Following last year’s move to Potts Point, Kylie Kwong’s renowned Chinese restaurant Billy Kwong have extended their Sunday offerings to include all-day dining with new lunch dishes, a special dessert collaboration, and new bespoke project wines and beer. “As we approach one year in this beautiful new location, I wanted to up the ante –…
Iconic hotel InterContinental Sydney have welcomed a new Heard of Pastry in Simon Veauvy who has already begun assisting in revamping menus across the property’s dining options, including 117 Dining and The Cortile. Joining a talented culinary team which includes Tamas Pamer and Constantin Kautz, Simon shares the philosophy of working closely with NSW producers…
News hit earlier this week that seminal hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest will be making a rare appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, instantly building anticipation for what is now, unfortunately, a rare opportunity to see the group as one. Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Phife Dawg, and even “part-time” member Jarobi…
Han Solo is coming our way next month for an exclusive fan event at the Sydney Opera House! Harrison Ford has announced that he will be making his way down to the Sydney icon to promote the hugely anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Ford, who returns as Han Solo in the upcoming Star Wars…
Long-standing Redfern pub The Tudor has taken a big step forward this year, introducing a new chef, a brand-new menu, and a redesign which sees the dark and dated interiors reformed into bright, welcoming spaces. Aimed at furthering their status as a local hub for Redfern, the team behind the venue have injected it with…
Brightly coloured décor, painted skeletons, and murals by a local graffiti artist will welcome anyone who steps into Newtown’s latest opening, a Mexican cantina and Tequila bar going by the name of Calaveras. The new venture from Gerardo Macip aims to deliver a traditional cantina straight to the heart of the inner-west hub, offering a…
As a result of a partnership with boutique wine supplier Captains of Trade, popular Redfern cafe Three Williams will be turning into a den of European wine for Red, White & Bubbles: Euro Vino. Described as an event aimed at taking attendees on a tasting journey through Europe, this returning wine party will showcase wines…
The Kurzel family is on a hot streak this year, with Jed Kurzel added to the film family’s accolades in winning the top prize at this year’s Screen Music Award! Winning the Feature Score of the Year Award for his work on Slow West, a film that won much acclaim at Sundance, Kurzel claimed the…
Aiming straight for the heart of Melbourne’s summer, Beer DeLuxe at Federation Square will be offering up their lush beer garden as a dedication to Australia’s rich and diverse beer scene. Kicking off their Summer Hop Up series on November 18th, the team will transform the venue in a brewers’ garden every week throughout summer,…
Two Melbourne bars, Pilgrim Bar and Riverland Bar, are coming together to host Australia’s first-ever Gin festival, titled Juniperlooza. Both venues will be hosting the event over two-days this month, showcasing Australia’s best Gins across a variety of tastings, Gin-inspired food stalls, and roaming entertainment set on the banks of the Yarra at Federation Wharf….
Young Henry’s have seen their popular Real Ale soar in popularity, and even win a gold medal at last year’s JD Wetherspoons’ Spring International Real Ale Festival. Put forth as an Australian interpretation of a classic British Bitter with a half-half blend of English and Aussie malts, YH Real Ale remains one of their most…
Two of the most well known cruise ships in Australia, Princess Cruises’ Sea Princess and Dawn Princess have gone through some massive refurbishments recently, introducing numerous new venues and features on board in an attempt to adapt to contemporary trends and demand. Furthering their commitment to appealing to a large range of passengers, both ships…
Tapping into the aesthetic of exclusive country clubs throughout California, Sydney’s newest opening Darlo Country Club is the new bar and diner at the site of the former Victoria Room. Completely transforming the space with cactus green beams, soft linen paneling, brass elements, and a lush new coat of paint, the vibrant new bar looks…
The Kurzel family is on a hot streak this year, with Jed Kurzel added to the film family’s accolades in winning the top prize at this year’s Screen Music Award! Winning the Feature Score of the Year Award for his work on Slow West, a film that won much acclaim at Sundance, Kurzel claimed the…
Brooklyn indie-pop trio Wet released their self-titled EP last year and almost instantly became one of the year’s biggest buzz bands, racking up a dedicated fan base and selling out shows both around the states and overseas. They’ve been fairly quiet since then; releasing two singles, “Deadwater” and “Weak”, from their forthcoming debut and patiently…
This afternoon via Radio Adelaide, the South Australian artists, events and venues up for awards in this year’s AU Live Music Awards were revealed. Coming off the back of a huge night of recognition at the South Australian Music Awards this week, we’ve been stoked to have teamed up with Radio Adelaide in bringing the…
Sydney’s Jackie Onassis, part of larger hip hop collective One Day, have been killing it on nationally for a few years now. Ever since their debut single “The New Dumb”, they have helped lead Australian hip-hop onto a completely new wave, pushing tradition and bringing in outside influences for a well-rounded, melodic, and endearing sound….
