BASS BY THE BEACH
MASTER OF MAGIC
BREEZE THE DAY AWAY
STORIES AS A COMPASS
YOU KNOW MAY'S arrived when the Dry officially kicks off in the Top End and the mercury drops in the Red Centre. Not to mention the increase in activity on the events calendar. Boy, oh boy, are you in for a good time.
BASSINTHEGRASS Music
Festival, the NT’s biggest music event, returns to Mindil Beach with an incredible line-up of national and international acts, including Denzel Curry, Peking Duk, G Flip, and more.
It was a pleasure to chat with Jake Taylor from In Hearts Wake, one of our country’s most successful hardcore exports, about their conscious music. In fact, they’re so passionate about caring for the planet, they’re the first known band to be a carbon neutral organisation. (I’ve got to say, his interview looks pretty schmick on our carbon neutral printed paper.)
This huge event attracts thousands of music-lovers from across the country, and with beats, palm trees, and the ocean lapping at the party site, who could blame ‘em?
Another sweet seaside festival is Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival, bringing with it three magical days and nights of music, dance, food and fun from our incredibly diverse community. If you haven’t been, add this one to the list. It fills the heart to the top.
Down in the desert, Top Half Folk Festival celebrates its
54th edition – huge! – this time held on Eastern Arrernte site, Inteye-Arrkwe (aka Ross River Resort). With more than 50 acts from the NT and beyond, this special May Day long weekend camping festival is going to be magic.
Master of magic and illusion Cosentino returns to wow crowds in Darwin and Alice Springs, comedian Jimeoin returns to the Top End to reflect on his mishaps (much to your delight), Flickerfest kicks off its 2026 NT leg at Araluen Art Centre, the first licks of paint go up for Darwin Street Art Festival, and Brown’s Mart’s Live on Fridays returns with the perfect spot for a knock-off soundtracked by local musos. Told you – a good time.
As I reflect on this edition, I can’t help but feel a bit sad to be missing the action, as I’m taking some personal leave. Don’t feel too bad for me, though – I’ll be tucking into fromage and baguettes with my darling parents in Paris! I’ll be away for production of the June edition, so Brooke will be in the editor’s seat.
May is a magical month across the NT, I’m truly bummed to miss most of it, so help me out with my FOMO and get around it. See you in a bit.
FEATURE 4
AROUND TOWN 5
PERFORMING ARTS 8
FESTIVALS 10
EXPLORE 14
BOOKS & FILM 15
VISUAL ARTS 16
MUSIC 20
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Darwin’s about to get loud – and busy! – as thousands of music lovers descend upon Mindil Beach for the 2026 BASSINTHEGRASS Music Festival, boasting a stellar line-up of national and international acts for one tropical day of tunes by the beach.
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BEACH, BEATS, SUNSHINE, Dry season feels, and tropical vibes. Dream scenario.
BASSINTHEGRASS Music Festival has long been a rite of passage for many a music lover since its inception back in 2003. Presented by the Northern Territory Government via Tourism and Events NT (formerly NT Major Events), it’s grown to be the massive festival it is today, with thousands of locals and visitors rocking up to relish those BASS vibes.
BASS, as it’s affectionally referred to, moved from its birthplace at Darwin Amphitheatre to the Mindil Beach site in 2019 after organisers recognised the need to expand after constant sell-outs, literally tripling the capacity.
It was pretty good timing, too.
As the pandemic shut down festivals across the country, the 2020 festival was postponed ‘til later in the year, then cancelled, due to obvious reasons. With the rest of the country still impacted by hot spots and lockdowns, the 2021 iteration went ahead, attracting a new slew of punters from lands beyond, desperate to bust a boog at a music festival.
Thus, BASS broke the ice as the first major music festival to roll out during the pandemic days, placing it squarely on the radars of music fans from across the country, with many returning in the years since.
Tourism and Events NT CEO Suzana Bishop said the event isn’t just a flex on the line-up it attracts, but on Darwin itself.
“BASSINTHEGRASS showcases Darwin at its very best. The line-up we have for the 2026 festival rivals any music festival in the country. It’s a cherished and favourite event amongst locals, and it is a major drawcard for visitors.”
In the past, BASSINTHEGRASS exclusively programmed Aussie acts, but branched out in recent years to include international acts, with Macklemore kicking things off in 2024. That said, homegrown talent is still at the heart of BASS, the combination of Aussie and international talent making the 2026 line-up a biggie.
International headline acts include rapper Denzel Curry (USA) and Galantis (Sweden), with AYYBO (USA), Venjent (UK), Morty (UK), JessB (NZ), and Oktae (KR) also appearing on the bill.
The well-repped homegrown line-up includes headliners, and Aussie music legends, The Living End, who are in good company with Anna Lunoe, Ball Park Music, G Flip, In Hearts Wake, Kita Alexander, Kobie
Dee, Mallrat, Maple’s Pet Dinosaur, Ninajirachi, Nina Las Vegas, Peking Duk, Playlunch, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, and The Teskey Brothers. Keeping it fresh, over 50 percent of the 2026 line-up play BASS for the first time.
Electronic duo Peking Duk, Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles, have returned several times since their first appearance in 2014. Styles says it’s not a hard sell to get them back.
“We’ll always remember popping our BITG cherry. It was 40 degrees, insanely humid, and our mates were breakdancing in the blazing afternoon sun. We met our idol Chris Cheney [from The Living End], then spent 45 minutes in a mobile beer fridge after our set. That was 2014, easily one of the funnest, biggest shows we’d ever played,” he says.
“Since then, BITG has levelled up every single year. It’s now over three times the size and a true institution in Australian music. We can’t wait to be back and throw it down in Darwin.”
Territory talent hits the stage, too, with an open call for Territory musos going out for a crack at getting in front of potentially thousands of new fans. Entries have now closed, attracting a record number of submissions from across the Territory. One of last year’s selected artists, Crystal Robins, who performed with her band The Wildfires, says the experience was a huge opportunity.
“I didn't expect to be chosen, but it was just so cool – just for a local band to get a spot on that big stage and in a big line-up, in Darwin's biggest music festival. It's a really great opportunity – we don't get very often to share a line-up with bands and artists from all around the country. And, also, to play on a stage with a very professional set-up, see what happens behind the scenes at a big festival like that,” she says.
“… And the other side of it is, I guess, that being a small community, there are towns for local bands to get up. I don't know if local bands on other big states get to do that … it gives you a bit more credibility when trying to apply for other festivals.”
The final wave of general admission tickets are on sale now, with some premium options available if you’re keen to get bougie with private bars, extra seating, and air-conditioned toilets. Told ya, fancy stuff.
No matter which way you choose to experience this much-loved music festival, one thing’s for sure – the BASS is turned up to the max. And, you’re gonna dance.
BASSINTHEGRASS
WHEN SAT 16 MAY | 2PM-LATE AT MINDIL BEACH COST $135-$350
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What do you think the mums and mother figures would love more than a thoughtful lil’ pressie this Mother’s Day? A gift that’s made by a local artist, we reckon. Soak up those sweet early days of the Dry, as Tactile Arts returns with its first Makers Market of the year at Darwin Waterfront.
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THE TACTILE ARTS Makers Markets are a real hit with locals and visitors each year, offering the chance to peruse goods and crafts made by local artists and craftspeople.
Brimming with prints, textiles, jewellery, clothing, ceramics, paintings, homewares, and more, this beautiful market is your chance to pick up a little special something for ya mum, and maybe even a little treat for yourself.
Originally starting out as Craft Fairs back in the ‘80s, the Makers Markets have grown over the years to establish a firm spot on the Top End creative calendar, with three
Fred’s Pass Rural Show moves to a new location in the Litchfield region, Livingstone Recreation Reserve, and takes on a new name – the Litchfield Rural Show.
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LAUNCH Darwin to support young, emerging artists with stall opportunities.
“We’ll also be running a raffle for a young artist to win a free stall at our Christmas Market,” Hunter says.
Tactile Arts is a not-for-profit organisation, so any cashola made from the markets goes back into creating opportunities and support for local artists. Isn’t it nice to have a dose of the feel-goods when you’re doing a bit of retail therapy?
WHILE THE NAME may have changed, the heart of the show remains the same.
For generations, the Fred’s Pass Rural Show has been a cornerstone for the rural calendar – a place where dust, diesel, cattle and community come together in one big Territory celebration.
markets rolling out each year.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the first cab off the rank for 2026 offers the perfect chance to pick up something special, with the added benefit of supporting local makers across more than 100 stalls.
Tactile Arts Events Coordinator Millie Hunter says getting around local creatives is important.
“Supporting local means directly backing Territory artists and makers, helping them continue their creative practice while keeping money within the community. It also ensures the
continuation of unique, handmade products, and a thriving local arts scene.”
The art on display extends beyond the boundaries of Darwin, with two Art Centres from remote communities making the trip to town.
“We’re excited to have Injalak Arts Centre joining us from Gunbalanya, along with Numbulwar Numburindi Arts Centre travelling from Numbulwar. They’ll be bringing a beautiful selection of works,” Hunter says.
In more exciting news, Tactile Arts has joined forces with
Set at the beautiful Darwin Waterfront, right at the start of the Dry, everyone’s encouraged to make a day of it. Take a dip in the lagoon, grab some lunch, and wander through the market stalls, all soundtracked by local muso, Lilla Wellington.
