen show and laser spectacular will be the spectacle of this year’s Darwin International Film Festival. For more information visit diff.net.au Splashfest Family Fun Day Sunday 22 September 9am to 12noon | free Enjoy free entertainment for the family including inflatable obstacle course, waterslides, face painting, themed arts and crafts, stilts walkers, water safety demonstrations and appearances by Boof the Barra. October School Holiday Activities 30 September to 11 October weekdays | 10am to 12noon | free The fun filled line up of activities for the October school holidays includes slime workshops, creative play, LEGO brick building, inflatable basketball, surf life saving program in the Recreation Lagoon and more. All events are alcohol and glass free. waterfront.nt.gov.au 9

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Reading Revolt the world. It’s a strong feminist play. I enjoyed the humour in it as much as the fury.

AUDIENCES CAN SEE a fierce and humourous feminist play for September’s instalment of Brown’s Mart Theatre’s Evening Reads. Award-winning play Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. by Alice Birch examines the language, behaviours and forces that shape women in the 21st century, and asks what’s stopping us from doing something truly radical to change them. Director Nicky Fearn says she was drawn to several elements of the play. “It’s not a standard play. It explores form quite a bit and (Birch) examines the status of women in

“A lot of elements drew me in – the comedy and the fact it’s quite challenging. She doesn’t give characters in every scene, so the director and the creative team have a lot of freedom in terms of how to present the piece, though we’re doing the most simplified version as a play reading.” This year, Brown’s Mart began Evenings Reads@7.30 to develop local artists’ directing and acting skills, by creating a space to present work to live audiences, in a casual atmosphere with minimal production elements. “[The play readings are] really exciting because there’s less pressure to do a whole production and get money to get it off the ground – it’s like giving birth to get a production up,” Fearn says. “Play readings are cheap and simple, and allow the community

to explore really varied works – we can do anything – works with lots of people and experimental ones like this one.”

All My Sons

Live Broadcast IF YOU CAN’T JUMP on a plane to London to see All My Sons in person, Darwin Entertainment Centre (DEC) has the next best thing.

Fearn says the benefits of the monthly readings extend well beyond the performance opportunities, as it encourages artists to have their finger on the pulse of the international scene.

Filmed and broadcast to theatres around the world live from The Old Vic in London, is Arthur Miller’s blistering drama All My Sons, starring Academy Award-winner Sally Field and Bill Pullman, and Top Enders can catch it at DEC.

“It’s really important because it encourages all freelance artists and the community to look and what works are around us, and allows us to think about them and present them to audiences,” she says.

The play is set in America in 1947. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a home, raised two sons and established a thriving business.

“It keeps Darwin and our artists much more up to date with what’s happening around the globe and is a great way to have the work exposed. It’s really accessible.”

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But nothing lasts forever and their contented lives, already shadowed by the loss of their eldest son to war, are about to shatter. With the return of a figure from the past, long buried truths are forced to the surface and the price of their American dream is laid bare. Don’t miss this unique chance to see two stars of the stage and screen come together, both on stage and on screen. Live. WHEN SAT 14 SEP | 5PM AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE COST $10-$23 INFO yourcentre.com.au

Much Ado About Nothing BELL SHAKESPEARE IS Australia’s national theatre company specialising in the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, and the talented players are back in Darwin to present Much Ado About Nothing. This classic comedy is a saucy and razor-sharp battle of wits between the bickering Beatrice and Benedick, who wield words as weapons, their banter betraying their love for each other. Claudio, however, is quickly consumed by envy and his idyllic world threatens to come tumbling down as he humiliates Hero. Beatrice and Benedick must join forces to defend true love – even if they can’t recognise it in themselves. But will truth and honesty win the day, and does love really conquer all? Head along to find out… WHEN AT COST INFO

Feel the Rhythm of the Beat SINCE 1979, The Beat Festival has given Northern Territory school students the chance to get on stage and show off their creative skills in a performance extravaganza each year.

More than 1000 students perform in this large-scale, combined-schools production, coordinated by the NT Music School and the Beat Foundation, showcasing the high quality work of NT schools.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of The Beat with the production of Forté – and it is set to be a biggie! Audiences are treated to a singing choir of about 300, 25-piece orchestra, dance groups and physical performers, rock bands, soloists and other musicians, and talented vocalists aged 12-18 – all presented with great lighting, sound and visuals. Head along to see the NT’s next

generation of talented young folks, and appreciate the dedication, commitment and creativity of the teachers who nurture that talent.

WHEN WED 11 – FRI 13 SEP | 7PM AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE COST $30 | $20 CONC $20 CHILD 3-15 INFO ntms.net.au yourcentre.com.au

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CO-FOUNDER OF THIS YEAR’S INAUGURAL Deadly Darwin Comedy show Richard Fejo is a familiar face around town, popping up on stages left, right and centre – but comedy happened to him rather by surprise. Will Crawford caught up with him for a chat. Comedy came to you later on in life – how did you get into it? It was an accident! I went to karaoke on the wrong night… I ended up walking into a comedy show by mistake, and I was amazed to see two guys get up on stage for the first time to tell jokes. So a week later, I went back to perform and now I’m addicted. You co-founded Deadly Darwin Comedy – how did it come about? In 2018, my sketch Deadly Brother – The Newsreader won the 2018 Darwin Deadly Funny competition, and I was flown to Melbourne to compete in the national Deadly Funny final. Although I didn’t win, I met many awesome Aboriginal comedians from all around Australia. When I got back to Darwin we created Deadly Darwin, which currently includes Mr. Normie Grogan, Mr. Micah Kickett and myself. It’s been an amazing success and a chance for us to develop and explore new ways to express

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What’s the plan for the future? We’ve discussed growing our group to expand Aboriginal comedy in Darwin, and are talking about doing some development and mentoring workshops with young people.

Favourite stand-up comedian Richard Pryor

Who would you say are your biggest influences? My happy-go-lucky uncles would inspire me by telling jokes around the campfire many moons ago. Also, my brothers Mr. Normie Gorgan and Mr. Micah Kickett have become like family to me. I’d also say Amy Hetherington and other Darwin comedians who have given me the opportunity to make people laugh!

Favourite comedy movie Friday Favourite comedy TV show Whose Line is it Anyway? Life’s greatest pleasure Being around family because families are forever Proudest moment Seeing my children grow and being a part of their support and development

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Advice you’d give to your 10-year-old self Don’t grow a beard! Guilty pleasure Watching WWE… Since the 80s Favourite quote “Happiness is not a destination, it’s a way of life”

Will Crawford is an up-andcrawling comic. He moonlights as a land rights lawyer and policy activist.

Any upcoming gigs? We are regulars at First Thursday Comedy at Happy Yess, Canned Comedy at Deck Bar and LOL Thursdays at the Beachfront. Watch out for other dates!

