We at The Iris and The AU Review are excited to be teaming up with TCL, who are entering their 12th consecutive year as a partner of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. As the official television supplier of the carnival, they want to give you the chance to experience the Cup on one of their state…
Up-and-coming Perth group Rag n’ Bone – who this week were nominated for both West Australian Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards – recently embarked on a tour that took them to Singapore for the annual conference and festival Music Matters, before heading to China for the Concrete and Grass Festival and a…
As far as the world’s most recognisable hotel brands go, Sheraton is up there as one of the best balanced in almost all facets of luxury accommodation. It’s high end but accessible, elegant but modern, sophisticated but grounded in a way that’s adaptable for all types of guests; for a hotel with roots dating back…
Seven years after they culled the service, Australian carrier Qantas will be reintroducing direct daily flights between Sydney and Beijing, in addition to its current daily services to Shanghai and 28 weekly services to Hong Kong. The services will commence on 25th January 2017. This new service which see an additional 3,300 weekly seats on…
It’s about that time again when one of Australia’s most attractive and unique outdoor art exhibitions, Sculpture by the Sea, comes around. Each year a huge range of public artworks are commissioned and displayed along the iconic coastal walk between Bondi and Bronte beaches, making for very memorable sight anchored by the activity in central…
The Falls Music and Arts Festival has added to its summer east coast line up today, with the addition of a smattering of great Australian and international talent! If you’re still on the fence about whether or not to be getting on the Falls train this New Year’s, Marion Bay and Fremantle events are still on…
LANKS releases his debut EP Viet Rose tomorrow and man, you’re in for some incredible music from the Melbourne musician. He’s just signed with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for international bookings and off the back of an impressive BIGSOUND trip, LANKS has now added a co-headlining tour with Hein Cooper to a list of achievements in 2016. Before we…
2016 has been quite the year for young Adelaide musician MANE. At present, her debut EP House of Horrors has been recognised for a couple of SA Music Awards, while her live shows have been drawing in much acclaim. Recently, MANE found herself in the States for the first time with her music, playing a run of…
Tomorrow, there’s a show going down at The Evelyn Hotel in Melbourne. Tell us something new, I can hear you saying. Well, okay. Putting a twist on the way you’re set to experience a stellar line up of local musicians; the crew from boutique headphone outlet Jaben Audio is putting on a ‘silent’ gig. Ticket holders will…
The Ruminaters have let the dust from BIGSOUND settle just enough, announcing they’re getting back out on the road for a little east coast run next month. It’s been a huge year for the Sydney band, who spent a decent chunk of 2016 overseas touring through the UK and Europe while also finishing up with their sophomore…
Motorola have just released two brand new smart phones in Australia: the Moto Z and Moto Z Play. In addition to these new devices, Motorola also revealed Moto Mods, a collection of interchangeable necks that transform your smart phone. Here’s everything you need to know about them. Moto Z At just 5.2mm wide, the Moto…
Coinciding with the today’s release of the PlayStation VR (PS VR), Plantronics have revealed the first headset designed exclusively for PS VR, the Plantronics RIG 4VR. The RIG 4VR is the first officially licensed audio headset which has been optimised for use with the PS VR. The headset aims to heighten the user’s sense and…
After years of anticipation, the PlayStation VR (PS VR) has officially launched in Australia. The PS VR uses state-of-the-art technologies, such as 360 degree head tracking, wide FOV, high refresh rates, and Sony Interactive Entertainment’s own binaural 3D audio technology. Each of these features aim to add, and enhance the overall virtual reality gaming experience….
Australian distributor Sharmill Films has revealed they will be bringing three more films from the Toronto International Film Festival to Australia: Frantz, The Ornithologist, and Heal The Living, will join Lady Macbeth on the Sharmill Films 2017 release slate. Frantz is the latest film from French director François Ozon. The film is set in the wake of the…
Oscar winner Benicio Del Toro will no longer be starring in Fox’s The Predator reboot, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. Luckily, Fox is targeting Boyd Holbrook, best known as one of the stars of Netflix’s series Narcos, to replace Del Toro in the lead role. Negotiations between Del Toro and Fox falling apart is suggested to be the reason behind the…
Submissions are now open for the 2017 Lexus Australia Short Film Fellowship, the largest cash fellowship (AUD$200,000) for short films in Australia. Hosted by the Sydney Film Festival and Lexus Australia for the second year, the event encourages aspiring Australian filmmakers to submit an eligible short film. A Sydney Film Festival panel will select 20…
Taking place over three nights this week, Melbourne’s Monash University’s Caulfield campus is set to be the framework of a new art project, Under The Wire, from October 13-15. As part of the Melbourne Festival program, Under The Wire takes advantage of the collision of architectural style and undergoing construction, forming the backdrop for a…
It’s been announced today that Bob Dylan has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2016 – marking the first time the prize has gone to a recipient who is primarily a musician. The Swedish Academy in awarding the prized cited that Dylan had “created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”….
