Year: 2016

The legacy of Tom Green is one marked by a no-holds-barred approach to bold and often bonkers comedy. A preeminent influence on prank culture on MTV and YouTube, from his web series, to his cult-favourite film Freddy Got Fingered, his comedy walks its own path for its sheer absurdity and willingness to explore the unpredictable….

This Easter long weekend, renowned precinct The Grounds will be transformed into a magical StoryBook wonderland, and inviting those big and those small, to take part in the Golden Easter Egg Hunt, or take a selfie on Humpty Dumpty’s wall, and say hello to the storybook characters coming to life. As an Easter treat, the…

The Food of Orange District (F.O.O.D) festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Running from 8th to 17th April, F.O.O.D Week is the country’s longest running regional food festival. You only need to drive about 3.5 hours out of Sydney to reach the charming food and wine hub. Showcasing quality produce and cool climate wine…

As the leaves are starting to fall and the breeze is getting cooler, Chiswick restaurants greet the season with a new menu inspired by the flavours of Autumn. Head chefs at Chiswick Woollahra and Chiswick at the Gallery, Richie Dolan and Laura Baratto, alongside celebrity chef Matt Moran, have developed a selection of dishes inspired…

One of the most anticipated holidays of the year, Easter, is coming this weekend, and even for those who aren’t big on the reason behind this faithful day, it’s hard not to embrace the extended weekend and penchant for spreading chocolate throughout the city with open arms, but there’s so much more than just chocolate…

Melbourne has come alive over the last few weeks with Moomba in full swing and Federation Square a brimming hub of excitement. Part of the excitement stemmed from one metre snowflakes floating through the city air, enamouring passersby. Curious onlookers were drawn to the Evian activation where snow machines were blowing snow in various directions,…

Sitting on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD, this stunning lower-Rathdowne terrace gives off an air of class, elegance and sophistication. Lined with polished dark wood, elegant crystal decanters, flickering candles, wicker chairs and imprinted silverware, this vintage setting may suggest old times, however Epocha exudes intimate, timeless class that is sure to stay. Expect generous…

Hip hop legends in their own right, Chicago’s Common and Brooklyn’s Talib Kweli are both heading down to Australia for a four-date tour this May. Known for their strong poetic lyricism and influence on the more socially conscious side of hip-hop, this will be a good chance to see two of hip hop’s most undeniable…

Maybe I’m just a real music nerd but when I walk into a room, or in this case Sydney’s Metro Theatre, and see a full brass section, I know I’m going to be frothing later on in the night. Walking into the Metro and seeing the full stage set up of St. Paul & The…

The Queensland Music industry recently announced the winners of the annual Queensland Music Awards for this year, celebrating statewide excellence across a variety of categories at a ceremony held at Brisbane Powerhouse. Presented by BOQ and Hutchinson Builders, the awards seek to acknowledge the previous 12 months in Queensland music as well as look towards…

Mark Pritchard is known for his delicate electronic music, and his new single “Beautiful People” is no exception. Featuring vocals from the one and only Thom Yorke, “Beautiful People” is a spacious and ambient work with Yorke’s vocals at their calmest, warping in and out of effects. Speaking about the song’s influences, Pritchard said “Beautiful People is…

Brendan Maclean has long been involved in the Australian music scene as one of our more underrated songwriters but here’s hoping, with the release of songs like “Hugs Not Drugs (Or Both)”, more people start noticing the gem of an artist working away hard in producing some great slices of pop music. The new single from…

After supporting him at his recent Brisbane concert, Sydney artist Ngaiire was invited back onto the stage by Sufan Stevens for an exclusive version of “Chicago”, adding more punch to the song with a potent choral lift, completely flooring the crowd in attendance. Video of the special collaboration has now been released at the behest…

My ideal D’Angelo concert would be about four or five hours long; he would perform every single song he has ever recorded, all full versions, he would bring out Erykah Badu for their stunning cover of “Your Precious Love”, The Roots for the OG “Break You Off”, “The ‘Notic” and “Geto Heaven” with Common on…

Melody Pool sticks out as one of the country’s most exciting songwriters, in my mind. Her debut album put her on the map as a young artist to be aware of, while her forthcoming sophomore record Deep Dark Savage Heart is certain to be a great follow up. Now, she has a new music video in “Love, She…

At first glance, it seems a little odd to see Batman headlining the follow up to 2013’s Man of Steel. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is an undeniably clunky title but, having seen it, it feels surprisingly fitting. It’s far more of a Batman film than it is a Superman one. There’s a lot going on here and while…

Apple’s Keynote speech on Monday in California revealed the launch of a new iPhone called the iPhone SE, and an updated version of the iPad Pro. CEO Tim Cook said the latest addition to the iPhone family is “the most powerful 4-inch phone ever.” The iPhone SE is set to be the cheapest iPhone available….

