The Australian Music Week will be running its second conference over three days in November. Many events and acts are schedule from November 2nd to 4th, so we’re here to give you the highlights. For some budding band hopefuls who want a chance to share their music with some of the biggest industry players, there…
Having opened for many tours with the likes of CHVRCHES, M83 and Marina & The Diamonds, Shura finally gets her turn to shine with her own headline tour dates, this time in Australia. Set to come out to Australia for this year’s Falls Festival tour and Field Day, Shura has also locked in her first…
After seven long years on the Melbourne rock circuit, Jericco have announced that they’re calling it a day and will having a final show in their hometown to bid a final farewell to fans in November. Headlining at the iconic Corner Hotel in Melbourne, the band will play for the final time on November 5th. Nostalgic about their…
Telegram are set to come out to Australia for the first time this October, thanks to the VISIONS crew! Touring as part of the Visions Circuit, the UK band will be making their debut Australian appearances at venues in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. VISIONS aim to bring live music to punters for free, and are behind…
The set times for Listen Out 2016 have recently been released, so get your squad together to fight over which band to listen to first. The timings all kind of overlap slightly, which gives you a chance to grab a taste of both sets, but can be dilemma when you have to choose between staying…
ABC has announced a celebratory live studio episode of the hit Australian gaming show Good Game, which will bring in musical comedians, as well as renowned comedic gamers, to ABC’s Studio 22 in Sydney for the show’s 10th Birthday.
Capcom have released a brand new Resident Evil 7 trailer which shows off some of the games intense action scenes, and gives players a first-person invitation to a horrifying dinner party at the Baker Mansion, which is sure to send a shiver down your spine.
Square Enix have released the new World of Final Fantasy trailer, which shows off familiar characters and beasts in a style that is more adorable than ever. The newest role-playing installment of the nostalgic Final Fantasy games series follows siblings Reynn and Lann as they enter the world of Grymoire.
BlizzCon has announced a pack load of digital goodies that will be available to attendees and virtual ticket holders of this year’s BlizzCon X show, from popular game titles such as World of Warcraft and Overwatch. Not only will players get to watch BlizzCon’s two-day gaming convention from the comfort of their couch, they will…
Australia’s only SciFi Film Festival is set to stun with its line-up of blockbuster premieres, features, and shorts from around the world. The festival will run over the course of five days in October at The Ritz, Randwick and will give sci-fi lovers a chance to splurge on an abundance of out-of-this-world sci-fi films, as…
Australian comedian Peter Helliar will be lending his voice to The Wolf Pack in the upcoming animation Storks alongside a star-studded cast, Roadshow Films has announced. Peter Helliar will be joining cast members, Jennifer Aniston (Friends, We’re the Millers), Andy Samberg (Hotel Transylvania, Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Ty Burrell (Modern Family), Katie Crown (Adventure Time), and Kelsey Grammar (Toy Story…
The 80’s was such a fascinating time in history. I don’t think there are many shows set in the 80’s that I don’t end up loving or at least find myself mildly interested in. Video cameras the size of a small dog, TVs that produced great picture and sound as long as you gave them…
Art installation – when you hear those words, what visions are created in your mind? Now think about an art installation based not far from Uluru (Ayers Rock), I bet that raises your eye brows. So, it’s now time to book your flights to Yulara, Ayers Rock and witness the incredible Field of Light by…
Could these be the best value wine dinners in Sydney? One would sure be hard-pressed finding one that combines the atmosphere and value like 360 Bar & Dining do with their “360 Wine Club” events. There are plenty of wine dinner series across the city but not many similarly priced events have quite the scope…
Across the last two days in Singapore, the All That Matters conference has added Marketing, Digital, Sports and Sync streams to its event to join the Music Matters focus that kicked off the festival on Tuesday morning. Today, as the city gets ready for the F1 to kick off tomorrow, Music Matters came to an…
Conner Youngblood has come out of Nashville in the last year or so brandishing a talent that has been raved about and rightly so. An exciting singer and songwriter to be keeping an eye on, Youngblood’s latest single “Sulphur Springs” has definitely caught our eye. His early influences of Sufjan Stevens and Elliott Smith can still…
