Tiwi Art for the Lighthouse

August 2010, Events

Tiwi Art for the Lighthouse

0 Comments 31 July 2010

After a trip to Bathurst Island in 2009 for the Tiwi Art Sale and Football Grand Final, Darwin Festival staff were inspired by the mural paintings on the boatshed in Nguiu and decided to commission two Larrakia artists to create a mural for the walls of their new Lighthouse.

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Independent Movers

August 2010, Events

Independent Movers

1 Comment 31 July 2010

imoves, the showcase of independent territory contemporary dancers, has surprised and delighted Darwin Festival audiences each year. In 2010 it moves indoors and features the alice springs dance group Dusty Feet Dance Collective, Julia gray of sunameke, and alex Jordan with members of the Darwin Dance Collective.

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Leah Flanagan’s Nirvana Nights

August 2010, Events, Music, Performing Arts

Leah Flanagan’s Nirvana Nights

0 Comments 31 July 2010

Her new album “Nirvana Nights” is due for release in early August, with a Darwin Festival appearance later in the month to launch it. Nirvana Nights is the follow up to the singer-songwriters’ self-titled debut, which earned her the title of “Best Emerging Artist” of 2007’s Northern Territory Music Award, so expectations are high.

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Djalkiri – We are standing on their names

Events, Music, Visual Arts, Workshops

Djalkiri – We are standing on their names

0 Comments 31 July 2010

The project was designed to create the opportunity for the artists to share knowledge and observations of the natural environment from a range of cultural viewpoints, including the holistic perspective of Yolngu people.

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String band and Shake Hand

August 2010, Events, Music, Performing Arts

String band and Shake Hand

0 Comments 31 July 2010

Stories of old Darwin will be re -en acted by two performance s in this year’s Darwin Festival

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Walking with Spirits

Events, Festivals, Indigenous, July 2010

Walking with Spirits

0 Comments 04 July 2010

Most people meeting Tom Lewis are immediately impressed by his forthright way of cutting through to the heart of the issue, and by his passionate belief in how arts and culture can heal not just individuals but societies.

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