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23 6 Wax Casting Silver Jewellery 6 Transform Your Life with Meditation

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6 Hula Hoop Club

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6 Nursery Time 6 No Lights No Lycra 23 Postmodern Jukebox

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17 Wagait Arts Festival 6 Malak Marketplace 6 Car Boot Sale 6 Free Yoga Asana Class 6 Dance of the Deities 15 GeeCon 20 Salon des Refusés (last chance) 23 Space Jam 23 Underground Invasion

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5 Atmos 6 Storytime 6 Argentine Tango 17 Darwin Pride Festival 10 Evening Reads 23 Arafura Wind Ensemble Rehearsals

24 6 Storytime

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6 Mums & Bubs Bellydance Classes 23 Darwin City Brass Band Rehersals 23 Jam Night

19 Outstation Exhibitions (last chance)

6 Beat the Heat – Aqua Fitness 6 Movement Medicine 6 Dance of the Deities 6 Northern Lights 9 The Bucket List

20 Fri

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6 DIFF Water Screen 7 Malak Markets at Botanic Gardens 17 Darwin Pride Festival 10 Much Ado About Nothing 15 Sounds@Sunset 18 Infinite Thanks (opening) 18 Formation (opening) 20 Grim Purpose (last chance) 23 NT News Live On Fridays

6 Hula Hoop Club 6 Nursery Time 6 No Lights No Lycra

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6 DIFF Water Screen

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6 Wax Casting Silver Jewellery

6 Transform Your Life with Meditation

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6 Malak Marketplace 6 Free Yoga Asana Class 8 Writer’s Residency Applications Close 9 FlicNics 17 Darwin Pride Festival 19 Marra Country - The Art of Ngukurr (last chance) 20 Rod Moss (last chance) 23 Rock Ya Temper

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6 Makers Market 6 Beat the Heat – Aqua Fitness 6 DIFF Water Screen 6 Splashfest Family Fun Day 6 Beat the Heat – Aqua Fitness 6 Movement Medicine 6 Northern Lights 8 Fannie Bay Gaol Workshop with Mary Anne Butler 17 Darwin Pride Festival 23 Arafura Music Collective – Love & Dreaming

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20 The Painter and the Potter (last chance)

8 Amazing Grace

8 The Over the Fence Comedy Film Festival 19 Looking Up: Looking Out (opening) 23 NT News Live On Fridays 23 Lunar Prospector

6 Storytime 6 Argentine Tango 23 Arafura Wind Ensemble Rehearsals

See Around Town 6

See Feature 4

4 Darwin International Film Festival (ends)

See Visual Arts 20

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7 Darwin Free University Jackfruit Workshop 8 All is True

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8 Rocky Horror Picture Show 10 The Beat Festival 23 NT News Live On Fridays 23 Summit 23 Passport to Airlie Darwin

6 Storytime 6 Mums & Bubs Bellydance Classes 21 Troy Cassar-Daley 23 Darwin City Brass Band Rehersals 23 Jam Night

Calendar FATHER’S DAY

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5 Father’s Day at Cox Country Club 5 Green Book 6 Pop-Up Science Centre 6 Open Gardens NT 6 Beat the Heat – Aqua Fitness 6 Movement Medicine 7 Father’s Day Poolside Breakfast 17 Mahbilil Festival 23 First Sunday Blues

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12 4 Darwin International Film Festival (starts) 6 Storytime 6 Argentine Tango 9 Virtual Reality Hub (starts) 10 The Beat Festival 21 Troy Cassar-Daley 23 Arafura Wind Ensemble Rehearsals

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6 Storytime 6 Mums & Bubs Bellydance Classes 23 Darwin City Brass Band Rehersals 23 Jam Night

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6 Hula Hoop Club 6 Nursery Time 6 No Lights No Lycra

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6 Storytime 6 Argentine Tango 16 Darwin Street Art Festival (starts) 23 Arafura Wind Ensemble Rehearsals

Sat 10 All My Sons

6 Movement Medicine 6 Beat the Heat – Aqua Fitness 7 Afternoon Tea at Burnett House 16 Darwin Street Art Festival (ends) 18 Symbiosis (last chance) 20 Love Games (last chance) 23 Jay Hoad 23 Gin and Jazz

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6 Malak Marketplace 6 Free Yoga Asana Class 9 FlicNics 17 Street Heat 20 The 44th Katherine Prize (last chance) 23 James Reyne – A Crawl To Now 23 Junk-Time 23 Sanctuary Sessions

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16 Nitmiluk Festival (starts) 20 Love Games (opening) 20 The Painter And The Potter (opening) 23 Jay Hoad 23 NT News Live On Fridays 23 Leash And The Dusty Boots + Junk Time

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6 Storytime 6 Mums & Bubs Bellydance Classes 23 Darwin City Brass Band Rehersals 23 Jam Night

6 Hula Hoop Club 6 Nursery Time 6 No Lights No Lycra 8 All is True 10 The Beat Festival

21 Troy Cassar-Daley

6 Open Gardens NT 6 Beat the Heat – Aqua Fitness 6 Movement Medicine 6 Stone Set Ring 23 Jay Hoad

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6 Malak Marketplace 6 Open Gardens NT 6 Free Yoga Asana Class 8 All is True 18 Symbiosis (artist talk) 19 Naminapu Maymuru-White: River of Stars (last chance) 22 Tapestry Farewell Show 23 Jay Hoad 23 Resist ~ Underground Electronic Music 23 Andrea Lam 23 Rock and Rollin’ On Frances

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6 Transform Your Life with Meditation 7 Darwin Free University Discussion 9 Virtual Reality Hub (ends)

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Are you a Territory based artist? Want to showcase your talent at the hottest arts and cultural event in the NT? Darwin Festival wants to hear from you! Northern Territory artists are invited to submit proposals for consideration for the 2020 Darwin Festival. Proposals must be received by Friday 1 November 2019. There will be information sessions for submitting EOIs in Darwin and Alice Springs in October, with dates to be announced. For more info visit darwinfestival.org.au/get-involved/artists/

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YOUTH Get Your Geek on at GeeCon

Heating the Streets My older brother skates and he bet I couldn’t do an ollie. I obviously couldn’t, but that got me hooked. If that was the hook, what keeps you going back? I like how free skating is. No one is telling you what to do you, you can do what you feel like, and there’s always room for improvement.

THE ANNUAL STREET HEAT competition is just around the corner, and skaters are shredding up the parks getting ready for their chance at bragging rights and prizes. Off The Leash caught up with Jingili Skate Park regular Lindsay Balaam (14) about all things skate. Thanks for the chat, mate – first up, how long have you been skating? Three and a half years.

Street Heat is coming up – how many times have you competed in the past? This will be my fourth time. Now’s your chance to brag – ever made it to the podium? I won it once – and came third another time. What does it take to win? You just need to do your run well, or land the best trick. You just need a lot of luck (laughs).

It’s a lot of fun. There’s lots of nice people and you’ll see some crazy skating. It’s good vibes. Heaps of people come, even non-skaters rock up just to watch. It’s really cool. Skating will be part of the next Olympics – have you got your sights set that high? I don’t think it’s achievable for me but I’m excited to watch it. Some people like those drama shows, but that doesn’t appeal to me, I like watching competitions. Is that so you can get some ideas for tricks to try yourself? There’s some I can work towards. I can downgrade their trick and try to do it on a smaller scale. Like, if they flip in to a trick, I can try to do a regular ollie in to it.

