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“The Art Becomes The Artifact”: Meg Washington And Nick Waterman On Telling Australian Stories

The creative couple and long-time collaborators have always been drawn to movies and music that hold a mirror up to who we are as Australians—the good, the bad, the fraught, the collective.

News

Doja Cat Is Coming To Australia And New Zealand In 2025: Here’s What You Need To Know

The queen of pop-rap herself, Doja Cat, is coming to Australia and New Zealand later this year with the Ma Vie World Tour.

Music

Coming Soon: Liberty Hall

What was once The HiFi will become Liberty Hall when Mary's founders Jake Smyth and Kenny Graham take over in October this year.

Bars & Pubs

LABEL.

LABEL. is a multi-purpose warehouse-style spot that's part-club, part-bar, and part-art space, with an in-house recording studio, an outrageous festival-like sound system unseen anywhere else in Sydney, and, best of all, artists, music, and community at its core.  

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Australian Rock Stalwarts Bad//Dreems Reflect On Masculinity, Music And HoMie’s New Store Sessions

Off the back of their performance at HoMie's new Tiny Desk-inspired Store Sessions, Bad//Dreems chat to music writer Ben Madden about playing stripped-back music, writing a new record and finding rapport with a certain ilk of Aussie male.

News

Mark Your Calendars. It’s Official, CORE Is Coming To Australia In 2026

Get ready to ditch your summer holiday plans, Tomorrowland spin-0ff CORE is officially coming to Melbourne. 

Entertainment

Kendrick Lamar Has Added Extra Sydney and Melbourne Shows With Doechii To His Grand National Tour

After selling out in record time, today, it was announced that the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper will be adding extra Sydney and Melbourne shows to his December tour. 

Entertainment

16 Of Sydney’s Best Live Music Venues Right Now

From scuzzy basements to grand theatres, jazz cocktail bars, warehouse nightclubs, and more, get ready to rock out with the sickest IRL tunes Sydney/Eora has to offer. 

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SXSW Sydney 2025: Everything You Need To Know And How To Attend

SXSW Sydney 2025 highlights some of the world's most brilliant contributors to the industries of music, games, film, technology, and innovation.

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7 Of Sydney’s Best Vinyl Stores For The Music Lover In Your Life

The extinction of old-school vinyl is a conversation of the past—it’s alive and well in Sydney/Eora, and it’s being played everywhere, from bedrooms to bars.

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Ding-Dong! The Book Of Mormon Musical Returns To Sydney’s Door

The Book of Mormon is back at Sydney’s doorstep to bring award-winning music and hysterical laughter in two-and-a-half-hour doses. 

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It’s Official, The Lorde Ultrasound Tour Is Coming To Australia And New Zealand In 2026

Kiwi pop icon Lorde has finally dropped dates for the Australian and New Zealand leg of her tour. 

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This Winter Festival Is Bringing Real Snow And A Toboggan Slide To Sydney

Sydney is no longer a snow-less city this winter, with Greenwood Hotel hosting 10 days of winter wonderland fun from Friday 27 June until Sunday 6 July.

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Donut Burgers, Neon Lights And Live Tunes Are What To Expect At This Unreal Vivid Showcase

A go-to destination for epic eats, nights out, and the best in arts and entertainment, the Hollywood Quarter is gearing up to illuminate Surry Hills for Vivid 2025.

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Gigs, Fried Chicken And Cocktails: Everything To Expect At Our Exclusive LA Takeover

We’re taking over the iconic Hollywood Quarter to throw one helluva party in the USA (in Sydney)—and you're invited.

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Vivid Sydney Music Guide 2025: Six Unmissable Gigs At Carriageworks

Whether you're into soul-shaking jazz, gritty punk, dreamy indie, or dancefloor-ready beats, these are the Vivid gigs that you won't want to miss. 

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This Surry Hills Gig Trail Is Hosting Arvo Vinyl Sessions And Epic Eats

Tucked away in Surry Hills, the Hollywood Quarter (HQ Sydney) is home to some of Sydney's hottest venues for films, LA-style cocktails, live music and DJs spinning vinyl.

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FISHER’s Out 2 Lunch Festival With Vodafone Is Back, Here’s How To Grab Tickets

FISHER's Out 2 Lunch Festival with Vodafone is back, and we have the insider scoop on how to grab up presale tickets. 

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6 Must-See Sydney Symphony Orchestra Concerts To Book This Spring

Over the next three-or-so months,  the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is is set to bless Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall with a string of concerts to elevate your seasonal celebrations.

