July 2021
Exhibition: Fenced by Anne Davies
Join us in celebrating the culmination of Anne’s multimedia project inspired by the laneways of Old Eastside. The exhibition features photographic fence panels, a projection, poetry and 100 handmade books. Exhibiting 16 July – 8 August
Find out more »Alice Springs Street Art Festival 2021
The Alice Springs Street Art Festival is back on and ready to make its mark for 2021! The festival will see seven of Australia’s top street artists team up with local creatives to paint six new murals on walls across the CBD.
Find out more »Ngalimpa (Together) – Collaborations from Indulkana
RAFT artspace and Iwantja Arts present 'Ngalimpa (Together) - Collaborations from Indulkana' The exhibition is made up of collaborative paintings, and the installation of props and a short film, 'Just Another Day in Indulkana.' Exhibition runs from 16 July to 7 August
Find out more »NTWF Writing Residency
The NT Writers’ Centre is delighted to announce a brand new NTWF Writing Residency, made possible through the generous support of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal. This exciting opportunity offers two writers currently residing in Mparntwe | Alice Springs a two week stipend ($750 p/w) to enable them to devote themselves to working on a writing project of their choice, along with a free pass to all events at NTWF 2021. Designed to allow writers to make use of the…
Find out more »August 2021
2021 desertSMART Ecofair
The Ecofair, central Australia's premier science and sustainability festival, is back for 2021! The Ecofair brings together a line-up of national and local thinkers and leaders to help spark action toward a healthy, thriving future in the desert. This jam-packed three-day festival features talks, workshops, outdoor cinema, plant sale, garden tour and much more! A discussion about the exciting future of renewable energy and panel exploring the impacts of climate change on health and housing are two festival highlights. Events…
Find out more »Street Art Festival Mural Reveal Tour
Edging to the end of the Alice Springs Street Art Festival 2021, join us for our final event, the Mural Reveal Tour!
Find out more »Letters To Paul Morrissey
Screening at Araluen's Arthouse Cinema on 9 August, 7pm. Directed by Armand Rovira Starring Joe Dallesandro (EEUU), Almar G. Sato, Xavi Saez, Maria Fajula, Agnes Llobet, Andrea Carballo, Saida Benzal, Esteve Torres, Joan Carles Suau Drugs, vampirism, existential crises and melodies of another time mark the lives of several characters: a sex symbol of the underground cinema, two cursed lovers, a man seeking his salvation, an unsuccessful actress and a Japanese with a mysterious illness. Five stories, apparently not related…
Find out more »Bindi Enterprises/Batchelor Institute – Digital Arts Program
Bindi Enterprises and Batchelor Institute are excited to present the newest training opportunity for people living with disability in the central desert. Classes will introduce members of the community to art-making platforms available at their fingertips, provide opportunities for exhibition and professional development, and help digital artists expand their repertoire of skills and take their creative practice to new heights. All the while acknowledging and embracing difference and the many ways people learn. The first course Intro to Digital Devices for…
Find out more »Meet n Greet
MusicNT is throwing a little shindig at The Black Wreath and we'd love to see you there and hear what's happening in your world of music! Whether you're a Central Australian musician, venue operator, music lover or just interested and looking to be involved with the Alice Springs/Mparntwe music scene, come and catch up with MusicNT and discover what your music office has in store for the rest of 2021 and beyond. Refreshments will be provided! Please RSVP on the…
Find out more »Latin Nights – Every Wednesday at Jump Inn
Do you like... dancing? talking? making new friends? We've got just the thing for you: Latin Night at Jump Inn, every Wednesday!! 6PM - 7PM: Spanish Speaking Practice No experience required. Come and practice your Spanish speaking in a laid back environment with others keen to have a go... and if you're a native speaker, come and have a laugh at the beginners! 7PM - 7:45PM: Free Dance Lesson (Will focus on Salsa the first month). Every week there will…
Find out more »Ride The Night Train – Constantina Bush
Presented by Artback NT and Araluen Arts Centre Jump on this unforgettable ride with Constantina Bush, a woman of the world, whose style is second-to-none. This lady has seen it all! Constantina’s stories are without compare and she tempts you to join her for one night. Supporting this icon is Darwin’s hottest soul band, Eduardo and The Night Train. Experience the newest Top End contemporary funk around and groove along to some old favourites. So get on board with Constantina, one of…
Find out more »Impermanence
Presented by Araluen Arts Centre and Sydney Dance Company A visceral and thrilling exploration of the juxtaposition of beauty and devastation, Sydney Dance Company’s full-length work, Impermanence is Rafael Bonachela’s newest creation. Contemporary composer, Bryce Dessner has composed a new score full of emotional power. Best known as a founder of American rock band The National and for his film scores for The Revenant and The Two Popes, Dessner was initially inspired by the tragedy of the Australian bush fires and the Notre-Dame fire in…
Find out more »Dating Amber
Screening at Araluen Arthouse Cinema on 16 August, 7pm Directed by David Freyne Starring Fionn O'Shea, Lola Petticrew, Sharon Horgan, Barry Ward, Simone Kirby Dating Amber is a poignant, honest and funny look at the highs and lows of teenage life where the only way to fit in is to not be yourself, even if this goes against your very being. Set-in Ireland during the mid-90’s, Eddie and Amber decide to stage a relationship in order to stop everyone speculating about…
Find out more »Gordon Koang LIVE at Olive Pink
Music in Exile, Watch This Space & 8CCC Community Radio are proud to announce that GORDON KOANG is bringing his band to Central Australia for the first time to celebrate his acclaimed album, UNITY. With previous tour plans cancelled due to Covid restrictions, Gordon and his band are incredibly excited to have the opportunity to perform this album for you, our audience! This concert is held in the unique setting of the Olive Pink Botanic Garden, located on land developed as a reserve for arid region flora by Miss Olive…
Find out more »Sound of Metal
Screening at Araluen Arthouse Cinema on 23 August, 7pm Directed by Darius Marder Starring Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff WINNER OF THE BEST EDITING AND BEST SOUND AT THE 2021 ACADEMY AWARDS Ruben (Riz Ahmed) and Lou (Olivia Cooke) live together, two nomads traveling gig to gig on an endless American tour. Their music is loud, frenzied and passionate, until one day Ruben is overwhelmed by a severe ringing in his ears, which quickly gives way to…
Find out more »NT Writers Festival 2021
In 2021 NT Writers Festival returns to Mparntwe, Alice Springs. Featuring four days of books, words, performance and more, the program will reflect an inclusive Australian narrative, and celebrate the communities, languages and environment of this spectacular region and its people. The Festival takes place in the unique arid-lands of the Olive Pink Botanic Gardens from August 26-29. It is an unforgettable experience for readers and writers alike, and for those interested in ideas, culture, stories and language.