If you’re keen to be Mum’s favourite, this might just get you some extra brownie points.
Tactile Arts Makers Markets WHEN SUN 3 MAY | 9AM-3PM AT DARWIN WATERFRONT COST FREE INFO tactilearts.org.au
At first glance, it’s just a name change. But for many locals, it signals something bigger – an evolution that reflects the region it represents today, while still honouring its roots.
Fred’s Pass carries deep history, tied to early pastoral days and the area’s development. It’s nostalgic, familiar, and for long-time Territorians, packed with memories. But as the region grows and diversifies, organisers say the shift to Litchfield Rural Show is about clarity, inclusivity, and future-proofing an event that continues to expand.
“The change reflects the evolution and growth of the show,” says Litchfield Rural Show Event Manager Linda Masters.
“While Fred’s Pass has been an important part of the show’s history, moving to the new location, the new name better represents the broader Litchfield region, its communities, and the identity we want to build. It better captures the diversity, growth, and shared identity of the wider area and its people.”
Expect the same mix of cattle competitions, equestrian events, ute displays, local produce, arts and crafts, and good old-fashioned show rides.
“We’ve focused on keeping the heart of the show the same – our strong, agricultural roots, community involvement, and well-loved traditions – while introducing new entertainment, experiences, and opportunities to keep it fresh,” says Masters.
“It’s about respecting what people love while making sure the show continues to grow and stay relevant for future generations.”
Change can be a funny thing in tight-knit communities, but there's also recognition that growth requires adaptation.
“There was some initial hesitation, which is natural with any change to a long-standing community event. But overall, the response has been very positive, with many people understanding and supporting the vision for the show’s future,” says Masters.
Still, for many, it will always be Fred’s Pass in spirit. That’s the beauty of Territory events, they evolve, but they don’t lose their soul. Whether you’ve been attending for decades or it's your first time through the gates, the experience remains the same, with dust on your boots, the sun on your back, and a strong sense of community at every turn.
“The show is a celebration of Territory life and culture. It showcases our strong connection to the land, rural traditions, and local agriculture, while also highlighting community spirit, creativity, and the unique lifestyle of people in the region. It’s a place where Territorians can come together, share their stories, and enjoy what makes life here special,” Masters says.
Litchfield Rural Show
WHEN SAT 23 MAY | 9AM-9.30PM SUN 24 MAY | 9AM-4PM AT LIVINGSTONE RECREATION RESERVE COST $9-$65 INFO litchfieldruralshow.org.au
Ever wondered what happens behind the curtains?
To celebrate AANT Centre’s 40th year, you’re invited to step behind the curtain of one of Darwin’s most iconic performance hubs.
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Walks for Curious People – Weeds and Creek Care
Learn to identify invasive species and understand their impact on local ecosystems, while exploring practical ways the community can help care for and restore waterways.
SAT 2 MAY | 3PM & 5PM
LUDMILLA CREEK
$5 creekconnections.org
Auslan Tour – William Mackinnon Phoenix
Artist William Mackinnon spent several years as a field officer working with Art Centres and artistic communities, including Papunya Tula in the Western Desert. Join MAGNT Head of Audience, Education and Learning, Wendy Garden, for an Auslaninterpreted tour of Phoenix.
SUN 3 MAY | 11-11.30AM MAGNT FREE magnt.net.au
Palmerston Rugby Union Club 50th Anniversary Celebrate this incredible milestone with one of NT Rugby Union's founding clubs, bringing together players, supporters, and community for a night of entertainment, storytelling, and connection. Enjoy a two-course gala dinner, a four-hour beverage package, and entertainment under the Dry season stars.
SUN 3 MAY | 6-11PM
MINDIL BEACH CASINO RESORT $165 palmerstonrugby.com.au
Club Krock
An over-18s, all-abilities night created to bring people together in a safe, inclusive space where everyone can dance and be themselves. With music, dancing and giveaways, it’s a place to make friends and feel included.
FRI 8 MAY | 6-10PM
CLUB TROPICAL RESORT $10 clubkrock.org
Mother’s Day Classic
This charity fun run is back, raising awareness and funds for breast and ovarian cancer. Soak up the vibes at the picturesque East Point Reserve for the 5km run, 5km walk or 2km walk. Food, drinks, and more available at the finish line.
SUN 10 MAY | 7.30-9.30AM
EAST POINT RESERVE $32-$81 mothersdayclassic.com.au
Harmony & Humour Bar Choir
Guaranteed to lift your spirits, this unique experience blends humour and harmony for a night of pure
SINCE OPENING ITS doors in 1986 as Darwin Performing Arts Centre, and being known as Darwin Entertainment Centre for many years, the recently named AANT Centre opens its doors for a rare behind-the-scenes experience.
Catch a glimpse into the inner workings of the venue that has hosted comedians, musicians, ballet dancers, and performers. It’s a chance to see the Centre – not just as a place you sit and watch – but as a living, breathing space, where stories are brought to life.
Visitors are guided through spaces where it all happens. From rehearsal rooms and dressing rooms where performers prepare and transform, through the nooks of backstage corridors, rich with history, before arriving on the big stage.
Along the way, encounter pop-up live performances showcasing local talent across dance, music, and theatre, that celebrate the vibrant creative community that calls the Top End home. The experience wraps up with a joyful, pub choir-style singalong – a
joy. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just love to have fun, this event dishes out laughter and camaraderie in equal measure.
SUN 10 MAY | 5.30-7PM
THE LAST SUPPER $16 thelastsupper.com.au
Butterflies, Bugs and iNaturalist For Young People
A relaxed guided walk designed for young people along Sandy Creek. A chance to explore monsoon forest and woodland habitats while learning how to spot, photograph, and record butterflies and other insects using the iNaturalist app.
SUN 17 MAY | 8.30-10.30AM
SANDY CREEK $5 creekconnections.org
Sunday Funday – Do You Dig Archaeology?
Step inside the Discovery Centre during National Archaeology Week and develop new skills through a series of fun activities that give children a chance to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and maths. Run by MAGNT Head of Science, Kirsti Abbott, this hands-on workshop is perfect for children with curious minds.
SUN 17 MAY | 11AM-2PM MAGNT FREE magnt.net.au
Exhibition in Focus –
fitting tribute to the shared spirit that has defined the venue for decades.
This milestone is also about the people that have passed through the doors – the performers, the audiences, the staff, and the community that has shaped its story over four decades.
Visitors are encouraged to snap a photo and share their experience, with the chance to feature in a special anniversary exhibition that captures the memories, moments, and magic of the Centre.
Whether you’re a long-time entertainment lover or simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes, this is a rare opportunity to see the Centre from a whole new angle, and celebrate the artists, spaces, and stories that bring it to life.
Centre Turns
Transformations
The environment of the Northern Territory cycles through seven seasons identified by Larrakia people. However, a part of the year is dominated by water during the Wet season and sunny days during the Dry. Join MAGNT Curator Emeritus of Molluscs, Dr Richard Willan, to explore seasonality in the Top End.
MON 18 MAY | 11AM-12PM
MAGNT FREE magnt.net.au
Karrimanjbekkan An me Kakadu: Taste of Kakadu
The Bowali Visitor Centre in Jabiru transforms into a festival hub for this food and culture festival that celebrates the Bininj people in the north and Mungguy people in the south. Explore a variety of arts and crafts stalls, snap a photo with a native Kakadu reptile, enjoy a refreshing drink or snack, and unwind, with TEABBA Radio broadcasting live to the Top End.
SAT 23 MAY | 10AM-9PM
BOWALI VISITOR CENTRE, JABIRU FREE kakadu.gov.au
Walk – Vestiges of Vestey’s Join MAGNT Curator of Territory History, Jared Archibald, on a fascinating walking tour of the remnants of the iconic Vestey's Meatworks on Bullocky Point.
SAT 23 MAY | 10-11.30AM MAGNT FREE magnt.net.au
Lil J’s Vintage Markets
Lil J’s Vintage Markets celebrates 10 years with a special Darwin run at Dinah Beach. Wander through vintage threads, plants, local makers, and hidden gems, with food, cold drinks, and waterfront vibes sorted.
SAT 23 MAY | 12-4PM DBCYA FREE dbcya.com.au
Gaming After Dark
This is a safe, action-packed and inclusive place for young people aged 12-17 to hang out and play casual setups, compete in low stakes e-sports competitions, socialise, and make new friends. No registration required, and there's free snacks!
FRI 29 MAY | 6.30-8.30PM CASUARINA LIBRARY FREE launchdarwin.com.au
Glass Fusing Workshop –Decorative Window Panel
Discover the magic of fusing glass, by combining colourful murrini and frit to design your own striking window panel. Guided by experienced local glass artists, participants experiment with colour, texture, and composition to bring their visions to life.
SAT 30 MAY | 10AM-12PM
TACTILE ARTS STUDIOS $125 | $112 MEMB tactilearts.org.au
Top End Gin Festival
The Top End Gin Festival returns to the iconic Darwin Ski Club, bringing you an unforgettable day of gin, live entertainment, and the best beachside vibes. Line-up features Missy Higgins, Coterie, Club Sol, Chunky Dip, and Discotheque. Cheers to that!
