Day: 5 May 2017

Tash Sultana, Middle Kids, Alison Wonderland to join Jay Z & The Killers at Austin City Limits 2017

Only hours ago, Jay Z was squeezed onto the Austin City Limits festival line up ahead of the likes of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chance the Rapper, The Killers and sis-in-law Solange – an exciting return from the New York King who is currently popping up on a few huge stages throughout the year. Of course, ACL is a huge drawcard for…

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Review: Tamil Rogeon and the Australian Youth Orchestra take The Nightcat to Rio

Walking into the dimly lit and smoky Nightcat in Fitzroy, I was greeted by a literal orchestra of chairs, sheet music and anticipation of what was to be unlike any other night I’ve spent at one of Melbourne’s most eclectic venues. After seven long years of writing and recording in Brazil, LA, Paris, London and…

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Single of the Day: Emma Russack “Everybody Cares” (2017)

Put your hands up is Emma Russack‘s In a New State went down incredibly well with you last year? It did with us and so today, we’re stoked to have found a new slice of music from the Melbourne artist sitting, waiting to be delved into. In “Everybody Cares”, the singer-songwriter has doled out the first taste…

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Nik & Ryan of Local Natives (USA) on the growth of Coachella & their live shows

While at Coachella last month, we were able to catch up with Ryan Hahn and Nik Ewing, who had been impressing crowds with their new album Sunlit Youth, as well as a stomper live show. Taking some time out backstage, Larry chatted with the guys about their experiences on the growing festival stage and how their own live…

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Review: Hans Zimmer and his orchestra reach celestial highs with emotional live show in Sydney

Since the 80s, many blockbuster films have owed much to the work of Hans Zimmer. It’s likely none of them would have been the same without tapping into the intricacies that have come to define the renowned composer’s treasured work, resulting in scores that have gone far beyond the screen and stood on their own…

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Harrison Craig on his Kings of Vegas album, the influence of the city & his Aussie tour

Harrison Craig has been wowing audiences with his voice since 2013. With the release of his third studio album Kings Of Vegas (featuring new interpretations of classics such as “Almost Like Being In Love”, “She’s A Lady” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”) displaying a mature sound with swing-inspired direction, this platinum-selling artist (and…

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Win a double pass to see The Godfather: Part II In The House in Sydney

My father taught me many things here – he taught me in this room. He taught me: keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. Francis Ford Coppola’s classic, The Godfather: Part II, set new standards for sequels that have yet to be matched or broken. See it on the big screen at Event Cinemas…

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Win a copy of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution on DVD

The new BBC adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Witness For The Prosecution, from renowned screenwriter Sarah Phelps (Great Expectations, The Casual Vacancy, And Then There Were None) is releasing on DVD in Australia from May 4th, just in time for Mother’s Day. It’s 1920s London and the glamorous heiress Emily French (Kim Cattrall) has been…

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Win a double pass to see Whiteley, in cinemas May 11th

Whiteley is a visual journey into the life and creative legacy of Australia’s most iconic artist, Brett Whiteley, told “in his own words” using personal letters and photographs, and interwoven with archival interviews and rare footage. The documentary examines the extraordinary impact of Whiteley’s artworks on Australia’s creative culture: he blazed a trail that still…

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DC’s Aquaman commences filming in Queensland

Principal photography has begun on Aquaman in what will be the DC Comics hero’s first ever solo film. Directed by James Wan (The Conjuring films, Furious 7). Jason Momoa stars in the title role. The film will technically be the King of Atlantis’ third appearance following a brief cameo in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and his first…

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Australian literary heavyweights travelling to China for the 10th anniversary of Australian Writers Week

An acclaimed group of Australian authors will travel to China next week for the tenth annual Australian Writers Week. The event,  supported by the Copyright Agency’s ‘Cultural Fund’ since 2014, is a significant opportunity for cultural exchange, with Australian authors getting the chance to travel across China sharing their stories, whilst also raising awareness of the…

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Smash hit musical Jersey Boys returns to Sydney in 2018 and you could be part of it

If you’ve ever dreamed of being in a smash hit musical then 2018 could be the year for you! The producers of the international hit musical Jersey Boys are on the hunt for fresh Australian talent, ready for the show’s return to Sydney in 2018. Jersey Boys tells the real life story and the rise…

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Jai Courtney tops the bill in Melbourne Theatre Company’s new production of Macbeth

Melbourne Theatre Company have pulled together a powerhouse cast for their new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The production, directed by Simon Phillips, is the third and final instalment in a trilogy of Shakespearian reinterpretations directed by Phillips for Melbourne Theatre Company, following on from acclaimed productions of Hamlet and Richard III. Taking on the iconic…

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