Aussie and Kiwi ski bunnies are finally united under one lift pass, connecting Thredbo Resort with NZ Ski resorts Coronet Peak, The Remarkables (Queenstown) and Mt Hutt (Christchurch). The pass, called The “Mountain Collective”, is an alliance with the world’s best independent ski destinations, also including Canada, USA, Europe, Japan and South America, allowing skiers…
In the wake of the tragic Cyclone Winston, Fiji’s tourism leg announced a series of discounts in the hopes of attracting visitors back to the idyllic collection of islands to show them that the stunning stretches of sand and crystal clear waters are still waiting, ready and able to present everyone one would need for…
Boasting excellent service and a great location for those visiting Calgary, the Kensington Riverside Inn is a high level, contemporary boutique hotel. Situated in the trendy area of Kensington, this hotel is just across the road from the beautiful Bow River, an easy walk to the beautiful Prince’s Island Park and just around the block…
Tigerair have long been known in Australia for being the cheaper alternative to other major domestic carriers. While some choose to see that is evidence of their being cut-rate in all aspects of their business, Tigerair is more determined than ever to turn the naysayers around. With a fresh new look, a shiny new terminal…
Now in it’s fourth year, Pixel Sounds returns to Campbelltown Arts Centre on Saturday March 12, as part of the Centre’s Contemporary Music Program. Incorporating workshop elements with a musical performance, Pixel Sounds hosts some of the best chip tune creators and performers from across Australia and around the world. The event featuring Tuberz McGee,…
The City of Knox in Melbourne’s east will be rocking on Friday 4 March when Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be – The Story of Bon Scott is presented as an outdoor concert performance for the first time at Wally Tew Reserve, Glenfern Road Ferntree Gully. Following a season at the National Theatre Melbourne…
This week a rare Automata has appeared at the Arts Centre Melbourne. In an age oversaturated with digital art and entertainment, Melbourne artist Mark Ogge has drawn on the centuries-old tradition of mechanical automata and coin-operated attractions to create a work of great immediacy and charm. The Circus Automata, a large, three-dimensional, mechanically operated diorama…
The two members of EastEnd Cabaret, Jennifer Byrne & Vicky Falconer-Pritchard, are currently in Australia performing their show Yeti’s Demon Dive Bar – a musical sketch show which delves into the lives of characters enjoying themselves within a bar set-up on stage. “We did three sort of work-in-progress shows back in London at Soho Theatre,…
Some of the best international and local surfers will be trading in their boardies for chef jackets once again as the exciting SurfAid Cocktail Party makes it’s return next week, located at postcard-worthy bar-diner The Bucket List by Bondi Beach. Amongst the surfing talent joining some of Australia’s best chefs is former world surfing champion…
Whether you know them for their decadent high teas sessions or their highly textured, famous macarons, it’s hard to deny world renowned French bakery brand Ladurée, especially with celebrations like Easter coming up. This year, the brand are preparing for for Easter by announcing a collaboration with famous Japanese painter Yuko Higuchi, who has done…
This month, on Thursday 10th March, Parramatta’s local Riverside Brewing Company will be heading to the inner-city to take over 13 tapes at craft beer-hub Keg & Brew, offering up free tasters, giving away their merch, and talking all things craft beer. The Parra brewery, which opened up in 2012, is the area’s first craft…
To nab some of Jock Zonfrillo‘s time now moreover any other time of the year is an opportunity not to be taken for granted. Not only has his always popular Adelaide CBD establishment Street ADL been catering to the masses in town for the Adelaide Fringe and Adelaide Festival of the Arts (not to mention their pop up food…
KY-OTO has opened on Kensington Street’s Spice Alley, offering the option of Japanese cuisine to visitors of the hawker-style laneway, furthering the ongoing evolution of Kensington Street’s incredible range of dining options. KY-OTO is designed to capture two distinct elements of the Kyoto restaurant experience. The indoor dining room, housed in a heritage terrace house, adjoins an outdoor eating area located…
It’s the first weekend of autumn for 2016 but that doesn’t mean the carefree summer nights are going anyway. Just two days ago it was reported that March will be mostly hot, leaving a traditional autumn to start sometime in April instead. It’s good news for Sydneysiders, especially those heading out this week since there…
Following the success of the original House of Crabs which rests above the Norfolk Hotel in Sydney’s Redfern, the HoC team have opened up another seafood eatery in St Kilda at The Basement within The Newmarket Hotel. Primed to open its doors tomorrow, House of Crabs St Kilda boasts an American-style seafood menu that pays…