November and December sees E^ST back out on the road, this time with her new EP Get Money! Having recently been wowing crowds around the country with the likes of Little May and Japanese Wallpaper, it’s time for E^ST to emerge further into that solo spotlight as she gears up to take headline status with this collection of material that’s no doubt…
When Ceres hit BIGSOUND last week, their new album Drag It Down On You hadn’t been out a full week yet. Still, when we saw them at Crowbar on the Tuesday night and then again at The Zoo on Thursday, the way people were singing the lyrics of the new material back at the band, you’d be mistaken for thinking the…
The 2016 Yours & Owls Festival has released their official set times and map for the event taking off in Wollongong this October! Heading to Stuart Park is a stellar round of local and international names including Client Liaison, Big Scary, Bleached (pictured), Black Mountain, DMA’s and more – with a limited third and final release of tickets now on sale, you still have…
October will see Thundamentals head out on the road for the first time since their arena jaunt supporting Macklemore x Ryan Lewis earlier this year! With a new single ready to be brandished in “Never Say Never”, the lads are ready to get back out into the headline spotlight. Joining them on the road for the epic…
Harts is gearing up to release his new album Smoke Fire Hope Desire tomorrow as well as kick off a national tour in support but today, today we’re sharing his latest music video to get the excitement started early. It’s the first set of visuals we’ve seen from the Melbourne guitarist and performer in a little while,…
Last Thursday, Beach Burrito in Fortitude Valley hosted a special listening party for Remi and Sensible J‘s sophomore album Divas and Demons. With Brisbane sun shining down, BIGSOUND attendees crowded in to soak up the rays, listen to the Melbourne artists’ new material, all the while indulging in burritos and margaritas. All the pieces came together for one mint afternoon….
Catching up three quarters of FLOWERTRUCK in Brisbane last week during BIGSOUND mayhem, Larry found out some more about their recent recording process at the renowned Grove Studios and how the live shows have continued to develop over recent months. “It was good to get away for four days to The Grove,” Sarah Sykes says. “It was nice have the disconnect….
Australian audiences might recognise Timothy Omundson from the 7Flix musical comedy series Galavant, or perhaps Supernatural or maybe even from his 8 seasons on comedy crime procedural Psych. As an actor Omundson brings charm, gravitas, or wit aplenty and as an interview subject he is wonderfully animated, eloquent and softly spoken. Just before he graced…
Mitch Pileggi is best known for his role on The X Files playing the stern but fair Assistant Director Walter Skinner and boss to Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson). With the Season 10 X Files revival earlier this year, the show has had an explosive comeback, allowing Pileggi to reprise…
Ksenia Solo is a young actress who has already made a name and mark for herself in a number of TV series. Best known for her role on supernatural sci-fi show Lost Girl, she has also starred in the perpetually fascinating series Orphan Black, and takes a leap back into American revolutionist history with Turn:…
Australian Music Week (AMW) is a special conference that runs insightful industry panels alongside with some of the country’s best up-and-coming bands and artists. Taking place in early November in Cronulla, just outside of Sydney, it is an opportunity for those wanting to get involved and learn more about the industry. In addition to the panels…
There will be a special screening for coming-of-age and cult surfing film Puberty Blues and all for a great cause! The film was made in 1981 and has a large focus on what life was like in Sydney as a teenager back in the late 70s. Special guests will be attending the Sydney event with…
Universal Pictures launched the new teaser trailer for Fifty Shades Darker (directed by James Foley) on Tuesday. Following the narrative from prequel film Fifty Shades of Grey, the trailer reveals Ana (Dakota Johnson) getting involved in all affairs related to Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) once again. Being reeled in for the second time with the…
For those that haven’t had the privilege to travel through the outskirts of Greece, Palace Norton Cinema will be bringing you The Delphi Bank 23rd Greek Film Festival (GFF) in Sydney to get your Greek culture on. Showcasing 17 films and 16 shorts with some of the titles classified as award-winning from the Greek Film industry….
