With glorious views of Sydney Harbour, lights shinning off the water and the hum of chatter surrounding you like the embrace of an old friend, the scene was set for the 2016 Walsh Bay Arts Table. Walsh Bay’s annual Arts Table dinner offered patrons the unique opportunity to dine al fresco on the water’s…
Mateus Rosé is teaming up with Have You Heard Events to bring Sydney a perfect perspective of summer: a flotilla of yachts set on Sydney Harbour complete with floaties and fans of the pink drink. The event promises the sun and sails, the fun and friends, the beats and boats, and of course the rosé…
Mercedes-Benz have brought another big fashion event to Carriageworks, presenting MADE Sydney across this weekend in the iconic arts hub. The hybrid fashion, skate, and music event will be making its debut from Friday 11th November, seeking the recreate the alternative fashion that made this such a mainstay on the New York fashion scene since…
It’s always wonderful seeing Martha Wainwright touring Australia and when she was announced on both the Twilight at Taronga and Melbourne Zoo Twilight series’, fingers were crossed that a more extensive tour announcement was on its way. And here it is! Along with these special zoo shows, Wainwright will be touring the rest of the country…
Last Saturday afternoon, WAMFest‘s Saturday Spectacular took over Perth streets to celebrate live music in a variety of venues that threw open their doors to the public for some unmissable free shows. One of the many artists on the bill, FOAM, take us through their experience and their own highlights from the event… __ Joel Martin: By 5:30pm, the sun had…
Northeast Party House and a bunch of mates, a lot of alcohol and a warehouse ready to be partied within. All the ingredients for a hectic music video were put into the mix recently and the final result is in the Melbourne band’s newy for “Heartbreaker”. With the majority of the clip’s budget going towards ensuring…
Australian singer-songwriter legend Brian Cadd has reunited The Bootleg Family Band after 40 years for a new album, Bulletproof. Marking 50 years in the industry and the 70 years on this Earth; I spoke to Brian about birthday plans, longevity and those moments he’ll never forget.
It’s a blast from the past for fellow Nintendo users as the new The Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System made its launch today in both Australia and New Zealand. Newcomers and NES veterans alike are now able to play past games using the new system while also experiencing new and exclusive features such as…
Grounded by Amy Adams’ breathtaking performance, Arrival is a departure of sorts for director Denis Villeneuve, opting to showcase the lighter sound of humanity here as opposed to the more pessimistic tones he showcased with Prisoners and Sicario. A film that feels both personal and grand, Arrival intertwines the beginnings and endings of time, creating…
Australian comedian Charlie Pickering, former host of The Project, and current host of The Weekly with Charlie Pickering performed at Rockwood Music Hall in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, on a quiet and cold Monday night. Let me preface this review by saying two things: 1. I found out later that Madonna (yes, that…
Chats with Barry Conrad always consist of many belly laughs, lots of talk about food and somehow getting off the phone with an extra pep in your step. The guy has been hard at work yet again having just been announced to play Kenickie in Grease – The Arena Experience. We couldn’t be happier for Barry….
Saké Jr proves that eating healthy does not need to leave you feeling hungry or unhappy. This fast and casual Japanese eatery located in the recently revamped Grosvenor Place complex in Sydney is the sister store to the fine-dining favourite, Saké Restaurant & Bar. It has a variety of fresh foods and drinks for sale…
As they approach the end of what has been a tremendous year of growth, hospitality juggernaut Urban Purveyor Group have announced a merger with Neil Perry’s Rockpool Group to create what is now known as Rockpool Dining Group. It’s a coup for the Quadrant Private Equity backed group, who have employed global hospitality veteran Thomas…
Groovin’ The Moo has unveiled its 2017 venues and dates today, with the regional festival tour kicking off in Adelaide on April 28th through until its final stop in Bunbury on May 13th. Some special surprises are coming to the festival in coming months, with plans for an extra boosted GTM long weekend at Oakbank soon…
For Melbourne electronic-pop group The Hiding, being away from loved ones and home recently did wonders for reasserting perspective and raising spirits upon their homecoming. In their new single “Dream Catcher’s Life”, the band looks forward and keeps the positive vibes pushing. For lyricist and guitarist Anthony Salce, the song was informed by the band’s trip to the…
Jody Direen is making big waves in Australia. The New Zealand country music singer/songwriter, who just recently toured with The Wolfe Brothers, moved to Australia and released her third studio album; sat down to talk about touring, lyrics and the importance of fashion.