How did you get in to it?

WHEN SAT 14 SEP | 3-6PM AT JINGILI SKATE PARK COST FREE INFO launchdarwin.com.au

Language

culture strong. To keep connections strong with family and with family from other communities,” he said.

online, and is available as a free app. Also, the New Testament of the Bible and bits of the Old Testament have been translated into Warlpiri that’s free to download. You can explore both to your hearts content!

DID YOU KNOW that there are 3,000 first language speakers of Warlpiri? It’s one of the largest Aboriginal languages spoken in Australia. To find out more about Warlpiri, Emily Ford had a chat with Nicholas Rennie, a Wantapari man and speaker of Warlpiri. Originally from Ali Curung, a community of about 450 people 400km north of Alice Springs, Nicholas now resides in Darwin and says language keeps him connected to his roots. “It’s important for young people and children to keep language and

“The kinship titles let people know how they’re connected with other people and the land. Language keeps you connected to your country. Language helps you to connect with the neighbouring lands, too.” Alekarenge School is spelt correctly, whereas Ali Curung, the name of the community, is not. A lot of Aboriginal words sometimes have a few different spellings. This is because standard spelling rules for Aboriginal languages didn’t exist until the 20th century. Before that, non-Indigenous people were writing down their best guesses that often didn’t accurately represent how the words sounded. Warlpiri has a dictionary with loads of words and example sentences

Emily Tyaemaen Ford is a Rak Mak Mak Marranunggu woman from Kurrindju, who speaks two languages Rak Mak Mak Marranunggu and Rak Marrithiyel. She is on the City of Darwin Youth Advisory Committee and works in Indigenous research at Northern Institue.

There’s plenty of activities including Geektacular Playhouse, presented by our friends at City of Darwin Libraries and LAUNCH Darwin – a free activity space for ticket holders, with live drawing demos by local artists, cosplay costume exhibit, Tech Zone, badge making, a reading lounge and more.

One annual highlight is the Cosplay Competition. You’ve still got time to craft your costume and show your creativity. There are categories for under 16s, newcomers, plus the coveted Best in Show. Don’t go too rouge though – the judges will be looking for accuracy and knowledge of the character you’re portraying and craftsmanship. Grab those tickets and get ready to get geeky!

WHEN SAT 28 SEP | 10AM-12AM AT DARWIN CONVENTION CENTRE

COST $30-$100 (VIP) | KIDS U12 FREE

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Good luck! Thanks.

It can’t all be for the glory though, what’s it like competing and what’s the vibe down there on the day?

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THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL celebrating all things anime, comics and video games has a huge range of diverse events on the program for 2019. There’s everything from cosplay competitions to speed dating – what more could you ask for?

Beginners Guide to Warlpiri Friend: Puntu-jardu (poon-too-jar-do) How are you?: Nguju (ngoo-joo) Goodbye: Ngurlajuku (ngur-lah-joo-koo) Cloud(s): Matayi (mah-ti) Rain: Ngapa (nga-pah) North: Yartijarra (yah-di-jah-da) East: Kakarra (ka-ka-rah) South: Kurlarra (koo-lah-rah) West: Karlarra (kah-la-ra)

Special acknowledgement to the Elders, speakers and custodians of Warlpiri, and thank you to Nicholas Rennie and Emily Rankine for sharing their story and language.

Sounds@Sunset TUNES OF UP-AND-COMING local musicians have been floating through the Nightcliff ocean breeze this year for the monthly Sounds@ Sunset gigs. We caught up with producer Shanae Kuo to find out why the last gig of the year is one not to miss. There’s no secrets here – tell us everything we need to know for S@S #5? It’s an all-female line-up with Aisha Hayashi, Helen and Grace, and Emma Roe. Emma is also bringing a special surprise guest with her. Okay, so maybe there are some secrets. We hear there’s also going to be some furry friends down there? I saw lots of people come down to the other events with their dogs so I wanted to make this one animal themed. People can bring their dogs down, and the RSPCA and Top End Rehoming will bring down rescue dogs for people to meet. I’m trying to help the pooches that are in shelters as well.

Sounds@Sunset is all about giving young Darwinites more skills – what have you learned as part of the program? The main thing I’ve learnt is that communication is the key for getting things done. I’ve also learned there are very few venues out there for young people to perform in, and I’m trying to work on that with some other programs I’m involved with, too. Tell us more! Before I joined Launch I ran Casuarina’s busking program and have a bunch of musicians I’m connected with that I help book gigs. Red Moon Music are teaming up with places like Nirvana and Deck Bar and raising money for charities. It helps upcoming musicians get out of their comfort zones and perform in a bar setting.

WHEN FRI 20 SEP | 5PM AT NIGHTCLIFF FORESHORE,

NEAR BEACHFRONT HOTEL

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FESTIVALS WHEN FRI 6 – SUN 15 SEP AT NITMILUK NATIONAL PARK INFO nitmilukfestival.com.au

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30 Years of the Nitmiluk Handback PACK A BAG AND MAKE THE TRIP to Katherine for the inaugural Nitmiluk Festival, an event created to celebrate 30 years since Nitmiluk National Park was handed back to Jawoyn traditional owners. The 10-day celebration marks the important historical milestone with an enticing program of events including art, music, markets, family fun, and gourmet food and wine experiences. Jawoyn board chairperson Lisa Mumbin says it’s important to honour the anniversary, to celebrate the combined achievements of the 30-year collaboration between the Northern Territory Government and the Jawoyn traditional owners. “This year on 10 September, Jawoyn people celebrate a milestone in their modern history – 30 years

since we were recognised as the traditional owners of Nitmiluk. The anniversary and Jawoyn’s partnership with the Northern Territory Government offers a significant occasion for all our community to reflect on the great successes we’ve had together,” she says.

when I was researching a story with two Jawoyn elders who were storytellers at Barunga Festival. It lead to being invited to cover the 20th anniversary of the Nitmiluk handback, then on to cover the discovery of rock art on Jawoyn country,” she says.

“It’s a celebration of what can be achieved through collaboration and reconciliation. In this spirit, groups and organisations from across the Katherine region have united to create a festival that celebrates Nitmiluk, our region and community.”

“I developed a special relationship with the traditional owner of that place and we went on quite an adventure together. She passed last year and I miss her. I wish she were here for this year’s celebration. She was one of the last fluent Jawoyn speakers on the planet.

