TALES IN TRANSIT
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Darwin International Airport's new artist in residence program
Meet the new General Manager
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ello! I’m so happy, honoured and excited to sit here at my new desk, in a new building, at my old workplace, in the company of the delightful Off The Leash team. For those who don’t know me, I previously worked at OTL for a couple of years from early 2015. This organisation has always held a very special place in my heart and I’m absolutely thrilled to be back on the team.
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Admittedly, the past month hasn’t been all peaches and cream… My family and I suffered a devastating blow after the passing of my dear brother, Dan, at the beginning of May. But with the kindness and dedication of the amazing OTL team, a wonderfully supportive board and treasured friends, we’ve delivered to your hot little hands the June edition; a special one as my first back on the team and done with my brother on my mind at every moment. I hope you enjoy it. Our very own champion journo, Tamara Howie, was announced as the very first artist in residence for Darwin International Airport’s creative program, The Green Room. Read about her residency and enjoy a story on what could quite possibly be the Northern Territory’s most famous carpet. You know the one… Festival fever is hitting the Top End hard over the next couple of months, with Darwin Fringe Festival launching their weird, wild and wacky 2019 program at Mayfair Gallery on the 6th. Hit the road for Merrepen Arts and Music Festival, Barunga Festival and Malandarri Festival, or stick around and tuck into the deliciousness that is Glenti.
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Tell your loved ones down south to book their flights to Darwin in August – the full Darwin Festival program launches this month so keep your eyes peeled!
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We caught up with Deckchair Cinema’s new General Manager James Parker for a chat – he’s also got some hot tips from Program Two, so check them out. And if you’ve ever thought about publishing your own novel, boy, do we have some good advice for you – head to Books & Film for reliable advice from qualified sources.
One of the true perks of living in the Top End (among many!) is kicking back with a feed – outside – on a beautiful Dry season evening. This month’s Food & Drink section has a smorgasbord of outdoor dining options to choose from. Every. Night. Of. The. Week.
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Theatre buffs can be chuffed with June’s offering. Treat yourself to a ticket to local playwright Kate Wyvill’s highly-anticipated play And I’m the Queen of Sheba, catch Darwin Middle School’s Mirror Image at Darwin Entertainment Centre, and non-verbal puppet show The Package tours the Top End. With so much going on this month, you’d be hard-pressed to find any free time!
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If the past month has taught me anything, it’s that life’s too short. I encourage you to delve into these pages, see what sparks your fancy, round up your special people and say ‘yes’. Go and have a good time.
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TALES IN TRANSIT
DECKCHAIR CINEMA
FESTIVAL FEVER
Darwin International Airport's new artist in residence program
Meet the new GM
From Borroloola to Nauiyu
JUNE
20 19
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FEATURE
Airportraits by Tarama Howie
An airport may not be the first thing that springs to mind when considering an artist in residency program, but Darwin International Airport (DIA) is not your traditional airport.
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WHEN 'TIL MID-JUN AT GREEN ROOM STUDIO, DARWIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INFO facebook.com/ greenroomdarwinairport instagram.com/ greenroomdarwinairport
n 2018, DIA introduced The Green Room – a tropical oasis, inspired by the nostalgia of Hotel Darwin’s infamous bar – to showcase the sights, sounds and skills of Northern Territory creatives. This year, The Green Room returns with an even bigger program and, first the first time, an artist in residence program. Through a public call-out and application process, Off The Leash’s very own multi-talented journalist, Tamara Howie, was selected as the first cab off the rank. Her craft? Capturing the stories and portraits of those in transit through Darwin Airport. “There were lots of different reasons why I was really interested in this residency. I love airports and people watching, and I’m really interested in the idea of individual stories in shared spaces. Airports are unique in that all different types of people are thrown together for the same reasons – they’re all going somewhere or dropping off or collecting someone – but their motivations are all so vastly different,” said Howie. Competition was tough to say the least, DIA receiving a large number of applications for the residency. Howie’s experience as a visual artist, writer and arts professional, together with her plan to engage with DIA visitors, particularly sparked the interest of the selection panel. DIA’s Community Engagement and Green Room Manager Claire Punch says Howie’s submission stood out because of her individuality, professionalism and creativity, and the strong connection to the space. “The concept of recording stories drawn from Territorians, and others passing through the terminal, was an idea the selection panel felt would resonate with the audience and the arts community. The NT is such a richly diverse and inspiring place, brimming with unique characters and
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fascinating storytelling. We felt the idea of capturing this – and hopefully being able to share this with our passengers at some stage – would be interesting, insightful and most importantly, create a rich narrative and capture a sense of place of the Northern Territory,” Punch says. “For many locals, Darwin Airport represents a time of adventure, change, a feeling of arriving home or visiting a new and unknown land. For those seduced by the NT who stay, these memories grow to include the arrival and departure of loved ones, an escape route to holiday destinations, and a pathway to long-lost worlds very different to life in the NT – a gateway to another world.” Howie will spend the next few weeks trawling the terminal, observing travellers and chatting to them about their transit tales, the end result an exhibition of sorts within the terminal. But her focus is not just limited to travellers – Howie invites anyone at the airport to join her for a ‘yarn’, as tales at the airport extend beyond airplane ticket holders. “I’m a writer so I wanted to do something written but with some sort of visual element – but I wanted to talk to people without having camera in their face… I’m still not quite sure what the final products will look like, but I like the idea of something ‘podcasty’ – something people can travel with,” Howie says. “I’ve always been interested in people stories – the different lives they lead – especially folks in Darwin. Most people in Darwin have been to the airport at one point or another – it’s one of the places we’ve all crossed paths at some point.” Next time you travel or drop off or collect a loved one, keep an eye out for her. She doesn’t bite. That we’re aware of...
Hayley Sorensen
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Greatness Discover the weird, wild and wacky world of Darwin Fringe Festival with the official 2019 program launch at Mayfair Gallery. With more than 100 shows on offer, from participatory dance flash mobs to comedy to burlesque to theatre, there’s something to satiate true Fringe fanatics and lovers of art. Darwin Fringe Festival Co-director Hannah Illingworth says the 2019 program showcases the talents of locals, and is something Darwinites and Territorians can be proud of. “The program looks so juicy! There are heaps of unique and quirky voices that I hope Territorians will feel celebrated by. It’s a bit cheeky and completely community-orientated,” she says.
Tamara Howie has already met a swag of colourful characters, from musicians to miners, whale divers to comedians. Howie shares a glimpse into her artist in residence at Darwin International Airport. If you asked me to describe any airport in the world, all I could tell you is the quickest route to get out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. And that the border security staff at Heathrow are… thorough. It’s the same deal for most people I’ve spoken to. They remember the experience, but not the place – except if you’ve ever spent any time at Darwin International Airport.
“We’ve got some real weird stuff that I think will bring people out of their comfort zones, but we have been working super hard to assure we continue to create a totally safe space for artists and audiences. There’ll be so many fun events where you can just have a boogie and a bevvy.” With nibbles provided and a cash bar available, head along to Mayfair Gallery on June 6 and find out what wonders await for you this July!
Madame Nightshade
FRINGE FEST TEASER Opening Night Party WHEN FRI 5 JUL | 8PM-1AM AT BROWN’S MART COURTYARD COST $10
Madame Nightshade’s Poison Garden WHEN THU 9 – SAT 13 JUL | 9.15-10.15PM AT BROWN’S MART THEATRE COST $35 | $25 CONC & GROUP 6+
Fringe Awards WHEN SUN 14 JUL | 7-9PM AT HAPPY YESS COST FREE
Just A Small Town Boy WHEN WED 10 – FRI 12 JUL | 8-9PM AT MAYFAIR GALLERY COST $25 | $20 | $23 GROUP 6+
Happiest Humans Hour Pussy Play Masterclass
WHEN FRI 5 & SUN 7 JUL | 7.30-8.30PM AT COOPERS COMEDY GARDEN, HOTEL DARWIN COST $20
WHEN THU 11- SAT 13 JUL | 7.30-8.30PM AT ACCOMPLICE COST $30 | $25 CONC & GROUP 6+
Darwin Poetry Cup
Death by Carrot
WHEN SAT 6 JUL | 6-8PM AT HAPPY YESS COST $15 | $10 CON | FREE PERFORMERS
WHEN SAT 13 JUL | 7-11PM AT RAILWAY CLUB COST $20 | $15 PRESALE
En Masse
A parent once said to me, “thank God for whoever designed that lily pad carpet – it’s a life saver and keeps the kids entertained for hours.”
2019 Darwin Fringe Program Launch
While the departure lounge on the first floor no longer features the iconic Garry Duncan designed carpet (you can still admire it in arrivals!) the memory still holds strong.
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THU 6 JUN | 6PM MAYFAIR GALLERY FREE darwinfringe.org.au
The Go Set WHEN SAT 6 JUL | 8-11PM AT DARWIN RAILWAY CLUB COST $20 | $15 PRESALE
WHEN SAT 14 JUL | 6.15-6.30PM AT CIVIC PARK COST FREE
One of my favourite stories I’ve been told while yarning with travellers and locals about life and airports was from my good mate, Hayley Sorensen. “When I lived in Timor a few years ago, I hated that carpet,” she says. “It always reminded me of stupid o’clock flights. The way the curfew worked back then, I’d arrive in Darwin at midnight and have to stay around until 6am. I’d spend hours sleeping in a corner – on my bag – in that bloody cold airport on that goddamn lily pad carpet. “It also meant I was going back home to Timor – where there was no cheese, and where monkeys would chase you down the street, and where you couldn’t swim in the ocean because it was full of crocodiles and rubbish, all the while knowing I’d have to go back to work and sit on a plastic chair in an office with no air-con, sweating my t-ts off.
Dead Singers
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“I hated that carpet.” Fast-forward three years. “Here I am living in Darwin. These days, I wait at that airport at the ‘red-eye’ hour for my friends to land for a holiday. I look at the carpet now and think ‘this is happy carpet, now, bringing my friends for a holiday.’
HAVE SOME FAITH IN YOUR FEET and boogie with Dead Singers Dance Society. This month, movers and shakers can get down to tunes of George Michael, under the expert direction of Tracks Dance team.
“It’s no longer sad carpet.”
Want to share your travel story? Hit Howie up at darwinsirportstories@gmail.com or find her on Instagram @tamara_howie.
Participants learn a routine over four weeks to a medley of George Michael tracks, with no dance experience necessary.