SAT 30 MAY | 2PM-11PM
DARWIN SKI CLUB
$113-$116 topendginfestival.com
Geek Up
Meet, connect, and play D&D or join in on art workshops lead by local young creatives. Snacks provided. Recommended for ages 15-25.
SUN 31 MAY | 1-4PM
CASUARINA LIBRARY FREE launchdarwin.com.au
Fruit Bat Trivia
Grab your mates for an entertaining trivia sesh that'll have you flexing those brain muscles and battling it out over questions on pop culture, history, music, and more.
EVERY TUE | 7-9PM SILKS FREE
EVERY WED | 6.30-8.30PM
BREEZES BAR & BISTRO FREE
EVERY WED | 7-9PM
BEACHFRONT HOTEL
FREE facebook.com/danielleandrewscomedy
Drag Queens Bingo
Round up your pals and head to Zen Rooftop Lounge for an evening of bingo, hosted by the fabulous Sherri Lee Volua. Expect laughs, prizes, music, and a whole lot of personality.
EVERY WED | 6.30-9PM
ZEN ROOFTOP LOUNGE $20 facebook.com/dragqueensnt
Musical Bingo
Join your host, Danielle, for a fun session of musical bingo. Instead of numbers, players listen to snippets of popular songs and mark them off their cards. Bingo!
EVERY THU | 6.30-8.30PM
BREEZES BAR & BISTRO FREE
Pilates & Prosecco
Stretch, sip and reset with a Pilates session, followed by a well-earned glass of Prosecco. Expect good vibes, great company, and a refreshing twist on your usual workout.
SUN 3 MAY | 2-2.45PM
THE LAST SUPPER
$34
thelastsupper.com.au
Kirtan Mantra Night
Experience an authentic evening of guided heartfelt kirtan – mantra meditation accompanied by music.
FRI 8 MAY | 6-8PM
DURACK COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE FREE asmy.org.au
Club Tropical Milonga
Enjoy an evening of social dancing with local Northern Tango community of dancers. Come early to enjoy dinner at the venue before dancing the night away.
SAT 9 MAY | 7-11PM CLUB TROPICAL RESORT FREE northerntango.com.au
Workshop: Chanting the Yoga Sūtras for Inner Peace
Join a gentle four-week Yoga Sūtra chanting workshop designed to support inner peace and emotional balance. Guided by experienced teacher Ryoko Jones, participants explore simple Sanskrit chants, reflection, and meditation in an accessible way.
SAT 16, 23 & 30 MAY | 12.15-1.30PM
AGOY YOGA
$160 | $120 CON agoyyoga.com.au
Sunset Kirtan Gathering
Enjoy sacred mantra chanting and meditation by the ocean at sunset, one of the best times to meditate. Relax at this gathering of complete kirtan immersion and community vibes, with a sweet treat to finish.
FRI 29 MAY | 6.30-8.00pm
NIGHTCLIFF FORESHORE FREE asmy.org.au
End of Month Milonga
A milonga in the context of Argentine tango refers to a social dance event, often a dance party, where people gather to dance tango and milonga. Join the fun and tango the night away!
FRI 29 MAY | 8-11PM
COCONUT GROVE COMMUNITY HALL
$10 northerntango.com.au
Mums and Bubs Pilates EVERY MON | 10-11AM
RICH LIFE HEALTH & FITNESS
$15 | FREE MEMB rlhf.com.au
Sunset Yoga
Move through a gently, flowing class as the sun goes down, with smooth transitions designed to relax the body and mind. All abilities are welcome. Bring your own mat or hire one for the day.
EVERY TUE & WED | 6-7PM
RICH LIFE HEALTH & FITNESS
$20 | $18 SEN | FREE MEMB rlhf.com.au
Movement Medicine
EVERY SUN | 10-11.30AM
$20
NIGHTCLIFF COMMUNITY CENTRE schoolofmovementmedicine.com
Todd Mall Markets
Soak up the atmosphere at the Todd Mall Markets where local makers, artists, and food vendors bring the town centre to life. Browse handmade crafts, fresh produce, and unique gifts while enjoying live music and a relaxed Sunday morning vibe.
SUN 3, 17 & 31 MAY | 9AM-1PM
ALICE SPRINGS TOWN COUNCIL LAWNS FREE
Bindi Enterprises
This program offers participants the chance to create digital artwork and transform it into fabric repeats. Open to all skill levels, it fosters creativity and provides disability support.
EVERY TUE | 1-3PM BINDI ENTERPRISES
$130-$300 bindienterprises.org.au
Open Contemporary with GUTS Dance
An introduction to different elements of contemporary dance practice including technique, improvisation, learning choreography, sharing space with other bodies, and getting all your bones and muscles moving!
EVERY TUE | 6-7.15PM
GUTS STUDIO
$20 | $160 CLASS PASS gutsdance.org.au
Pub Brew Trivia Night
Round up your mates and put those noggins to good use at this weekly trivia night. With pizza specials and happy hour if you scoot in a bit earlier, it’s a sweet way to spend a Thursday.
EVERY THU | HAPPY HOUR, 5PM
TRIVIA, 7.30PM
ALICE SPRINGS BREWING CO alicespringsbrewingco.com.au
Margi and Tacos Saturdays
Turn your Saturday into Saturyay, amigos, with special deals on margs and tacos on the Epilogue Lounge Rooftop. Feel like busting a boogie? Lucky, they have a pumping dance floor. Muy bien!
EVERY SAT | 5-10.30PM EPILOGUE LOUNGE epiloguelounge.com.au
Sun 17 May, 5:30-7:30pm Rapid Creek $5
Cosentino embodies metamorphosis. Having transformed from a shy child, through being a reality TV star, becoming a world-renowned magician with his own TV specials, breaking boundaries and winning multiple awards.
Bringing his live theatre show Tricked – An Evening of Wonder to Darwin and Alice Springs, this man of magic chats with Rosie Wild.
How did you first get into magic?
It started with a book called The Encyclopedia of Magic. It was from the 70s. I discovered it in the games section of the library. It had a hard cover, yellowed pages and that old paper, musky smell. I was a 12-yearold kid who couldn’t read, so when I opened the book, I got drawn in by the pictures of old vaudevillian posters from the late-18-early-1900s that were so beautifully hand illustrated.
It was fascinating … seeing a magician holding a skull, and steam or smoke coming out of the eyes, and all these contraptions around the magician. I saw Houdini, all muscular, in locks and chains, staring down the barrel right at me, looking like a comic book superhero. That book was life-changing for me.
You have a powerful personal story of overcoming learning difficulties by using the craft of magic to pioneer a path. What are some of the other boundaries you've pushed to become one of the world’s most original international magicians?
I was a shy kid, cripplingly shy … But I loved magic, and rather than give up, I made myself take off my mask, talk in front of people, be judged, face my insecurities, keep learning, keep challenging myself, keep expressing myself.
And then there were all these other restrictions I had to break through … the people who said magic isn’t a viable art, not viable on TV, you can’t be a world-famous Australian magician. It’s like people don't know anything but the word no, and that's my entire life, hearing people say no, no, no … I really felt like people were trying to shove me down and compress me.
Now, what's inherently funny is that it’s my job is to make the impossible possible. People are levitating. They're disappearing. They're reappearing. So, I'm coming at it from a very different angle. Like, ‘What do you mean, ‘No’? There's no such thing as no. There's got to be another way to do it.’
What are some of the seemingly impossible things people will see in Tricked?
I tried to be unique by going against the traditions, but it turns out looking to the past helps us move forward … Giving the old illusions an astonishing and original spin.
You’re also an escapologist who’s won Escape Artist of the Year. How are escapes different from illusions?
It's really weird, because you're walking this fine line where I’m creating illusions to make you laugh and smile and go, ‘Wow,’ in the most wonderful manner. But, when it comes to escapes, that’s a bit of an Achilles heel, because you've said this entire time, these are illusions. And then you go into the escape, you say, ‘Oh, but this is not. This is real.’
In my escapes, I will be in full view the entire time. I am really in locks and chains. My Mum can’t watch me rehearse anymore, because I have really blacked out. I have really gone to hospital. She can only come see me after the months of intense physical preparation that makes me ready for the physical challenge of the show.
Why I like escapes so much is that I haven't tricked you. It’s real. There's something very powerful about that for me. Something liberating.
What makes magic shows a unique and memorable experience?
Well, it's interesting, because with everyone having all these AIgenerated illusions, they can just scroll and scroll at their fingertips. It seems, from my experience in the decades I've been doing it, that magic is more powerful now than it ever has been.
Magicians were the original masters of live special effects. They still are. They use human ingenuity and human hands and human ideas and real contraptions that you can watch with your real eyeballs in real time. When people who are only used to seeing AI see magic live on stage in a theatre, something happens to them.
But then on a deeper level, when I levitate in the show, it’s like you're speaking to being liberated and free. A child gets to fulfil this dream about floating through the air, a dream which is also my dream. When you see someone sawn in half, first off, it's just a cool trick. That's fine. You can see it like that.
Cosentino | Tricked
An Evening of Wonder
WHEN FRI 15 MAY | 7.30PM
AT ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE
COST $95-125
INFO araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au
WHEN FRI 22 MAY | 7.30PM SAT 23 MAY | 7.30PM
AT AANT CENTRE
COST $70-190
INFO yourcentre.com.au
There are seven fundamental illusions in magic, just like there’s seven notes in a scale, and we make sure we play all of them. The full scale of magic. It’s funny, because early in my career, to try and be unique, I steered away from traditional ways magicians played with those illusions. I thought, for example, ‘Why would anyone want to see someone sawn in half now?’