As Virtual Reality talk ramps up, Ubisoft have revealed Werewolves Within, a game of social deduction that brings the fun of game night with friends to virtual reality.

It’s been a great week for Warcraft fans with a plethora of promotional material coming from Legendary and Universal Pictures. As we reported last week, there was the brand new, gritty character art that was quickly followed by a new one-minute TV spot. Over the last few days we’ve also had a new official movie poster,…

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice isn’t the only superhero team-up worth your attention this week with the upcoming crossover episode between CBS’ Supergirl and CW’s The Flash getting new trailer. It’s definitely one for the fans with both Grant Gustin and Melissa Benoist getting their fair share of witty banter. Check out the trailer below: The Flash and Supergirl…

From the minds of comedy geniuses Tina Fey and Robert Carlock comes The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, “the most whip-smart, subversive, life-loving and hilarious sitcom produced this year” (The Guardian). Starring a spectacular comedic cast including Ellie Kemper (Bridesmaids), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Jane Krakowski (30 Rock) and Tituss Burgess (30 Rock). Rescued after fifteen years…

How To Get Away With Murder‘s first season was an electrifying blend of legal and college melodrama with a fun leading performance by Viola Davis and tight writing.  The second season remains fun but suffers a little as the the show both doubles down a little too much on the melodrama and gets a little tied up by its own plot…

For all those wanting to tick a trip to the Western Australian Kimberley region off their bucket list, the Ord Valley Muster returns to Kununurra from 13 to 22 May. The ten-day festival includes 30 exciting events set amongst the magnificent Ord Valley, Lake Kununurra, spectacular fresh water gorges, national parks and stunning reserves. The…

Popular CBD contemporary Chinese restaurant Chinese Gallery aren’t going to be resting on their laurels this Easter weekend, introducing a special limited edition menu item that’s sounds as delicious as it is adorable. The Bunny Buns have been introduced to run at the each of the restaurant’s Sydney locations from Friday 25th to Tuesday 29th…

Starting from this Thursday, Huxtaburger will be introducing a total of four new snack items to dish up alongside their infinitely popular burgers, starting with some panko crumbed Skull Island Banana Prawns with homemade aioli and a fresh wedge of lemon, which will be introduced onto the menu this week (Thursday 24th March) just in…

Josh Arthurs, better known as Burger master Burgers by Josh, speaks exclusively to us about his secret new inner-west venue, a new menu and what we can expect from this anticipated residency, which comes following his hugely successful run in North Sydney. From April 1st the Sydney-based burger artist will be cooking up a storm…

Gelato chain Gelatissimo have now launched a special gelato that’s not just for humans this time. Calling it their ‘Doggie Gelato’ flavour, the new creation a dairy free, gluten free, creamy style gelato with flavours of peanut nougat, tried, tested, and designed to satisfy both humans and dogs. It’s been specially made as a safe…

In a surprising twist on a menu classic, QSR KFC have introduced what they are calling the Zinger Black Burger, jumping onto the trend of black burgers in a big way, but completely overhauling the classic zinger with a dark black bun topped with chilli flakes and nigella seeds, holding in some creamy mustard maple…

Australia’s preeminent beer festival, Good Beer Week, has now released the much-anticipated event program for 2016. With 270 events spanning across 150 venues across Melbourne and Victoria from May 13-22, over fifty thousand guests are expected to participate in this globally-recognised festival, with Beer Deluxe serving as one of the festival’s central hubs. The 2016…

Premium food delivery service Suppertime have chosen to take on the branding and name of their parent company foodora, a globally operated on-demand food boutique based in Germany, which acquired them last year. The start-up have made a name for themselves via their accessibility to the hottest restaurants around (most of which don’t have their…