Late-night bar The Belleville are gearing up to celebrate their first birthday in a big way this month, opening up Chinatown’s Globe Alley for the inaugural chicken and beer festival. For around 10 hours on Saturday 12th March the entire alleyway will be filled with The Belleville’s wildly popular rotisserie chicken, craft beers and spirits…
We continued to march on into Merivale and its aptly named festival this year with the hotly anticipated European Laneway, fashioned as a feast under the stars. After a series of successful events in previous years, the laneway was once again choc-a-block of the best food and drink the Merivale group has to offer, all…
Rising live show favourites Methyl Ethel are getting back on the road and will be touring Australia through April! The WA band has recently been announced as having signed to 4AD (home of Grimes, Bradford Cox etc), another impressive notch added to the Methyl Ethel belt, following on from the success of their debut album, Oh Inhuman…
Californian Day Wave (aka Jackson Phillips) has already begun generating momentum surrounding his music in Australia following his recent signing to I OH YOU and subsequent love from blogs and music fans in the lead up to the release of his Hard to Read EP (due out tomorrow, March 4th). For those who’ve been hanging out for Day…
The Sounds Australia crew have today released details of their official SXSW events, including the always popular Aussie BBQ. The full artist line ups for the Aussie BBQ and two Sound Gallery Showcases have been unveiled, with 30 Australian acts set to perform. The Aussie BBQ celebrates its 13th year at SXSW in 2016 and…
It’s hard to know where to begin when covering the NSW boutique festival Secret Garden, an event I attended for the first time over the weekend. It takes place about an hour out of Sydney and gives precedence to its name by not revealing its announcement until the event sells out; which was about a week…
Okay, so if you’ve been keeping tabs on Sufjan Stevens‘ recent Australian shows, you’ll have gotten the inkling that they have been all-in, emotional affairs. Of course, it’s to be expected of Sufjan, that his music presents such delicately evocative narratives and especially with his latest album Carrie & Lowell, there’s some intensely personal stories to be…
Five years since their last release, The Kills have finally returned with a new single in “Doing It To Death”. The song builds the further you get into it, with a simple drum pattern sitting underneath Alison Mosshart‘s unmistakably powerful vocals. Have a listen, and check out its stunning video here: The Kills‘ fifth album Ash &…
Cast your minds back to the Laneway Festival tour of 2012. For many of us, it was the first time experiencing the synth-y majesty that was M83‘s Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming album delivered live. A truly unforgettable live show over too quickly. For Anthony Gonzalez, 2016 is positioned to deliver that same evocative vibe through new M83 album Junk (due out…
Pretty City are the latest Aussie act to be featured in our SXSW spotlight series, the Melbourne rockers preparing themselves for the onslaught of music that awaits them in Austin in just a few weeks! Having recently debuted their single “Running Around” in the US, the band is eager to get out Stateside and introduce their…
Nearly four years after the release of their second, self titled album, The Temper Trap have returned with a new single “Thick as Thieves”. The track feels like their releases to date collected into one song; it has the energy of their debut album with the more mature nuanced melodies of their second. Have a listen to…
Pixar’s upcoming Finding Dory debuted a brand new earlier today. The trailer showcases more of the beautiful animation we can expect from the film, and gives us more insight into the main storyline of the film – the quest for the forgetful Dory to find her parents. You might also learn a thing or two about…
Hot on the heels of last weeks Pokemon Direct broadcast, Nintendo have announced that the next full Nintendo Direct broadcast will commence at 9am AEDT tomorrow (that’s 8am for QLD, and 7am for WA).
Charming, funny, poignant and so very British, The Lady in the Van is a wonderfully entertaining true story (of sorts) anchored by an unrelenting performance from Maggie Smith. Based on the memoir by playwright Alan Bennett, this quirky comedy soars when Smith’s titular lady is at her most cantankerous and the unlikely relationship Bennett shared with her…
The 9th Human Rights Arts & Film Festival (HRAFF) has announced a selection of highlights from its 2016 program, which offers an entertaining and innovative showcase of events that delve into diverse and powerful human stories. These are just a few sneak peaks from the creative program of film, arts, music and forums which opens on 5…