But I found people have an appetite for those old tricks, and it’s my job to satisfy that. Someone's got to levitate. Someone's got to disappear. Someone's got to be sawn in half. Teleportation. Solids going through solids. Metamorphosis.
But it’s also really about death and resurrection, pulling apart and then coming back together, being whole, being new. Or for others it’s not. It's just a cool trick you can sit down together with the whole family about afterwards and try to figure out how it’s done. Something to make you gasp.
And in the world right now, that kind of wonder and astonishment is essential. I do all of it because magic makes my spirit feel free. And that makes everything feel possible.
Known for his relaxed style of humour as he reflects on everyday life, Jimeoin has grown a mass of fans with his likeable and relatable nature. And, of course, that brilliant Irish accent.
He hits Darwin early this month with his new show Ballyhoo. Tierney White caught up with him for a quick chat.
Jimeoin, great to chat! Can you tell us about your new show, Ballyhoo? What was the inspo behind it?
Well just the term ballyhoo in general … bally means town, which is also kind of like an Irish word, and it sort of, it means just carry on, really.
And you’re getting a few five-star reviews for this one, including for your appearance at Adelaide Fringe this year, congrats. Do you reckon that’s a fair cop, the old five-stars?
Yeah, why not? I’ve been doing it long enough!
[Laughs] True! Your comedy often reflects upon the mundane of everyday life, did you ever expect that we’d all get such a kick out of it?
Yeah, I mean, it is sort of … because I don’t talk about politics, and I don’t talk about old events –I talk about my own shortcomings – and really, that's what people kind of relate to. So, you can find things that other people do, but don't say it out loud, and no other comic really does it, then you own that material, that becomes your thing.
The live comedy scene in Darwin is quite robust – we have a lot of up-and-coming talent coming through the ranks. You’ve been at it for so long, people really look up to you, do you have any advice for peeps wanting to give comedy a crack?
Just, uh... It’s good that you’ve got a local room. Try and just do as many gigs as possible, that’s all. Just keep doing it. Just keep trying stuff out, keep doing it, because you can't practice in front of a
mirror, you have to do a live gig, really.
Yeah, absolutely. You’ve really hit the road this tour, and don’t stop until September. Is there anything you do to look after yourself when touring?
No. I try to do some exercise but I’m not very good at it, at the minute, it’s just hard work, really, that’s all it is.
Ha, yeah fair. And you’re often stopping by the NT on your tours – we really appreciate it. Is there anything you like about the Darwin audience?
Yeah, I do like the Top End. I do like going fishing when I'm up there. But yeah, they're always cool people. I love it. I love the Top End.
Yes, last time we spoke a couple of years ago, you mentioned you love to go for a fish. Gonna wet the line while you’re in town? I have to fly in and out, so I don't know if I will, but it’d be nice to try.
Yeah, just nip down to Stokes Hill Wharf, ya reckon?
Yeah, there's lovely couple of big barras down there, I’ve seen them!
Chicago – The Musical
Murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery – this musical has it all. Convicted and sent to death row, merry murderesses Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly compete for the spotlight and headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the American dream – fame, fortune, and acquittal.
FRI 1 MAY – SAT 9 MAY (EXC. MON & TUE) | 2-4.30PM & 7-9.30PM WED 6 MAY | 6PM
BROWN’S MART THEATRE
$65 | $60 CONC | $55 MEMB | $95 VIP brownsmart.com.au
BYO Baby in Palmerston
A comedy show you can bring your baby to? Yeah, it's BYO baby! Join Darwin comedian and mum Amy Hetherington for a show filled with material for parents and their babies. A safe space to laugh with other mums and dads, and you can bring the bub.
SUN 3 MAY | 3-4PM
PALMERSTON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
$30 facebook.com/ amyhetheringtoncomedy
Schalk Bezuidenhout – Hey Hey Divorcé
Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with a brand-new show. His first – and hopefully, for the love of all things good – only show post-divorce. Schalk hasn’t checked in, in some time, and he wants to talk to you. He needs to talk to you, since it's cheaper than therapy.
SUN 3 MAY | 7-8PM
AANT CENTRE
$48 yourcentre.com.au
Ballyhoo
WHEN SAT 2 MAY | 8PM AT AANT CENTRE
COST $64-$69
INFO yourcentre.com.au
Craic Hole – Comedy with a Twist
Craic Hole at Top Floor Comedy is one of Darwin’s most chaotic comedy nights – with a twist. One
topic. New jokes. 10 comedians. One winner. Hosted by RJ Carey and Jack Russell, comedians battle it out while the audience decides the best craic. Ain’t no craic a’ lackin’ here.
SAT 9 MAY | 7.15-9.30PM
TOP FLOOR COMEDY $30 topfloorcomedy.com.au
SLIDE Youth Dance Theatre –Ricochet
SLIDE Youth Dance Theatre returns with Ricochet – a dance theatre work that celebrates the insight and quiet strength of young people. Through a seamless blend of choreography, lighting, sound, and storytelling, Ricochet creates a world that is powerful, playful, and profound.
WED 13 MAY – FRI 15 MAY | 10.30AM12PM & 7-8.30PM AANT CENTRE $35 | $31 MEMB & CONC | $ 21 CHILD yourcentre.com.au
Gin and Giggles Comedy Night Dundee, are ya ready? Some of Darwin’s funniest comic acts are en route. Enjoy a gin tasting with Willing Distillery and a massive comedy night hosted by Amy Hetherington, featuring Mickey D, Jack Russell, Chris Little, and RJ Carey.
SAT 30 MAY | 6-10PM DUNDEE SOCIAL & RECREATION CLUB $39 | $30 EARLY BIRD facebook.com/ amyhetheringtoncomedy
The Dirty Word
The Dirty Word is Alice Springs’ long running open mic poetry night, the home of original poetry where spoken word, confession, satire, and truth collide. Step up or sit back – no polish required. Just bring your words.
THU 7 MAY | 6-9PM THE ROASTERY $5 DONATION reddirtpoetry.com.au
For three days and nights, Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival returns to occupy a sweet seaside stretch of Nightcliff Foreshore, bringing with it a vibrant mix of art, music, food, and culture.
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THERE'S A CERTAIN kind of magic that settles over Nightcliff each May. As the humidity softens and the Dry begins to roll in, Nightcliff’s coastline transforms into something more than just a scenic backdrop. It becomes a meeting place.
Back for a 21st year, the 2026 Seabreeze Festival program is a real celebration of local talent and Territory culture.
Stand-out acts include Caiti Baker, Alice Kings, 2025 Seabreeze hit Irish band Enbarr, and the Larry Gurruwiwi Band, all the way from Arnhem Land. These artists are joined by a huge line-up of emerging, community, and student performers.
“One of the highlights is always the Zip Print NT Dance Stage, which is always full of colour, movement, and energy,” says Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival Artist Coordinator Angie Sublime.
“It’s a vibrant showcase of Darwin’s multicultural community, and in many ways, is one of the only events in Darwin where you see so many different cultural groups sharing one stage across the weekend.”
Evan Saunders, a member of local heavy outfit Ask The Axis, performed last year and returns this year. He reckons Seabreeze is more than just a gig for local artists, but a platform.
“I’m performing again at this exciting first festival of the Dry season, because they give so much to the community and share so much love. That creativity and connection attracts great crowds,” he says.
“I love the food, I love meeting new people, and watching the bands on the variety of stages. It has something for everyone … you can go to the next stage and check something else out.”
To mark the Festival’s 21st anniversary, this years’ poster features a stunning jellyfish design by emerging Darwin artist Quinn Fisher. Created when Fisher was just 10 years old, the work highlights the creativity and promise of the next generation of local artists.
“For many young people, it’s their first experience performing on a large stage or seeing live performances up close,” says Sublime.
“It provides a platform where both established and emerging artists can perform in front of large, diverse audiences, in a relaxed and supportive environment. It’s not just about being on stage – it’s interactive with performers often engaging directly with the crowd, moving through the audience, and creating shared spaces.”
This year also introduces a small shift. While Seabreeze remains free and open to the community, a new Festival Supporter Pass is available from $5 per day for adults accessing licensed areas. It’s a modest change destined to support the festival’s sustainability, without losing its accessibility.
“It’s about giving people the opportunity to support something they love,” says Sublime.
“The reality is, events like Seabreeze are becoming more expensive to deliver each year, and this is a simple way for the community to help keep the festival going, while keeping it accessible for everyone.”
Seabreeze is really about the feeling. It’s the salt in the air, the sound of music carrying over
the water, and the way strangers become part of the same moment, even if just for a song. Seabreeze offers a reminder of connection.
Whether you come for the music, the art, the food, or simply sit on the grass and watch the sun go down, Seabreeze is an invitation to be a part of something shared – a celebration of place, culture and community, right by the edge of the sea.
IT'S TIME TO colour the streets of Darwin again. Celebrating its 10th edition, the Darwin Street Art Festival (DSAF) includes a line-up of local legends, new artists, and the return of some big names who have contributed iconic murals to our streets over the last decade.
