Brown’s Mart Studio is the name of the venue which houses the Happy Yess over the weekends. Happy Yess is the organisation who programs lival music in the space through out the year. Happy Yess is a live music venue that exists to support local, original Darwin music and the artists that create it. We are a not-for-profit arts organisation that runs on love from the dedicated crew of members, artists and volunteers. Created in 2006 to champion the underground, Happy Yess provides a place for bands, songwriters, emcees, DJ’s, producers and artists of all genres, to grow and experiment in a beautiful venue and for locals to meet and enjoy live music in a friendly, drama-free environment.
Open every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm until 1am. (Except for the wet-season break). Check the Events page on our FB for what’s on. It could be literally anything! Music includes: Local original Darwin bands, with guests from across the NT, interstate and occasionally overseas. Bands might play rock, electronica, reggae, hip-hop, folk, death metal, roots, weird experimental, or whatever they please. It normally costs between 5 and 10 bucks and most of that money goes directly to the bands. .
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Ticket Collection Information:
No need to collect your ticket, your name will be on the door. You can also download the tickets to your digital wallet or display the QR code on your phone for faster entry. You can always bring valid ID as a backup.
• Licensed Venue
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Offer gender neutral toilets
• Have a fully accessible public toilet that is unlocked • Access to the smoking and bar areas are wheelchair friendly
• Accessible by public transport
• Car park suitable for wheelchair transportation available within 2 minutes of the venue entrance
• Signage is clear, large and easy to read
• Assistance dogs welcome
• Seating options are available in all spaces
• Railing is used where appropriate (stairs and toilets etc)
• Use of Braille and/ or tactile signage in the toilets
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Parking Information:
On the street near the venue depending on availability. CLICK HERE to see City of Darwin parking information.
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Bus trips are currently free in Darwin.
One of the entrances shares the road with the Darwin City bus depot.CLICK HERE for Bus timetables or donwload theNT Bus Tracker App for free.
Brown's Mart Studio
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
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Brown's Mart Studio
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
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Brown's Mart Studio
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
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Brown's Mart Studio
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Brown's Mart Studio
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
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Brown's Mart Studio
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Brown's Mart Studio
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
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Brown's Mart Studio
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
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Brown's Mart Studio
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Brown's Mart Studio
12 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia
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