happy yess operates on larrakia country
WE RECOGNISE AND RESPECT LARRAKIA PEOPLE AS THE OWNERS OF THE DARWIN REGION AND EXTEND our RESPECT TO ALL FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE OF GENERATIONS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE - ABORIGINAL LAND!
HAPPY YESS IS THE NT MUSIC AWARD ALL GOOD PROJECT MUSIC VENUE OF THE YEAR 2022. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON BEING A SAFE SPACE FOR ALL MUSIC LOVERS TO ACCESS AND ENJOY.
YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.
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LOCAL ORIGINAL MUSIC & ARTS SINCE 2006
Happy Yess is a DIY not-for-profit music venue that exists to support local original Darwin music AND ART. we pride ourselves on hosting original bands, running on the love from dedicated our crew of members, artists and volunteers.
yess was Created in 2006 to champion the underground and provides a place for bands and artists of all genres to MEET, grow and experiment IN a beautiful, FRIENDLY AND DRAMA-FREE venue OF LIVE MUSIC LOVERS.
HAPPY YESS USUALLY CHARGES ONLY $15 ON THE DOOR. ALL THE DOOR TAKINGS (MINUS A SMALL PRODUCTION FEE) GOES DIRECTLY TO THE PERFORMERS.
we are a community arts organisation so on top of music we host visual art exhibitions, spoken word, film, karaoke, lecture nights, open mic jam nights, comedy, bingo, book club … THE LIST GOES ON.
if there still isn’t what you’re looking for you can host it yourself! Get in touch with us about your idea. Email the Happy Yess Coordinator at happyyessdarwin@gmail.com!!!
FRIENDS OF YESS
MUSIC NT - PEAK BODY ADVOCATING AND SUPPORTING THE NORTHERN TERRITORY MUSIC SCENE
OFF THE LEASH - LOCAL STREET MAG RELEASED MONTHLY WITH WHATS ON IN THE TOP END
FOLDBACK MAGAZINE - NORTHERN TERRITORY MUSIC MAG AND WEBSITE WITH EPIC PHOTOS, REVIEWS AND INTERVIEWS WITH NORTHERN TERRITORY PERFORMERS
104.1 TERRITORY - DARWIN COMMUNITY RADIO
AIR RAID RECORDS - GREAT LITTLE MUSIC SHOP IN TOWN TO PICK UP YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONL VINYLS, CD’S AND MERCH.
BROWNS MART THEATRE - GORGEOUS HISTORIC BUILDING TO SEE INCREDIBLE LOCAL THEATRE. WE ARE IN THE SAME SPACE BUT WE ARE A SEPARATE ORGANISATION.
Can’t FIND US?
12 SMITH ST DARWIN - inside the brown’s mart theatre precinct
we’re not always easy to find the first visit but don’t let that stop you.
From Smith Street Mall, make your way up to the Waterfront Precinct end of Smith St. Look for the gorgeous & historic Browns Mart Theatre building and listen for the music. We’re kinda underground and don’t make heaps of noise until 9pm on a Friday or Saturday night.
we are located RIGHT NEXT DOOR to the Darwin Bus Interchange, so its super easy (and cheap) to get to yess from palmo or the northern suburbs.
If you’re driving, there is plenty of FREE parking outside business hours on Smith Street.
To use Google Journey planner click here
ACCESSIBILITY
Mobility
Happy Yess is a Wheelchair Accessible space. There is an Accessible bathroom located in the Foyer. Happy Yess is 'first in first seated', so if you have access needs in regards to seating please let the Door Staff know.
Toilets
Accessible, urinal and stall toilets are available.
Companion tickets
If you require a carer or companion ticket please speak to the door staff or email Happy Yess at happyyessdarwin@gmail.com prior to the gig. Ticketing prices are usually set by the artists and companion card tickets may not be available.
Parking
Punters requiring disabled parking are permitted to park in the service lane out the front of the Venue, next to the Bus Interchange.
State Square Underground car park is around 250m away. The car park entry is via Herbert Street off Mitchell Street and the car park is operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This includes offering overnight stays.
Audio Access
Typically Happy Yess events are not Auslan interpreted or live captioned. Any captioned or Auslan interpreted performances will be advertised via Happy Yess’ social media.
Brown’s Mart, a partner venue with Happy Yess, is looking to have performances interpreted in 2025. Find out more and join the Auslan mailing list HERE
Smoke Machines and Lighting
Some Happy Yess performances make use of smoke machines, flashing lights, and/or strobe lights.
To find out if a performance will include these features, please speak to our Door Staff on the night. Our Door Staff can ask the tech team and let you know.
Dogs
Guide and support dogs are welcome throughout the precinct. Happy Yess courtyard events are friendly for all dogs on leashes.
Travelling to Darwin
If you're a visitor then we recommend checking out Tourism Top End's Accessibility Guide for getting around the Northern Territory. CLICK HERE
Bar
Drinks (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) and small snacks are usually available for purchase at the Bar. When an event is all-ages, the Bar may be closed. Water will be provided when the Bar is closed.
Thank you to Brown’s Mart and Alice Cotton for compiling this information.