Along with bringing to Darwin some of the biggest names in street and mural art in the world, DSAF works and encourages local artists to increase their skills and be paid for their incredible work.
The 2026 festival line-up includes local artists Caleb Dude, Shona Lee, Doris Bush Nungarrayi, Piper Kidd, Tom Gerrard, and others, with more than 15 new murals unveiling.
“I keep returning for the DSAF because I want to bring so much life into the city. It’s been great to see foot traffic increase in the
alleyways, which has led to new shops opening,” says Shona Lee, who has been painting murals in Darwin since 2020.
Lee says her mural for this year’s festival includes tropical Territory plants and native animals.
To celebrate its 10th edition, the Northern Centre for Contemporary Arts hosts a public exhibition, MARKED: Tracing Modern Murals and Graffiti Culture in the Northern Territory, that documents the history of modern murals and graffiti across the NT.
Grab yourself a DSAF map and join a guided tour, or jump on a scooter and explore your own way!
Darwin Street Art Festival WHEN FRI 22 MAY – FRI 5 JUN INFO darwinstreetartfestival .com.au
May is one of the most rewarding times to experience Central Australia, as the Red Centre transitions into cooler, more comfortable days, perfect for exploration and adventure.
The calendar is packed with reasons to visit, including the iconic Alice Springs Cup Carnival, where fashion, racing and outback spirit combine for a true Territory experience.
Endurance enthusiasts can test their limits at the West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival, set amongst the spectacular scenery of the West MacDonnell Ranges. Further north, the lively Tennant Creek Race Day offers classic country hospitality, while music lovers can enjoy the laidback atmosphere of Ghost Gum Rhythm and Blues and the multicultural celebration of Big Day Out in Harmony.
Beyond the events, May is ideal for getting outdoors.
The West and East MacDonnell Ranges are calling, with fewer weather disruptions and endless opportunities to explore gorges, waterholes and walking tracks. You can also engage in variety of attractions and experiences in your leisure such as gliding, horseback riding through Undoolya Station, hot air ballooning, painting classes – and do it all for less. Tourism Central Australia is currently offering 25 per cent off bookings made online or a Visitor Information Centres. Nice one.
For those venturing into the East Macs, consider an overnight stay at Arltunga Bush Pub & Eco Retreat to fully appreciate the area’s rich history and remote beauty.
In Uluru, cooler weather means fewer trail closures. Outback Cycling is in full operation, so you can cycle around Uluru and appreciate it’s full beauty from two wheels, as well as other attractions, allowing visitors to make the most of their time exploring the national park.
Meanwhile, in Tennant Creek, a walk among the striking boulders of Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) becomes far more enjoyable in the mild weather, too.
Whether you’re chasing events, adventure, or simply a change of pace, May in the Red Centre delivers it all.
What anchors us in place? What stories nourish us and help us grow?
THESE ARE THE questions NT Writer’s Festival (NTWF) explores through this year’s theme, ‘Navigating’, when we come together to share story, language, and culture over four days.
Set against the familiar backdrop of Darwin’s Dry season, the 2026 Festival invites audiences to consider what it means to navigate identity, place, history and uncertainty.
From climate change and cultural knowledge to personal storytelling and creative practice, this year’s program leans into the idea that there is no single map – only many ways of finding your path.
NTWF Artistic Director Louise Omer says the theme emerged with the Festival Advisory Committee – Marie Munkara, Jasmin McGaughey, CJ Fraser-Bell, and Bernadette Ryan – by exploring what conversations are happening in their communities.
“The big world can be pretty full on, and it became clear we need stories that bring us together
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and guide us through uncertain times,” she says.
“The idea of ‘Navigating’ is inspired by First Peoples’ practices of navigating by land, stars, language, ceremony, and kinship, noting that Country, culture and connection are what keep us nourished and held accountable.
“We’ve programmed a strong array of novelists, journalists, musicians and storytellers whose work can guide us to rise to the challenges of the world today.”
The four-day festival offers a chance to connect deeply with words, stories, and each other through talks, walks and performances, such as The Village.
“This is a very special Saturday afternoon at our festival hub at MAGNT. It’s a participatory event that reimagines how we meet each other at a writers festival in line with global trends – audiences want connection over content. We’ll share stories, map our futures, and fill the festival with songs,” says Omer.
Flickerfest 2026
WHEN BEST OF AUSTRALIAN SHORTS | FRI 8 MAY, 7PM SHORT LAUGHS COMEDY SAT 9 MAY, 7PM AT ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE
COST $23-25 INFO flickerfest.com.au
CELEBRATING ITS 35TH year, Flickerfest remains Australia’s leading Academy Qualifying and BAFTA Recognised short film festival. The National Tour comes to the Alice Springs’ Araluen Arts Centre for two spectacular nights this month before hitting the Top End in July.
Flickerfest received a record 3700 entries this year, with under
Curated by Yvette Walker, playwrights in the NT and around Australia draw back the curtain on the craft of storytelling, culminating in a razor-sharp panel on censorship in the arts.
NTWF’s Saturday night cornerstone event is Wales of Belonging, a spectacular night of storytelling, poetry, and music that celebrates the deep ties between South Asia and the Top End. Curated by James Mangohig, this features an all-star line-up with artists from the NT and around the continent – Omar Musa, Joelistics, Cyan Sue-Lee, Melanie Munungurr, and Grace Dong.
Anchoring the festival, is a Larrakia Story Walk at the gorgeous Gurambai Cultural Trail, where participants are treated to storytelling from Larrakia folks, curated by Nicole Brown.
“We know that stories arise from place, so we love to hold immersive events where audiences can feel
the breeze on their skin, smell the air, and watch the stars at night,” says Omer.
Botanist and author, Tisha Tejaya, guides a forest to sea walk and stretch workshop through the lush monsoon forest in Doctors Gully.
Weaving Our Stories sees Larrakia, Tiwi, Torres Strait, Yanyuwa, Garrwa, and Pacific women embody sacred resistance through poetry, song, and ceremony, in the beautiful open-air stage at MAGNT’s Amphitheatre.
The Story Shrine, a pop-up community archive of survival and hope, is created at the MAGNT festival site.
“This participatory art installation builds on our workshops and invites festivalgoers to co-create this collection of shared wisdom and strength,” says Omer.
Award-winning Yankunytjatjara poet Ali Cobby Eckermann
200 handpicked to screen at the Academy Qualifying festival in Bondi. From this extensive field, the Flickerfest team selected the best of the best, presented through a national tour in the Best of Australian Shorts and Short Laughs Comedy programs.
Festival Director Bronwyn Kidd says there are important factors they look out for during the selection process.
“Emotion is the key to a memorable short film, achieved through characters and a story that offers a unique world view. What truly endures with a great short film is how sincerely and resolutely a small moment, a simple emotion, or a silent decision is conveyed,” she says.
“Films that combine form with emotion, rhythm with intuition, and acting with realism are ones that stay with audiences. For the tour, we look to bring a fun, fresh vibe, a diversity of voices and interesting, intelligent cinema experiences.”
The Alice Springs stop is hosted at
Araluen’s Circus Lawns, under the desert stars, with food and a bar available on site.
Presenting contemporary and creative storytelling, Flickerfest brings diverse voices to the screen – its eclectic combination of films offering audiences something uniquely different from feature-length formats.
“Shorts can be fun and quirky and relevant. Their styles and themes are not restrained by the commercial concerns of the box office that feature films need to mould to,” Kidd says.
“Short films can also be turned around far more quickly than features, which often take years to make. So, shorts offer a contemporary world view that is fresh and creative, reflecting the current zeitgeist of our culture and society.”
The Best of Australian Shorts program this year offers a selection of stunning shorts honouring unique identity and culture. Highlights include Peter Phelps
runs a free, First Peoples-only poetry workshop, Hot Nights. This workshop sees eight writers share spicy stories of romance and erotica in a lush, tropical garden.
Gardening Australia Presenter Hannah Moloney shares some highlights from her new book, Why We Garden, at an intimate walk through the Snakebean Community Garden.
“There’s so many great books featured in this year’s line-up,” says Omer.
“A few I recommend people read before the Festival are Fierceland by Omar Musa, Cactus Pear for My Beloved by Samah Sabawi, and Zoe Terakes’ Eros: Queer Myths for Lovers.”
NT Writers Festival WHEN THU 28 MAY – SUN 31 MAY AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS COST FREE-$375 INFO ntwriters.com.au
stellar performance in Tuesday Tuesday, the shining performance and direction of Michala Banas in Packed Away, and the dark comedy Baby Shower, written and directed by Matt Day and starring Hugo Weaving.
The Short Laughs Comedy Program delivers big laughs with a riotous collection of off-kilter shorts from Australia and around the world, including the surprisingly profound and funny existential debate of Carcassone-Acapulco, the sharply observed comedy that captures the free-fall of new parenthood in Baby Blues, and the wild and hilarious ride with three misguided rappers in Laterz, the delightful French comedy, Bowl Cut, where a summer haircut goes awry.
“Those are just a few festival favourites that come to mind,” says Kidd.
“Their strong scripts, great performances and unique stories make them shine on the big screen. We’ve made a selection to guarantee a fun, interesting, and eclectic cinema experience, and a great night out. Films that stay with you long after the credits roll.”
