Darwin Ski Club: Top End Gin Festival 2024 kicks off

Gin was in no short supply, as revellers indulged in music, glitter and sun at the annual event. SEE THE PHOTOS.

Territorians descended on the Top End Gin Festival at the Darwin Ski Club.

Sun, DJs, food and glitter lit up the Darwin Ski Club as Territorians descended to enjoy the Top End Gin festival.

With headline act Matt Corby lined up for late afternoon, Territorians soaked up the Dry Season’s ambience in style, with plenty of gin – and other drinks – to go around.

Selling from the stall was Rhiley Puppatz who said she was impressed with the hundreds who had arrived within the opening hour.

“Yeah it’s pretty good turnout, especially because it’s so hot,” she said.

“People can enjoy their drinks before the big acts.”

Angus Dundon and Britt Smith. Picture Harry Brill

Britt Smith and Angus Dundon said they expected the Italian gin to be red hot favourite among revellers.

“We reckon as the day goes on the gin with the best label will win,” Ms Smith said.

“We haven’t had a chance to sample it all, but all the drinks will probably be popular.”

Gin was not the only favourite, with dozen of attendees splattered in glitter and colour.

Elkie Gregory of GetGlittery. Picture: Harry Brill

Elkie Gregory of GetGlittery said she was “loving” the beachy vibe.

“We have enough glitter for the hundreds of people to come, absolutely,” she said.

“When we get a break I’ll be sure to check out the gin myself, it looks great.”

Ms Gregory said even the men had enjoyed getting glittered up.

“As well as boobs (getting glittered), there are a lot of beards too.”

The DJ line-up was underway before the gates even opened. Picture: Harry Brill.

Tom Dalgliesh said the paella was “made with love”.

Maria Hernandez about to get glittered up.

Wolf Lane Distillery had a queue from the get-go.

Rhiley Puppatz said there had been a steady flow of revellers.

Skye MacFarlane, Nakita Nia, Emma Donovan and Tina MacFarlane. Picture: Harry Brill.