When you replicate a lineup of a festival across two weekends, generally there aren’t too many surprises left for punters – especially when that event live streams the first weekend to the world. But Coachella’s diverse lineup proved that they had plenty of tricks up their sleeves with several surprises throughout the day. Arguably biggest of…
Kara Bertoncini hits the 2017 Logies Red Carpet to ask the stars which Aussie TV show they’d love a remake of, and to ask the hard hitting questions like which is better; Home and Away or Neighbours, beards or no beards, Smarties or M&Ms? There’s never a dull moment on the red carpet with Kara!…
Samuel Johnson took out the 2017 TV Week Gold Logie for Best Personality on Australia Television for his portrayal of music veteran Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum. It was all going so well until the moment was overshadowed by Meldrum himself who took to the mic in a mighty drunken state. At the night’s pivotal moment, let’s just say we kept it…
After selling out screenings at MIFF, Busan and the recent Mardi Gras Film Festival, Bad Girl written and directed by Fin Edquist will receive a national theatrical release in selected cinemas opening April 27. A brooding tale where old family wounds and an unyielding sense of dislocation escalate into a deranged and lethal game, Bad…
It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s Supergirl! The documentary, Supergirl is a film about an American girl with superhuman strength. It’s an inspirational story that is about kicking down barriers and achieving the impossible in the competitive world/sport that is powerlifting. This documentary is the debut feature length film by director Jessie Auritt. The story focuses…
Casting JonBenet is a film that requires you to know this unsolved murder case but also leave your expectations at the door. In the 20 years that have passed since the murder of the child beauty queen, JonBenet Ramsey there have been all manner of documentary exposés and coverage of this crime. Yet Casting JonBenet…
There are two kinds of people I know — people who care about cars and people who do not. I fall into the latter category — I have owned three cars in my life, all second-hand and none of them particularly fancy. But when an automaker like Subaru emails you out of the blue one…
From the 1st May until the 15th June, the Art Series Hotel Group are inviting guests to sleepover, strike a pose and find themselves the subject of a life drawn masterpiece. This is all part of the hotel group’s ‘No Robe Package’ which asks guests to reveal the “real” them for a group of artists…
Hannah Gadsby has taken out the 2017 Barry Award for Best Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Gadsby won with her show Nanette – a self described swan song. The award was announced during the traditional late-night ceremony at The Festival Club, and saw Gadsby edging out fellow nominees Damien Power, Anne Edmonds, Tom…
The great wave off Kanagawa – It is perhaps the best known and most recognisable piece of Japanese art. It has adorned walls, notebooks and computer desktops the world over, and now Australian art enthusiasts get to witness it, alongside other works by its creator, in the flesh at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria this July….
Not too often can you honestly say that a smaller independent production of a musical is undeniably better than a full-scale Broadway production, but Big Fish at the Hayes Theatre has surely got to be one of those times. The signature intimate theatre and the sincerity of the performances gives this musical the biggest of…
The Concert Hall was adorned with garlands of flowers last night as the Sydney Opera House presented the Academy of St Martin in the Fields led by Joshua Bell. A picturesque premise to an evening of truly beautiful music. This is the renowned orchestra’s first tour to Australia, and there’s definitely something special about listening to them live. One…
Immortalised in Rudyard Kipling’s Kim as master spy and gem trader Lurgan Sahib, Alexander Malcolm Jacob lived a life every bit as exciting as anything any author could have imagined. Now, John Zubrzycki, a former Delhi-based foreign correspondent, has pulled together extensive research to tell the story of The Mysterious Mr Jacob, bringing Nineteenth Century…
One day, while waiting for her roommate’s new IKEA sofa to arrive, Helen Moran receives the news that her adopted brother has committed suicide. She orders a black turtleneck to wear to the funeral, leaves a message for her boss, and books a one-way flight back to Milwaukee. But her adoptive parents are surprised to…
Sparkling views of Rose Bay stretch from Catalina, one of the most high-profile and sought-after dining spots in Sydney. The exclusivity may be overwhelming to some at first, but despite the dazzling clientele and prices to match, there’s a warmth to the restaurant that’s immediately welcoming. The charm undercuts what some people may see as…
After finding great success as part of the Kensington Street precinct in Chippendale, former Masterchef favourite and one of the country’s most celebrate “dessert kings” Reynold Poernomo has expanded upon KOI Dessert Bar. Now, in addition to the wildly popular Chippendale dessert destination, Poernomo has opened up KOI Dessert Kitchen Ryde. In partnership with members…
For the past few years there has been a major shift in how Parramatta is being used. Western Sydney’s enormous hub has been crafted to a higher standard than it has in the past, pushing away from dusty old RSLs and substandard food to give locals and visitors a hospitality scene that’s actually exciting. With…
In February, following their success in the suburbs of Elsternwick and Mordialloc, John and Helen Stamoulis opened their third Tommy Ruff Fish Bar in Windsor. Located on Chapel street, the newest Tommy Ruff joint is a bright and relaxing addition to one of the busiest hospitality precincts in Melbourne. Despite its overall physically narrow structure,…
Joe & The Juice is a hip, healthy juice bar chain originating from Denmark that has been successfully blitzing up nutritious juices across America and Europe. The man behind it all is Kasper Basse, a former martial arts champion and black belt, who decided to create a healthy juice café that offers a unique experience….