Dance teacher Jenelle Saunders says it’s a great way to let off some steam while having some fun. “We’ll be channelling some of George Michael’s persona and we’ve got some of his very iconic tracks,” she says. “You can come and learn a separate sequence in each workshop, and
by the end, you’ll have this nice string of dance sequences. So it doesn’t matter if you can’t make it to all four – it’s just a great vibe and really fun.” WHEN AT COST INFO
EVERY MON, JUN 10 - JUL 1 | 6-7.15PM TRACKS DANCE STUDIO $20 tracksdance.com.au
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Open Gardens NT
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EVER DRIVEN PAST A STRANGER’S HOUSE AND THOUGHT ‘gee, I’d love to take a turn in that garden’ whilst also being 100 percent aware of trespassing laws? This is your chance to do just that, without having to worry about the trespassing bit. You’re invited to peruse the private gardens of proud residential gardeners, eager to share their tips and tricks on greenery with you. Take a friend, get inspired and pick up a plant or two. COST INFO
Reconciliation Week Held annually nationwide from 27 May to 3 June, Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. It’s a time to think about how we can contribute to the national reconciliation effort, and a reminder that we can make a difference. WHEN MON 27 MAY – MON 3 JUN INFO reconciliation.org.au
Dealing with Loss and Change Loss and change is natural in life. Through meditation and positive thinking, learn to embrace change and let go of the past. WHEN THU 13, 20 & 27 JUN | 7-8.30PM AT CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY COST $60, THREE-WEEK COURSE INFO meditationindarwin.org
2019 Darwin Supercars Do you love the smell of burning rubber in the morning? Get amongst the high-adrenaline action of the 2019 Darwin Supercars, as it descends on Hidden Valley this June. Get your crew together and get set for a weekend of fast-paced action, on and off the track. WHEN AT COST INFO
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SUN 30 JUN | 2-6PM NIGHTCLIFF FORESHORE, KITESURFER’S CORNER FREE, DONATIONS WELCOME asmy.com.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
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HEATHER’S HAVEN, 5 GAGER WAY, GUNN SAT 15 – SUN 16 JUN, 10AM-4PM | GARDEN GERAGHTY, 3 LEE POINT ROAD, MOIL SAT 22 – SUN 23 JUN, 10AM-4PM | KOPONIO’S GARDEN, 20 CALYTRIX ROAD, KARAMA SAT 29 – SUN 30 JUN, 10AM-4PM | 15 PIPER COURT, DURACK
$7 | U18 FREE facebook.com/opengardensnt
DARWIN COMMUNITY ARTS
WHEN EVERY SAT | 8-9AM COST FREE
darwincommunityarts.org.au Darwin Free University Come together in this autonomous space to teach, learn, discuss and share, under the principles of critical thinking, equality, accountability and more. Whether you’re eager to learn a thing or two or would like to share your knowledge with others, there is a place for you. WHEN MON 3 & MON 17 JUN | 6-7.30PM AT DARWIN COMMUNITY ARTS, COCONUT GROVE
Self-Directed Arts Space Flex those creative muscles every Friday at DCA in the company of other creatives. Bring along your ongoing project, create something new, practice your favourite instrument or learn a new language. WHEN EVERY FRI | 2-5PM AT DARWIN COMMUNITY ARTS, COCONUT GROVE
DARWIN WATERFRONT waterfront.nt.gov.au
FRI 14 – SUN 16 JUN HIDDEN VALLEY FROM $31-$260 darwinsupercars.com.au
Yoga Day Festival Celebrate the United Nations International Day of Yoga with festivities including yoga asana classes, relaxing meditation sessions, healthy living workshops and more. Om!
SAT 1 – SUN 2 JUN, 10AM-4PM |
Beat the Heat – Aqua Fitness It’s the coolest way to burn calories. That’s right, in the pool. Dive into Darwin’s Wave Lagoon for some pool-based aerobics. Cost includes all-day entry. WHEN EVERY SUN | 8.30-9.15AM COST $12 ADULTS | $8 KIDS U15
PALMERSTON LIBRARY palmerston.nt.gov.au/library 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. WHEN EVERY TUE & THU | 10-10.45AM COST FREE
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 | 10-10.45AM COST FREE
Fusion Blast Preview Night The team from Fusion Fireworks are hosting this free, family-friendly event to showcase the fireworks on offer this Territory Day. It’ll go off with a bang. WHEN FRI 28 JUN | 6.30-9PM AT DARWIN WATERFRONT COST FREE
Free Yoga Asana Class Begin your weekend in zen mode with this blissful hour of yoga. Pull up your own mat on the Peninsular Lawns whilst a qualified yoga instructor guides you through an hour of yoga asana, breath work and meditation.
LET’S DANCE No Lights No Lycra Have you tried this weekly dance jam in the dark? No teacher, no steps to learn, no alcohol, no talking – just dancing to some great tunes. Perfect for all ages, shapes and sizes. No need to book, just turn up when you’re in the mood for a boogie. WHEN AT COST INFO
EVERY WED | 6-7PM HAPPY YESS $8 | $40 SIX CLASS PASS nolightsnolycra.com
Espirito do Samba There are just two more chances to shake what your mama gave you at Espirito do Samba. Join in the fun of the powerful, high energy Brazilian Samba, and gain some self-love brownie points! WHEN MON 3 & TUE 4 JUN | 7.30-8.30PM AT STUDIO 13, COCONUT GROVE COST $15 INFO facebook.com/ espiritodosamba
Salsa Classes WHEN TUE 4 & 11 JUN | BEGINNERS 6.30PM |IMPROVERS 7.30PM | INTERMEDIATE 8.30PM AT DANCE WORLD STUDIO, WOOLNER COST $20 INFO salsitadarwin.com.au
Argentine Tango WHEN AT COST INFO
EVERY THU | BEGINNERS 7PM | FOCUS 8PM COCONUT GROVE HALL $12 facebook.com/nthntango
Movement Medicine – Conscious Dance WHEN EVERY SUN | 10-11.30AM AT NIGHTCLIFF COMMUNITY CENTRE COST $15 | $10 CONC INFO 0431 929 145
Argentine Tango Practica WHEN AT COST INFO
EVERY SUN | 4.30-6.30PM STUDIO 13, COCONUT GROVE $5 facebook.com/nthntango
Bachata Class WHEN AT COST INFO
MON 3 & 10 JUN | 8PM, BEGINNERS | 9PM OPEN 13/1 CARYOTA COURT, COCONUT GROVE $18 salsitadarwin.com.au
Milonga WHEN AT COST INFO
FRI 28 JUN | 8-11PM COCONUT GROVE HALL $5 facebook.com/nthntango
Gadgets & Games Club For kids five to 12 years who like hands-on, problem based learning activities. Gadgets and Games is based around STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning activities and the equation that learning plus games equals fun. WHEN EVERY TUE | 3.30-4.30PM
Code Club Coding is an awesome skill to help kids live in the digital age. Part of a nationwide network of volunteer-led creative coding clubs for kids aged nine to 12 years, Code Club is free but places are limited, so bookings are essential. WHEN EVERY SAT | 10AM–1PM COST FREE | BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
15 JUNE Phoebe Wear & Serina Pech
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Reinvigorating the
MECA Collection 28 March – 20 July | CDU ART GALLERY A heritage collection of Yolngu bark paintings, sculptural objects, hollow logs, and weavings, collected at Milingimbi in the 1970s. Building Orange 12 Charles Darwin University Casuarina Campus /cduartgallery
10am - 4pm | Wed to Fri 10am - 2pm | Sat artgallery@cdu.edu.au www.cdu.edu.au/artgallery
Tom Djäwa, Men, turtles and spear, c. 1970s, natural pigments on bark, 98 x 51 cm courtesy Milingimbi Art and Culture, image Fiona Morrison
until 7 July
admission fees apply book ahead at magnt.net.au/yidaki
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FESTIVALS
Malandarri
Glenti Christina Yambeing fabric modelled by Merrepen Artist Bradley Paling
Scott McDinny and Wesley McDinny performing with the Wandangula dancers, Malandarri Festival, 2018. Photo: Benjamin Warlngundu Bayliss
Nauiyu
Our World, Our Community MERREPEN ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL is held annually in the welcoming community of Nauiyu, located 240 kilometres south-west of Darwin. Originally large-format, organisers scaled down the festival to increase the focus on community. Merrepen Arts Manager Cathy Laudenbach says this free, family-friendly event presents the opportunity to embrace the Nauiyu community. “This event is important to bring positive attention to this creative and dynamic community, and for visitors to be able to see first-hand the art and culture of the region,” she says. “It really is a festival for everyone.”
There is so much packed in to two days including food and art stalls, cultural tours, ceramic pot decorating with well-known ceramic artist Heidi Strachan, a jumping castle, music performances including local band Niniuch, and painting workshops – you can even print your own tea towel! The Merrepen Gallery has specials running throughout the weekend, including 25 per cent off all screen-printed fabric. Free camping is available but bookings are essential. So head down to Daly and experience Nauiyu. WHEN AT COST INFO
SAT 15 – SUN 16 JUN NAUIYU COMMUNITY FREE (08) 8978 2533 | 0458 287 204 | BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR CAMPING
GRAB THE KIDS AND HIT THE ROAD TO BORROLOOLA for one of the Territory’s most unique Indigenous festivals. This year’s Malandarri Festival features a range of performances from dance groups hailing from right across the Pacific, including Borroloola clan groups Yanyuwa (Ngardiji Dancers), Garrwa (Wandangula and Blind Mermaid Dancers) and Mara Dancers, The White Cockatoo Performing Group and Polynesian dance group, Nuholani. Festival director Marlene Timothy says it’s a special opportunity to see the diversity of dance from the region, and a great family event. “I don’t think there’s any other festival like it in the Territory – it’s very unique. There is a real sense of intimacy. It’s not a huge-scale event so you feel really welcomed as an audience member, and the size means it’s quite safe for families and a relaxed vibe.”
The festival is a calendar highlight for locals and a chance to celebrate and bring positivity for residents. Attendees are treated to a pop-up exhibition by local artists, produced in a workshop under the guidance of photographer Benjamin Warlngundu Bayliss. There are family fun activities including a jumping castle, face painting, dance workshops and soccer, and a reading space to share quiet time for parents and carers with babies and toddlers. If you’re heading down for the first time, Timothy has some hot tips. “Bring cash, a picnic rug and some fold up chairs, and a jumper. It gets cold!”
WHEN FRI 14 – SAT 15 JUN AT BORROLOOLA SHOWGROUNDS COST GOLD COIN DONATION INFO artbacknt.com.au
Barunga Festival
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Photo Duane Preston
Francisco Bunduck, Red Sunset Band.
BARUNGA FESTIVAL’S MUSIC LINE-UP is notorious for drawing crowds, but two other major elements that make up the festivities are the sports and cultural programs. They present the opportunity for visitors from neighbouring communities, to come together and share ideas, knowledge and stories. Festival co-ordinator Brad Firebrace says there is a focus this year to bring the balance back between the three prongs of the festival. “The music program has out-balanced the other elements so we’re really concentrating on the cultural side of things this year,” he says.