Find out more »Alice Springs Town Council Night Markets
Alice Springs Town Council’s Night Markets are held along the Todd Mall from 5pm-9pm and feature a diversity of food vendors, stalls with gifts and goods galore – PLUS free entertainment! For further information, or to participate in Council’s Night Markets, visit https://alicesprings.nt.gov.au/about-alice-springs/council-events/night-markets
Find out more »Cuttings
Written by Jo Dutton with Jody Kropp Directed by Maude Davey Premiering during the NT Writers Festival, Cuttings relates to it's theme anpernirrentye - everything is connected. Relationships are core. But what happens when there is fracture? Flaws. Friction. Cuttings presents us with the everyday traumas that each of us know and carry. Performed by a stellar local cast: Armani Francois, Jody Kopp, Dan Murphy, Bert O'Loughlin, Mary-Agnes O'Loughlin and Sophie Wallace.
Find out more »Territory Day Rescheduled – Alice Springs Community Celebration
We are excited to share that 2021 Territory Day - Alice Springs celebrations are locked in for August 29th! Here are the details: Where: Anzac Oval, Wills Terrace Time: 5pm - 8:30pm Entertainment: Experience the high-energy grooves of the world-inspired Afrobeat explosion King Marong and the Tamala Express followed by a Welcome to Country at 6pm by Arrernte elder Kumalie (Rosalie) Riley. Headlined by Aussie favourite band Busby Marou, Alice Springs' Colin Lillie Music will also take to the stage…
Find out more »September 2021
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Presented by Araluen Arts Centre and Bell Shakespeare By William Shakespeare Director Peter Evans "Bell Shakespeare has mastered the art of presenting Shakespeare in a manner that is accessible to the modern-day audience, while still endearing those who love the tradition." - Australian Stage Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is reawakened in this breathless production brimming with magic, mirth and mayhem. Love is in the air in Athens – and it’s contagious. Besides the royal wedding, which is just…
Find out more »Bush Bands Bash
Bush Bands gives specially selected Indigenous musicians from remote communities across Central Australia an opportunity to hone their music and performance skills, gain industry knowledge and put it all into practice at a spectacular showcase concert in front of thousands. Join us to celebrate Indigenous music from across the Territory and more! This is a family-friendly event and is strictly drug and alcohol free.
Find out more »Olive Pink Opera
The Olive Pink Opera, produced by the Olive Pink Botanic Garden, is the showcase event of the Desert Song Festival. It will be performed under the stars in the garden that Olive Pink created. Come and experience the magic of this ground-breaking event that will be a first for opera in Australia, a first for Alice Springs and a first for the Desert Song Festival. The Opera explores and celebrates the last decade (1965-1975) of Olive's extraordinary life. Composed by…
Find out more »The Ultimate Eagles Experience
50th Anniversary - The Ultimate Eagles Experience is a tribute show that delivers a captivating live concert celebrating the unforgettable country/rock sound of the Eagles. Performing all the classic Eagles hits including ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Take It To The Limits’, ‘Heartache Tonight’ and the legendary ‘Hotel California’, amongst many more with a mix of solo hits from members Don Henley, Joe Walsh and the late Glenn Frey. Get set to be entertained as the signature…
Find out more »October 2021
Film Screening Night One – Festival of Remote Australian Indigenous Moving-image (FRAIM)
The Festival of Remote Australian Indigenous Moving-image (FRAIM) returns for its second year in 2021. FRAIM will take place from October 4 to 7 2021. Hosted by Indigenous Community Television (ICTV) over four days, FRAIM is a celebration of the outstanding achievements of Indigenous screen practitioners working in remote areas through Australia. Nightly screenings under-the-stars will be open to the public on the 5th and 6th of October. A program of videos in-competition will be screened at a grassed outdoor…
Find out more »Film Screening Night Two – Festival of Remote Australian Indigenous Moving-image (FRAIM)
The Festival of Remote Australian Indigenous Moving-image (FRAIM) returns for its second year in 2021. FRAIM will take place from October 4 to 7 2021. Hosted by Indigenous Community Television (ICTV) over four days, FRAIM is a celebration of the outstanding achievements of Indigenous screen practitioners working in remote areas through Australia. Nightly screenings under-the-stars will be open to the public on the 5th and 6th of October. A program of videos in-competition will be screened at a grassed outdoor…
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