Day: 20 April 2023

Sydney just got the world’s most luxurious cheese toastie

Although National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day may have come and gone for another year, there’s one exclusive way you can celebrate in the most delicious way possible. Available until May 12, Sydney now has a French-inspired luxury cheese toastie being flipped at Lorraine’s Bistro. Created by hatted chef Clement Marchais, the decadent dish elevates the…

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The Smashing Pumpkins

Live Review: The Smashing Pumpkins & Jane’s Addiction give Sydney a superplex – The Hordern Pavilion (19.04.23)

After more than thirty years, you could be wondering whether Jane’s Addiction and The Smashing Pumpkins are past their prime. But judging by their performances as part of Billy Corgan’s global-scaling The World Is A Vampire Festival, they’re showing no signs of slowing down. This wasn’t a concert. Let’s get that out of the way…

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The Jungle Giants

The Jungle Giants, Spiderbait and Kevin Morby lead first Wanderer Festival announcement

The Wanderer Festival will be returning to Pambula on the beautiful Sapphire Coast of NSW this September, and the first artist announcement is a corker. Leading the charge is indie-rock darlings The Jungle Giants.  They are festival favourites, with their catchy rock hooks and incredible vocals from lead singer Sam Hales. Their set at Splendour…

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Bryce Courtenay

Book Review: Bryce Courtenay Storyteller honours one of this country’s most popular writers

Christine Courtenay was married to literary legend, Bryce Courtenay. On the tenth anniversary of his death, she has lovingly written and published a memoir of his extraordinary life. The book looks behind the veil to examine the formative experiences that shaped the famous novelist and raconteur. Bryce famously wrote The Power of One, which was…

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chloe: the brand shares five moments Co-Star came true

Melbourne electro-pop artist chloe: the brand is making moves and starting the year strong. Their latest single “Co-Star” – released 31 March – is a heartbreakingly hopeful track reminiscent of daine and Mallrat. Produced, mixed and mastered by Samuel K Sproull (Eliza & The Delusionals, Japanese Wallpaper), “Co-Star” ebbs and flows with processed vocals over…

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