Year: 2016

The Splendour in the Grass party kicks off tomorrow – if you’re staying in Brisbane for the party at The Triffid or if you’re getting to Byron in time for the huge official shindig at The Northern, there’s going to be a solid chance you’re going to enter the actual festival already on a high. For the rest…

ABC has become the third Australian Network to offer all of their channels through a live streaming service, joining PLUS7 and 9Now with their comprehensive streaming service iview. The addition of ABC2, ABC3 and ABC KIDS means that ABC is now offering their entire broadcast spectrum to be viewed through the smartphone app or via…

Whether you knew it or not, last Sunday (July 17th) was World Emoji Day, an actual day to celebrate those yellow faces that present our emotions better than we can through words. The day was probably best celebrated by Deadpool and Silicon Valley star T.J. Miller, however, as he became the first actor officially attached to Sony…

Vin Diesel is back as Xander Cage, and he’s brought Samuel L. Jackson, Ruby Rose, and Toni Collette with him. As Jackson chomps on his boiled rice and broccoli in a quaint little takeaway restaurant he lectures that, “the world has changed… The world we’re fighting today, needs a different kind of soldier”. xXx: Return…

Little Big Shots is Australia’s only international film festival for kids. It’s currently touring the country and has been announced to take over the Sydney Opera House from Friday 5 August through Sunday 7 August. The weekend event will feature the best local and international shorts, animations and documentaries for children (including some that have…

We’ve now reached the third installment in what’s known as the ‘Kelvin Universe’ of the Star Trek film franchise. In Star Trek Beyond director/writer JJ Abrams ops to take a backseat this time switching gears and letting one of the stars, Simon Pegg, co-write and director of Fast And The Furious Justin Lin to steer….

Don’t let Prison Architect‘s cartoony exterior fool you for a moment — it hides a brutal, complex simulation reminiscent of Bullfrog’s Theme Park and Theme Hospital heyday. It will frazzle you with its many systems and disgust you with the deeds of your inmates. But you will not be able to stop playing.

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…

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is an institution in Houston, it is the largest Rodeo in the world and in operation since 1931. Held at the NRG Stadium (home to the NFL team the Houston Texans), the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo attracts more than two million people each year and operates over 20…

Aussie electronic trio RÜFÜS have announced a run of dates through the UK and Europe for October, kicking off in London and ending in Amsterdam, with more dates expected to be announced. Tickets for this run of shows, however, is on sale now. The group are about to play Lollapalooza and Outside Lands, as well as…

One of my most despised elements of social media culture is the need for people to flaunt body image across Instagram with fifty-odd hashtags to accompany. The rise of ‘thinspo’ and ‘thinspiration’ in particular has grown from advocating clean living and a fitness-driving lifestyle into something more toxic in recent years and it’s this toxicity…

On July 29th, the 2016 World Press Photo Exhibition will return to the Brisbane Powerhouse for a month long stay. Showcasing some of the most powerful and politically charged images of the previous 12 months, the exhibition has been touring for the last 59 years. Running since the 1950s, this year’s contest drew entries from around…

26 year old Torres Straight Islander Daniel O’Shane has won this year’s National Works on Paper Prize, for his piece Aib Ene Zogo ni Pat (Story of Aib and the sacred waterhole). Living and working in Cairns, O’Shane’s piece draws on his Torres Islands heritage. Of the traditional story behind the work, O’Shane says: “Meuram…

After eight years standing tall as a Surry Hills favourite, Sugarcane has finally seen a second location. Chef and owner Milan Strbac is set for a little seachange with this one, this week launching the new iteration of the South-East Asian eatery as a 100-seated, seafood-focused restaurant located on the southern end of Coogee’s beautiful…

Exciting Perth artist Georgia Reed has followed on from an impressive single release in “Waiting For You To Run”, with an equally as brooding and intense tune in “Helen”. Described as a story of ‘lost hope, lost control and a young lost soul’, “Helen” captivates with Reed’s vocals instantly – evocative and reminiscent of Megan Washington…

