Day: 20 May 2018

Round Up: Aussies conquer Brighton with the biggest and best lineup ever at The Great Escape

It was impossible to go anywhere in Brighton (UK) this week without bumping into an Australian group; both on the streets of the city and within its venues. No less than 26 Aussie artists filled the annual The Great Escape Festival, which in itself isn’t an achievement – we’ve had a strong presence here for…

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Film Review: Solo: A Star Wars Story (USA, 2018) is the epitome of fun fan servicing

Once again we return to a galaxy far, far away for another installment in the “A Star Wars Story” films. This time we explore the back story of one of our favourite rogues Han Solo, the people and aliens he meets up with, and their misadventures aboard the iconic Millenium Falcon. We first meet Han…

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Explore some of Melbourne’s most famous buildings this July at the Open House Melbourne Weekend

In their largest program yet, Melbourne is once again hosting their annual Open House Weekend this coming July, inviting the public to tour and explore various buildings in and around Melbourne City. A total of 224 buildings will open their doors to the public on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 of July, allowing the public…

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The Store Room is St Kilda’s newest speakeasy that needs to be accessed via telephone (Melbourne)

Punch in ‘2’ on an obscured automated phone at the entrance of The Store Room and request entry before this bar’s opening appears. Melbourne’s latest vintage-minded drinking hole, taking over a former barber shop on St Kilda Road, is dialing up a bygone era and borrowing a few tips and tricks from traditional speakeasys, including…

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The Works Showroom is Glebe’s new dynamic retail space (Sydney)

Glebe is about the get a new dynamic retail space with the launch of The Works Showroom, a micro-leasing concept store on the suburb’s main strip just a stone’s throw from the legendary Glebe Markets. Launched just last week, the space is set to showcase and facilitate locally-made goods providing small businesses the opportunity to…

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Belles Hot Chicken has officially launched a food truck (Melbourne)

Launched just a few weeks ago, the legendary Belles Hot Chicken has worked with Melbourne-based hospitality group 100 Burgers to officially squeeze into their very own food truck. The super popular chicken restaurant, which now has locations across Melbourne and Sydney, finally making the leap to mobile dining follows the appointment of Belles chef Morgan…

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Luxury party cruiser Seadeck swims up coast to kick off Brisbane season

You’ve no doubt seen the endless Instagram stories of Australia’s party crowd making the most of their time onboard Seadeck. After hosting consistently sold out parties during Sydney’s vibrant summer season, the European-styled vessel has cruised on up to Brisbane where it has just kicked off its season and will be hosting a series of…

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Surry Hills welcomes new pasta and spritz bar Mark + Vinny’s (Sydney)

Spaghetti and spritz bar Mark + Vinny’s has recently opened in Surry Hills, bringing the inner city suburb a neighbourhood eatery that focuses on both traditional pasta classics and modern interpretations, served with a full menu of spritzers to help wash things down. Co-owners Mark Filippelli and Vince Pizzinga have called upon ex-Icebergs chef Adrian…

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