Festival organising committee member Emma Masters has worked in the region for many years, developing a special connection to its people and place. “My relationship with Jawoyn started more than a decade ago

“I’m proud to walk alongside Jawoyn people and it’s been great to be part of a collaborative team helping to deliver the festival. There has been a lot of hard work by many people, stakeholders and community groups. I take my hat off

to everyone for all their efforts.” And this hard work has paid off, with an impressive program of events to honour the anniversary. Held at Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Art and Culture Centre, Sharing Country is an exhibition to showcase Jawoyn culture, history and land, observing the Jawoyn people’s fight for recognition and the hand back of Nitmiluk through collaboration and reconciliation. Concert on the Gorge is a unique chance to experience the world-famous Katherine Gorge as never before. Feast on a bush-food inspired picnic-style meal as you’re treated to the sounds of the Australian Army Band Darwin and the local children’s Canterbillay Choir – all under the stars. Go on a Journey of the Palate with two

special food events at Cicada Lodge, with local foods paired with wines by celebrity chef Mark Olive. Leliyn Family Fun Day is the perfect chance to get the family together for a day of, well fun! Enjoy entertainment for all ages, including a jumping castle, face painting and variety of activities in and out of the water. And mark the very day the land was handed back 30 years ago on Tue 10 Sep, with music and dancing – we hear Yirrmal’s also popping by for a special performance. The inaugural Nitmiluk Festival is fun for eveyone, yes, but more importantly it marks a time in Australia’s history when the nation began to recognise more than 60,000 years of Indigenous people’s living spiritual and cultural connection to country. That’s certainly something to celebrate.

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ART THE WALLS THE DARWIN STREET ART FESTIVAL (DSAF) is back with some of the biggest names yet. There’s even a street party in West Lane for everyone to help celebrate. Local street art legend and the man behind the festival, David Collins, had a yarn about what’s on the cards this year.

David Collins with artwork by AEON/Tom Gerrard

DSAF’s got some big names this year, including Sofles, Vexx and Odeith. Is Darwin now on the map for world-class street artists? Yeah, definitely. There are interna-

tional and national artists who are seeing who we’ve worked with over the last few years, and word travels among the street art community that Darwin is a good place to visit and work. You’re almost a born and bred Darwin artist – what’s it like for you to share Darwin with these heavy-hitters in the scene? It’s great. It’s been cool to ring someone up that I’ve admired my whole life and find out they’ve heard about me and the work I do up here. It’s also exiting taking

visitors around and showing them local eats and the parts of Darwin that I love. Was that part of the motivation of getting the festival going, to share Darwin with more people? A part of me wanted to start DSAF in Darwin for the people of Darwin first, so we could have world-class art free in our streets. The other side was so bring these artists here and show off the town that I love and that I grew up in. Neon Has the festival had a broader

impact on tourism, too? I probably didn’t realise the impact of the tourism benefits. When tourists come here to see Kakadu and Litchfield, I didn’t really think about what they do when they’re waiting in between tours in town and how popular the street art walks would be. I challenge anyone to stand in West Land or Austin lane for more than 20 minutes in the middle of the day and not see someone stop in their tracks or take a photo!

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WAGAIT BEACH’S ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION has stepped it up a notch this year, with the introduction of the Wagait Art Prize at the reinvigorated Wagait Art Festival.

“During the day, there’ll be craft stalls and food, and a series of workshops on professional development for artists, and other workshops for the general public.”

The theme for the 2019 festival is The Elements. Festival Coordinator Tracey Bunn says creativity has been bubbling and growing for years since the Wagait Arts Group began in 2013.

The Wagait Art Prize comes with some perks… That’s right baby, cash dollars – but only if you can impress judges Paul Johnstone and David Collins.

“The festival is a result of the annual Wagait Arts exhibition, which started in 2013 as a celebration of artists, now offering a great selection of music and stalls. This year, we’ve put more into the festival format and have some great entertainment – a couple of bands and some comedians," Bunn says.

The first prize in the Open Section, for all Northern Territory artists, is $1000. The second category open to Cox Peninsula artists has $500 up for grabs for the winner, and young people can earn $200 for the top prize. “The art prize is a way to encourage artists to push themselves,” Bunn says.

“We’re working towards making it a prestigious event for our artists, but we don’t want it to be a snobby art prize – we want it to be inclusive, so we’re encouraging everyone to participate.” “It’s open to all mediums and skill levels – there’s no delineation between amateur and professional – if you’ve got passion and you’re an artist, then you should definitely enter.”

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Darwin Pride Committee Chair Jenny Smith says the awards are an opportunity to give some love to the unsung heroes, toiling away to make a positive impact. “The awards are a chance to

This year’s music line-up features local and interstate acts including

Shane Howard Trio fronted by former Goanna front man, Maningrida’s all female band Ripple Effect, Melbourne songstress Phoebe Jacobs and local legends Black Rock Band, Jabirumours and the Wulgularr Drifters. WHEN FRI 30 AUG – SUN 1 SEP AT JABIRU COST FREE INFO mahbililfestival.com

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The party kicks off with the Darwin Pride Awards. The special fundraising night will see the public nominate and vote for outstanding community members who have gone above and beyond for the Rainbow community.

HIT THE ROAD TO JABIRU for the three-day Mahbilil Festival. Festivalgoers can enjoy a swag of activities including workshops for kids, Indigenous art exhibitions and demonstrations of weaving, bush tucker, competitions, painting, sport, film and more.

Applications close on September 13, so get cracking.

Pride GET OUT AND ABOUT, and loud and proud for the annual Darwin Pride Festival.

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The Inaugural Wagait Art Prize

recognise the people in our community and our allies that put in a lot of time and effort without a lot of reward. We’ve got doctors running transgender clinics and women who run a free LGBTQIA+ library on the weekend. They’re the silent achievers out there working away at their own thing, and that all adds up to a larger thing, which is what I like to refer to as our pride,” she says.

the Stonewall Uprising in New York, which saw a series of demonstrations by the LGBTQIA+ community against police, leading to the gay liberation movement. Comedian Steven Oliver will also play host to a cabaret night.

“It’ll be held in the spirit of Pride – serious awards done in a fun way.”

And that’s just the beginning… Clear your diary and get ready to party at Pride!

A special One World One Love Pride Party will also be held at Throb to celebrate the 50th anniversary of

There are celebrations for the whole family with Rainbow Day with entertainment, arts and craft workshops, exhibitions and forums.

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Kaff-eine’s Infinite Thanks with artist Kaff-eine

IT’S PRETTY RARE for national artistic projects to start in Darwin. Which is precisely why artist Kaffeine is so keen to see her travelling project, Infinite Thanks, come to life in the Top End. The artist is inviting the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies to come forward to share their stories and pick up a paintbrush for the project, as part of her residency at Mayfair Gallery.

their own icons who become these queer deities and gods. I thought, wouldn’t it be cool to turn this catholic painting tradition and have lots of beautiful little paintings about what we’re grateful for, but queer it up?” she says.

coming-out tales, stories of escaping vehicle accidents at Pride parades, surviving being bashed outside gay clubs, and celebrating queer love. Kaff-eine hopes that NT collaborators will bring a uniquely Territorian feel to the project.

“The point of it is to get a national collection of stories about LGBTQIA+ life about positivity and gratefulness.”

“I hope that some of us paint queer stories with crocodiles, mangroves, tropical themes, Throb, or road trains in there somewhere,” she laughs.

The exhibition features a collection of ex votos – small paintings with written stories of rainbow Territorian life – made in gratitude and dedicated to LGBTQIA+ saints and deities.

Kaff-eine offers a series of casual workshops this month, where she’ll support LGBTQIA+ Territorian adults of all creative abilities to share their stories and paint their own ex votos to their own divine beings, for the exhibition.