JERVOIS ROAD, DARWIN WATERFRONT
$20 | $16 CONC
$11 MEMB/CHILD | $47 FAM deckchaircinema.com.au
The Moment
This slick pop-industry satire captures the absurdity, glamour, and exhaustion of modern fame with playful confidence. Anchored by Charli xcx and directed by Aidan Zamiri, it turns backstage chaos and public persona into a smart, visually tuned work of contemporary screen culture.
SAT 2 MAY, 7PM | SAT 23 MAY, 9.10PM
Live It Up: The Mental as Anything Story
This engaging documentary honours a beloved Australian band whose wit, warmth, and melodic inventiveness made them a national institution. Moving from pub stages to pop history, it blends nostalgia, personality, and cultural context into a lively portrait of enduring musical identity.
FRI 8 MAY, 7PM | SAT 16 MAY, 9.40PM
Banff Mountain Film Festival
The 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival delivers a thrilling three-hour adventure through the world of extreme mountain sports. Experience the most captivating short films from fearless explorers, trail runners, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers and climbers, who push boundaries across the globe.
TUE 19 & WED 20 MAY | 7-10PM
$34 | $24 MEMB | $26 CHILD
Wicked
Experience the magic of Wicked, the spectacular musical event that redefines the story of Oz. A soaring celebration of friendship and destiny.
SUN 24 MAY | 7PM
Like My Brother
This inspiring documentary follows four Tiwi women as football opens a path toward elite sport, while family, culture, and community remain powerfully close. Warm, honest, and emotionally engaging, it shows ambition in all its excitement, difficulty and heart.
WED 27 MAY | 7PM
National Indian Film Festival of Australia
Hot on the heels of a successful debut last year, the National Indian Film Festival of Australia – the only national celebration of Indian cinema in the country –comes to Darwin, bringing with it stories and cinema that unites.
FRI 1 MAY – SUN 3 MAY
MAGNT
$26 | $18 CHILD niffa.com.au
Banff Mountain Film Festival
The 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival delivers a thrilling three-hour adventure through the world of extreme mountain sports. Experience the most captivating short films from fearless explorers, trail runners, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers and climbers, who push boundaries across the globe.
THU 14 MAY | 7-10PM
ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE
$35 | $32 CONC/MEMB | $26 CHILD araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au
Northern Centre for Contemporary Art Vimy Lane, Parap | nccart.com.au
This exhibition offers a snapshot of the marks people leave on surfaces across the Northern Territory. At their core, murals, graffiti, scrawls, and even signs, all share the same purpose – they are forms of communication.
UNTIL SAT 11 JUL
Unit 3/1 Clocktower Caryota Crt, Coconut Grove darwincommunityarts.org.au
Abbey Hall,
This exhibition explores the invisible and visible labour of modern motherhood, and seeks to capture the full spectrum of mum-life – the beauty, the boredom, the burnout, and the bliss, elevating the domestic to the poetic and honouring the complexity of caregiving. Curated by Samantha Galletly and Sarah Martin.
6 Harriet Pl, Darwin City qubitgallery.com.au
One of Darwin's favourite community art exhibitions returns, as Darwin Street Art Festival teams up yet again with Chapman & Bailey (formerly Don Whyte Framing) and Qubit to co-host the 20th edition of Off Cuts.
This small canvas, open community art exhibition invites creators to respond to the theme ‘Movement’, with profits from sales going to a local charity organisation where artists can elect to donate all of half of their sale price.
A favourite on the Top End arts calendar, it feels like the whole town shows up to the opening of this one!
FRI 22 MAY – SAT 6 JUN | OPENING FRI 22 MAY, 5-9PM
Danala Campus, 54 Cavenagh Street, Darwin CBD, NT cdu.edu.au
Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre
Lot 3238 Stuart Hwy, Katherine | gyracc.org.au
Reflecting on the remarkable career of Gillian Banks, this major retrospective honours a pioneering contemporary Northern Territory artist whose work and contribution have shaped the cultural landscape of Katherine and the Northern Territory.
FRI 15 MAY – SAT 20 JUN | OPENING FRI 15 MAY, 6PM
Photo Synthesis: CDU Research Through the Lens is a biennial photography competition and exhibition that celebrates the remarkable research undertaken across Charles Darwin University. From the microscopic to the biological, from wildlife encounters to sweeping landscapes, the shortlisted photographs celebrate the breadth and impact of CDU's research.
UNTIL SAT 9 MAY
For the first time ever, four First Nations artworks from the National Collection are on display alongside local creations as part of the Sharing the National Collection program.
UNTIL OCT 2027
54 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800 cdu.edu.au
Looking back at the development of printmaking at Djilpin Arts, this exhibition emphasises the importance of art in the ongoing preservation of knowledge, language and intergenerational memory.
Featuring more than 100 works, the exhibition collectively testifies to 20 years of artistic and cultural continuity, and collaboration.
Nicholas Gouldhurst, 'Ludmilla Arson' (detail), 2026, digital photograph
ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE
61 Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au | $8, $6 Conc, $20 Fam | Free NT residents
The Alice Prize is an acquisitive national contemporary art award that celebrates artists working in any medium or theme from across the nation. During its more than 50-year history, The Alice Prize has become one of the most significant national regional art prizes.
Since her solo exhibition in 1998 at the Araluen Arts Centre, Sally Mumford has spent years immersing herself in Arrernte country. Her ongoing art practice and teaching have allowed her to connect to place, community and the sharing of stories.
This exhibition explores artists who push the boundaries, diverging from a conventional path, challenging traditional art-making techniques to enable new outcomes to surface.
TACTILE ARTS
19 Conacher St, The Gardens tactilearts.org.au
Emerging from their 2025 Tactile Arts residency, Mandy Pryse-Jones, Angie Soares, and Catherine Miles present a collaborative exhibition exploring nature, memory, and connection. Featuring painting, weaving, and ceramics, this body of work reflects shared creative growth, storytelling, and the enduring impact of time spent working together.
Nisita Velagapudi’s debut solo exhibition explores migration, identity, and resilience through painting and ceramics. Drawing on lived experience and cultural memory, this deeply personal body of work invites audiences to reflect on their own journeys of belonging and self-discovery. FRI 8 – SAT 23 MAY | OPENING FRI 8 MAY, 5.30PM
Formed during high school in Byron Bay 20 years ago, metalcore outfit In Hearts Wake has grown to become one of Australia’s most successful heavy music exports.
Through their conscious music, they highlight issues they’re passionate about, especially regarding our environment and sustainability. In fact, they’re so fired up and dedicated to the cause, In Hearts Wake is the first known band to be a registered Carbon Neutral Organisation. Nice one, fellas.
In Hearts Wake returns to hit the stage at BASSINTHEGRASS, so Tierney White caught up with frontman Jake Taylor for a yarn.
Jake, great to chat. Keen to make the trek back to the Top End?
Oh, yeah. It's a beautiful place. I feel like the Northern Territory, as far as the rest of Australia goes, sets itself apart. Like, the fans – there's a different energy there whenever we go there … I think there's a bit of a spoilt nature to Sydney and Melbourne, you know, people just being used to us making stops there and coming to shows. But the appreciative mass of fans when we go to Darwin … it feels like a wild place, a wild energy, in the crowd, and it's really fun to play with.
Absolutely. It is a very “yes” audience up here in the Territory, and we're well worth a visit! In Hearts Wake has always used music as a platform to highlight important issues, and human impact on the environment is a biggy for you guys. Why do you reckon music is such a good medium for this?
Well, it's the universal language. Let's be honest. Bands can play anywhere in the world with a well-known song, and even if the fans don't speak the language, they're still singing along. So, it's an incredible platform … there's an opportunity to share in a message or an energy or an emotion or a feeling that's true to the artist. So, it's an incredible opportunity.
Totally. It’s like we're all on the same team, rooting for the same team, you know, at the same time. Yeah, here for enjoyment and to be inspired, and to, ultimately, have a good time.
Things are a bit scary or uncertain right now, the world goes through these phases. What role do you think music plays during challenging times?
voting for that band, for that shirt, that piece of art that that band has made on a physical item, which I then wear. It's like wearing your colours, a flag, you know?
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we go to Darwin... it feels like a wild place, a wild energy, in the crowd, and it's really fun to play with."
BASSINTHEGRASS
WHEN SAT 16 MAY | 2PM
AT MINDIL BEACH
COST $155
INFO bassinthegrass.com.au
A little bit of me cringes whenever the word environment pops up, but I mean, it is true what we do, but it's just, like, environmental issues are really humanitarian issues, and we like to keep a nice, healthy, and abundant home at the end of the day. That's what we're trying to do, without being to militant about any of these things. That's kind of where a lot of our passion lies.
Yeah, and what you mentioned about sharing energy with others, in a world where AI and streaming is so prominent, there's really no substitute for that human connection in a shared space, right? Yep. There's something about bodies gathered in a space – for people who aren't religious, the people who are religious, for people who just love sports – look, we all know what that feeling is like, you know? To be gathered, lots of people, it really does amplify an energy and feelings. So, it's just incredible to have that live music opportunity when, you know, a few years ago we didn't, and we were like, “oh, wow, we miss gathering, we miss those things.”. So, yeah, it's special.