Dancers from Ngukurr, Groote and as far as Derby are headed to the festival this year, and rangers from all over Arnhem Land will gather to share their knowledge about caring for country and to give insight on how they look after it. “We’re also working with the Barunga kids to open the Festival with their dance,” Firebrace says. “It’s really important to not only keep the traditions and culture alive for Aboriginal Australia, but to recognise the festival as the perfect stage for these communities to share their song and dances for people outside of the Territory. It’s an opportunity for visitors to
THIS MUCH-LOVED ANNUAL celebration of Greek culture has grown so big, one weekend simply can’t contain it. This year, Glenti kicks off on Sat 1 June with a week of events in the lead up to the delicious Esplanade take-over. Greek Community NT president Nick Poniris says demand from interstate visitors sparked the idea to hold events the week prior. “Visitors come up early and often ask us if there’s anything happening during the week,” he says. “It prompted the idea – why not make a week of Glenti? We started it last year but this year we’ve taken it to a whole new level.” It all kicks off with Romiosini and Beyond, a concert celebrating the music of Mikis Theodorakis, followed by a week of films for the Greek Film Festival. With all of this excitement going on, there’s also plenty happening behind closed doors… Locals start prepping the food for the main event well before the marquees are put up. All of the usual (delicious) suspects are on the menu with souvla, yiros, octopus, spanakopita, Greek sweets and cakes. Hungry yet?
Romiosini and Beyond participate and to get a better outlook on remote community life.” And, as expected, the music program is a solid 10 with the likes of Wagilak and the Australia Art Orchestra, Mambali Band, Nabarlek Band, and family favourite Justine Clarke. Tickets include camping fees and festivalgoers are encouraged to bring along their swimmers for a cool dip in the croc-free river nearby. That’s right. Croc. Free.
WHEN AT COST INFO
FRI 7 – SUN 9 JUN BARUNGA COMMUNITY $54| $17.50, 12-17 YEARS | $7.50 CHILD barungafestival.com.au
WHEN SAT 1 JUN | 8PM AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE COST $79 GOLD | $69 SILVER | $59 BRONZE INFO yourcentre.com.au
Greek Film Festival Jamaica / Tzamaika WHEN MON 3 JUN | 8PM AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Nisos WHEN TUE 4 JUN | 7.30PM AT DECKCHAIR CINEMA
Glenti Festival WHEN AT COST INFO
SAT 8 – SUN 9 JUN DARWIN ESPLANADE FREE facebook.com/glenti.com.au
Photo: In The Lens Photography
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Q&A
with General Manager James Parker
Previously Deckie Ops Manager, James Parker was appointed General Manager after his predecessor Alice left to travel the world. We caught up with him for a chat. Was GM a role you thought you'd ever end up in? It’s a role that I thought would be fantastic, but I didn’t know if I would ever get the job. It’s such a cool place to work – the cinema is an awesome place, a not-for-profit that really exists for its members. It’s a privilege to be able to be General Manager, I really love it! Of course, we miss having Alice around. There have been big changes at the Deckie over the past couple of years, with the construction of the new deck as well as Cyclone Marcus wreaking havoc. Any other big changes you can tell us about? The Deckie is constantly evolving. The way the cinema currently is is awesome, but it continues to change as time passes. At some point down the road we’ll upgrade the projector, but structurally, the cinema set up is going well and I’m going work hard to look after it. We try to identify any issues as we go;
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for example, queuing for food on busy nights has led to the extension of the caterer’s area, which has worked out really well. There’s a mahogany bench linking this space to the deck, which is quite poetic as it’s made from a tree that fell during Marcus. How is the 2019 program shaping up so far? Program One has just ended and Program Two looks fantastic! It’s really difficult to program a cinema that screens one film per night, as it’s a hard decision to decide what makes the cut. Everyone wants to see something different, and we like to surprise and challenge the audience with films they probably should see. The program committee do a fantastic job and have their fingers on pulse within the industry – in a way, they are responsible for the success of the cinema. Random question – tell us something we don’t know about you! Hmm, something people don’t know about me. How should I answer that… I want to make myself sound good but it’s tricky. I’m a really keen rock climber and have travelled around Australia, UK and Europe. Australia really is the perfect place for rock climbing – dry days, cold nights for camping and lots of incredible remote locations.
$16 | $12 CON | $10 MEMB | $35 FAM DECKCHAIRCINEMA.COM.AU INFO@DECKCHAIRCINEMA.COM.AU | 8981 0700 | GATES 6.30PM, FILM 7.30PM
Cold War A passionate love story between a man and a woman who meet in the ruins of post-war Poland. Set against the background of the Cold War in 1950s Poland, Berlin, Yugoslavia and Paris, it’s the tale of a couple separated by politics, character flaws and unfortunate twists of fate – an impossible love story in impossible times. WHEN FRI 14, MON 24 & SAT 29 JUN
Transit As fascism spreads, German refugee Georg flees to Marseille and assumes the identity of the dead writer whose transit papers he is carrying. Living among refugees from around the world, Georg falls for Marie, a mysterious woman searching for her husband – the man whose identity he has stolen.
French Movie Night - Luna Alliance Française de Darwin present French flick, Luna. During a night of drunken revelry, Luna and her friends attack a young stranger for kicks. But what happens when the victim resurfaces later in Luna’s life? Tickets include wine and cheese.
WHEN SAT 8 & FRI 14 JUN (SAT 8 MEMBERS’ FREE SCREENING)
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The Happy Prince Oscar Wilde lies on his deathbed and recalls his past with wit and irony. Was he once the most famous man in London? He reviews the failed attempt to reconcile with his long-suffering wife, the ensuing reprisal of his love affair with Lord Alfred Douglas and the devotion of Robbie Ross.
Self-publishing Your Novel
Self-Publishing Your NOVEL
There are a lot of options out there these days, but it’s hard to know where to start. Two self-published authors – who went down two very different paths – are coming together for an informal Q&A session so you can pick their brains. Sean Guy published physical copies of his novel Malediction: The Cursed Play. Mel A Rowe embraced the new route many authors are going down – the digital world. We had a chat with them about their different approaches.
What self-publishing format have you used and why? SG: Malediction: The Cursed Play is primarily self-published in paperback through CDU UniPrint. I used this format because I’m a big fan of books that I can hold – which I suppose makes me a bit of an “old-school” book guy. MR: Publishing is all about offering the reader choices. It’s why I use various e-book formats tailored for international online retailers, aggregators, libraries – including print on demand (POD) – specifically geared for the global marketplace. What do you wish you knew before you began the self-publishing process?
WED 5 JUN | 6.30PM MAGNT $20 | $14 MEMB/STUD afdarwin.org
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with authors Sean Guy & Mel A Rowe
Got a manuscript you’re ready to share with the world and keen to self-publish?
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SG: Having worked in a bookshop for years, I was lucky enough to have watched many people go through the self-publishing process and learned from them. There are a few things I wish I had known, particularly in regards to formatting. MR: Marketing – 10 years earlier to self-promote as an author, twenty years before I wrote my first words... In pre-school. Do you read more physical books or digital? SG: I’m almost embarrassed to say that I have never read a digital book. I realise how many advantages there are to e-books but working in a bookshop (and constantly visiting libraries) I have never found Desert Dash any obstacles to getting print books
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SAT JUN 15 | 10AM-12PM TIMOR ROOM, HARBOUR VIEW PLAZA, DARWIN $20 | $5 NTWC MEMBERS ntwriters.com.au
– apart from the ever-increasing size of my home library! MR: I’m evenly divided between both formats. E-books are convenient, instantly accessible, offering endless choices, and they’re cheaper than print. But I still love cracking open the spine on a new novel. What are you reading at the moment? SG: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier and Black Leopard Red Wolf, the African-mythology-inspired fantasy by Marlon James. MR: I’ve just finished Trent Denton’s stylised coming of age story, set in the 1980s gritty back-suburbs of Brisbane, Boy Swallows Universe.
Free Movie Under the Stars Incredibles 2 Round up the gang, pack a picnic rug and head to Darwin Waterfront to catch family flick Incredibles 2. Enjoy takeaway dinner specials available from local eateries or bring along your own homemade picnic dinner. But get in early to secure your spot! WHEN AT COST INFO
SAT 8 JUN | 7PM DARWIN WATERFRONT FREE waterfront.nt.gov.au
FlicNics Pull-up your picnic rug and enjoy free family flicks under the stars in Palmerston. Screening this month is Aussie tear-jerker Red Dog, animated classic Finding Nemo, and the 2017 remake of musical film World's Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman. WHEN SAT 8, 15 & 29 JUN | 7PM AT GOYDER SQUARE, PALMERSTON COST FREE INFO palmertson.nt.gov.au
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Pop-Up Tucker Trucks Photo: Moo Media NT
A favourite pastime of many a Darwinite is kicking back with a feed on a beautiful Dry season evening, while the rest of the country endures a chilly winter. It’s no wonder, then, that the food truck movement in the Top End is growing from strength to strength, with pop-ups, well, popping up all over town. Here's a handy list to help you find your next feed! Taco Daze
Monday HARRY’S MOBILE KITCHEN NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 6-9AM & 5-9PM NOI’S PAD THAI NIGHTCLIFF POOL | 5-9PM ARTOPOLIS BICENTENNIAL PARK | 6-9AM & 5-9PM
Tuesday TACO DAZE NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 5.30-9PM HARRY’S MOBILE KITCHEN NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 6-9AM & 5-9PM NOI’S PAD THAI NIGHTCLIFF POOL | 5-9PM ARTOPOLIS BICENTENNIAL PARK | 6-9AM & 5-9PM
Wednesday KEN’S CREPES RAPID CREEK FORESHORE | 5-9PM NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 5-9PM
CUCINA SOTTO LE STELLE CHAPMAN RD CAR PARK | 5-9PM
CUCINA SOTTO LE STELLE CHAPMAN RD CAR PARK | 5-9PM
MELLI QUEEN RAPID CREEK FORESHORE | 5-9PM
HARRY’S MOBILE KITCHEN NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 6-9AM & 5-9PM
HARRY’S MOBILE KITCHEN NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 6-9AM & 5-9PM
SPEEDY GOURMET EAST POINT | 2-9PM
SPEEDY GOURMET EAST POINT | 5-9PM
YUMMY YIANNI’S GREEK CUISINE NIGHTCLIFF FORESHORE | 5.30-9PM
ARTOPOLIS BICENTENNIAL PARK | 6-9AM & 5-9PM
SPEEDY GOURMET EAST POINT | 5-9PM
THE POTATO MAN NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 4-9PM
ARTOPOLIS BICENTENNIAL PARK | 6-9AM & 5-9PM
THE SALTY PLUM CAFÉ EAST POINT | 7.30AM-2PM & 5-8PM
Thursday THE MEXICAN STANDOFF RAPID CREEK FORESHORE | 5-9PM
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JAY’S COFFEE BAR NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 12-9PM
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NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 5-10PM
THE SALTY PLUM CAFÉ EAST POINT | 7.30AM-2PM & 5-8PM
NOI’S PAD THAI NIGHTCLIFF POOL | 5-9PM
HARRY’S MOBILE KITCHEN NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 6-9AM & 5-9PM
CUCINA SOTTO LE STELLE CHAPMAN RD CAR PARK | 5-9PM
HARRY’S MOBILE KITCHEN NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 6AM-9PM
ARTOPOLIS BICENTENNIAL PARK | 6-9AM & 5-9PM
JAY’S COFFEE BAR NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 6AM-9PM
KEN’S CREPES EAST POINT | 8AM-1PM
Friday
HARRY’S MOBILE KITCHEN NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 6AM-9PM
ARTOPOLIS BICENTENNIAL PARK | 6AM-9PM
NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 5-9PM
ARTOPOLIS BICENTENNIAL PARK | 6AM-9PM
MELLI QUEEN RAPID CREEK FORESHORE | 5-9PM
KEN’S CREPES RAPID CREEK FORESHORE | 5-9PM
THE POTATO MAN NIGHTCLIFF JETTY | 4-9PM
SPEEDY GOURMET EAST POINT | 2-9PM
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GULP NT PRESENTS Lou Benton
COOK GROWING & UNDERSTANDING LOCAL PRODUCE
Lou Benton has had many interesting adventures and culinary experiences since she left New Zealand to explore different parts of the world. She spent six years in the UK and eight years in Thailand, working and travelling.