“I’m an atheist but I love the idea that the queer community have

Stories already shared with Kaff-eine for the project include

“A lot of the time you read about rainbow folk, you hear about the hard trials we’ve had for human rights – there’s a whole lot of negativity. I don’t want to shy away from that. I want to hear those stories of gratitude that don’t hide from those terrible things, but turn it on its head – like, ‘I’m thankful

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I made it through high school without being bullied to death’.” The first leg of the exhibition will coincide with the Pride Festival and Mayfair’s annual Gayfair celebration, before heading to Melbourne in February. She hopes to get funding to see the exhibition grow and tour to remote and regional areas. “Australia isn’t just Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and the further you get away from the capital cities the more challenging it can be for rainbow people, especially younger people. It’s about making something and sharing it with Australia. It’s a nice way for people from different parts of Australia to connect.”

TACTILE ARTS

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Fernanda Dupal, 'Inhale', 2019, Digital Print, 40x50cm

Untitled, Dawn Beasley, 2019, Slip cast and hand molded porcelain and stoneware, stains and fibres, Various dimensions

Untitled, Dawn Beasley, 2019, Slip cast and hand molded porcelain and stoneware, stains, Various dimensions

Symbiosis HUMANS AREN’T TOO DIFFERENT from our floral friends. Artist Dawn Beasley has taken a subtle and delicate look at one of the main similarities between plant and human in her exhibition, Symbiosis.

“When I started, my focus was on generally exploring creation – birth, growth, life, death and regeneration. But the more I got into it, and studied the biology behind the shapes, I realised just how similar

plant and human reproductive organs actually are,” she says. “So over the year it’s taken me to complete this body of work, the pieces have sort of morphed from strictly botanical representations to more human like forms. It became a ‘symbiosis’ of ideas where the two elements, botanical and human, worked together.” The exhibition features intricate

pink and white porcelain sculptures, inspired by seedpods, flowers, coral, lichen and fungi, with nothing too obviously naughty… “It’s not R-rated, but yes, there is a strong phallic vibe to fungus and the male inner part of flowers, and vulvic one to petals and seedpods too,” Beasley says.

FORMATION Bringing together recent artworks by Henry and Fernanda Dupal, this exhibition celebrates creative endeavour in partnership. Form and function, and colour and light are some of the considerations driving the artistic practice of these two Darwin artists. Henry works in ceramics, with wheel-thrown vessels and high-fire crystalline glazes, and Fernanda creates works on paper exploring multiple photographic and printmaking processes.

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PAUL JOHNSTONE GALLERY

Harriet Place, Darwin | 8941 2220 | pauljohnstonegallery.com.au TUE–FRI 10AM-5PM | SAT 10AM-2PM

MON–SUN 10AM-5PM

Gaye Coyne, 'Darwin Sunset Series, 4', 2018, Acrylic Paint on Stonehenge Paper, 69x80cm

Looking Up: Looking Out paintings by Gaye Coyne Gweneth Blintner, ’Marra Country’ (detail), 2019, acrylic on canvas, 120x120cm

Djambawa Marawili AM, ‘Journey to America’ 2018, natural pigments on stringybark, 276x110cm

36th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards Congratulations to all participants and winners of the 2019 NATSIAAs, specifically Djambawa Marawili AM for winning the overall prize for his work, Journey to America. Here’s what the judges had to say: "This masterwork by a senior Yolŋu man manifests tremendous spirit, power and energy. The scale

is remarkable, and Djambawa Marawili’s virtuosic use of natural materials and intricate and complex brushwork, honed over decades of dedicated practice, creates dynamic flows and movement across this immense bark. The personal narrative within the work articulates his leading role in sharing Yolŋu philosophy with the world."

Marra Country - The Art of Ngukurr Ngukurr artists held their first formal exhibition in 1988 and defied preconceptions of Aboriginal painting. Spontaneous and employing bold colours such as green, pink and blue, the works quickly became identifiable to that region. This exhibition continues to employ the same colourful yet eclectic approach pioneered by a handful or significant artists over 30 years ago. It is a rich visual language with an ancient story.

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In a series of paintings of sunsets, sunrises and cloud formations, Gaye Coyne continues her dialogue with nature, her constant muse. Her colourful paintings excite the senses with a striking use of colour and organic forms that show another way of seeing our magnificent sunsets and sunrises. These are thoughtful paintings that reward time spent looking.

WHEN FRI 27 SEP – SAT 19 OCT

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OUTSTATION

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THE PROJECT SPACE

SHOWING THROUGH SEPTEMBER are two exhibitions by Fitzroy Crossing based artists Ngarralja Tommy May and John Prince Siddon, both 2019 NATSIAA finalists.

1/3 Vickers St, Parap | 8941 3935 | salonartprojects.com.au TUE–FRI 10AM-5PM | SAT 10AM-2PM

Naminapu Maymuru-White: River of Stars In the past/present/future the Guwak ancestral beings led the Mangalili people to their new home at Djarrakpi (Cape Shield). Having seen the people settled, the Guwak men sang their own journey, paddling out to sea along the Milŋiyawuy River where they were drowned by a huge tidal wave, to a place in the sky where they become stars which would shine out of the night sky. This River of Stars is the astral version of the Milŋiyawuy River and known in English as the Milky Way. As a multi-awarded artist she stands beside her siblings Baluka and Galuma Maymuru and their fathers Narritjin and Nanyin Maymuru as one of Australia’s first families of art. Naminapu Maymuru-White, Milŋiyawuy, 2019, ochre and fixative on bark, 118 x 62 cm

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Ngarralja Tommy May, 'Warla - Flat Country', 2019, Acrylic on canvas, 90x90cm

Warla (Flat Country) Ngarralja Tommy May “Warla is flat country, open country. When you stand there you can look long way. Not grass but marsh, you know like out near the Nullabor. I know that country and I know the stories.” John Prince Siddon, 'JUJU - Law time', 2019, Etching and enamel paint on tin, 120x150cm

Parranga (Hot Dry Season) - John Prince Siddon “When it’s dry season, there’s no waterhole, billabong or dam cattle start dying, without water all the animals die of thirst. That’s Parranga.” John Prince Siddon has created new artefacts and works on tin to describe the sometimes brutal reality of the Dry season in the Kimberleys. These stories come out his own experience and his deep understanding of the fine balance of nature that could mean life or death.

Ngarralja Tommy May has produced this new work using contemporary materials to tell us about Warla country. Showing the viewer a transformation of the same place with the different seasons, “Same country but dry time, burnt country, flood time.”

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CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Building Orange 12, CDU Casuarina Campus | 8946 6621 | cdu.edu.au/artgallery WED–FRI 10AM-4PM | SAT 10AM-2PM | SUN 11 & SUN 18 AUG 10AM-2PM

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Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre Stuart Highway, Katherine East | 8972 3751 | gyracc.org.au TUE–FRI 10AM-5PM | SAT 10AM–3PM

2018 People's Choice Winner: Dawn Beasley, 'When morning sun falls on Nitmiluk rock' (detail), 2018, Graphite, acrylic, gesso and oil on canvas

Salon des Refusés Salon des Refusés at Charles Darwin University Art Gallery is an outstanding exhibition of works submitted to, but not accepted for, the Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA). The standard of art being created by Indigenous artists all around the country is so incredibly high, that even works that can’t make it into the NATSIAA deserve to be seen, and this annual exhibition is an absolute highlight on the national art calendar.

