Outside The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel in Adelaide, there is already a line of teenagers and fans in their 20’s building for Frank Iero. While there are still a few hours until doors open, some of these fans have been camped outside the venue since the early hours of the morning. Inside the front bar, some have…
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It was affirming to see that the room was already mostly filled when first act Baby Blue took to the stage, opening the night. Baby Blue brought a dreamy indie pop-rock that danced between decidedly 60s sounds, as well as moments nearly reminiscent of Major Leagues. Fronted by Rhea Caldwell’s unique voice, we were taken across a…
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St. Paul and the Broken Bones know how to bring it. I saw them earlier in the year when they toured on Bluesfest, and their Sydney sideshow was just one of those sets you had to see to fully understand and appreciate. For a band to play such a polished set, you could easily think…
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While out in Singapore for Music Matters in September, Larry sat down with Perth musician and songwriter Sydnee Carter. It’s been a big year for the songstress, who has been working on her new EP and locking down as many shows as possible, with this recent stop in Singapore being one of the clear highlights. “I’m looking…
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Josh gets to know some more about US blues rock group Thaddeus Anna Greene, the Cleveland band who are currently celebrating the release of their new EP Bleed. Since forming in 2010, the band has been causing impressive amounts of buzz in the US and come to us fresh with this new music in tow – find…
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Audiences are poised to learn more about the lineage of the Man of Steel than they ever have before if Krypton can fulfill its premise. The Syfy TV series, which was first announced in 2014, has been slowly building momentum over the years and has now finally released a full cast of recognizable faces. Syfy…
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Matthew McConaughey has transformed again in the first official trailer for Gold. After shedding almost 21kg’s for Dallas Buyers Club McConaughey returns to screens as an older, rounder version of himself (a little bit Christian Bale in American Hustle) to take on the role of Kenny Wells, a down on his luck prospector. When Wells…
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Monster Pictures, in conjunction with Lido Cinemas, are set to present a special Friday Fright Nights screening of Steve Oram’s bizarre and twisted film AAAAAAAAH! The special screening will feature a video intro by co-star Noel Fielding from The Mighty Boosh, followed by a Skype Q&A with writer/director Steve Oram and Melbourne-based lead actress Lucy Honigman will be there in person. AAAAAAAAH! follows…
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Sydney Director Craig Rasmus has release a short documentary entitled Atlantium: The Smallest Country In Australia which explores micro-nation founder and Emperor of Atlantium George II. The focus of director Craig Rasmus’ film lies in the true story of George, and his journey to become the founder of the second largest micro-nation in the world…
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ABC TV, Screen Australia and Film Victoria have announced that filming has commenced in Melbourne on The Warriors , a provocative new Indigenous comedy drama series. Created by Tony Briggs (The Sapphires) and Robert Connolly (Paper Planes, Barracuda), The Warriors is set in the world of Australian Rules Football. It explores the elite world of professional sport…
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Welcome to a brand new week. With more shows returning and starting, your week will be a TV-fest. Here are our picks… Tuesday, 11 October Supergirl, Fox8, 8:50pm AEST Our superheroine has a family reunion with her famous cousin but it’s not a typical reunion. Superman arrives to help her fight a new threat to…
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Blinking about the world of Dishonored 2, I immediately fell into the rhythm of its 2012 predecessor. The slice of gameplay I got to explore was intriguing to say the least. My target: “Grand inventor of The Duke” and creator of the Clockwork soldier Kirin Jindosh. The hostage: Royal Physician Anton Sokolov. Inside the clockwork…
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Following the announcement of Monster Fest’s Gory opening film RAW, the Melbourne festival has announced its first wave of feature titles, including, the Australian Premiere of action drama Free Fire, and homicidal horror The Autopsy of Jane Doe. As well as the world premiere of comedy horror Mondo Yakuza, and a digital restoration of the…
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The second episode of HBO’s exciting and groundbreaking new series Westworld, “Chestnut” screened on Monday, and despite a few nuances it picks up perfectly where the previous episode dropped us off. We are given two new guests to the park in the form of Logan played by Ben Barnes (Narnia and Stardust) and William played…
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Joe Cinque’s Consolation is a film that throws up a lot of questions. How much responsibility should society accept in a murder trial? Is a murder a preventable death? To what extent can we describe an inexplicable crime? This Australian film is based on some true events and is adapted from Helen Garner’s award-winning true…
