Year: 2016

First artists for inaugural edition of The National: New Australian Art 2017 announced

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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Whitney Houston musical The Bodyguard to tour Australia in 2017

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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KitKat are launching a permanent chocolate store in Melbourne this month

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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Cafe Paci chef brings Darlinghurst a new pop up restaurant with Classico Moderno (Sydney)

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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QT Melbourne opens lush new rooftop bar

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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The world’s 50 best bars for 2016 have been named

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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Botany Bay Hotel unveils slick new makeover and bistro (Sydney)

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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Five reasons you should road trip it to Orange Wine Festival this year

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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Camp Cope, Gang of Youths & Tkay Maidza rack up nominations for the 2016 National Live Music Awards!

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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Hayley Mary on reconnecting with fans & industry as The Jezabels re-emerge on to live stages

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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Music Video of the Day: DZ Deathrays “Pollyanna” (2016)

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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Teaser trailer drops for Aussie Outback Comedy Sequel A Few Less Men as film is pushed to 2017

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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NYCC: Sigourney Weaver joining Marvel’s The Defenders

It has been announced that actress Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Avatar) will be playing a significant role in Marvel‘s The Defenders series. During Saturday’s Marvel New York Comic Con panel, the cast of The Defenders came together on the stage for the first time. Marvel Veterans Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil), Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), and Finn Jones (Danny…

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NYCC: True Blood‘s Deborah Ann Woll to join the cast of Marvel’s The Punisher

It has been announced that Marvel veteran Deborah Ann Woll will be joining the cast of the Daredevil spin-off series The Punisher. The news follows a host of exciting announcements made at this Marvel’s New York Comic Con panel on Saturday. Joining the NYCC panel, the legendary Jon Bernthal who plays Frank Castle/The Punisher announced the news…

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The first Power Rangers trailer looks super edgy and we love it

The first trailer for the 2017 Power Rangers reboot has landed, showing off a seriously edgy take on the 90’s fan favourite. Based on the original Power Rangers series, which had a much lighter tone and a lot more spandex, the Lionsgate adaptation seems to pass-up on the 90’s cheese for a more modern tone. Opening…

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NYCC: Marvel’s Iron Fist reveals a killer first trailer

Danny Rand shows off some killer action in the first trailer of Netflix’s Iron Fist, which dropped during New York Comic Con on Saturday. Created by Scott Buck and starring Finn Jones (Game of Thrones, Sleeping Beauty), the newest edition to Netflix’s marvel collection shows off a fiery fist, axe fights, martial arts and some good…

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind TV Series in the Works

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the production company behind Mr. Robot and True Detective, Anonymous Content, could be producing the next big film to small screen adaptation, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The Oscar Award-winning sci-fi rom-com is reportedly being placed in good hands with Anonymous Content’s True Detective executive producer Richard Brown. Still in…

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Interview: Adam Nimoy on his father Leonard, growing up with Star Trek and his doco For The Love Of Spock

When the unimaginable happens and a timeless fictional character is killed off in a favourite book, TV series or film, it can hurt. Spending so many hours sitting down and completely losing yourself in a fantasy world, whether on page or screen, can take its toll. When an actor of that very timeless character dies…

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JIFF Review: In Search Of Israeli Cuisine (USA, 2016) is a joyful celebration of food

If the prospect of Israeli cuisine leaves you hungry to learn more then there is one documentary film for you. In Search of Israeli Cuisine attempts to answer the question, “What is Israeli cuisine?” In doing so it examines a diverse range of different influences and food styles on Israeli food, which ranges from street…

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Video Games Interview: Heroes of the Storm Lead PvP Battleground Designer John DeShazer talks Brawl Mode, custom games and Reddit pitches

At Blizzcon 2015, Blizzard announced Heroes of the Storm‘s Arena mode, which has now been revamped under the new title Heroes Brawl.  Heroes Brawl will launch on the week of October 17. We sat down with lead battleground designer John DeShazer to talk about  it.