The Pyrmont Festival is back again in 2017 with a two-week long event to advertise the best of both the Pyrmont and New South Wale’s stunning Mudgee region. Pyrmont will play host to the event from May 13th – 27th, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the country charm of the Mudgee Region as well…
Charlie Falkner wants to talk about sex. Specifically, the kind of sex tech-savvy, self-obsessed Millennials are having (or not having). His latest play, Sex Object, produced by JackRabbit Theatre Company and showing at The Depot Theatre, is a fast-paced, uber-real, laugh-a-minute look at what makes people tick in the modern age. And it is furiously…
Alternative grunge rockers, The Fossicks, are bringing some shaking new music through to Frankie’s Pizza for a hometown launch show in Sydney next month! Launching their new EP, E.G.O, throughout May, the group will be touring further throughout May and June but best believe, this first show is going to be one hell of a tour opener….
LA based producer Dom Liberati has been making music as BEL HAVEN for a minute now and in his new single “Could Be Love”, we’re met with a catchy hook-laden pop tune that’s worth a little share ahead of the weekend. The multi-instrumentalist combines influences and sounds from the 80’s (think Depeche Mode, The Police) in with…
The National Indigenous Music Awards celebrates 14 years in 2017 and as of today, the nominations for the event are officially open. Celebrating the last year of Indigenous music and recognising the sheer amount of talent that has been making waves nationally and overseas, the NIMAs encourages artists from right across the country and the Torres…
Bluesfest Byron Bay had such a variety of performances in five tents over five days that it can be difficult to catch it all. With five stages running between 11am and midnight so there is a lot going on. John Goodridge lists a few highlights from his visit. Patti Smith and her band perform Horses Patti Smith…
South Australians Hana & Jessie-Lee have been toiling away in fusing together an array of influences in producing some great country music, the final result of which coming together in their debut album, Southlands. Keen listeners already heard some hits of their new music in “Maryses” and “Eight Tonne Shackles” but now, we’ve got the full Southlands goodie…
Good wine and good music should go hand in hand, right? This weekend, this formula is going to be playing out in some of the country’s best wine country, with South Australia’s Silver Raven Festival taking place for its second year out in the Barossa Valley. The Americana extravaganza, born out of a desire to…
With only two songs uploaded to triple j Unearthed since mid 2016, nyck (pronounced n.y.c.k) are already winning (and breaking) hearts across the country with their incredibly beautiful sound. Drawing on a minimalistic, raw style similar to that of Bon Iver and The National, it’s easy to get engulfed in the emotional ballads from this poignant new duo….
With their first new material in more than four years, pop-punk sensation Paramore are returning with their eagerly awaited fifth studio album After Laughter, dropping May 12th. The band headed to their hometown of Nashville to record After Laughter, which was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen and Paramore’s own Taylor York. The new album also sees original member…
If you want intrigue and action, set to a fantastic soundtrack, Melbourne’s Magic Bones are exactly what you need. This DIY clip was filmed in a day in Brunswick, fuelled on sushi rolls and astronaut adrenaline, and features ample space suits, cats, Windows logos, and flying kitchen saucers. Will the band save the universe? Watch below to…