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It was in Thailand that she developed her passion for Thai food with its plethora of wonderful street stalls, restaurants and tantalising food, consumed with delight on a daily basis. She also heard many stories about tropical life in Darwin and, in particular, the markets where Asia meets the West through a variety of fresh food and produce, such as at Rapid Creek. Seduced by the notion of a new place, Benton came to Darwin where it has happily been her home for many years. She loves the community life, tropical
climate and spends time creating beautiful art and jewellery which she sells at various markets. Benton's passion for fresh produce has led her to use as many local fresh ingredients as possible, and most recently, she’s taken on a packaging-free challenge. She recently cooked Thai-inspired dishes at her house at a GULP gathering where almost all produce came from her garden or the Rapid Creek markets. She even made her own fresh coconut cream! Her recipes were most delicious and filled with thought. Long eggplants easily can be grown all year in Darwin, as well as chillies, garlic chives, Thai Basil and coconuts.
Thai Eggplant by Lou Benton 2 handfuls Thai basil 5 red chillies cut lengthways 1 handful shallots 1 handful garlic chives or 3 garlic cloves chopped Large bowl of roughly chopped eggplant 2 tbsp coconut cream 1 tbsp coconut sugar Coconut oil Soy sauce/ salt Method Salt or add soy sauce to the chopped eggplant generously to reduce bitterness while the rest of the ingredients are prepared. Heat a generous amount of coconut oil until fairly hot. Add chopped eggplant and fry until starting to char. Remove eggplant. Gently sauté a handful of bruised shallots, five chillies cut lengthways, a bunch of chopped garlic chives or chopped garlic cloves, a handful of sweet leaf (remove from stalks) and two handfuls of basil. Add salt to taste, two
BLANC IT'S THE WORLDWIDE EVENT , originating in France, in which people donning white get-ups gather in a secret public location to set up a snazzy, pop-up dining area. Perceived by some as pretentious, Dîner en Blanc cops its fair share of flack – but try finding a guest that hasn’t a stellar night. If the word-of-mouth rumour mill has done its job and you’re scouring the shops for white goods, we’ve done the research to help you get the most out of your experience. Tina Kievit has attended all three events in Darwin – these are her top tips for the self-catered, top-shelf affair. Don’t underestimate how thirsty you’ll be… One bottle of wine is never going to be enough and, if you don’t finish a second, you can take it home. Keep in mind your friends may under-cater on the wine front, so a spare bottle won’t go astray. Don’t buy everything new. There are so many good op shops and second-hand stores that specifically target white in the lead up to the event. You don’t have to spend a lot of money. Bring items that have a multi-use. If you have a container for food, use it for ice (which is provided) once it’s empty. Do a practice run. It helped my group nail it the first time we went, and we found out what works and what doesn’t work. Plus, it was a fun night out – any excuse for a night with good food and wine.
Photos: Emma Lupin
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tablespoons of coconut cream and 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar. Enjoy! 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
Plan ahead with mates. Make sure you book the same departure point and team leader to ensure you’re on the same table. Also, split the catering – divvy up which of you brings entree, mains or dessert. Drop your inhibitions. Don’t be embarrassed or think it’s pretentious. If you let your guard down, you’ll have a good time, and Darwinians sure know how to have a good time! WHEN AT COST INFO
SAT 22 JUN | 5PM DEPARTURE SECRET LOCATION $100 FOR TWO darwin.dinerenblanc.com
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AUSSIE ROCK LEGENDS SATURDAY 29 JUNE 6:30PM
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Darwin Botanic Gardens Gates open 5:00pm
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Community Concert Entry by: Gold coin donation
The Package, Packed Theatre. Photographer: Anna Cadden
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6 Darwin Supercars 6 Self-Directed Arts Space 8 Malandarri Festival 9 Cold War 9 Transit 10 Tucker Trucks 15 Sounds@Sunset 16 And I’m The Queen of Sheba 23 Luke O’Shea and Lyn Bowtell 23 Loud at the Library 23 Busk A Move 23 NT News Live on Fridays
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6 Open Garden 6 Darwin Supercars 6 Malak Marketplace 8 Merrepen Arts & Music Festival 8 Malandarri Festival 9 FlicNics 9 Self-publishing Your Novel 22 VanderAa 23 Luke O’Shea & Lyn Bowtell 23 Sanctuary Sessions 23 Busk A Move 23 Tamara-Anna Cislowska & Greta Bradman
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6 Open Garden 6 Malak Marketplace 6 Free Yoga Asana Class 6 Code Club 10 Tucker Trucks 16 And I’m The Queen of Sheba 17 Women Like Us 18 Ceramics Workshop 23 Djarmalak 23 Queen Forever
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6 Self-Directed Arts Space 6 Fusion Blast Preview Night 6 Milonga 10 Tucker Trucks 16 And I’m The Queen of Sheba 16 The Package 17 Possum Magic 18 stillnessflow (opens) 18 Overwintering (opening) 23 Loud at the Library 23 NT News Live on Fridays
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6 Self-Directed Arts Space 10 Tucker Trucks 15 Go Skate Day 16 And I’m The Queen of Sheba 16 The Package 17 Women Like Us 19 Icon Living (opening) 19 Janama Creations (opening) 23 Loud at the Library 23 NT News Live on Fridays
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6 Dealing with Loss and Change 6 Storytime 6 Argentine Tango 10 Tucker Trucks 15 Basketball at The SHAK 16 And I’m The Queen of Sheba 17 LOL Thursdays 21 Club Culture 23 Mall Tunes
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6 Dealing with Loss & Change 6 Storytime 6 Argentine Tango 10 Tucker Trucks 15 Basketball at The SHAK 16 And I’m The Queen of Sheba 20 New Directions In Print-Making (opens) 21 Electric Fields 21 Club Culture 23 Mall Tunes
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6 Nursery Time 6 No Lights No Lycra 10 Tucker Trucks 16 And I’m The Queen of Sheba 16 Mirror Image
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6 Open Garden 6 Code Club 6 Malak Marketplace 6 Free Yoga Asana Class 9 Cold War 9 FlicNics 10 Tucker Trucks 16 And I’m The Queen of Sheba 18 Desert Satellites (last chance) 20 Papunya Tula Artists (last chance) 22 MUFF
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5 Dead Singers Dance Society 6 Darwin Free University 9 The Happy Prince 10 Tucker Trucks 16 And I’m The Queen of Sheba
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6 Open Garden 6 Yoga Day Festival 6 Aqua Fitness 6 Movement Medicine 6 Argentine Tango Practica 10 Tucker Trucks 20 Momentum (last chance)
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6 Malak Marketplace 6 Free Yoga Asana Class 6 Code Club 8 Glenti Festival 9 Transit 9 Free Movie Under the Stars 9 FlicNics 10 Tucker Trucks 18 Desert Satellites Artist Talk 19 Warrakan (last chance) 20 Papunya Tula Artists (opens) 23 Ali McGregor – Alchemy
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6 Nursery Time 6 No Lights No Lycra 10 Tucker Trucks 17 The Young King
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6 Dealing with Loss and Change 6 Storytime 6 Argentine Tango 9 The Happy Prince 10 Tucker Trucks 15 Basketball at The SHAK 16 And I’m The Queen of Sheba 17 Canned Comedy 17 The Young King 21 Club Culture 23 Luke O’Shea and Lyn Bowtell 23 Mall Tunes
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Built upon the diverse community that calls Darwin home, Brown’s Mart will present music and entertainment from the city’s multicultural groups every Thursday in June and July 2019!
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Basketball at The SHAK
WHEN AT COST INFO
Fine-tune those b-ball skillz with a pro from Basketball NT at The SHAK every Thursday. There are also snacks.
IT’S TIME TO MAKE YOUR ART NOT-SO-SECRET... The Darwin Fringe Festival has revived its Secret Art exhibition for emerging artists aged 14-25. It’s a chance for the young creatives of the Territory to share their latest creations, or create something new to the theme ‘pop culture’.
“I don’t think emerging artists get opportunities like this very often,” she says. “I hope the theme will be inspiring – especially for the age group. It’s the time when you’re most interested in pop culture and I think it should inspire some interesting work.”
The exhibition will be held at Radio Gnome Records in Air Raid Arcade and participants will also learn tricks of the trade about hanging work from local artist Matthew Van Roden.
Producer and co-owner of Radio Gnome Records Roxanne Voulanas says she’s excited to see what young artists are up to behind closed doors.
The theme is non-compulsory, so if you’ve been toiling away on some work or have a piece you’re proud of that you’d like to share with the world, jump on board and register. The only requirement is the work
“We’re really lucky to have Matthew to help – he’s got a lot of experience with hanging and the artists are going to learn a lot about how to hang their work professionally,” Voulanas says.
can be hung on a wall and is no larger than 40cmx40cm.
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Gambay gambay.com.au This online interactive map from First Languages Australia is pretty cool. Gambay have been working with communities nationally to create a map that reflects the community’s wishes on the names and groupings of Indigenous Australian languages. AUSTLANG collection.aiatsis.gov.au Maybe you know what language you’d like to learn more about or perhaps you’ve found a language on Gambay. What now? Try giving this website a shot!
