Day: 6 October 2017

Meet WAAX, Jeremy Neale & more at The End of the Line this November

Returning for its fourth year, the End of the Line Festival is hitting Woollongabba for another killer all ages, free event. Headlined by WAAX and featuring the likes of Jeremy Neale, Flowertruck and Slow Dancer, End of the Line is bringing some A-grade Aussie music to fans on a schedule that boasts no clashes whatsoever, not to mention a boutique festival…

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Feature: In Star Trek Discovery, I still don’t know who the villains are

People are talking about how Discovery is a fresh take on the Star Trek formula, and I’d have to agree, though whether it’s better than the others remains to be seen. Taking place ten years before The Original Series (TOS, to fans), and settled snugly within the prime timeline, Discovery has been planted in fertile…

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The PAX Aus 2017 timetable is now live, plan your weekend accordingly

It’s the most magical time of the year, and I’m not talking about Halloween. PAX Aus 2017 approaches and the full panel and event schedule has gone live this morning. Time to start planning your PAX weekend.

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Sonos reveal first voice-enabled speaker: Sonos One

Although numerous rumours these past few months haven’t exactly allowed Sonos the element of surprise here, the famed electronics company best known for their high quality speakers have now officially announced that their newest product will be a smart speaker with support for multiple voice-activated services. Dubbed Sonos One the device, which launches around the…

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Coral Coast’s first water park opens on Fiji’s Yanuca Island

Fiji’s Coral Coast now has its first water park, opening up at the Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa on Yanuca Island. The park, featuring rodeo slides, monkey bars, a wiggle bridge and action tower, will be open exclusively and complimentary to guests staying at the resort. “The installation of our water park which is the…

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Review: Marquis Reforma Hotel and Spa is a palace in Mexico City’s Reforma district

Stepping into Marquis Reforma in Mexico City is what I’d imagine stepping into a palace is like. Staff greeted my friend and I as the taxi dropped us off, and held our suitcases for us while we checked in. The lobby is decorated with marble-effect tiling, gold and black statues, and large plants. There are…

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Review: National Theatre Live puts on their best work yet with YERMA (In Select Cinemas from October 14th)

Oftentimes, a contemporary theatrical work can leave a strong impression on an audience, but none more so than the modern-day adaptation of Federico García Lorca‘s YERMA. Directed and re-written by Australian Simon Stone is a radical production of this intense Lorca masterpiece. Starring Billie Piper in her Olivier Award-winning role, and joined by acclaimed Australian actor Brendan Cowell sees the…

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The Melbourne Festival is officially underway, and Taylor Mac leads the charge (Performances until October 20th)

It’s astonishing to think about how much music has filled our ears and hearts over the years; and I don’t just mean the years we’ve been alive. I’m talking from day one, when Earth was created. Think about the genre discoveries, the melodies, the development of instruments, idols both past and present. Imagine, what it…

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Liveworks’ celebration of experimental art and performance is returning to Carriageworks

Liveworks, the celebration of performance and cross-disciplinary art, is returning to Carriageworks this month with its most exciting program yet. From 19 to 29 October 2017, a mix of leading Australian and international artists will showcase their works exploring gender, the environment, queer and trans identities, sexuality, race, politics, Indigenous memory and land rights, and the…

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Australia Square Piazza to host two-day night markets this month

Across two nights, 11th and 12th October, Sydney’s popular Australia Square Piazza will be hosting their own free-entry night markets with all the usual suspects like live music, food stalls and a special bespoke cocktail pop-up by Ryan’s Bar. Aimed at highlighting the food and drink offerings of the Australia Square precinct, the market will…

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