I think, I feel like it's the community gathering peace … We feel like we're gathering to see artists, but really we're gathering together, fans and artists … That's the artists’ role, is the community building peace. Same thing with the role of the chef or the cook, the heart of the village is the food. I feel like the art is what's bringing it all together in these sorts of spaces.
Yeah, absolutely. And we need that, right? More than ever. To remember – not what we’re fighting for – but why we're alive. And why it's so amazing to be alive on this planet.
Yes, well said, my friend. In a world of streaming, the need to tour and sell merch is probably more important than it ever has been, but then you also have this conflict where touring has an impact on the environment, often not financially viable. How can we as punters get around our musos? It's a good question. I mean, turning up for the shows is extremely helpful. And I feel like there's something really special about buying a t-shirt or a piece of merch, because … at the end of the day, your dollar, your money, it's just a form of energy that you've either worked for or received. It's all energy – we just give it value – but it's a vote … I'm
So, there's something about that, which then other people see, too. People take the shirts home, and that has a different kind of a ripple-on effect rather than just turning up to a show. So, I think they go hand in hand.
Yeah, it's ambassadorship, isn't it?
Yeah, it's ambassadorship. And obviously the online stuff … boosting, liking or commenting, supporting the things that you really resonate with often helps artists build traction or receive, you know, interests from labels or all kinds of spaces. So, it's really just like, when you see something that you support, do what you can to get behind it.
On a very positive note, you guys have been around for 20 years this year – huge, congrats! Did you ever expect that, Jake?
Um, yeah, I guess I'm really realising that! We kind of had multiple opportunities to change the band name or evolve – because we started in high school, we were quite young, where most artists would use what they learn in those high school bands to reform new ones.
So, it is a testament to be doing it under the same name, and I guess … being in the space of being an artist for 20 years is, well, what a privilege, really. So, there's something to celebrate there. I think I need to celebrate that with the brotherhood, too, of the guys, you know, there's a friendship
or fellowship – that's the real celebration! – and that needs to be had next month [laughs].
Yes, absolutely. We can’t wait to see you at BASSINTHEGRASS. Are there any acts on the line-up you’re keen to check out?
There’s actually – there’s plenty! Sometimes at these alternative festivals, there's hype acts that I haven’t yet discovered yet, which I'm sure are incredible. With this particular festival, there's a lot of acts … The Living End, for instance, I had one of their CDs when I was a kid, and was just like, what – a guy standing on a double bass?
I feel like, you know, The Living End, Denzel Curry – that’s a pretty incredible headliner to witness, just his energy in his performance. Ninajirachi is pretty incredible as well, Kobie Dee, he's really cool. There’s lots of diversity and I just love that we're a part of that.
Yeah, and it's gonna be beautiful down there next to the next to the ocean, the sunset, the palm trees, it's all very iconic. I hope you have a magical experience both as punter and as performer. Are you in town for long, get to make a bit of a trip out of it?
No, we'll be there the day before and then we'll leave the day after, most probably. It's challenging when you have crew and gear. I'm just like, let's just stay and go adventuring! … If we could just travel light, then I would fully stay, and just take a backpack and go out west.
Yeah, well, add that to the bucket list. You're welcome back any time, Jake!
STUNNING LANDSCAPES. THE cadences of pedal steel, cellos, violins, voices and harps. Firesides to jam along beside. If this is your jam, the 54th Top Half Folk Festival (THFF) is the place to be over the May Day long weekend.
ALICE SPRINGS FOLK Club bring together over 50 artists from across Australia, New Zealand, and overseas to share music, dance, and culture at THFF, out at Ross River, 80km east of Alice Springs.
Along with its brilliant array of musicians, this year’s program is filled with workshops, activities, and family-friendly camping on the Eastern Arrernte site called Inteye-Arrkwe.
“The location is so special. Every Festival location is unique, but there's nowhere quite like that ancient land, with the start of N’dhala Gorge right there and the ranges all around you,” says Festival Director, Gleny Rae.
“As part of honouring that place, our Friday night opens with a Welcome to Country, a cultural immersion, a bush dance, and Territory showcase.”
The weekend’s rich and diverse program honours authentic traditions while also expanding its representation of folk. The styles traverse everything from Martha Spencer’s deep Appalachian Mountain music and dance, to the powerful and transcendent voice of Tibetan-born musician Tenzin Choegyal, the raps, rhymes and grooves of Katanga Junior, born and raised in Tanzania, to local legend and Golden Guitar nominee, Warren H Williams.
“This year's theme is ‘grounded and connected’. There are many ways we’re bringing that to life. There’ll be a festival choir, with three choirs from Alice Springs and Darwin doing a showcase, running a workshop and inviting people to join the performance on
“We also have a Festival String Orchestra rehearsing and playing an original composition written by Liam King and myself, inspired by that land, and inviting everyone from beginners right through to experienced players to join us.
“And there’ll be a fantastic kids festival, with everything from treasure hunts to giant emus, crafting, busking, and children's open mic session.”
There’s a bus from Alice to Ross River on Saturday and Sunday, plenty of room for camping on site, food stalls – where you can
Island Signal, Island Song
WHEN SAT 9 MAY | 7.30PM AT AANT CENTRE
COST $20-$75
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LET THE TIDE of music carry you beyond the horizon. Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) celebrates islands as places of connection in Island Signal, Island Song, its second concert of the season.
Presented in The Playhouse at AANT Centre, this evocative program invites audiences to explore islands – not as remote outposts – but as vibrant places of encounter, beauty, and shared human experience.
There’s something quietly magical about islands. Suspended between land and sea, they exist as places of arrival and departure,
of isolation and exchange. It’s this quiet tension between solitude and connection that sits at the heart of this upcoming concert from DSO, inviting audiences to listen a little deeper.
Drawing on the imagery of islands as cultural crossroads, the program brings together works that echo across oceans and time. It’s not just a collection of compositions – it’s a meditation on how place shapes sound, and how music, in turn, shapes our understanding of place.
Guest Conductor Fabian Russell opens the concert, conducting
bring your own cutlery, mug and plate to help keep down waste – beautifully designed festival merchandise, and a bar dedicated to festival patron, the late Ted Egan.
“We're very sad not to have Ted Egan here this year as our festival patron. But his beautiful wife, Nerys Evans, has stepped in. And we’ll be honouring Ted with a concert tribute, with lots of different artists singing versions of his songs,” says Rae.
“This is a wonderful festival, run by an amazing team who have risen to the challenge of making this the best festival yet. We
Mills’ composition, Island Signal, Island Song. Featuring four horn soloists from within the DSO – Heath Parkinson, Noah Cass, Jethro Llewellyn, and Joal Hoare – the piece is grounded in the sounds of the Torres Strait, from the call of the conch shell to the rhythmic echoes of island life. It’s a work that feels both intimate and expansive, connecting listeners to Country while stretching across distance.
“My piece is based on the idea of calling across space and time,” says DSO Artistic Director and Composer Richard Mills.
“Our French horn section features soloists and progresses into the hall for music of response and echo which finally calls the players back to stage – celebrating the thrill of recognition of the magic of echo and the human commonalities which we all share regardless of distance,” he says.
With Lintukoto (Isle of Bliss), the program moves into the luminous world of Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara, whose music conjures a mythical island of calm and radiance. It’s a tonal shift that leans into dreamlike textures, offering a sense of escape, or perhaps arrival, depending on where you let your mind wander.
Closing the program is Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.4 in F
hope everybody gets a chance to engage, participate, and connect with stories, music, culture, the land and each other.”
Sparkling sunlight. Desert stars. Crackling fires. Music from the voices and instruments of folks far and wide. THFF is set to be an absolute folking delight.
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Minor, a work that turns the idea of an island inward. Written during a period of personal turmoil, the Symphony becomes less about geography and more about emotional terrain – a journey through fate, resistance, and resilience.
While earlier works on the program explore physical landscapes, Tchaikovsky brings the audience into a more introspective space, where the idea of isolation becomes something deeply human.
Together, these works invite us to consider islands not as places apart, but as spaces of encounter, beauty, and inspiration. Through the journey of music, they form a narrative, not of separation, but of connection.
Island Signal, Island Song asks audiences to reconsider what it means to be apart. In a place like Darwin, defined by distance and diversity, the theme resonates strongly. Here, isolation doesn’t mean disconnection – it often means creativity, adaption, and a unique kind of cultural exchange.
Sit in the in-between where land meets sea, and where music becomes a bridge between the two. This work reveals islands as spaces of encounter, harmony, and imagination.
See in the weekend with Friday knock-off drinks and kick back to the sounds of local legends, as our balmy Dry season brings with it the much-loved Live on Fridays program in the historical Brown’s Mart Courtyard.
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LIVE LOCAL MUSIC, Dry season vibes, and good mates. Fridays in Darwin are the bomb diggity.
Brown’s Mart hands the keys to the courtyard to one of Darwin’s biggest music visionaries.
David Spry is curator for the 2026 Live on Fridays season, and has programmed a rolling soundtrack to the Top End’s most social season. Experience Spry’s new music, alongside a line-up of local talent to include First Nations voices and established artists.
Each week brings a different artist, creating a sense of discovery that feels both intentional and effortless. It’s the kind of programming that rewards showing up without expectations, letting the sound carry you wherever it wants to go.