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EVERY THU | 3.30-4.30PM THE SHAK FREE darwinfringe.org.au
FRI 21 JUN | 6-8PM JINGILI SAKTE PARK FREE launchdarwin.com.au
Young Territory Author Awards If you’re under the age of 18 and have penned an original tale, you should consider entering the 2019 Young Territory Author Awards. With a range of categories to enter there are some serious cash prizes up for grabs. But get that pen to paper – entries close soon! WHEN ENTRIES CLOSE FRI 23 AUG INFO darwin.nt.gov.au/ytaa
Cassandra Wright
Sounds @Sunset
Language WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE BEAUTIFULLY DIVERSE array of Indigenous Australian languages? Good news! This month, Emily Tyaemaen Ford shares her tips on where to start.
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REGISTRATION, SUN 9 JUN | ARTWORK DUE, SUN 23 JUN RADIO GNOME RECORDS, AIR RAID ARCADE FREE darwinfringe.org.au
SECRET ART
Go Skate Day Celebrate Go Skate Day with the third ever Pizza Party! Go Skate Day an annual holiday recognised worldwide as a day to celebrate and encourage skaters to get out and to do what they love. Plus also, pizza... Nuff said. Recommended ages 13+.
AUSTLANG has a vast amount of information on many Indigenous Australian languages. From the different spellings of the languages’ name, records of research, related languages, and much more, these guys have got you covered. Living Archive of Aboriginal Languages livingarchive.cdu.edu.au This one has more of a local focus. It’s a digital archive of literature written in the Indigenous languages
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.
of the NT. Here, you can explore local stories in local languages. As a bookworm, this website is a whole world of fun. Want to know how the words sound? Some of the books have been turned into videos, so you can listen to the words and watch the story unfold. Most texts also have an English description or full translation. Happy exploring!
SOUNDS@SUNSET IS BRINGING GOOD VIBES TO D-TOWN beaches this Dry. This month’s young producer Cassandra Wright let us know what we’re in for this month.
side of events. This program has really helped me understand and learn about the events industry, and what it’s like to co-ordinate and produce my own events.
What’s the theme for the June? The theme is Tropical Darwin Vibes. I chose this theme because what better spot than by the beach to welcome the Dry? I really want our beautiful beaches and breath-taking sunsets to do the talking for. By choosing this theme, I think we’re really highlighting the best of Darwin.
What have been the most helpful things you’ve learnt? I was very nervous heading into the Sounds@Sunset program as I wasn’t sure what to expect from it or what our roles would be.
Who’s on the line-up? We have two amazing local solo acts, Kyle Maher and Bella Maree, and a band from Darwin High School, Open Scars. I’m really excited to have such amazing local talent on board. All of the artists have beautiful sounds and are a great representation of Darwin’s chilled-out vibe. Why did you get involved with the Sounds@Sunset Project? I have always loved working in events, but have usually been front-of-house – I wanted to be more involved on the producing
Mentors Amy Hetherington and Lisa Burnett have been a huge help in teaching us skills within the industry. We’ve learnt so much about how to MC our own events, sound tech, how to approach talent and the fundamentals of events producing. If you could program any performer, living or dead, for S@S, who would it be and why? Sticky Fingers. I love their music – they have a chill vibe and they would be awesome at Sounds@ Sunset. WHEN FRI 14 JUN | 5PM AT NIGHTCLIFF FORESHORE, OPPOSITE BEACHFRONT HOTEL COST FREE INFO launchdarwin.com.au
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PERFORMING ARTS Nicola Bartlett
The Package A PLAY EXPLORING THE LIFE, death, love and loss will make it’s way through the Territory this month. The Package shares the story of an elderly woman who finds herself inundated with boxes full of memories. The non-verbal puppet show features physical theatre, animation and an original music score, aimed to spark some magic in audiences of all ages.
Katherine WHEN FRI 21 JUN | 1PM & 7.30PM AT GYRACC COST $35 | $28 CONC | $25 MATINEE
Palmerston WHEN AT COST
SUN 23 JUN | 11AM PERFORMANCE | 1PM WORKSHOP GOYDER SQUARE FREE
Elliott ArtbackNT performing arts manager Liz Rogers says the play, created by Alice Springs based group Packed Theatre, will speak to a diverse audiences. “We’re excited to take this play to lots of places where there won’t be a language barrier,” she says. “It’s also going to be wonderful to engage with some of the older demographics. It’s a really unique play for what’s normally seen in the Territory.”
WHEN WED 26 JUN | 2.30PM PERFORMANCE | 4.30PM WORKSHOP AT ELLIOT RECREATION CENTRE COST FREE
Tennant Creek WHEN THU 28 JUN | 6.30PM PERFORMANCE AT KYINKKA NYUNYU COST FREE
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And I’m The Queen of Sheba PENNED BY LOCAL PLAYWRIGHT KATE WYVILL, And I’m The Queen of Sheba returns to the Brown’s Mart stage. Set on a spectacular but debt-ridden NT cattle station, central character and cattle station owner, Alma (Nicola Bartlett), faces destitution but stubbornly refuses to give up her home.
appears bearing gifts and Alma spies a plan of salvation. Hope is on the horizon and prosperity is in the air – or is a thunderous storm of tumult rolling her way? Hilarity and tragedy sweep the stage as these beguiling and feisty characters battle for security in their unstable world.
Out of the blue, a wealthy stranger
The 2016 season closed after the devastating passing of cast member, Russell Keifel. Keifel will be remembered in a special private ceremony at Brown’s Mart during the return season of the play. WHEN THU 13 - SAT 29 JUN | 7PM AT BROWN’S MART THEATRE COST $45 | $38 CONC/SEN INFO brownsmart.com.au
Laugh It Off THIS ANNUAL SHOWCASE of Darwin’s hottest new things in comedy is back for its fifth year, and the line-up will surely get those bellies aching.
Mirror
Image IN THE FAIRY TALE WORLD, princes are charming, stepsisters are wicked and everyone supposedly lives happily ever after. But Woodsman dreams of being more than an incidental character without a name – he wants to be the hero. So when the wicked stepsisters discover a magic mirror with legs, Woodsman jumps at the chance to ‘rescue’ them – but rescue them from what exactly?
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The talented drama students from Darwin Middle School take to the stage this month for their highly anticipated 2019 production, Mirror Image.
Drama teacher, and the play’s director, Courts White says although a comedy, Mirror Image comes with valuable life lessons for the students and audience members. “Mirror Image looks at fairy tales versus reality. In fairy tales, everything is predictable and predetermined, and characters are not the masters of their destinies. In reality, the princesses realise they can’t just wait around for a prince to come and save them – if they want something, they need to go out and get it for themselves,” she says.
“As funny as the storyline is, the students learn from it. There are huge underlying themes of equality, and the important message that you are master of your own life – you can be what you want and choose if you work for it.” Don’t miss your chance to see Mirror Image for one night only at Darwin Entertainment Centre.
WHEN AT COST INFO
WED 26 JUN | 7PM THE PLAYHOUSE, DEC $20 | $15 U15 | $60 FAMILY yourcentre.com.au
Arun Alexander is the 17-year-old child-prodigy winner of Raw Comedy NT 2019 set to deliver a good dose of the funnies. Garry O’Sullivan, the elder statesman, shares his cynical observations as a single dad (he happily admits he knows nothing about anything). Leah Potter will leave you gagging with stories of life as a dominatrix. Justin Crooks is the American refugee famous for his florid dream sequences and poor dental hygiene. Tom ‘the smiling assassin’ Sheridan is the baby-faced UK comedian whose fast and cheeky comedy will leave you blushing and gasping for air. Laugh It Off Producer and MC Nicole Stevens completes the line-up with her quick wit and fierce one liners
by Will Crawford
who says “expect more laughs than you can poke a stick at, but why people bring sticks to comedy is beyond me...” WHEN FRI 31 MAY – SAT 1 JUN | 7.30PM AT BROWN’S MART THEATRE COST $20
LISTINGS Possum Magic Mem Fox’s famous children’s story, Possum Magic, has captivated and enchanted young folk all over Australia for more than three decades. Now, kids and kids at heart will get to experience this muchloved tale, as Sydney theatre group Monkey Baa brings the characters to life on stage. WHEN FRI 28 JUN | 10AM & 6PM AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE COST $39 | $35 MEMB/CONC | $20 CHILD | $90 FAMILY INFO yourcentre.com.au
COMICS'
CORNER SHOWCASING TOP END COMICS AND LOCAL STAND-UP PERFORMERS
CHRIS LILLEY’S NEW SERIES, Lunatics, has been released to mixed reviews. In my opinion, Lunatics is sadly a tired and ultimately frustrating collection of predictably quirky characters, lacking the intelligence of Lilley’s earlier work. The media release proclaims the characters “teach us that it’s okay to just be you,” this phrasing unfortunate given that Quentin, a toxic real estate agent, labels women disgustingly when they don’t fall for his creepy advances. Any discussion of Lilley’s work inevitably veers to the question of whether his body of work should be respected or admonished for racism. We Can be Heroes contained some clever and insightful caricatures, including the satirical portrayal of high school queen bee Ja'mie King. However, musical theatre enthusiast Ricky Wong’s portrayal of Cathy Freeman in Indigeroo, the Musical,
The Young King Perfumed Pathway considers this generation in a virtual world that threatens the dynamic of real conversations. WHEN AT COST INFO
Presented by internationally acclaimed Adelaide theatre company, Slingsby, The Young King tells the tale of a naïve boy raised by goatherds, who is discovered to be heir to the kingdom. Treasures and privileges are laid at his feet, but at what cost? Journey, in wonder, to a land of challenging choices and rich rewards with the achingly beautiful and tender language of Oscar Wilde in The Young King. WHEN WED 12 JUN, 10.30AM | THU 13 JUN, 10.30AM & 6.30PM AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE COST $45 | $40 MEMB/CONC | $25 CHILD | $120 FAMILY INFO yourcentre.com.au
Slide Dance Youth Theatre – SIGN Performed in two parts by Slide Dancers Co Op and Slide Company Two, Sign explores the themes of identity, individuality and personality. Part One: Signature addresses themes of identity and Part Two:
TUE 4 & WED 5 JUN | 7PM STUDIO THEATRE, DEC $15 yourcentre.com.au
Women Like Us
In a Top End first, Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs are set to hit the stage for two hours of unrelenting humour with their hit show, Women Like Us. They’ll chat housework, nanna undies, Fitbits, accidental passing of wind in yoga classes and being a menopausal woman dealing with teenage angst. They’re overworked, overweight and over it… Don’t miss it! WHEN AT COST INFO
FRI 21 & SAT 22 JUN | 8PM THE VENUE @ FANNIE BAY $35 womenlikeus.com.au
is an ironic warning of the dangers of cultural appropriateness, which it seems Lilley himself has not subsequently heeded.
Dear Netflix, give The Katering Show or the Black Comedy crew a commission to tell an authentic Australian story…
Summer Heights High worked successfully because of the quality of Lilley’s observations, the execution of his vision, and the affectionate presentation of the characters and their flaws. However, Lilley’s character Jonah roused significant debate. Jonah was arguably an empowered anti-authoritarian in the larrikin tradition of Bart Simpson, however, became increasingly nihilistic causing widespread criticism from many for his negative portrayal of the Tongan community.
