Day: 5 September 2014

the AU interview: Patrick James (Sydney) talks new EP Broken Lines and his current tour!

Just before he headed out on a national tour, we caught up with Singer-Songwriter Patrick James for a quick chat about his new EP Broken Lines, touring with Boy & Bear and his plans for the rest of the year. Congratulations on the release of Broken Lines. I’ve had a couple of listens to it…

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Photo Gallery: The Amity Affliction + Architects + Issues + Stray From The Path + Deez Nuts – Hordern Pavilion (04.09.14)

The Amity Affliction brought the Hordern Pavilion to its knees last night! Bringing some talented mates along for the ride in Architects, Issues, Stray From the Path and Deez Nuts, Amity gave their fans a show to remember – Gwen Lee was in the pit and brings you these photos.

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The Dø, Emilie Simon and more line up for "So Frenchy So Chic In The Park" this January.

So Frenchy So Chic in the Park is returning to Australia in 2015, bringing the magic of France and the manner of Paris to an impeccable summer’s day in Melbourne and Sydney, presented in association with Sydney Festival. Pencil this event in your diaries for an impressive soundtrack with a great picnic to match… Indeed,…

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The Kin announce "Thick As Thieves" October Australian tour.

The Kin, comprised of Australian-raised brothers Isaac and Thorald Koren, and the US born Shakerleg, are set to captivate Australian audiences with their powerful vocal harmonies, hard-driving guitar, percussion and enchanting stage presence. Don’t miss the opportunity to check out The Kin’s explosive live set on their Thick As Thieves Australian tour this October –…

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Theatre Review: Les Miserables – Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne (Performances through December 2014)

When you ask people if they like musicals, one either gets an enthusiastic smile accompanied by a big “YES”! or an unapologetic “NO”, as a look of disdain comes across their face. When you dig a little deeper, it comes out that it’s not so much musicals like Mary Poppins that they’re talking about –…

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Gettin' to know the 6th Birthday Bands: Michelle Xen + The Neon Wild (Brisbane)

Next Friday, we have partnered up with Pandora Internet Radio to throw a massive Post-BIGSOUND party in Brisbane at the Black Bear Lodge! Also bringing out run of 6th Birthday Parties to an end, the event will feature a slew of the finest talent from around Australia, and today we get to know one of…

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Win a double pass to see Jaws on the big screen in Sydney!

Some of cinemas most celebrated titles are set to return to the big screen at Event Cinemas George Street, with the launch of the In The House Cinema Series next month. Featuring landmark films at their finest, the series will herald the return to the big screen of some of the greatest movie titles of…

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‘In The House’ brings cult film classics back to the big screen at Event Cinemas George Street

Some of the most beloved cult films are returning to the big screen at Event Cinemas George Street over the next few months with the cult film festival ‘In The House’. The festival includes screenings every second Friday night and will be hosted by Channel 7’s Jason ‘Jabba’ Davis, and Quinny from Supanova. Tickets are…

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Film Review: Into The Storm (USA, 2014)

Some reviews floating around are likening this tornado-obsessed film to Sharknado without the sharks, but all that seems a bit sensational when you actually sit down and watch through Steven Quale’s Into The Storm. While the acting is only a couple of notches above that in the shark-infested storm parody, there’s a semblance of a…

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The Iris Interview: Nicholas Brendon on Buffy, Coherence, Australian seafood and more!

Oz Comic-Con is kicking off in Brisbane this weekend for the first time and it’s clear that the buzz has definitely hit the Sunshine State. Guests have been able to don the tourist caps and explore a little ahead of the weekend pop culture expo, where fans of loads of different movie and TV franchises, comics…

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Box Office Report: Guardians shoots back up top while If I Stay debuts strong

Counting out the almighty Star Lord is a foolish, foolish thing to do. While the adored cast of The Inbetweeners 2 reigned supreme last weekend, it was Guardians of the Galaxy which returned with a vengeance, climbing back on top of the charts. While total profits seem to be down from last week, all movies…

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DVD Review: Perfect Sisters (Canada, 2014)

Perfect Sisters has some good features but that doesn’t mean it’s free from flaws. The film is based on a real life story, a case involving two Canadian sisters who performed matricide. But despite being based on a true crime story, this film is often unbelievable, flippant and lacking in emotion and tension. The movie…

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Sydney Underground Film Festival Review: Teenage (USA & Germany, 2013)

It may be hard to believe but there was a point in history where the idea of the teenager didn’t exist. You were either a child or an adult, there was no other option. Teenage is a documentary that is directed by Matt Wolf and is adapted from the book, Teenage: The Prehistory of Youth…

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Environmental Film Festival Review: The Human Experiment (USA, 2013)

When we consume every day, household products we assume that the ingredients have all been tested and are safe for humans to use. But what if this assumption was wrong? The Human Experiment is a documentary that looks at the pervasive, hidden chemicals that are found in all of the things we commonly use- from…

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