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Santos Opening Concert
Creating an explosive start to the 2010 Festival this family concert stars the favourites and the fabulous discoveries of Indigenous performers from the NT and around Australia read more...
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6:30 pm
FREE
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The Cat Empire
The Cat Empire, famous for their zealous musicality has become one of Australia's and indeed the world's favourite live acts. They have a hot new album and are raking over The Amphitheatre stage on our opening weekend with special guest, Mama Kin. read more...
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7:30 pm
$49/$42
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Microwave Jenny
The silky harmonies and spirited lyrics of pop duo Tessa Nuku and Brendon Boney make their musical chemistry absolutely perfect. read more...
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7:00 pm
$25/$20
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Happy Yess
Every Friday and Saturday night Happy Yess programs late night music to keep your evening cranking along into the wee small ones. read more...
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11:30 pm
11:30 pm
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11:30 pm
$5 at the door only
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Late at the Lighthouse: Sunset Liverpool River Band
One of Darwin's most exciting emerging band, reggae funksters the Sunset Liverpool River Band perform: big name, big hearts, big sound. read more...
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10:30 pm
$10 at the door only
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Late at the Lighthouse: The Dukes
The Dukes bring their unique blend of crazy and exuberant ukulele magic to the Late at the Lighthouse stage. read more...
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10:30 pm
$10 at the door only
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Fergus Brown
With his exceptional vocal range and collection of sometimes quirky, sometimes tender love songs,the Sydney singer/songwriter brings his edgy, layered indie guitar pop to the NT. read more...
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7:00 pm
$25/$20
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Late at the Lighthouse: DJ Anna Lunoe
Special Guest DJ Anna Lunoe spins breaks, beats and grooves to get you on your feet. read more...
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10:30 pm
$10 at the door only
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Late at the Lighthouse: Culture Connect
Darwin's rising stars, hip hop crew Culture Connect get The Lighthouse jumping. read more...
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10:30 pm
$10 at the door only
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Ego Lemos
In his much anticipated return to Darwin festival, Ego Lemos performs the music of his debut solo album O Hele Le, showing the great intimacy and poetry of his original work as well as interpreting some of the most beautiful, heartfelt and traditional melodies from his nation's history. read more...
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9:00 pm
7:00 pm
$30/$25
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Tim Freedman with Perry Keyes
Best known as lead singer of The Whitlams, Tim Freedman will be joined in this Darwin debut by Perry Keyes. read more...
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7:00 pm
8:30 pm
$35/$30
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Barry Brown and the GetDown
Barry Brown and his eight piece band The GetDown claim to be a result of a dysfunctional upbringing, tropical heat, errant affairs and collaborations with musical icons of the sixties and seventies. read more...
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9:15 pm
10:45 pm
$20/$15
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Darwin Rondalla at The Lighthouse
A special playreading of extracts of Gary Lee's Larrakia-Filipino love story combined with music from the reformed Darwin Rondalla stringed orchestra. read more...
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9:00 pm
$25/$20
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Silent Disco
The sonic sensation of Silent Disco returns in 2010 with more headphones, more nights and guest DJs. read more...
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10:30 pm
10:30 pm
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10:30 pm
FREE entry, headphone hire, $10
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Darwin Rondalla at Mandorah
In 1993, Keep Him My Heart was performed in what is widely acknowledged as a legendary occasion in the rich history of NT theatre. read more...
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4:00 pm
FREE
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Belle du Berry and David Lewis
French chanteuse Belle du Berry has long been fêted by international audiences as the lead singer of the fabulous funksters Paris Combo. read more...
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7:00 pm
7:00 pm
$30/$25
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7th Annual Indigenous Music Awards
Widely acclaimed for discovering, promoting and launching many careers, the Indigenous Music Awards are a beacon on the national music scene. read more...
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7:00 pm
$20 Presale/ $25 Gate
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B2M Remixed
Live with Countbounce
Swinging happily on the fence between traditional tempo and urban groove, B2M’s brand of Tiwi rhythm & blues takes up the new challenge of adding digital beats and dynamic, live on-stage re-mix to their signature harmony. read more...
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7:30 pm
$25/$22
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Club Sunshine
Join Ali Mills and members of the Top End Folk Club on the closing night of the festival for a glorious celebration, reminiscent of the days of old Darwin. read more...
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9:15 pm
$25/$20
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David Helfgott
One of the world's highly treasured classical pianists and the inspiration for the Academy award-winning film Shine, David Helfgott performs live in concert. read more...
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8:00 pm
$45/$35
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Five Elements
In a unique fusion of South Indian Carnatic tradition, Western jazz and Indigenous Australian didgeridoo, Five Elements delicately delivers a blend of music, percussion and dance. read more...
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9:15 pm
$30/$25
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Jess Ribeiro and the Bone Collectors
Revealing their bittersweet musical roots, Jess Ribeiro and multi instrumentalist Rob Law from The Bone Collectors, forge the path for the rising tide of national interest in their new debut, self titled album. read more...
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7:00 pm
$20/$15
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John Butler Trio
Cherished fans need wait no longer as we're pleased to announce that JBT has added an extra date to their global April Uprising tour – they’re coming to Darwin! read more...
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7:30 pm
$49/$42
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Leah Flanagan
A storyteller at heart and a multi instrumentalist by nature, Leah Flanagan stirs up personal narratives that take flight and soar way above the local landmarks, loves and losses that inspire her music. read more...
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7:00 pm
$20/$15
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Mandinka Sound
Tracing West African culture back to its roots in the ancient Mandinkan Empire of West Africa, this highly energetic concert features two extraordinarily talented Melbourne-based West African acts, Muhanamwé and One Africa. read more...
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7:30 pm
$20/$15
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Ngarukuruwala: We Sing Songs
Just three years ago, a group of extraordinary women from Nguiu, Bathurst Island teamed up with leading Australian jazz musicians to perform at Darwin Festival to a sell-out audience and public acclaim. read more...
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9:00 pm
7:00 pm
$25/$20
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Shellie Morris
Singer/songwriter Shellie Morris performs her divine melodies and earthy, honest lyrics with passion and emotion that will lift the spirits and lighten the heart. read more...
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9:00 pm
9:15 pm
$25/$20
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Sietta
Wrapping together a superb mix of soul, funk, hip hop and beats with a cool tinge of pop, Sietta return to Darwin to record their highly anticipated debut, full-length album. read more...
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7:00 pm
$20/$15
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The Java Quartet
Fifteen years and six albums together have established the richness of The Java Quartet’s intoxicatingly beautifully sound. read more...
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7:00 pm
7:00 pm
$25/$20
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The Man in Black
The Johnny Cash Story starring Tex Perkins
Electrifying Australian rocker Tex Perkins celebrates the legend of one of the most successful singers, songwriters and entertainers to ever grace the stage - country music superstar - Johnny Cash. read more...
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7:30 pm
$45/$40
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Worldfly
iNTune Showcase
Straddling the vast distance between Darwin and Europe, Worldfly truly is a band of the world. read more...
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9:15 pm
$20/$15
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