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The questions is, is it acceptable for a white actor to portray a character from a minority group? This is a complex issue. Robin Williams’ improvisations included a cavalcade of ethnicities and genders, as does the work of Sacha Baron Cohen. Arguably both pass my morality test because Williams treated his characters with warmth and respect, whilst Baron Cohen queries the dominant culture’s response to his characters. The lingering question is whether Lilley’s characterisations celebrate the characters’ eccentricities or belittle and exploit minorities. Sadly, I feel in recent years the latter is the case.
June Events Free Yoga Asana Class Every Saturday during the Dry Season 8am to 9am | Free A qualified yoga instructor will guide you through a gentle 1 hour session of yoga asana, breath work and meditation suited to all levels of yoga experience including beginners. Patrons will need to provide their own yoga mat for the class. Free movie under the stars | Incredibles 2 Saturday 8 June 7pm | Free Experience the magic of the moonlight cinema with free movies each month from June to August. Pack a picnic, blanket and chairs and relax on the lawns for a movie under the stars with the stars. Fusion ‘Blast’ Preview Night Friday 28 June | 6.30pm to 9pm Fusion Fireworks will host a free family fun event to showcase fireworks on offer for Territory Day. (Note: no fireworks will be sold at the event or at the Darwin Waterfront). All events are alcohol and glass free waterfront.nt.gov.au
First Thursday Comedy WHEN THU 6 JUN | 7.30PM AT HAPPY YESS COST $10
LOL Thursdays WHEN THU 27 JUN | 8.30PM AT BEACHFRONT HOTEL COST FREE
Canned Comedy Darwin WHEN THU 13 JUN | 7PM AT THE DECK BAR COST DONATION OF CAN OF FOOD
KIDS’ CLASSICS
Sketch the Sounds of Space Join DSO Ensemble as they embark on an interstellar journey! Picture the music of the stars and planets by drawing along to famous intergalactic classics.
All drawing materials provided!
Will Crawford is an up-andcrawling comic. He moonlights as a land rights lawyer and policy activist.
SAT 15 JUNE, 9:30am & 11:00am
SUN 16 JUNE, 9:30am & 11:00am
Gray Community Hall Tickets: Door sales only
CDU Theatre, Orange 3, Casuarina Campus Pre book tickets at: dso.org.au/buy-tickets
Kids $5 | Adults $10 Families $25 Babes in arms free
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VISUAL ARTS Art &
ABOUT
UNTITLED
Bonnie Hislop
Unit 3 /1 Clocktower Caryota Crt, Coconut Grove | darwincommunityarts.org
with creramic artist
Bonnie Hislop
WED TO FRI 10AM-4PM | SAT 10AM-2PM
Sustainable Ceramics IF YOU’RE GOING TO CREATE SOMETHING NEW, it should be useful or beautiful, according to ceramicist Bonnie Hislop. The Brisbane-based artist approaches her creative practice with a sustainable focus. “Ceramics can last thousands of years if they’re taken care of,” she says. “We have so many things in the world, and I don’t think we need more things unless they’re useful or beautiful, or both.”
Amelia Luscombe & Jocelyn Tribe, ‘Character Collage’, 2019, Woodcut print collage with pencil and ink drawings, 45x30cm cmyk
stillnessflow “When people are learning, I find there tends to be an urgency to making – you feel like you need to make as many things as possible. But I like to encourage a slower pace, and help people think about what they’re making and putting in to the world. “It’s very important to me to provide an item or experience that has a strong sustainable element, but also allow people to make items that they could use in their every day life.”
This approach flows in her workshops, including the two she will be running for Accomplice in Darwin this month.
Hislop’s Darwin workshops will focus on hand-building techniques and functional sculpture, and her classes often attract a diverse, yet like-minded, group of humans.
“I like to encourage mindful making practices,” she says.
“There’s not a particular demographic of workshop attendants, it’s
more of a mindset,” she says. “It’s people who want to have a creative outlet or are passionate about increasing their ethical and sustainable practices, and people who want to have a nice outing that doesn’t revolve around food or drinking.”
AMELIA LUSCOMBE AND JOCELYN TRIBE will undertake a one-month collaborative studio residency exploring the themes of therapeutic mark-making and intuitive drawing. Through their creative practices, the artists have discovered common thematic threads; the residency project is an opportunity for a conversation between these two artists practices to unfold – a conversation initiated from each artist discovering a need to fulfill self-enquiry and wellbeing through art. WHEN FRI 28 JUN – MON 29 JUL INFO darwincommunityarts.org.au
Sound like you? Get in quick – her Functional Sculpture and Creating a Collection workshop has already sold out and the Intro to Hand Building Techniques workshop is filling up fast.
NCCA
Northern Centre for Contemporary Art Vimy Lane, Parap | 8981 5368 | 0402 379 630 | nccart.com.au WED-FRI 10AM-4PM, SAT 9AM-2PM, OR BY APPOINTMENT
Intro to Hand Building Techniques WHEN SAT 22 JUN | 11AM-4PM AT ACCOMPLICE COST $240 INFO creativeaccomplice.com.au
NAN GIESE GALLERY AND NORTHERN EDITIONS Building Orange 10, Charles Darwin University, Ellengowan Ave, Casuarina | cdu.edu.au MON - FRI 10AM-2PM | 0417 145 447
Annie Day, ‘Time to Go’, 2017, Litho and etching. Courtesy of Kate Gorringe-Smith
Overwintering
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Image courtesy of artist, Susannah Nelson Tartukala, and Barkly Regional Arts
Desert Satellites
THIS EXHIBITION OF PRINTS and multimedia explores and celebrates the migratory shorebirds that visit Australia during the northern hemispherical winter. Overwintering records not only the 26 species, but also their habitat and threats they face whilst overwintering in Australia.
This is a group exhibition of artworks from Tennant Creek artists around the Barkly who are working with Barkly Regional Arts. The artists – Susannah Nelson, Lindy Brodie, Ruth Dawson and Janet Thompson – have used recycled satellite dishes to create their work, which were a part of the self-build houses of Wutungurra, a community located 500 km north of Alice Springs. Their obsolescence incites the issue of the housing in remote communities and the answer from the NT Minister of Housing, Gerry McCarthy, a former teacher in Wutungurra.
WHEN FRI 28 JUN - FRI 12 JUL |
WHEN FRI 7 JUN – SAT 29 JUN | OPENING FRI 7 JUN, 6PM |
OPENING FRI 28 JUN, 6PM
ARTIST’S TALK SAT 8 JUN, 12NOON
OUTSTATION
DARWIN VISUAL ARTS
TUE & SAT 10AM-2PM | WED–FRI 10AM-5PM
TUE- FRI 11AM- 4PM | SAT 10AM-3PM
2/3 Parap Place, Darwin | 8981 4822 | outstation.com.au
1/8 McMinn St, Darwin, Harbour View Plaza | dvaa.net.au
Apphia Wurrkidj, 'Ngalyod' (Rainbow Serpent), 2019, ochre and fixative on bark, 110 x 52 cm
Bukkan Rowk ‘I am teaching you’: The continuing tradition of Balang James Iyuna This exhibition celebrates the legacy of Kurulk bark painter James Iyuna, brother of John Mawurndjul and Jimmy Njiminjuma. Works recently released from his estate are shown with new works by his immediate family, Melba Kunjarrwanga, Apphia Wurrkidj, Raphael Wurrkidj and Deborah Wurrkidj, who learned under his guidance.
WHEN SAT 8 JUN – TUE 2 JUL
Eddie Janama Kitching, ‘Cattle Creek (Wampana Karlantijpa)’, acrylic on canvas, 760 x 380
Jamie Caloyan-Rogers, ‘Internal Conflict’, acrylic and tattoo ink on canvas, 1020x760
ABORIGINAL BUSH TRADERS
Janama Creations
Icon Living
Lyons Cottage, 74 The Esplanade, Darwin | 8942 4023 | aboriginalbushtraders.com MON-FRI 9AM-4PM, SAT-SUN 9AM-3PM
This exhibition is a raw exploration into artist Jamie Caloyon-Rogers’ inner world, as he seeks an outlet for evocative reminiscence through the creation of his own figurative icons.
WHEN FRI 21 JUN – SUN 7 JUL | OPENING 6PM, FRI 21 JUN
Eddie Janama Kitching explores the stories from his grandmother’s birthplace and country – Warlu Jara Jara, Cattle Creek on Wave Hill Station. They depict natural elements of water (ngawa), fire (warlu), rain and lightning (junganyina), along with bush tucker and bush animals.
WHEN FRI 21 JUN – SUN 7 JUL |
OPENING 6PM FRI 21 JUN
MAGNT
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory 19 Conacher Street, The Gardens | 8999 8264 | magnt.net.au
Tony Cameron, Baru (Crocodile) (detail), 2018, mixed media. Image courtesy of Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts
Warrakan
Warrakan (‘animals’ in Djambarrpuyngu) is an exhibition of extraordinary fibre art and sculpture, rendered from pandanus, bush string and paperbark wood and paint. Artists Tony Cameron
MON–SUN 10AM-5PM
YIDAKI
and Penny Milingu Wanapuyngu work collaboratively through Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts in remote East Arnhem Land.
This immersive exhibition tells the story of the origins of yidaki (didjeridu) and illustrates the importance of the instrument in Aboriginal life and culture. Yolngu Elder Djalu Gurruwiwi invites visitors on an experiential journey that includes exploring a stringybark forest, voyaging with the West Wind and becoming immersed in the mesmerising power of yidaki.
WHEN FRI 17 MAY – SAT 8 JUN
CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY Building Orange 12, CDU Casuarina Campus | 8946 6621 | cdu.edu.au/artgallery
UNTIL SUN 7 JUL COST $10 | $8 CONC | $3 CHILD
WED–FRI 10AM-4PM | SAT 10AM-2PM
Men, turtles and spear, c.;1970s natural pigments on bark, 98 x 51cm
Smoking Pipes
Reinvigorating the MECA Collection
A HISTORY IN COLLECTING
Drawing from a heritage collection of significant Yolngu bark paintings, sculptural objects, hollow logs and weavings, this exhibition brings together a stunning selection of 64 works from the Milingimbi Education and Cultural Association (MECA) Collection, created in Arnhem Land in the mid-1970s.
T-Buster, Ray Mudjandi, 2015, earth pigments and fixative on bark, 31.0 x 40.0 cm Courtesy of Ray Mudjandi and Outstation Gallery
This exhibition reflects the richness and diversity of unique Indigenous cultures, highlighting selected acquisitions that have been added to MAGNT’s Aboriginal Art and Material Culture Collection over the past three years.