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THE 44TH KATHERINE PRIZE THE ANNUAL KATHERINE PRIZE encourages Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents of the Northern Territory to develop their art practice and showcase their skill to the region. Entry forms are available online and at GYRACC, and open to two categories – the Katherine Prize and the Katherine Prize Youth Award. UNTIL SAT 14 SEP

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Kat Borrow, 'Love Games', 2019, coloured pencil on archival cotton rag paper, 30x21cm

DARWIN VISUAL ARTS

1/8 McMinn St, Darwin, Harbour View Plaza | dvaa.net.au TUE-FRI 12PM-5PM | SAT 10AM-3PM

Grim Purpose LISS FENWICK’S PHOTOGRAPHIC series of built landscapes, Grim Purpose, is an attempt to contribute to the discourse of decolonisation in Australia, offered from the artists’ personal perspective as a non-Indigenous woman raised in the rural far-north of the continent. It addresses the inevitable failure of vainglorious, colonial ventures to ‘settle’ and ‘inhabit’ dispossessed land. Liss Fenwick, 'Termite swarm', 2016, triptych-pigment prints on platine fibre paper, 50x108cm

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Love Games by Kath Borrow Kath Borrow’s solo exhibition at Mayfair Gallery features new artworks created in her Howard Springs studio. Small detailed diorama box sculptures, drawings and ceramic works depict bitingly funny renderings of married life, pitted against pointed critiques of urban domestic violence and sexual exploitation. Love Games is a large overview of Burrow’s oeuvre after studying fine art in the ‘90s. Burrow works full time as an artist using humour to dismantle and process lived and systemic trauma.

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The Painter And The Potter

ROD MOSS: White Man You Are Surrounded

Mother and daughter team – Hilary the potter and Mandy the painter – have come together to celebrate 50 years of creating, by bringing their artistic mediums alongside each other in one space. After 50 years of potting, Hilary’s work represents a departure from her usual wheel-thrown work into sculptural, figurative forms. Mandy’s paintings track her artistic journey, informed by her experiences since arriving in the NT 13 years ago.

For over three decades, Rod Moss has chronicled the “parallel universes” as he puts it, of white and Aboriginal Australia in the central desert region around Alice Springs. His monumental figurative works capture indelibly both the vastness of the desert landscape and the eerie dissonance between the two cultures. Often drawing on images from old master paintings, these works are a questioning and poignant exploration of a cultural divide at the heart of the nation.

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Rod Moss, 'Ascension', 2016, synthetic polymers and graphite on stonehenge, 115x111cm

Mandy Rains, 'From Tents to Tall Buildings,' (detail) Acrylic and chalk on canvas

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Cassar-Daley’s Jem roy Cassar-Daley has a bit of a love affair with the Territory – the landscapes, the people, and of course, the fishing. The country music legend is excited to be hitting the Top End on his national Greatest Hits Tour, but one thing he’s most looking forward to is sharing the NT with his 18-year-old daughter, Jem, who is supporting him on the tour. “Not many kids get to see the Northern Territory, that’s one of the main reasons I wanted to bring her up here. She’s certainly going to get to see places not many people to get have a squiz at.”

The acclaimed musician released his Greatest Hits compilation late last year and has been on the road since January with Jem, performing unique sets all over the country. “I’ve got a set list of about 40 songs to choose from, so whatever people sing out on the night ends up being played. It’s not only great to have a different show each night, but it’s nice to work with the spontaneity of the crowd and let the people guide the show,” he says. For this tour, every performance is being recorded, but Cassar-Daley isn’t quite sure what he’ll do with the audio just yet.

L-R: Sally Balfour, Darcy Davis (reflection) and Genise Williams

ROCK WITH CLARA THE CROC Having traded the red sand of Central Australia for the white tropical sand of the Top End, singer-songwriter Sally Balfour is no stranger to the Territory music scene, strumming her folky tunes across the NT since 2012.

– even the sound checks are recorded. Even if it’s just something to have for prosperity, isn’t it great to have a record of yourself and your daughter on the road? Maybe when she turns 30 and has a kid we’ll say, ‘hey remember that year we spent on the road together?’” Cassar-Daley says the tour with Jem has been a bonding experience and a great opportunity to show her what his life is like. “That’s the best part – her seeing it from the stage rather than being the little kid crying at the door as Dad packs up the guitar. That was always really hard.”

Now Balfour’s venturing into the wonderful world of children’s music, thanks to funding through the NT Arts Grants Program in the emerging artist category. We caught up with Balfour to chat about a little crocodile called Clara. Firstly, congratulations on your new project! What inspired you to foray into children’s music?

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Catch the father-daughter duo performing (and fishing) across the Top End this month, including free gigs out in Jabiru and Gunbalanya.

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Having kids was certainly a major push! I used work on the kids’ TV program Yamba’s Playtime in Alice Springs, which was one of my favourite jobs before I left to move to Darwin. After the birth of my first son, I had the idea of a crocodile and its journey through the NT, and always wanted to get back into children’s entertaining – it’s just so much fun.

carton). Other musicians on the album include Xavia, Katie Harder, Genise Williams, Dave Crowe, Ash McDonell, Gavin Baird and Warren H Williams.

“We’ve just done over 45 shows

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Over his 30-year career, CassarDaley has wracked up plenty of gongs – 36 Golden Guitars, four ARIAs, two APRA Country Song

of the Year Awards, two National Indigenous Music Awards, plus 31 number one hits.

Tell us about the album Clara Crocodile! The album centres on the story of Clara the Crocodile. Clara is threatened with the prospect of being eaten by other crocodiles, but after being told about Alice Springs, a place where there are no crocodiles, she decides to make the journey from the Top End to the Red Centre. On her journey from Darwin to Alice, she meets different characters who she makes friends with along the way. Each character is actually a different NT musician. When I was writing the album I had different musicians in mind for the different characters. There’s an old rambling green tree frog played by Ted Egan, so I wanted his song to be a country-folk-travelling song with Ted singing and playing the Fosterphone (an empty beer

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Were they keen to be on a children’s album? Now that I think of it, they were all forthcoming. I originally applied for the funding a few years ago and planted the seed with some of them then, but this time I applied with a focus on Alice and the musicians there. Some of them I’ve known for years and had musical relationships with, and some are brand-new. They were all intrigued! Clara sounds delightful – what’s she like? She’s very adventurous and very kind. She’s actually a vegetarian crocodile and very easy to make friends with, with a big appetite for adventure. When I was first thinking about the character, I originally thought it would be a male – then I asked myself, “but why?” I did a writing for children course and learnt children’s books generally come from a male perspective, so I thought it would be cool to have a female perspective.

