Emerge in the West is back for another year showcasing some incredible talent rising from Melbourne’s western suburbs. Hosted by Multicultural Arts Victoria, this event will bring some soul and colour into Footscray’s Nicholson Street by featuring those with a flair for all things music, fashion, art, dance and spoken word. This event will surely…
Read MoreThe Philadelphia Grand Jury are soon to be hitting the road for what’s likely to be some of their craziest shows. They’re inviting fans to join them onstage for some wild karaoke sessions as part of their So You Think You Can Philly Jays? tour and admittedly, even they’re in two minds about how this going to go down. “I…
Read MoreWritten and Directed by Lorene Scafaria, The Meddler is tender in its approach to comedy-drama; light on the former and heavy on the latter as it follows the highly likeable and sympathetic Marnie Minervini, who is portrayed with considerable depth by the supremely talented Susan Sarandon. The simple, soft touch with which Scafaria handles the…
Read MoreTheatre lovers prepare yourselves for a truly exquisite piece work from the mastermind that is Tennessee Williams. This autobiographical play is an awakening to the internal struggles that both men and women faced in the early 1940s; a time when women longed to find a man and as well homosexuality being taboo. From the opening monologue…
Read MoreFrom Friday 27th May to 18th June, Sydney will once again be flowing with the unique atmosphere of Vivid Sydney, now a globally renowned festival of lights, music, and ideas that has seen immense growth over the past few years. The immersive lighted precincts around Sydney, from Circular Quay and Walsh Bay to The Galeries…
Read MoreThe Great Escape had hundreds of artists performing throughout many venues in Brighton on Thursday during the afternoon and in the evening, with delegates keen to kick on during the night being spoiled for choice. Vevo’s set up at Wagner Hall hosted acoustic sets through the day – ‘discovery artists’ – while at night, the…
Read MoreThis week in the music industry, Sounds Australia has been nominated for two awards for their continuous achievements in exporting fresh Australian music to international crowds and the annual Electronic Music Conference returns to Sydney for the fifth time. Sounds Australia Recognised for their Music Export Achievements Sounds Australia, an organisation focused on gaining international…
Read MoreAdelaide’s West Thebarton Brothel Party are more than just a seven piece out of South Australia who are fast making a name for themselves as a frenetic and engaging rock band. They’re also about the finer things in life. Like pairing a good red or white wine with some suitable mood music. In honour of the…
Read MoreTrè Samuels is a name you’re going to be hearing more of through 2016 – his rich R&B vocal has been heard on L-FRESH THE LION’s recently released album Become, while his modelling career has most recently taken him to Fashion Weeks in both New York and Europe. While doing all of these things, the young musician has also…
Read MoreGerman duo Digitalism have this week, announced their return to Australia after what’s been a decent time away from our shores! They’ve got a brand spanking new album in Mirage ready to bring to fans out this way, a huge sound for Digitalism, who have always been known for ambitious production and a sharp knack for crafting some…
Read MoreBrisbane’s Cub Sport will be coming to a venue near you this August, the first headline tour for the band in some time! Coming off the back of an extensive overseas run of shows, the indie group who have definitely impressed with their debut record This Is Our Vice, will be back in headlining form for the first…
Read MoreSome excellent pop music, here. Jenny Broke the Window have been continuously developing into a live act to be fiercely aware of and with their latest single, “Airport Love”, the band makes their mark yet again. They recently dropped the official music video for the single and man, is it pretty. Directed by Anna Phillips and helmed…
Read MoreArmed with a brand new album in This Could Be Heartbreak, The Amity Affliction are gearing up to unleash their latest material on fans this August. The tour will be seeing the band take to stages in smaller venues around the country, offering their fans the chance to get up close and personal, right in each other’s faces, how…
Read MoreIt’s been a little while since we’ve heard from D.D Dumbo but fear not! That talented songwriter and absolutely captivating musician is back in our lives with new track “Satan” plus a short but tantalising run of tour dates this July and August! New track “Satan” is the first piece of new material released by D.D Dumbo…
Read MoreFor all you World of Warcraft nerds, this one’s for you! Blizzard Entertainment and HOYTS announced yesterday that they will be giving away free digital copies of the multi-player game World of Warcraft for people who buy a ticket through HOYTS cinemas for the film Warcraft. This promotion is to celebrate the release of the film…
Read MoreSydney Film Festival’s 2016 Travelling Film Festival announced its return to Newcastle this coming July, unveiling a program of international cinema direct from their premieres at Sydney Film Festival. Newcastle cinema-goers will be treated to screenings of the Festival’s opening and closing night films: Goldstone and Love & Friendship. Award-winning filmmaker Ivan Sen’s Goldstone, starring…
Read MoreMelbourne WebFest, this week, announced the program and official selection for its fourth annual run this July. The festival will screen 55 web series from around the globe as part of their official selection, hand-picked from a festival record of 230 submissions. The festival has 23 awards on offer for the 55 nominees, raised from…
Read MoreSiberian Colossus Stafan Kapicic has been building a career as an anonymous bad guy in American cinema. It wasn’t his language stopping him; the six-foot-four actor can speak fluently in as many as eight dialects. He has played roles as eclectic as comedy-stoner to romantic-heartbreak in international cinema. However, until his role in Deadpool, he…
Read MoreIn order to bring you a timely review for arguably the biggest game of the year, we didn’t get a chance to properly play Uncharted 4’s multiplayer. Never fear, because I have spent a couple of days with it and I can safely say that it’s a blast.