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Theatre Review: Cymbeline – The Depot Theatre, Sydney (until 15th October)

Excellent direction and inspired design make Secret House’s production of Cymbeline a surprisingly entertaining night out. One of Shakespeare’s least-known works, Cymbeline reads like a bingo card of the Bard’s favourite devices: gruesome murder, adventures in the woods, cross-dressing, a confused King, banishment, star-crossed lovers and war. Tick, tick, tick, Bingo! At nearly 4,000 lines,…

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Win a double pass to the new FORM Dance Projects and Riverside Theatres production of Dads

Dance Makers Collective have called in some unlikely experts for their next show, their dads! From 2nd to 5th November, FORM Dance Projects and Riverside Theatres will present the new highly-anticipated work from Dance Makers Collective entitled Dads. Through interviews with their dads and sessions in the rehearsal studio, Dance Makers Collective have uncovered a…

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Win a double pass to the St Petersburg Ballet Theatre company performance of The Nutcracker in Sydney

The internationally acclaimed St Petersburg Ballet Theatre will come to Sydney 21-24 December for the very first time, to present two full-length classic productions of the world’s most loved ballet, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and his most enchanting and magical ballet of all time The Nutcracker. This is classic Russian ballet as it was meant to…

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UberEATS has now launched in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Perth

As of today, Uber’s food delivery service UberEATS has officially spread throughout Australia. After launching in Melbourne earlier this year, and Sydney a few months later, UberEATS emerged as a fierce competitor on the local food delivery circuit, providing a service powered by and connected to Uber’s official smartphone app that allows users to order…

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This That Festival reveals pop up parties and final lineup!

This That drops the final lineup and the final release tickets! With three different stages with three different personalities, it’s a place for people of all sorts of music tastes, that’s for sure. A couple of stages have been added to the set up, which should entice those looking for a whole new experience. This…

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Barry Gibb confirmed as equal Bluesfest Byron Bay headliner for 2017

Adding some more flavour to the 2017 Bluesfest Byron Bay line up is the addition of Bee Gees legend Barry Gibb as an equal headliner on the bill alongside Neil Young + Promise of the Real. The only surviving member of the band, Gibb will be in Australia performing for the first time in a decent while, with his new…

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Festival Recap: Day Two at Austin City Limits (Weekend 2) – Zilker Park, Austin (08.10.16)

Saturday at ACL started hot with the blistering sun and ended even hotter with the incredible headlining sets from Kendrick Lamar and Kygo. Nothing can signify the electric and diverse lineup more than the headliners Saturday night. On one side of the festival was the Compton born rapper who has skyrocketed to be one of hip hops greatest…

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Live Review: PUP + Camp Cope – The Reverence Hotel, Melbourne (06.10.16)

The last time that Canadian punk outfit PUP were on Australian shores, they were touring as support for The Smith Street Band. It’s a kind of beautiful irony that they’re back, headlining a sold-out tour, supported by Aussie indie-punk darlings Camp Cope (who have a very intertwined history with The Smith Street Band themselves). We…

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Festival Recap: Day One at Austin City Limits (Weekend 2) – Zilker Park, Austin (07.10.16)

Austin City Limits began its second weekend in spectacular fashion with a lineup filled with just about anything you could want. Headlined by the iconic rock band Radiohead, the day was filled with up and coming names and established world superstars. A new weekend brought another mass of over 100,000 fans from all over the…

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Pacific Rim: Maelstrom will begin filming in Australia next month

Whether you love it or hate it, 2013’s  Pacific Rim was an absolute spectacle. In news released earlier this week, the sequel to Guillermo del Toro‘s box office hit, entitled Pacific Rim: Maelstrom, will begin shooting at Fox Studios Sydney and later in Queensland by November. Maelstrom will see Star Wars: The Force Awakens breakout star John…

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