Twenty-two year old New Yorker Elliot Moss has released his dark new single “Without The Lights”, following up his debut LP Highspeeds earlier last year. “Without The Lights” is a compilation of visually stunning choreography directed by Phillip Chbeeb – whose video for the single “Slip” off Highspeeds went viral. This time round, we follow the narrative…
Today’s Single of the Day is the debut release from Brisbane solo project Opaeka. Even though we’re coming into the summer months, Opaeka pulls out the dark and atmospheric vibes, reminiscent of the likes of Foals and Daughter. The open and roomy indie pop feel of the track is all led by singer and songwriter Roy Gordon’s strong and…
Better known as one of the world’s greatest fashion designers, Tom Ford proves himself every inch the competent filmmaker with Nocturnal Animals. Verifying his debut feature A Single Man was no flash in the pan either, Ford juxtaposes a relationship drama feature with a violent revenge tale in such an effortless fashion you’d swear you…
Taking its outlandish concept and maintaining a balance of wit and intelligence, Gavin O’Connor illustrates a sense of faith for his audience with The Accountant, allowing the film to entertain them without pandering in the process. With its sense of humour in check the film utilises Ben Affleck’s stone-cold gaze and considerable physique to the…
Doctor Strange dominated the box office again for the second week in a row, taking in $3.70 million this week, despite only showing at 558 screens (it opened on 643 screens last week). This makes it Marvel’s 14th consecutive #1 movie. In 2nd spot on the ladder is the Mel Gibson-directed Hacksaw Ridge, which premiered this week. It…
Well someone had to do it. In an Australian first, Stan has scored the exclusive rights to stream one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, Seinfeld. Every episode, whenever you want. Beginning on November 11, Stan will add the seminal series to it’s growing catalogue and whats more, all 180 episodes will be…
The third series of ABC drama Janet King goes into production this week, with Marta Dusseldorp reprising her role as the titular character. In the third season of the award winning series, Janet is embroiled in a world of illegal gambling, organised crime and money laundering, while investigating the tragic death of a young sports…
After a total of 76 days, 32-year-old Australian ultramarathon runner Samantha Gash has successfully finished her 3,200km charity run across India, for World Vision Australia. Samantha began her journey on the 22nd of August at the Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, one of the world’s driest deserts. From there, she ran across the foothills of the Himalayas…
After the success of the British Museum‘s Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb, held in 2012 at the Queensland Museum, the iconic institution will return to Australia later this year, with a world premiere exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum. Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives will feature six mummies from the British Museum’s collection, all scanned using…
Naturalist and television legend Sir David Attenborough will return to Australia and New Zealand for a series of dates in February next year. Celebrating a career spanning six decades, Sir David Attenborough – A Quest for Life will see the beloved broadcaster join Ray Martin for a discussion on his work, going as far back…
Building on the success of their revival of Miracle City, Luckiest Productions are set to bring the 1940s/50s set Only Heaven Knows to the Hayes Theatre Co‘s Potts Point stage next year. Following Tim, a teenage playwright who leaves his intolerant family in Melbourne for the bright lights of Sydney’s Kings Cross, Alex Harding’s play…
After breaking box office records at the Sydney Opera House run earlier this year, the Dame Julie Andrews directed production of My Fair Lady will return to the city’s Capitol Theatre in August 2017, following stints in Brisbane and Melbourne. Celebrating 60 years of the beloved musical, the last run, which ended last weekend, sold…
Going from owning and operating Cuckoo Callay, one of Newtown’s most beloved and youthful cafes, to running what is now a hatted restaurant in Surry Hills may seem like a huge leap for young restaurateurs Ibby Moubadder and Eleanor Harris, but it’d certainly come as no surprise to anyone who enters Nour. As soon as…
If you’ve hung around me and talked new music in any capacity since September, chances are, I’ve chewed your ear off with CERES talk. Their sophomore album Drag It Down On You fast became a favourite of mine – channelling angst, heartbreak and grief all into 42 minutes of music, the Melbourne group landed well in my…