All of the kids’ picture books at our place that feature a crocodile come from a male voice so that’s why I wanted a female. Clara translates to brilliant – so she’s a bright, friendly, vegetarian crocodile! What do you hope this album does for Territory kids? I hope Territory kids and families really embrace it as it is a uniquely Territorian story that is eclectic and doesn’t sound like The Wiggles! I hope they enjoy the story, the different styles of music and the voices. And this is an NT story – most of the places sung about on the album are places they would have been to or heard of, and I think that’s really special. When does the album come out and can we expect to see any live shows? Both very good questions that I don’t currently have an answer for! I’m hoping it’s out by the end of the year and would love to do some live performances. I’d like to present it to festivals so it’s just working out the logistics of the musicians and how it’ll look. Watch this space…

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Tapestry is Darcy Grant, Benjamin Masters, Tom Devine-Harrison, Connor Askham and Luke Dorward

DARWIN METAL BAND Tapestry formed in 2014 and put on their first show in March 2015. Now, after national tours and regular appearances on the festival circuit, the band is moving to Melbourne to up the ante with their music careers – but not before one mother of a farewell show…We caught up with bassist Connor Askham for the goss! Tell us a bit about starting a band in Darwin? If I was to break it down simply it’s kind of a blessing and a curse. Being relatively isolated from the rest of the music scene in Australia and the world means we’ve developed our own unique culture here and have a sense of freedom to create. But trying to reach out for bigger opportunities can be a daunting experience. What challenges has the band faced over the years? First thing that comes to mind is driving 11,000kms around Australia

to play some shows. That was for our tour with Polaris last year – it was a huge opportunity for us to play so we couldn’t miss it, but in the past we have had to decline many tour and show offers due to the scale of travel we would have to undertake. What are some of the highlights you’ve experienced here? If you told 13-year-old me that I was going to play BASSINTHEGRASS (twice) when I grew up, I would’ve jumped out of my socks! Also selling out the Darwin Entertainment Centre, embarking on a number of national tours and now playing even bigger festivals – like Yours and Owls in October this year – is mind boggling stuff for some local Darwin lads! Moving interstate to pursue music is a big, brave move – what opportunities are you hoping to come across?

Serina Pech

You’re showcasing at BIGSOUND music conference in Brisbane later this month, what does this opportunity mean for you? It’s exciting! I’m looking forward to meeting other people in the industry and watching other artists, but mostly the opportunity to be in a different space. I’ll be catching up with some old friends, too, who I used to go to high school with.

KATHERINE-BORN, DARWINBASED singer-songwriter Serina Pech has been captivating Territory audiences for the past few years with her enchanting voice and raw, honest lyrics. Now, she’s preparing to take her catchy folk sound to BIGSOUND – Australia’s largest music industry showcase.

You released Sing Your Own Song in June – can you tell us a little about it and the inspiration behind it? Sing Your Own Song is about honouring the truth of ourselves and the paths of our own choosing, setting aside the paths that society and those close to us perceive to be better for us. It’s about making choices in alignment with our personal truths.

Music NT caught up with Serina ahead of her trip for a chat.

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I think the opportunities we hoped would come from this mammoth move to Melbourne are already coming into fruition. Our year is quite booked out into next year, with tour and show offers. Our manager, Gabriel from Backbone Music Group, is doing a fantastic job in letting all his contacts know we are coming down and I think they’re just as keen as we are. Will you take on other work while down south? Yeah, we are all trying to find as much work as possible to support ourselves. Unfortunately the music industry isn’t a sustainable career for us yet, and we definitely need a side hustle or two to pay for all the music gear and travel costs. But that’s all part of the experience, too – I think we’re all keen to step out of the workforce in Darwin and see what’s going on down south. Who knows, we might open a café in Brunswick! Tell us about your farewell gig – what can your fans expect? We are going all out on this one for yas… Massive sound, huge lights! Since we’re always ducking off interstate, we thought we’d bring some of the interstaters up here

with our mates Wildheart (QLD) and Vacant Home (WA) making an appearance alongside local faves DraftDay and We Burn Bridges. It’s going to be a memorable night with all of our friends and family – there might be tears! What will you miss most about life in the Top End? Taking 15 minutes to get anywhere in Darwin – traffic is pretty annoying in Melbourne. Our friends and family will be missed the most, but also the diverse culture and how close to nature we are here. And lastly, if you become the next big thing, do you solemnly swear to always include the NT on your national touring circuit? I think that’s a massive priority for us! We gotta smash out some shows down south first but coming back home is always on the cards. There aren’t many Australian bands at our level of career that could regularly put Darwin on their touring map! WHEN AT COST INFO

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and showcasing at BIGSOUND, are there any other exciting things in the works in 2019? I would love to be writing for other people and do more things for film or TV eventually. I was recently synced for the re-vamp of Sea Change, which is cool. At the moment, I’m writing more material for myself, collaborating with others and developing skills like producing and recording, instead of focusing solely on live performance. If you could collab with any other NT artist, who would it be? I’m keen to collaborate with Phoebe Wear to make some chill soul, pop, RnB jams. We’ve been friends for a long time so that’s always a nice energy to be brought into the studio. I’ve also been collaborating with James Mangohig on his From The DOTS project. We work together closely at Settle Down records and always help each other out with

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Jo Laverty You can usually hear Jo Laverty asking the questions every weekday on ABC Radio Darwin – we've turned the tables and asked her a few questions! What’s the first album you ever bought? Weezer’s Blue Album. I went to the music shop in Casuarina and explained to the assistant who worked there that I didn’t know anything about cool music, and wanted her suggestions. Blue Album is what she gave me and I took it! She had red contact lenses and couldn’t have been any cooler in my eyes, so I just knew that album would be good. If you could see any artist or band – living or dead – this weekend, who would it be? I saw Sufjan Stevens a few years ago and I would relive that entire show again if I had the chance. Everything was perfect – the lights on stage, his lyrics, his music. I actually had a little tear during one of his tunes, it was magnificent. I would also love to see Crowded House – preferably in a winery as the sun sets with a drink in my hands.

different stuff for the label. I wouldn’t say there is any one particular artist I would like to work with so long as the vibe is good – personality, interests, creative process, motivations, and fun... We have to be having fun. I’m also always keen to meet more creative in other fields, especially visual fields like art, video and dance. Each expression has a different process and I love learning the ways in which people like to create. Lastly, what’s the best piece of advice you’ve received that you would like to share with the world? The best piece of advice I couldn’t give you, is advice you yourself already know to be true.

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Whose posters did you have stuck to the wall as a teenager? My mum worked at a video shop, so I had movie posters pinned to my ceiling at home. I had The Princess Bride – still one of the best movies ever made. (We tend to agree!) What song would you like played at your funeral? The Flaming Lips’ Do You Realise, with the great lyric “ instead of saying all of your goodbyes, let them know you realise that life goes fast...” Finish this sentence. The thing people would be surprised to know about me… Is that I’m in a girl band! We’ve only done one backyard gig so far, but I predict big things. WHEN WEEKDAYS | 5.30AM-9AM INFO abc.net.au/darwin | 105.7FM

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Rock and Rollin’ on Frances

Get ready to shake your tail feather at City of Palmerston’s third and final On Frances event of the year.

