Day: 30 January 2012

Live Review: Carus Thompson – Norfolk Basement Lounge (27.01.2012)

A lot can happen in nine years. For folk troubadour Carus Thompson, plenty has changed in the nine years since the recording of the first Acoustic at the Norfolk album. In that time he has gotten married, become a father, put out three acclaimed records, and played countless shows across two continents. Now, nine years…

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Sydney Festival Live Review: Vintage Trouble – The Famous Spiegeltent (28.01.12)

As I entered the Spiegeltent, LA based outfit Vintage Trouble had already begun chanting “Welcome To Our Party” to the enthusiastic crowd. Indeed, they brought the party to Sydney at an early 7pm show – always an impressive feat – with the crowd on their feet and dancing from start to finish. The band –…

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the AU interview at Big Day Out: Abbe May (Perth)

Claire Knight catches up with Perth artist Abbe May backstage at the 2012 Sydney Big Day Out, to chat about her 2011 release Design Desire, being featured in Entourage, what 2012 will bring and more. CREDITS: Camera: Yaya Stempler Interviewer: Claire Knight Editor: Larry Heath

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the ARTS review: what’s happening in the world of arts & film – issue 003

Welcome to issue 3 of the AU review’s ARTS review, our weekly peek into the world of Art and Film. In this issue The Persian International Film Festival to arrive in Sydney, Gaynor Tension brings her Broadway style to Mardi Gras, Sydney to debate the F-Word with Germain Greer, Australian Dance Theatre premiers Proximity for…

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