The stories of how museums collect objects can be just as interesting as the objects themselves. From the highlands of Papua New Guinea to the early missionary days on Groote Eylandt, fascinating tales can be drawn from the histories of collecting through the diverse range of pipes over the past 50 years.
UNTIL UNTIL SAT 20 JUL
UNTIL UNTIL SUN 30 JUN
UNTIL SUN 13 OCT
Momentum: Recent acquisitions of Aboriginal Art
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POP UP - CITYLIFE LIGHTBOX PROJECT Various Venues | darwin.nt.gov.au
PAUL JOHNSTONE GALLERY
Harriet Place, Darwin | 8941 2220 | pauljohnstonegallery.com.au TUE–FRI 10AM-5PM | SAT 10AM-2PM
Emma Long, ‘Queen Green Ant Journey’, 2019
art and adaptation DARWIN CITY IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING and adapting to both the needs of the community and in response to environmental forces. Curated by Fernanda Dupal, this project aims to celebrate the diversity, strength and adaptability of our environment, city and people who make up the community and fabric of Darwin.
Lucy Loomoo Nungurrayi, Untitled (LL1605072), acrylic on linen, 61x55cm 2016
PAPUNYA TULA ARTISTS In 1972, Papunya Tula Artists became Australia’s first Aboriginal arts company that foreshadowed the federal government shifting its Indigenous policies from assimilation to self-determination. When local school teacher Geoffrey Bardon asked the men ‘what do you want to call the company?’, Pintupi man Charlie Tarawa (Tjaruru) immediately said, ‘Papunya Tula’.
WHEN FRI 7 JUN - MON 30 SEP |
AT
OPENING FRI 7 JUN, 6PM NIGHTCLIFF POOL
GYRACC
Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre Stuart Highway, Katherine East | 8972 3751 | gyracc.org.au | TUE–FRI 10AM-5PM | SAT 10AM–3PM
The name references a hill outside Papunya that is a meeting place for all brothers and cousins. Papunya Tula Artists is now more than a name, it is a statement that resonates distinction within the Indigenous Art movement. This exhibition showcases the exemplary talent and meticulous skill that has become recognised with the name Papunya Tula Artists.
WHEN SAT 8 JUN – SAT 29 JUN
THE MARY KUNYI LEGACY
For the first time ever, this exhibition brings major works by Mary Kunyi together from collections across the country to highlight the significance of her contribution to Indigenous art history as well as the now iconic artistic style of the Daly River region.
THE PROJECT SPACE
1/3 Vickers St, Parap | 8941 3935 | salonartprojects.com.au TUE–FRI 10AM-5PM | SAT 10AM-2PM
UNTIL SAT 13 JUL Mary Kunyi, 'Wurr' (Grass), 2001, courtesy of the Estate of Mary Kunyi and Merrepen Arts
TACTILE ARTS
19 Conacher Street, Fannie Bay, Darwin | 8981 6616 | tactilearts.org.au TUE- SUN 10AM-4PM
Blue Leaves and Botanicals Mitjili Napurrula, 'Uwulkari - Watiya Tjuta', 2018, screenprint, 30 x 42 cm
This group exhibition brings together multidisciplinary artists, at both professional and emerging stages of their careers, exploring the use of plants in printmaking and textiles; the resulting works bridging space between art and craft. These artists are highly skilled in indigo Shibori techniques and eco dyeing using native plants. Doreen Dyer, Fiora Breuer, Laura Callaghan, Meng Hoeschle, Pamela Hefner and Pirjo Ward.
WHEN FRI 7 JUN – SUN 30 JUN | OPENING FRI 7 JUN, 5.30PM
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Doreen Dyer, 'Nature Frame' (Detail), 2019, framed eco-print, eucalyptus/purple carrot on watercolour paper, 25cm x 20cm
New Directions
In Print-Making Recalling the origins of the Ikuntji Artists’ art movement, New Directions In Print-Making focuses on works on paper, centering on screen prints. This series is a result of two workshops with Timothy Growcott, printed by master printmaker Basil Hall. Showcasing the first prints created at Ikuntji Artists since 2011, the exhibition includes final works by the late Kumuntjai Napurrula. Also featured in the show are works by renowned Tennant Creek based artist Dion Beasley.
WHEN THU 20 JUN – SAT 27 JUL
MUSIC
Join the Culture Club
Electric Fields Electric Fields exploded on to the Australia music scene in 2017 by taking out New Talent of the Year at the National Indigenous Music Awards. This year, they came oh so close representing Australia at Eurovision. We caught up with the talented electronic duo, Zaachariaha Fielding and Michael Ross, who are hitting the Top End as part of their 2000 and Whatever tour. Tell us all about Eurovision! It was a beautiful experience! A bit spooky and nerve-racking with all the cameras, but the process ran super smoothly. The artists all had such camaraderie. There’s been a huge influx of energy from around the world that may not have happened without Eurovision. What was the inspiration behind the song you performed, 2000 and Whatever? We wanted to create a party song for New Year’s Eve that brought the
past and future into the present. Some positive energy for the current generation, as each year flicks over in what is arguably a very short life. You often talk about the energy of your music. How do you craft that element of your sound and translate it to your live shows? For each track we just turn our antennas on and channel the idea. So, depending on what the song is, different electronic textures and ways of interpreting the lyrics will paint the energy to tell the story. When we get on the stage, the audience fuels us. Each member of the audience has a kind of code to crack and when we’ve gotten through to one member, we move on to the next. There’s a spirit element that transforms the room into a queer, First Nations church of sorts. This year is the UN Year of Indigenous Languages – how important is it for language to be recognised on such a scale, and to be contemporary performers
In a Spin
Ryan Sage
sharing and celebrating Indigenous language on stage? ZF: I love it – it gives me goose bumps to hear it sung. I grew up with the language being spoken in the community and by the Elders. MR: I feel so honoured to be singing traditional language on stage and it breaks down a type of barrier. It shows that all of Australia can celebrate this land’s deep culture. Darwin often gets left off the tour circuit – was it important for you to play in the Territory? We have a lot of supporters in Darwin and it just felt right. The energy is very strong and we love it. What can fans expect at the show? We’re opening the night with First Nations drag queens, so it’s going to be a party! We’re bringing some new songs and look forward to having an audience we can give a bit more time to and connect with more than you can at a festival. WHEN AT COST INFO
THU 20 JUN | 7PM DARWIN RAILWAY CLUB $35 oztix.com.au
BROWN’S MART’S LIVE ON FRIDAYS are an institution in Darwin. Now, the format is extending to Thursday nights with a brand new concept – cue, Culture Club. Brown’s Mart Theatre’s head honcho Sean Pardy says it’s all about making sure the diverse Darwin community feels welcome in the space. “Brown’s Mart is a venue for the entire Darwin Community,” he says. “We wanted to make the precinct accessible for diverse community groups and do everything in our power to make it possible for them to call Brown’s Mart their own.” Cultural groups will take over the courtyard and showcase music, dance and activities every Thursday night during June and July. “The initial concept was to create an opportunity for the culturally
AIR RAID RECORDS OWNER RYAN SAGE HAS already been held to ransom for a vinyl single, despite the doors only being open for a couple of months. “Most hard-core record collectors will look anywhere and everywhere – including behind the desk at a store,” Sage says. A customer had lined up a stack of records worth a couple of hundred dollars, ready to buy, when he found a hidden stash. “I hadn’t sorted through the box yet and he found a single in it. ‘Word Up’ by Cameo,” Sage says. “I told him it wasn’t for sale yet and he told me if I didn’t sell it to him, he’d put all the other records he was going to buy back. It wasn’t
diverse communities of Darwin to utilise the precinct,” Pardy says. “We know that there is an array of talent in this city and we wanted to see some of that at Brown’s Mart. We partnered with Darwin Community Arts, who have rich and long term relationships with these communities, to help us deliver Club Culture and help us to showcase the true diversity of the Darwin community.” The fun kicks off on June 6 with celebrated local band, Darwin World Mix, featuring an array of multicultural instruments and performers. This months, punters can also enjoy evenings celebrating Sephardic culture, a Bollywood inspired dance sesh and traditional Thai performances. WHEN AT COST INFO
EVERY THU | 5-7PM BROWN’S MART COURTYARD FREE brownsmart.com.au
especially rare, but it’s something I’ll probably never see again!” Sage opened Air Raid Records this April when a few stars aligned, having always had a passion for vinyl and the music community that appreciates it. “If people just want to come and listen to music, they don’t have to feel obliged to buy,” he says. “They can come and have a chat, and listen to music and re-live the good old days.” Sage can be found spinning vinyl at events around town and has also taken up nude modelling for life drawing – two passions he’s willing to combine for the right price… INFO
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VanderAa
FORMER LOCALS VANDERAA are returning to Darwin for one show only at Darwin Ski Club. Passionate about the environment, the brothers have teamed up with Sea Shepherd Darwin for a beach clean up. OTL caught up with Aaron and Levi to chat ocean conservation, Mary’s laksa and why they love to come home.
What’s it like to come back to your hometown to perform? We love coming home to perform for our family, friends, fans and connecting back to our roots. To come home and receive the support and love we do at our shows fills us full with gratitude. Thank you, NT – we love you and will forever call this heat bubble of ours home. What have you been up to down south? This tour started in the Sunshine Coast and finishes in the Sunshine Coast. It’s the first time we’ve done a complete lap of the country, covering over 30,000 kilometres. Some highlights so far have been performing at Falls Festival,
Photo: Samantha Manovski
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experiencing the WA coastline for the first time and, of course, coming home to the NT. You’ve teamed up with Sea Shepherd Darwin for a beach clean the morning of your gig – why is ocean conservation so close to your hearts? We love the ocean. We are in the ocean every day – swimming, surfing and creating music on the beach. It breaks our hearts to see so much trash littering our oceans and affecting our marine life. Enough is enough, and we need all hands on deck, every human doing their bit to look after our planet. Through our music, we are connecting with people to help build awareness, change old ways of thinking and patterns for a better future. It’s very hard to reduce plastic use when almost everything we purchase comes wrapped in plastic. By creating conversation within our communities, we can collectively learn quicker and inspire each other to do our best.
Vika What does 2019 hold for VanderAa? 2019 is so, so super exciting! We finish the Southern Cross Tour at Splendour in the Grass where we’ll be performing on the World Stage and Bohemian Lounge. Our plan for 2020 is to do less touring and more recording – so there’s lots of new music coming your way!