Rock’n’roll the night away to the Hot and Cold Big Band, along with the NT Swing Dancers and the Darwin Roller Girls. Tuck into diner-style fare at the pop-up stalls supplied by The Bell

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SUN 1 SEP | 11.30AM COX COUNTRY CLUB, WAGAIT BEACH FREE coxcountryclub.com.au

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Tapestry Farewell Show WHEN SAT 7 SEP | 7PM-12AM AT LANDMARK ENTRADA NIGHTCLUB COST $25 INFO tapestryaus.com

Sanctuary Sessions Kick back at Sanctuary Lakes with live music from local artists, Libby Abdoo and Adam Scriven. Bring the whole family, including your furry friends, your picnic blankets or bean bags, enjoy a feed from a local food truck and make a night of it. WHEN AT COST INFO

SAT 14 SEP | 4PM SANCTUARY LAKES, GUNN FREE palmerston.nt.gov.au

Troy Cassar-Daley WHEN TUE 10 SEP | 5PM AT GUNBALANYA SOCIAL CLUB COST FREE

Hoad’s show is renowned for being something very unique, with almost 20 instruments on stage including drum kit, skateboard guitar and didgeridoos. WHEN FRI SEP 6 | 7-10PM AT HUMPTY DOO HOTEL WHEN SAT 7 SEP | 7PM AT THE LODGE OF DUNDEE WHEN SUN 8 SEP | 5PM AT DARWIN SKI CLUB WHEN SUN 15 SEP | 2-5PM AT KATHERINE CLUB COST INFO

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Junk-Time After playing a knock-out/sold-out set at Darwin Fringe, Junk-Time are appearing for one night only at Lucky Bat Café. Junk-Time burn at both ends, so come hangout and cavort like it’s 1982, or ‘94, or something like that. Oh, and Peter Bibby will be there. So hot right now. WHEN AT COST INFO

WHEN SAT 7 SEP | 5-10PM AT FRANCES DRIVE, PALMERSTON COST FREE INFO palmerston.nt.gov.au

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Father’s Day Gig What could be a better option for you to celebrate Dad’s day than some of the finest top end adult contemporary bands at a moderate volume? Featuring David Garnham & the Reasons to Live, Leash & the Dusty Boots and James Damien WHEN AT COST INFO

Bar & Bistro, The Landmark, and Good Times Bar and Grill. Round up your cool cats, don those rockin’ and rollin’ threads, and head along for a fun Saturday night jive!

SAT 14 SEP | 7PM LUCKY BAT CAFÉ FREE facebook.com/luckybatcafe

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WED 11 SEP | 7PM MERCURE KAKADU CROCODILE HOTEL, JABIRU FREE

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THU 12 SEP | 8PM, 7PM DOORS MINDIL BEACH CASINO RESORT, DARWIN $53

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Sounds@Sunset WHEN AT COST INFO

FRI 20 SEP | 5PM NIGHTCLIFF FORESHORE FREE launchdarwin.com.au

NT News Live On Fridays WHEN AT COST INFO

EVERY FRI | 4.30-7PM BROWN’S MART COURTYARD FREE brownsmart.com.au

FRI 6 SEP – BUSTED BOAT FRI 13 SEP – EMMA ROWE FRI 20 SEP – CHARLIE POWLING FRI 27 SEP – RACHELRACHEL

HAPPY YESS 12 Smith Street, Darwin 0447 842 779 | happyyess.com Leash And The Dusty Boots + Junk Time WHEN FRI 6 SEP | 9PM-12PM COST

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Resist ~ Underground Electronic Music Resisting the mainstream, Resist is dedicated to bring you some of the finest underground music by some of Darwin’s most talented DJs. WHEN SAT 7 SEP | 9PM-1AM AT HAPPY YESS COST $10

Summit Head along to the Happy Yess and enjoy tunes from Summit, supported by a handpicked line-up. The band will play their brand-new unreleased single for the first time. WHEN FRI 13 SEP | 9PM-1AM COST $10 INFO facebook.com/summitau

Lunar Prospector This all-ages gig is designed to support local grass-roots musicians, as they embark on their musical journey. WHEN FRI 27 SEP | 7.30- 10P COST $10

Space Jam Head along for a solid night of local hip-hop, MC’s, breakdancing and beats. WHEN SAT 28 SEP | 9PM-1AM COST $10

DARWIN RAILWAY CLUB 17 Somerville Gardens, Parap 8981 4171 | darwinrailwayclub.org

Rock Ya Temper

Postmodern Jukebox

Bringing some of Darwin’s best and heaviest rock, punk and metal acts together for a huge night of loud and heavy music in support of suicide and mental health awareness.

To usher in the upcoming Twenty-Twenties, the famed time-twisting musical collective, Postmodern Jukebox, will circumnavigate the globe and prepare the world for a new decade.

WHEN SAT 21 SEP | 6-11PM COST $10-$15

WHEN WED 18 SEP | 8PM COST $80-$260

Underground Invasion

Arafura Music Collective – Love & Dreaming

This is a non-profit event organised by a group of passionate musos, Liquid Brainz, to showcase the Territory’s local talents hailing from Nepal, Bangladesh and Philippines. WHEN SAT 28 SEP | 6-11PM COST FREE

DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 93 Mitchell Street, Darwin 8980 3333 | yourcentre.com.au Andrea Lam Pronounced a “real talent” by The Wall Street Journal, New York-based pianist Andrea Lam is earning consistent acclaim as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician for her great style and thrilling virtuosity. WHEN SAT 7 SEP | 8PM COST $25-$49

James Reyne – A Crawl To Now

WHEN SUN 15 SEP | 5PM COST $11.50 PRE-BOOKED $15 DOOR

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JAM NIGHTS AND OPEN MIC

WHEN SUN 1 AUG | 2PM INFO PINT CLUB, MARRARA COST GOLD COIN DONATION INFO facebook.com/ firstsundayblues

Darwin City Brass Band Rehersals WHEN AT COST INFO

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Australia’s biggest original live music competition. The winning act will fly to Airlie Beach, all expenses paid, and compete at the finals during the Airlie Beach Festival of Music.

Gin and Jazz Join local musicians for some gin and jazz on the third Sunday of every month.

WHEN SUN 22 SEP | 8PM

EVERY TUE | 7-9.30PM 2 ABALA ROAD, MARRARA $20 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP darwincitybrassband.org.au

Jam Night

Passport to Airlie Darwin

WHEN FRI 13 SEP | 6-11PM COST $10 | $5 CONC INFO airliebeachfestivalofmusic. com.au

Love & Dreaming features the Juliet Letters, as performed by Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet. This concert also celebrates the premiere of a song sequence from Yolgnu songman Jason Guwanbal Gurruwiwi and composer Netanela Mizrahi.

EVERY TUE | 9PM NIRVANA FREE nirvanadarwin.com.au

Arafura Wind Ensemble Rehearsals WHEN EVERY THU | 6.45PM AT MACKILLOP CATHOLIC COLLEGE COST FREE INFO arafurawindensemble.com

Following countless requests at live shows and online, former Australian Crawl singer James Reyne is returning to the stage, with a swag of songs selected throughout his career. WHEN SAT 14 SEP | 7.30PM COST $60

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