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Did you ever wonder what would become of Sex and the City‘s Carrie Bradshaw had she moved to the suburbs, popped out two children, and wound up married to a man she no longer loves and has “literally nothing to say” to? Well, HBO’s latest offering Divorce may just be for you then. Given that…
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Most people were introduced to James “Jim” Foley when he appeared in a bright orange jumpsuit and reports (and video) confirmed that he had been the first American citizen to be murdered by ISIS. It was a moment where the Islamic State had stripped away his humanity and reduced Foley to a casualty. In the…
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Writers’ Festivals are growing exponentially with quite a flurry. While you have the big guns out there, many other fascinating festivals bubble under the literature surface. One of those festivals is Story Fest – a festival focusing all on the performative aspect of art, as opposed to the written word. Director of the festival Miles…
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A major partnership between the Art Gallery of NSW, Carriageworks, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, The National: New Australia Art is a six year initiative, dedicated to presenting the latest and greatest contemporary Australian art. Exhibitions will take place in 2017, 2019, and 2021. Ahead of the full artist reveal on December 1st,…
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Based on the 1992 smash hit movie of the same name, The Bodyguard will kick off its Australian tour in Sydney next April. Former secret service agent Frank Farmer (played on screen by 90s heartthrob Kevin Costner) is assigned bodyguard duty, protecting superstar Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston) from a stalker. After some initial head butting,…
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After successful pop ups last year in Sydney and Melbourne, KitKat have unveiled plans for their first ever permanent store in Australia. The KitKat Chocolatory will be a DIY dessert store in Melbourne Central, designed so customers can create their own personalised KitKat among other treats like exclusive flavours and handcrafted chocolates. Melbourne street artist…
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The Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy is about to see a major champion with new Sydney pop-up restaurant Classico Moderno, a concept from young local chef Bryan Gerlini who is determined to showcase the best of his home and its classic cuisine. Aside from being the founding Head Chef of Leichhardt’s excellent Capriccio Osteria, Gerlini…
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Simply titled The Rooftop one of QT Melbourne’s biggest draw cards is a stunning 11th floor bar mirroring the unique character the designer hotel has brought to Russell Street. The city’s skyline will play in the background of the split indoor-outdoor bar, which QT hope will become one of Melbourne’s biggest destinations as we edge…
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London and New York have once again dominated the World’s 50 Best Bars, an annual list which each year seeks to provide a thorough overview of the top performing drinking destinations across the globe, from swanky hotel bars to dim speakeasies. Manhattan’s popular Dead Rabbit took out top honours, being named the “Botran Rum Best…
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The Bourke Street Pub Company have undertaken another pub reno as part of their impressive portfolio, this time reviving the historic Botany Bay Hotel, which has been given a new lase on life under the watchful eye of Group Director and legendary publican Paddy Coughlan. The pub, which was established in 1865, moves into a…
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There’s nothing like crisp country air slapping you awake to take you out of that hustle, bustle Sydney state of mind. For Sydneysiders a brief getaway isn’t just about grabbing a quick, refreshing weekend in the Blue Mountains or Hunter Valley (still both incredible places for brief escapism) anymore, with many realising that you need…
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The nominees for the National Live Music Awards have been announced around the country today, with 51 categories being unveiled across the board. Winners are to be announced on November 29th at events being run nationally, with both national and state-specific categories being voted on by a judging panel of industry professionals from right around Australia….
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Over the weekend, The Jezabels made their long-awaited return to the live stage as headliners with a brilliant hometown show at The Enmore in Sydney. Reinvigorated and charged up, Hayley Mary and the band led the crowd through some unforgettable moments of live music; a triumphant statement from the beloved group that they were most definitely back. The tour…
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DZ Deathrays are currently on a hell raising tour through Europe at the moment with Dune Rats so we thought, what better way to envision what chaos lay ahead for both than by taking a look at the former’s new video for “Pollyanna”? DZ’s latest single has everything fans have come to love about the band; frenetic…
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STUDIOCANAL has released a bite-sized trailer for the sequel to Aussie outback comedy A Few Best Men. Entitled A Few Less Men the 2017 sequel stars Xavier Samuel (Love & Friendship, Fury), Kris Marshall (Love Actually, Death at a Funeral) and Kevin Bishop (Pot Luck). The trailer release co-incides with news that the film has been…
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