Following their excellent debut single, “Couches”, local production team John Depth – awarded producer Tim Carr and singer-songwriter Paul Conrad – have hooked up with Long Beach rapper-singer SLik d to release “Juicetown”. The duo’s second single continues their love for the darker side of electronica, lifting SLik d’s slick raps with a forceful blend…
Unknown Mortal Orchestra released possibly one of my favourite albums of the year in the acclaimed Multi-Love. Since its release in the earlier part of the year, UMO have been on the road consistently, building their now-renowned live presence stronger and stronger. Having last seen the band perform out this way on the Laneway Festival…
As Phil Jamieson gears up for the HiFi Days event in a couple of weeks, I took some time to talk to him about what it’s like to play solo, his very impressive history of collaborations and the meaning behind some of the more cryptic Grinspoon songs. For all of us terribly lazy Phil Jamieson…
New Loon Lake music is a bittersweet affair, with them currently wrapping up their last shows ever. But that’s not going to stop us enjoying their latest offering “Winona Ryder”. Upbeat as always, Loon Lake have always had the ability to capture the sound of summer, with this new song and it’s accompanying music video capturing…
Brothers Ruben Neilson (of Unknown Mortal Orchestra) and Kody Neilson have been making music together for a long time; they used to be in the same bands, but we’ve just gotten the most recent collaboration in the form of Kody’s solo project, Silicon, reworked by Unknown Mortal Orchestra. It’s a sonically stunning, offbeat sounding track…
For people who were lucky enough to own an N64 back in the day, Screencheat is a true nostalgia bomb. Pulling inspiration from some true classics, it’s everything you forgot you loved about games of that era, with truly original point of difference. It’s also some of the most pure multiplayer fun I’ve had in…
In many ways, Call of Duty: Black Ops III has to deal with the same design problems that Advanced Warfare, and even Ghosts, had to deal with. What can you do to keep a franchise that ruled the roost in one hardware generation fresh and interesting while still providing new ideas and features that move…
It’s that time of the year again when Melbournians revel in the warmth of late sunsets, eagerly awaiting the advent of dusk and all the excitement that catching a movie in the glorious open-air can bring. This summer, there’s no better place to see the latest release films than at Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn, where…
Screening every other Friday night at In The House at Event Cinemas on George Street are classic films, brought back to the big screen. This week it’s The Dark Knight, and here’s our trivia question: The answer? Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten was cited by Lindy as the inspiration for Heath Ledger’s Joker in the film….
This week’s DVD releases all feature women who are hitting their creative strides. Inside Out Inside Out, Pixar’s latest emotion-packed fare, stars comedy powerhouse Amy Poehler. Riley is a ten-year-old girl whose life is ruled by Joy (Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Bill Hader), and Disgust (Mindy Kaling). Packed full of heart,…
Nintendo took a break from their regular Nintendo Direct announcement livestreams following the death of company president Satoru Iwata earlier this year. The broadcasts have returned with Nintendo of America President/loveable dork Reggie Fils-Aime at the helm, and man did they have some cool stuff to talk about.
With Season 2 having just been released on DVD and Blu-Ray today – and with six episodes of Season 3 now having aired, I caught up with two of the creative minds behind the popular series The Blacklist – creator Jon Bokenkamp and Producer John Eisendrath – to reflect on Season 2 and look ahead to Season 3. Note that this interview…
Sydney’s Papa Gedes have recently turned two, entering into their third year operating as one of the most charming small bars in the CBD. Themed towards the voodoo history of New Orleans, the tiki-esque bar has maintained a balance that doesn’t go over-the-top yet remains playful with a distinctive aesthetic that is clear in both…