Featured on the line-up so far are local artists Tracey Bunn, The Roy Boys, Ward Hancock, and Crystal Robins.
A blend of rootsy rock, country folk, and 60’s flavoured guitar pop, Tracey Bunn finds the remarkable in the ordinary. She swings from
rollicking sing-a-longs to moody ballads and tender songs of yearning. After three years in the making, she showcases songs from her latest self-produced release, Another Broken Juliet.
“The new songs are a collaboration with another Darwin songwriter, Peter Hayes, so it’s very different from the music I’ve done in the past – they’re not the country-folk stuff I normally do,” Bunn says.
“Paid gigs for original artists are fairly far between in Darwin, so it’s great Brown’s Mart is still doing Live on Fridays. It’s a great opportunity for people to have after-work drinks in the courtyard and hear some music they probably haven’t seen before.”
The Roy Boys supply the perfect soundtrack for you to sit back and relax on a Friday afternoon knock off. John Coulehan (vocals) and Darryl Barba (guitar) showcase their original music.
“Our set is heartfelt and emotive like our usual rock and roll fare, but a bit more tender and gentler on the ears, with a selection of songs from our almost 30-year career,” says Coulehan.
“It’s not your usual Friday knockoff locale. Where else can you find Darwin’s best live original acts in the city on a Friday afternoon? I can’t think of anywhere else really.”
Ward Hancock effortlessly guides audiences through his eclectic
OUR LIVE MUSIC scene wouldn’t exist without the venues that allow our musicians to take the stage, and sadly, the situation isn’t great, as venues are continually impacted by rising overheads, and still feel the impacts of the pandemic.
Darwin Railway Club is an iconic live music institution in the Top End, attracting acts from afar and giving locals the chance to cut their teeth in front of supportive audiences. Rails Manager Anna Stewart says they’re feeling the pinch, and trying to strike a balance between overhead bills whilst keeping things affordable for punters.
“Insurance, electricity, gas, water … It’s got so much worse since [the companies] put all the prices up after COVID, and nothing’s really gone down,” she says.
“But if we put up the price of beer, people won’t come in to drink it because it’s too expensive … Maybe the government can step
mix of reggae, soul and blues. Normally performing solo around town, he’s joined by some of Darwin’s finest musicians.
Crystal Robins brings her heartfelt and alt-country flavoured songs to the stage. Layering stunning vocals with intricate guitar playing, Crystal shares some songs and stories from her debut album, Moonflower, joined by Aden Mackay on guitar and pedal steel.
The live music scene in the NT is a robust one, as our musos work hard to get their original tunes out there. But where would they be without a stage to perform?
in and change taxes, like tax on beer, because that was going up each year which makes your profit margins change.”
The disparity isn’t just felt locally in the NT, but around Australia overall. Luckily, there are legends like the Australian Live Music Business Council (ALMBC) that go in to bat for the Aussie live music sector, with a huge win to keep federally-funded opportunities within Australia.
The federal government’s Office of the Arts funding mechanism, Revive Live, used to be open for internationally-owned businesses. Festivals like Splendour in the Grass and Groovin' the Moo – both owned internationally and both ending up cancelled – received tens of millions of dollars through those grants, and the money didn't come back to the government or to the community. It was lost.
Ant McKenna is ALMBC’s Executive General Manager, and says they advocated strongly for interna-
tionally owned organisations to be excluded from Revive Live. They were successful, with encouraging flow-on effects.
“In the next round, we saw about 40 per cent of regional and remote venues and festivals get more than they did previously. What that's meant, for venues like Bustard Town in Darwin, it’s gained access to that funding, and those venues wouldn’t have got that money if those internationals were still in the mix,” he says.
“Speaking with the local crew [at Bustard Town], the small amount of money they've got has just made a massive difference in terms of the confidence to take a risk on a bigger act, which then builds the whole ecology. It gives confidence to everyone in the local industry. It gets more people interested in coming out to gigs. It gives opportunities for local support acts.”
ALMBC also pushes for live music venues to pay less in alcohol
Roll on over after work with your chums, grab a beer from the bar and a feed from one of the rotating food vans, and treat your ears to the sounds of local legends.
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Live On Fridays WHEN EVERY FRI | 5-7PM AT AT BROWN’S MART COST FREE INFO brownsmart.com.au INFO almbc.org.au
tax, continues to advocate for government funding opportunities to stay within Australia, gives voices and opportunities to venues and festivals in regional areas, and highlights the impact our music industry has on the economy on the whole. Which, by the way, is darn significant.
In the meantime, let’s get behind our venues to help keep the lights on, by popping in for a beer, a feed, or signing up as social members.
“Relax in our beer garden, have a game of pool, and enjoy a beer. It doesn’t have to be on a gig night. Or grab a beer or a feed from any of the other venues in Darwin,” Stewart says.
“All the venues in Darwin are important – the bands can’t just play in the one venue – they’ve got to be able to pop around and play at other places and access new audiences. And for the kids to be able to go to different places. Those things are really important.”
This relaxing monthly arvo of music is a must-see, must-do, must-hear. Strum a song and belt out a ballad or kick back with a drink in the shade while other talented musos do!
SUN 3 MAY | 3-7PM
TRACY VILLAGE FREE facebook.com/firstsundayblues
Darwin Celtic Music Sessions
Drop in with your mates and your instruments for good tunes and some good craic at Darwin's monthly Celtic music session, featuring local and visiting musicians playing through an array of traditional and contemporary music from Ireland, Scotland and the Celtic diaspora. Newcomers welcome.
SUN 3 MAY | 4.30-7.30PM THE LAST SUPPER FREE topendfolkclub.org
The Music of Elvis Presley – Live Tribute Performance
Join David Moore for a high-energy tribute to Elvis Presley, packed with iconic hits, singalongs, and crowd interaction. Hosted by MC Rusty Rhubarb.
SAT 9 MAY | 7-8.30PM
PALMERSTON TAVERN FREE nexttier.com.au
LIM LIM returns with its pool party on the rooftop of MoM Darwin, in the heart of Darwin. Expect
fresh, forward-thinking electronic sounds rarely heard in Darwin, with resident DJ JNas delivering his signature micro-minimal grooves, alongside local heroes dropping the house beats.
SUN 10 MAY | 3-11PM MOM DARWIN FREE momdarwin.net.au
Listening Party at Rapid Creek
You’re invited to slow down and listen differently. These gatherings weave together sound, field recordings, and story to explore the rhythms and atmospheres of our waterways.
SUN 17 MAY | 5.30-7.30PM
RAPID CREEK
$5 creekconnections.org
Amplify The Youth: Vol 2 Rock out to six of Darwin’s youth bands, supported by young, local market sellers, photographers, and amateur host. Make some memories or relive your old ones! Line-up includes Reclaimed, Stone in Focus, Nitrosol, and more.
SAT 23 MAY | 6-10PM
HAPPY YESS
$5 happyyess.com
Danny Phegan & Back Forty
Get set for a massive night as Danny Phegan brings his powerhouse voice, big personality and trueblue country storytelling
to Dinah Beach. Joined by high energy, four-piece Back Forty, this rare, fullband show delivers rich vocals, strong harmonies, and countryrock fire from first song to last.
WED 20 MAY | 6.30-7.30PM DBCYA FREE dbcya.com.au
Hot n Cold Big Band
Experience this 18-piece sensation, live on stage. Entertaining Darwin audiences every week since 2009, these cats are cool. Entry includes a dance lesson with Swing Dance NT – a sure way to impress your friends.
EVERY WED | 7.30-9.30PM
DARWIN RAILWAY CLUB $10 hotandcoldbigband.weebly.com
Sunday Live at Splash
Get out your togs, bathers or swimmers for a chilled afternoon of music, food, and drinks, set against the beautiful backdrop of the new poolside space. Bliss.
EVERY SUN | 2-4.30PM SPLASH CAFÉ, NOVOTEL DARWIN AIRPORT FREE darwinairporthotels.com.au
Vinyl Candy Trio EVERY TUE | 9PM-MIDNIGHT SWEETHEARTS FREE
Nat, Max & Rick Trio EVERY FRI | 12-2.30AM SWEETHEARTS FREE
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Stellar Sea launches their brand-new album of bold, original music, where garage collides with post-punk, goth converges with grunge, and hope wrangles with the apocalypse. This band gives big live show energy. They’ve made a limited-edition vinyl and have a kink for planetary survival. And they’ll be wearing eyeliner.
FRI 22 MAY | 8-11PM
Live Lunches at the Roastery Every Friday from noon, The Roastery fills with music from local and travelling musicians. Enjoy lunch in an intimate setting with live music setting a cozy scene. For updates on who's playing next, keep an eye on their socials!
EVERY
Vinyl Revival
Start your weekend right with The Roastery's selection of shareable or scoffable dishes!
This relaxed and intimate event in the courtyard offers a kid's space, stocked bar, and delish menu. Music is dished out by the legends at 8CCC Community Radio. It's the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
EVERY FRI | 5-8PM THE ROASTERY FREE duyucoffee.net
Dive into some sweet tunes every Sunday at Alice Springs Brewing Co, and enjoy a few cold ones and a feed in the sunshine with friends and fam. Keen to strum a ditty or two? Throw your name in the hat!
EVERY SUN | 4-8.30PM ALICE SPRINGS BREWING CO FREE facebook.com/aspbco