Yeo has taken to directing his latest music video, helming the visuals for his latest tune, “Got No Game”. Linking up with Trevor Santos, Alix Petah and Ben Dennis for some contemporary daaaaannce that must be seen, the video is an addictive watch. Absorb it all below and be sure to catch Yeo on the road with “Got No Game” and Ganbaru this September!…

Apparently, Twelve Foot Ninja have been ‘busier than a cat. A cat burying shit on concrete’, which is hands down the best phrasing in any press release we have seen this week. The sentiment is most definitely true though; the guys have been incredibly busy touring and working toward the release of their new album Outlier, a record…

With Splendour in the Grass now days out from drawing thousands of live music fans to the east coast for a weekend of antics, chaos and surefire memorable live shows, there’s going to be a few pre-parties going off on Thursday night, just to make sure everyone’s Splendour Benders are off to an appropriate start. The…

Melbourne’s Stonefox continue to be more than a flash in the pan act, with the release of their new single, “Dreamstate”. Time in front of eager crowds of music fans, not to mention recent industry love has clearly rubbed off on the trio – “Dreamstate” is noticeably stronger, well refined and possesses some gorgeous musical texture from…

BIGSOUND have named some heavy hitters as additions to this year’s conference line up this September. Sonic Youth icon and author of Girl in a Band, Kim Gordon, will be delivering a special keynote address as part of BIGSOUND’s 15th anniversary program, alongside the likes of Peanut Butter Wolf, head of the US Music Maker program for Pandora Lars Murray and…

MANE aka Paige Court comes to the scene fresh and wide-eyed to some, but once you listen to any of her songs, you’ll quickly get the impression that this young songwriter has emotional lyrics and stories to burn. Launching her House of Horror EP at a well-attended show at The Bluebee Room in the heart of the Adelaide’s CBD…

Melbourne lads Woodlock are set to be out on the road down the east coast for three shows in September, touring their latest tune, “The Only Ones”! Having already clocked impressive live shows this year including spots at the Nannup Festival and on the Bluesfest circuit alongside Elle King on her sideshows, the band is continuing to…

The World Premiere trailer for Telltale’s upcoming Batman adventure released overnight. The trailer provides a glimpse of how the five-episode series will tackle one of comics’ most beloved and iconic characters when it arrives early next month. Hit the jump to see it for yourself.

Video games retailer EB Games is opening its flagship Sydney store tonight, a blend of EB Games and its sister store Zing Pop Culture and the largest in the worldwide chain’s network of stores. 

Netflix and CBS Studios International have announced a landmark international licensing agreement for the new Star Trek television series. Netflix will be the exclusive premiere home of Star Trek in 188 countries (excluding the US and Canada).  Each episode of the new series will be available globally within 24 hours of its U.S. premiere. Additionally, all 727…

Winter is coming. Usually that means things are about to get epic for Game of Thrones fans but they may be a little peeved to know that shooting on the seventh season has been delayed so that winter can finally get its starring role. To facilitate season six’s “Winter is here” bombshell, HBO have announced that…

Foxtel’s upcoming improvisational comedy series Whose Line is it Anyway? Australia, has announced it’s talented and hilarious cast. Following on from the UK and US version of the show, the show has put together a wonderful array of performers that consists of Rhys Darby, Cal Wilson, Tegan Higginbothamand Susie Youssef, along with world-class improviser Steen Raskopoulos, and newcomers…

We’re merely two days away from Star Trek: Beyond’s release in Australia and Paramount Pictures, Bad Robot and Skydance have let the world know that the series isn’t over yet, with a fourth film in the rebooted franchise already in the works – the fourteenth cinematic release in the iconic sci-fi brand’s impressive 50 years….

Microsoft have announced 2TB model of their new, slimline Xbox One S console will arrive in Australia in early August. The computing giant also announced local pricing for the updated console.

Check out this week’s TV picks on Foxtel and Free-To-Air: Tuesday Ballers, Showcase, 8:30pm AEST Spencer encounters an old rival, causing his company and reputation to be on thin ice. Meanwhile Charles enjoys the luxuries of being a new football fan favourite as well as the consequences… Friday Death at a Funeral, GO! 9:40pm AEST…