Day: 10 November 2016

Martha Wainwight announces March 2017 Australian tour dates

It’s always wonderful seeing Martha Wainwright touring Australia and when she was announced on both the Twilight at Taronga and Melbourne Zoo Twilight series’, fingers were crossed that a more extensive tour announcement was on its way. And here it is! Along with these special zoo shows, Wainwright will be touring the rest of the country…

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FOAM take us behind the scenes of their time at WAMFest 2016!

Last Saturday afternoon, WAMFest‘s Saturday Spectacular took over Perth streets to celebrate live music in a variety of venues that threw open their doors to the public for some unmissable free shows. One of the many artists on the bill, FOAM, take us through their experience and their own highlights from the event… __ Joel Martin: By 5:30pm, the sun had…

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Music Video of the Day: Northeast Party House “Heartbreaker” (2016)

Northeast Party House and a bunch of mates, a lot of alcohol and a warehouse ready to be partied within. All the ingredients for a hectic music video were put into the mix recently and the final result is in the Melbourne band’s newy for “Heartbreaker”. With the majority of the clip’s budget going towards ensuring…

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Brian Cadd (Sydney) talks getting the band back together and new album Bulletproof

Australian singer-songwriter legend Brian Cadd has reunited The Bootleg Family Band after 40 years for a new album, Bulletproof. Marking 50 years in the industry and the 70 years on this Earth; I spoke to Brian about birthday plans, longevity and those moments he’ll never forget.

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The Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System launches today in Australia and New Zealand

It’s a blast from the past for fellow Nintendo users as the new The Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System made its launch today in both Australia and New Zealand. Newcomers and NES veterans alike are now able to play past games using the new system while also experiencing new and exclusive features such as…

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Film Review: Arrival (M15+) (USA, 2016) is an emotionally immersive film

Grounded by Amy Adams’ breathtaking performance, Arrival is a departure of sorts for director Denis Villeneuve, opting to showcase the lighter sound of humanity here as opposed to the more pessimistic tones he showcased with Prisoners and Sicario.  A film that feels both personal and grand, Arrival intertwines the beginnings and endings of time, creating…

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Comedy Review: Charlie Pickering Requests the Pleasure of Your Company – Rockwood Music Hall, New York (07.11.16)

Australian comedian Charlie Pickering, former host of The Project, and current host of The Weekly with Charlie Pickering performed at Rockwood Music Hall in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, on a quiet and cold Monday night. Let me preface this review by saying two things: 1. I found out later that Madonna (yes, that…

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Barry Conrad catches us up on Grease and his upcoming year in theatre

Chats with Barry Conrad always consist of many belly laughs, lots of talk about food and somehow getting off the phone with an extra pep in your step. The guy has been hard at work yet again having just been announced to play Kenickie in Grease – The Arena Experience. We couldn’t be happier for Barry….

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Review: Saké Jr – CBD (Sydney)

Saké Jr proves that eating healthy does not need to leave you feeling hungry or unhappy. This fast and casual Japanese eatery located in the recently revamped Grosvenor Place complex in Sydney is the sister store to the fine-dining favourite, Saké Restaurant & Bar. It has a variety of fresh foods and drinks for sale…

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Urban Purveyor Group acquire Neil Perry’s Rockpool Group

As they approach the end of what has been a tremendous year of growth, hospitality juggernaut Urban Purveyor Group have announced a merger with Neil Perry’s Rockpool Group to create what is now known as Rockpool Dining Group. It’s a coup for the Quadrant Private Equity backed group, who have employed global hospitality veteran Thomas…

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