Now that it’s been named “Best Distillery Event in the World” from Drinks International Magazine, Queensland’s huge The Spirit of Bundaberg Festival is in a good position to further expand on the success of previous years. Taking place Saturday 15th October at the Bundaberg Rum Distillery, the wild celebration of good local food, great entertainment,…
Liam Neeson’s endeavour to find his daughter seems almost trivial when compared to the inexorable force of Keanu Reeves as John Wick, seeking vengeance for the murder of his Beagle puppy named Daisy. John Wick will return in 2017 after the original sleeper hit snowballed into one of the most memorable action films of its…
OKBADLANDS have come onto our radar with “Dust & Gold”, a gorgeous new single taken from their forthcoming EP (due out next year). Produced by Max Byrne (Golden Vessel), “Dust & Gold” mixes some stunning and soul-drenched vocals with production that hums and entices the listener. This one isn’t made for a rushed listen; kick back…
Swedish gal of the moment and dynamite performer, Elliphant, will be back in Australia next month for a run of festival dates and now, as we found out, some unmissable headline club shows too! Bringing her debut album LIVING LIFE GOLDEN to Aussie fans, Elliphant will be travelling right round the country when not hitting the festival…
Over 200 artists will be flocking to Hobart next January 18th – 22nd for an unforgettable summer MOFO festival program. Curated by Brian Ritchie, the festival this year will see punters challenged by the diversity of productions on show, not to mention will be challenging the artists themselves in bringing some truly eclectic ideas to life. With tickets…
The nominees for the 2016 WAMAwards have been revealed! As part of the 2016 WAMFest, the awards recognise Western Australian artists who have been achieving incredible feats through the year; leading the charge this year is Tired Lion with a total of six nominations. Koi Child follow close behind with five nods, while Hideous Sun Demon, Verge Collection and Rag N’…
Beyond The Valley just got a little sweeter, with the addition of some of our favourite names to the 2016 bill! Joining the likes of Alex Lahey, Chance The Rapper, Hudson Mohawke and Hermitude this December include Ali Barter, Ecca Vandal and Luke Million. Continuing to prove itself a diverse festival across pop, dance, rock and indie, Beyond The Valley has become a New…
Teeth & Tongue aren’t favourites of yours yet, you say? Well let Give Up On Your Health fix that right up this week. The band’s new record has been released to much praise and off it, we’ve been able to see how their single “Turn, Turn, Turn” has been given the music video treatment this week….
NGAIIRE will be flamin’ on with Blastoma one last time for 2016 before she returns to the studio to work on what’ll easily be one hell of a follow up album, embarking on a three-city tour this November and December. It’s been a stellar year for the Sydney vocalist, with the album breaking NGAIIRE out onto festival and headline…
Following on from its successful debut year in Brisbane this year, A Rock & Roll Writers Festival returns in April 2017 – the country’s only literary festival focused on the celebration of the link and relationship between writing and music. Coming to the Old Museum next year, the RRWF will feature a program of acclaimed authors, songwriters,…
And the party continues on 1st January with a stellar lineup of top notch hip hop and electric acts at Let Them Eat Cake in Melbourne. Happening at the sublime gardens at Werribee Mansion which is renowned for its breathtakingly sprawling grounds, Let Them Eat Cake is a spatial journey into the electronic realm. Accompanied…
With Stay Together, the Kaiser Chiefs are unleashing upon the world something unlike anything they’ve ever done before. But, as singer Ricky Wilson told me recently, that’s by design. It’s pure pop, as produced by Brian Higgins. But it’s really good pop. You know, an album of songs that sound different but fit together, as opposed to an album…