Read MoreSouth Coast surf rockers Hockey Dad have released the video for their new single ‘So Tired’, along with some exciting international tour news. 2016 has already been a big year for the duo, from playing SXSW, signing to Brooklyn based record label Kanine Records and announcing their debut album Boronia, it is about to get even…
Read MoreAfter keeping fairly quiet since the release of his self-titled EP two years ago, D.D Dumbo is back with a killer new single, ‘Satan’. Released alongside a video directed by Jim Elson, the Victorian musician has made a fresh, smooth, infectious return. Proving his credibility as an artist, Annie Mac gave ‘Satan’ a spin last…
Read MoreConsidering how dangerous bull riding can be, you’ve got to be pretty much made of steel to survive this as a job. the AU’s Larry Heath had the opportunity to talk with cowboy Wesley Silcox at last year’s iconic Calgary Stampede. He’s one of the most successful bull riders in the world, and here he shares details on…
Read MoreAhead of the its premiere in Sydney on August 19, the first images of the Fawlty Towers – Live On Stage production have been released. A cast that has been hand-picked by Fawlty Towers’ creator John Cleese sees Blazey Best playing the role of Sybil, Syd Brisbane playing Manuel, Aimee Horne playing Holly, and finally,…
Read MoreGuam’s Pacific Festival of Arts is back for its 12th year, bringing with it a huge delegate line-up of 60 artists who will be representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait culture. To celebrate the annual event, a pre-departure celebration was held on the 19th of May at Sydney’s International Airport, which marked the first time all…
Read MoreNow that the crew at Salt Meats Cheese have settled into the groove made by their new store opposite Broadway Shopping Centre, it’s time for them to kick up their menu offerings with a big, flaming wheel of cheese. Salt Meats Cheese Broadway have introduced The Flaming Cheese Wheel to its menu – already full…
Read MoreCurrently in the midst of their 2016 Great Escape program in the UK, the Sounds Australia crew have recently been nominated for recognition of all their hard work at the 2016 Yearly Music Convention Awards. The awards, run by The Great Escape, acknowledge and recognise the contributions made by live music export organisations and for…
Read MoreIn this issue: Another great week of fresh releases ranging from newcomers to music natives, time to update the music library! CAR SEAT HEADREST From bedroom pop to classic rock, Car Seat Headrest are announcing their new record Teens Of Denial, is released today, via Matador Records/Remote Control Records. KYLE FORESTER Kyle Forester releases his debut self-titled album,…
Read MoreThursday sees The Great Escape kick off its first day and night of music programming and already, downtown Brighton is crawling with musicians and industry members from around the globe, ready to find their new favourite artists. Ahead of the action, we’ve been checking some of the international showcasing artists out and bring you a…
Read MoreMelbourne’s Owen Rabbit makes his return to the UK for The Great Escape this year, bringing with him a whole swag of new sounds and material to showcase for the British audiences. We find out a bit more about how he’s been anticipating his shows in the UK, as well as plans for the rest of 2016!…
Read MoreSydney’s Middle Kids have come out with a full-bodied, satisfying sound in debut single “Edge of Town” – and just like a fine wine, the song keeps getting better with each listen. For a debut, “Edge of Town” is impressive, with equal amounts of bounding confidence coupled with a gorgeous broodiness that highlights itself with…
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