Day: 9 April 2025

Frank Carter shows why he was the perfect choice as Sex Pistols play Sydney

Johnny Rotten described Sex Pistols with Frank Carter as “karaoke” in a fiery pushback against the revival earlier this year. That’s not a good look for the reformed band, with original members Steve Jones, Glen Matlock and Paul Cook now playing alongside the legend-in-his-own-right as Carter sinks into the skin that once fit Rotten like…

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Wunderhorse to bring “Midas” to Australia and New Zealand this September

Fresh off the back of their searing 2024 record Midas, UK outfit Wunderhorse are heading our way. Originally slated to join fellow scene-mates Fontaines D.C. earlier this year, the Cornwall four-piece wasted no time in making up for their absence by locking in a string of headline shows across Australia and New Zealand this September….

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Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue Review: Spectacular beachfront access and Hawaii’s largest pool, but how are the rooms?

While we’re all still reeling from The White Lotus finale in Thailand, I wanted to take us back to those beautiful vibes in Hawaii from season one. But we won’t be travelling to the same island where they filmed (Maui), rather to the fourth largest island in Hawaii, also known as “The Garden Isle”. At…

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Film Review: The Amateur; Rami Malek is the anti-Jason Bourne in charming throwback thriller

Between last month’s spy thriller Black Bag and this week’s release, The Amateur, adult audiences are finally finding reason to go to the theatres again.  To enjoy smart, almost understated genre features that delight in dialogue and a forward narrative over the spectacle of tentpole cinema feels almost archaic in this day and age, so…

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Interview: Alex Scharfman on his “English language Korean movie” Death of a Unicorn; “There’s a tremendous amount of genre blending.”

A movie that sells you exactly what it says on its genre blending box, Death of a Unicorn stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as a father/daughter duo who accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss (Richard E. Grant) and his greedy family (Téa Leoni…

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Red Castle Entertainment’s Viva BrisVegas is bringing fight night to Fortitude Valley

Brisbane’s home of the heavy is set to become the home of the heavy hitters, with Crowbar playing host to Red Castle Entertainment‘s Viva BrisVegas next weekend. Viva BrisVegas is the latest show from the Brisbane wrestling promotion, following on from their collaboration with New Japan Pro Wrestling‘s Oceania branch, Tamashii, back in February. This…

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How to Select the Right Dress for Any Occasion: Comfort, Style, and Versatility

Finding a quintessential dress that works for multiple occasions can sometimes feel like a challenge. Whether you’re going to a formal event, a casual day out, or an evening with friends and family, it’s essential to find a dress that not only suits the occasion but is also comfortable and flattering. We know how stressful…

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Film Review: Death of a Unicorn is a blackly comic creature feature that eats the rich and delights in mythological madness

Movies about unicorns have a certain fantastical nature to them, so it makes sense that Death of a Unicorn adopts such a mentality – albeit with a serious case of nastiness and surprising class commentary. A blackly comic creature feature with an evident love for the back catalogue of Steven Spielberg and James Cameron –…

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Interview: Saskia Archer; Australia’s rising star on her role opposite Mark Wahlberg in Shane Black’s forthcoming Play Dirty

Having made a name for herself across Australian stage and screen for her compelling performances, Saskia Archer is poised to be Australia’s next international export. Having honed her skills at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where she starred in such productions as Romeo & Juliet, When the Rain Stops Falling, and An…

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Lady Gaga announces first Australian show dates in 11 years with The Mayhem Ball Tour

It’s time to get your paws up little monsters, because Mother is returning to Australia! After much anticipation, Lady Gaga has officially announced the Australian leg of The MAYHEM Ball tour, adding 3 stadium dates to her global itinerary. These shows mark the 14-time Grammy Winner’s long-awaited return to the region, and her first dates…

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Book Review: Jane Rawson’s Human/Nature is a timely and compassionate interrogation of environmental ideology

“…our idea of nature is cultural… the idea of nature doesn’t much serve the needs of the creatures we share the planet with or even the needs of most humans, but has been largely constructed to serve a powerful few.” Jane Rawson’s thorough exploration of scientific history and the cultural relationship with the concept of…

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Lucky and TOWNS interview each other, ahead of their support slots for Dear Seattle

Dear Seattle will be on the road for their national tour this May, performing songs from their ARIA #1 Australian Album, TOY. The latest album by this indie rock quartet explores relationships and evolution and includes singles “Evergreen”, “Counting Hours”, and “Say What You Want”. Local acts, TOWNS and Lucky will be joining them on…

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Photo Gallery: Sex Pistols ft Frank Carter – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (08.04.25)

Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter played their legendary album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols in its entirety! We were luckly enough to have one of the most iconic and influential records in punk history live at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. The band’s original members—guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glen Matlock…

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