Local talent set to send Darwin Festival 2020 Homegrown to the stars

AFTER months of planning, panic and problem solving, Darwin Festival 2020 Homegrown is finally here

AFTER months of planning, panic and problem-solving, Darwin Festival 2020 Homegrown is finally here.

The coronavirus pandemic has allowed the festival to look internally and showcase some of the NT’s best local talent.

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Artistic director Felix Preval said he was relieved the festival had finally arrived. “We’re pinching ourselves but it feels amazing to be here after five long months of planning and we’ll be able to present the program we have to the people of Darwin,” he said.

NT Dance company, who is performing their show "North of Centre" at Darwin Festival this year, Dancers Gary Lang with Kara Handberg. Picture Katrina Bridgeford.

“We hope everyone stays patient and cool; it’ll be a little different but we promise it’ll be memorable, meaningful and fun.”

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The festival kicks off on Thursday with a Welcome to Country at 5.15pm at Sunset Stage and a montage of performances, including a display from the NT Dance Company.

“We’re thrilled to have the NT Dance Company as part of our house-warming line-up,” Mr Preval said.