And, finally, what is a must-do when you come back to Darwin? Mary’s laksa at Parap Village Markets, a visit to Douglas Hot Springs and a walk along Cas Beach. WHEN AT COST INFO
SAT 15 JUN | BEACH CLEAN UP, 9AM | SHOW, 6PM DARWIN SKI CLUB $30 | FREE U12 vanderaaband.com
BULL
THE APIA GOOD TIMES TOUR returns for its 7th anniversary with a rockin’ line-up including Vika and Linda Bull, Brian Cadd, Joe Camilleri, Kate Ceberano, Russell Morris, Ross Wilson and John Paul Young. Vika Bull (pictured left) answered The Fast Five for us. What’s the first album you ever bought? Sherbet's Howzat –I bought in on vinyl at Doncaster Shoppingtown. Actually, Mum bought it because I passed my piano exam with flying colours and she said I could have whatever I wanted, and I wanted the Sherbet Howzat record. I wish I still had that album but a lot of Tongans used to come to our house and help themselves to the record collection.
DSO PRESENTS
The Thin White Ukes
If you could see any artist or band – living or dead – this weekend, who would it be? Photo: Tim Nichols
Aussie Rock Legends
MUFF THERE ARE A FEW SPECIAL TREATS for those making the annual pilgrimage over the harbour for the Mandorah Ukulele and Folk Festival (MUFF). This year, MUFF fans are treated to Territory favourites, Leah Flanagan and Shellie Morris, plus some unique interstate visitors.
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The Thin White Ukes perform shape-shifting songs of David Bowie in three part harmonies, all on the humble ukulele. The trio of Melbourne musos – Betty France, Michael Dwyer and Robert Stephens – are heading north to the infamous MUFF to swap the
winter blues for palm trees. Tenor playing Michael Dwyer says it’s a big job re-arranging Bowie’s ‘perfect’ songs for the pint-sized, four-stringed instrument. “We’re very respectful of the real thing, but we arrange the music in our own way. We’re skilful about the art of arrangement. It’s difficult. Some tracks stay on the drawing board for months,” he says.
WHEN AT COST INFO
SAT 29 JUN | 12-9PM COX COUNTRY CLUB, WAGAIT BEACH FREE coxcountryclub.com.au
we broke it down into the chords and the arrangements, it was less traumatising than we thought it was going to be.” Dwyer says it’s a dream for any uke outfit to score a gig at MUFF. “It’s kind of like a fantasy - the ultimate dream festival,” he says. “We can do what we love under the palm trees - what’s not to love?”
DARWIN’S BELOVED ORCHESTRA returns with its highly anticipated annual ConocoPhillips Symphony. And boy, are they ready to rock. Aussie rock. DSO’s Aussie Rock Legends celebrates the very best of rock from the land down under, from AC/ DC to The Divinyls, Cold Chisel to Midnight Oil. Bring something to sit on and enjoy dinner from various food trucks on the night, with full bar facilities available. With an incredible front band and full symphonic arrangements of those Aussie rock classics, it’s the DSO as you’ve never seen them… This is one night of music under the stars you don’t want to miss. WHEN SAT 29 JUN | 6.30PM
“We were terrified of ‘Life On Mars’ because it’s such a perfect song as is. There was a sense of ‘do we even go there?’ but once
Jump on the ferry or load up the car for a road trip, but be quick to secure a camping spot if you want to spend the night.
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THE AMPHITHEATRE,
DARWIN BOTANIC GARDENS
COST
GOLD COIN DONATION
INFO
dso.org.au
I would love to see The Warumpi Band. They had so many great songs, and that George fella on lead vocals was one of the most charismatic front men I think I had ever heard or seen. I would take Linda, of course, because she loved them too. Whose posters did you have stuck to the wall as a teenager? Daryl Braithwaite, of course! No, I don't still have them ‘cause Mum thought they were stupid and she hated Daryl's satin pants… What song would you like played at your funeral? ‘Amazing Grace’ sung by Elvis Presley and the Tongan Lord’s Prayer. Finish this sentence. The thing people would be surprised to know about me… Is that I can tread water for 30 minutes, no problem! WHEN TUE 11 JUN | 8PM AT DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE COST $110 INFO yourcentre.com.au
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GIG guide OTL's quick and essential guide to live music in the Top End. Rock on! To find out more, head to offtheleash.net.au
The Merindas
Djarmalak
The remote community of Beswick is transforming again this month with the second instalment of Djarmalak; Concerts on Country. Melbourne duo The Merindas will bring their electro-tribal-pop for the unique one-off performance, with Constantina Bush returning to the mic to MC. There are only 200 tickets available for the general public to experience this unique event, so get in quick do you don't miss out!
Gin and Jazz Treat your taste buds to a tipple and your ears to some tunes, with local musicians on the third Sunday of every month. WHEN SUN 16 JUN | 5PM
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INFO
stickytickets.com.au
HAPPY YESS 12 Smith Street, Darwin 0447 842 779 | happyyess.com RESIST Lovers of deep house, electronica and progressive tech rejoice – your monthly dose of underground dance music from around the globe is back.
WHEN SAT 22 JUN | 6PM AT
COST
WHEN SAT 1 JUN | 8PM
VanderAa + Sea Shepherd Darwin
WHEN EVERY THU | 12NOON
WHEN SAT 15 JUN | BEACH CLEAN
AT
SMITH ST MALL
UP, 9AM | SHOW, 6PM
COST
FREE
AT
DARWIN SKI CLUB
INFO
darwin.nt.gov.au/libraries
COST
$30 | FREE U12
INFO
vanderaaband.com
Darwin Symphony Orchestra Kids’ Classics - Sketch The Sounds Of Space The DSO Ensemble is set to embark on an interstellar journey and the little ones are invited! Picture the music of the stars and planets by drawing along to famous intergalactic classics. GRAY COMMUNITY HALL,
THU 6 JUN – MIKE FOLEY
Ali McGregor – Alchemy This Opera Australia soprano ran away with the circus to become one of our most successful cabaret exports. Don't miss her award-winning solo show.
THU 13 JUN – CHARLIE POWLING
WHEN SAT 8 JUN | 8PM $25 U25
Loud at the Library Free live music from local musos every Friday.
NT News Live on Fridays A true favourite on the Dry season calendar! See in the weekend with some cheeky knock offs and free live music from local legends. COST
AT
DARWIN CITY LIBRARY &
CASUARINA LIBRARY
COST
FREE
WHEN TUE 11 JUN | 8PM
INFO
darwin.nt.gov.au/libraries
COST
WHEN EVERY FRI |12-1PM
AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
COST
FREE
INFO
darwin.nt,gov.au
WHEN SAT 15 JUN | 8PM
INFO
lynbowtell.com
Saturday Night V8 After Party with Velvet Divan After a long day of burning rubber, kick back with tunes from husband and wife due acoustic duo Velvet Divan. WHEN SAT 15 JUN | 6PM AT
HOTEL DARWIN
COST
FREE
INFO
thehoteldarwin.com.au
Sanctuary Sessions Kick back at Sanctuary Lakes with live music from, Serina Pech and Phoebe Wear. WHEN SAT 15 JUN | 4-8PM AT
COST
DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 93 Mitchell Street, Darwin 8980 3333 | yourcentre.com.au
$49 | $46 MEMB/CONC |
$25 U18
Queen Forever Queen Forever recreates the music and performance of Queen – whose fusion of heavy metal, glam rock and camp theatrics made it one of
Merrepen Arts & Music Festival DALY RIVER 15-16 June 2019 Our World - Our Community Art, Music, Food, Swimming, Demostrations, Merrepen Art Sale & lots more family fun
SANCTUARY LAKES,
PALMERSTON COST
FREE
INFO
palmerston.nt.gov.au
Mall Tunes Celebrate the weekend early with live music in Smith Street Mall every Thursday from midday.
WHEN SAT 15 JUN | 9PM $10
JAM NIGHTS AND OPEN MIC
WHEN EVERY FRI | 4-7PM FREE
Club Culture Enjoy music and entertainment from local multicultural groups every Thursday in June and July.
Strum a song and belt out a ballad or kick back with a drink in the shade while others do! This relaxing monthly arvo of music is a must-see, must-do, must-hear.
WHEN EVERY THU | 4.30-7PM
WHEN SUN 2 JUN | 2-7PM
$110
dso.org.au
VARIOUS
Busk a Move Pair some dinner from local tucker trucks with tunes from local musicians.
$10
Digital City Digital City hosts their first party of the 2019 Dry season at Happy Yess. This launch party line-up includes JustJimmy, Gova and Pete Stone serving up techno and house. COST
Apia Good Times Tour Enjoy a night of entertainment from Vika and Linda Bull, Brian Cadd, Joe Camilleri, Kate Ceberano, Russell Morris, Ross Wilson and John Paul Young.
INFO
AT
12 Smith Street, Darwin City 8981 5522 | brownsmart.com.au
$49, $46 MEMB/CONC,
WHEN UNTIL SUN 16 JUN
WHEN THU 13 – SUN 16 JUN
BROWN’S MART COURTYARD
COST
$10, $5 KIDS, $25 FAM
Luke O’Shea and Lyn Bowtell Love and Laughter Tour With 16 Golden Guitar Awards between them, Luke O’Shea and Lyn Bowtell join forces this Australia-wide tour.
$69.90 | $59.90 CONC
COST
CDU THEATRE (ORANGE 3)
COST
THU 27 JUN – SCOTT MURPHY
Tamara-Anna Cislowska & Greta Bradman ARIA award-winning, internationally acclaimed pianist Tamara-Anna Cislowska returns to Darwin with one of Australia’s favourite sopranos, Greta Bradman.
SUN 16 JUN, 9.30AM & 11AM
COST
WHEN SAT 22 JUN | 8PM
THU 20 JUN – AARON CLEMENT
SAT 15 JUN, 9.30AM &11AM
the most popular groups of its time.
COST
FREE
AT
PINT CLUB, MARRARA
COST
GOLD COIN DONATION
INFO
facebook.com/firstsunday
DARWIN RAILWAY CLUB
blues
17 Somerville Gardens, Parap 8981 4171 | darwinrailwayclub.org Dave Graney & Clare Moore
Jam Night at Nirvana Who says you can’t go out on a school night? Jump on stage or sit back and enjoy the music.
WHEN SAT 1 JUN | 7PM
WHEN EVERY TUE | 9PM-LATE
AT
DARWIN RAILWAY CLUB
AT
NIRVANA RESTAURANT
COST
$27.50
COST
FREE
INFO
darwinrailwayclub.org
INFO
nirvanadarwin.com.au
30 April – 16 June Supporting local artists & creating vibrant creative spaces throughout Darwin. • Nightcliff • Fannie Bay • Darwin City • Rapid Creek
Camping in commercial sites - info: 08 8978 2533
More info at darwin.nt.gov.au arts@darwin.nt.gov.au | 08 8930 0560
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2019 National Dance Forum Darwin 9-10 Aug
Ausdance National & Tracks Dance Company
Tickets on sale now at darwinfestival.org.au
REHEARSALS Tue 7.00pm to 9.30pm TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Tue evenings and Sat mornings
NEW PLAYERS WELCOME
Brass and Percussion Varying skill levels accommodated Ron Roberts Musical Director 0418 857 744 Andrew Stone President 0422 216 818
Supported by City of Darwin
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