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Sydney Gig Guide: The Best Live Music To See This Month

From soulful jams to high-energy beats, we've curated a handpicked selection of the hottest gigs happening in Sydney in September.

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Soak Up Some Serious Anime Nostalgia At This Japanese Band’s Only Aussie Show

Now's your chance to transport yourself inside your fave anime or manga, by rocking out at legendary Japanese band FLOW’s only Aussie show.

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Your Guide To The Most Unmissable Events Happening In NSW In 2023

To help you start mapping out your next New South Wales adventure, we’ve rounded up a bunch of the most exciting events to mark in your diaries.

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Ministry Of Sound Is Hosting A Huge 90s And 00s Party In Sydney Next Month

Big news, Sydney. The heroes of house music at Ministry of Sound are back to host an outrageous party next month to celebrate the EDM outfit’s three-decade stretch of good vibes and great tunes.

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants With Live Music In Sydney

Live jazz is the perfect soundtrack for a French feast, and a mariachi band adds Mexican flare to your margarita. These awesome Sydney restaurants feature regular live music, which is music to our ears. 

Markets & Food Events

Brush Off Your Opera Gloves, Madama Butterfly Is Returning To Sydney Harbour This Autumn

Now is the perfect time to soak up some cultural experiences and Opera Australia has just the thing with their 2023 production of Madama Butterfly.

TV & Movies

Dive Back Into The 90s With 5 Nostalgia-Drenched Trends For 2023

Dipping into the decade of nostalgia, Yellowjackets on Paramount+ is back for another nail-biting season.

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Grab Your Mates, Casa Aperol Is Popping Up At Bondi Promenade Every Sunday This Month

Enter: Casa Aperol, the result of two icons —Aperol and Bondi Pavilion—coming together to create an immersive summer pop-up experience that will transport you straight to the Amalfi Coast. 

Music

The Joy Of Performing And Embracing Spontaneity With Producer, Kid Fiction

For artists like Isaac who are drawn to creating, music is undeniably in their blood, so we've teamed up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to dive a little deeper and uncover the passion for collaboration, live performance and a drive to contribute to the world around him that pump an unmistakable rhythm through his veins. 

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Finding Creativity Through Routine And The Importance Of Giving Back With Memphis LK

We’ve linked up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to take you on a deep dive into Australian artists with music in their blood, and there’s no better place to start than with LK (her dad is Paul Kelly, and if that doesn’t suggest she was born with music flowing through her veins, we don’t know what does.)

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Make The Most Of The New Year At This Free Street Party Taking Over Sydney

Summer in Sydney is looking the goods. After a successful traffic-stopping inaugural festival in January of this year, it's just been announced ELEVATE Sydney will be returning next month to celebrate summer and the new year. 

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Grab Tickets To These 5 Awesome Music Events Going Down In NSW

From grass-stomping day festivals and one-off intimate gigs to globally-revered performances and three-day camp-outs, you’re spoilt for choice; no matter where you are in Australia, we guarantee these music events are well worth the flight, train or road trip convoy with your crew. 

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Don’t Miss This Winter Playground Festival Taking Over To Wetherill Park This Month

Fing free food, live music and mulled wine at this winter festival throughout July. 

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6 Reasons You Need To Visit This Food & Entertainment Mecca On The GC

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

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Heat Up Your Weekends In Sydney With Drag, Dancing And Djs Galore

Stack your cal with drag, drink and disco this winter with a slew of events from the crew at The Star.

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Catch A Stack Of Awesome Street Parties Hitting Sydney This Month

A string of street parties titled Your Street, Your Party are bringing delicious food, live music and the best of local businesses to Sydney's suburbs throughout June and July.

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Don’t Miss These Awesome Street Parties Hitting Sydney In May

A string of street parties titled Your Street, Your Party are bringing delicious food, live music and the best of local businesses to Sydney's suburbs, and the Northern Beach and Parramatta are kicking things off in May. 

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10 Of The Best Breakout Artists To Check Out At This Year’s Vivid LIVE Festival

Vivid LIVE is the perfect opportunity to discover your new favourite emerging artist amongst the much anticipated 2022 live music line up. 

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Don’t Miss Your Last Chance To See Hamilton The Musical Before It Leaves Sydney

The award-winning musical has captivated Australian audiences but now the production will be drawing the curtains closed on Sunday, 27 February 2022—which means there's still plenty of time to nab your tickets. 

Food & Drink

Aussie Band Pacific Avenue On First Date Heartbreaks, Tattoos And New Music

In 2017, Kiama four-piece indie rock band Pacific Avenue was born, but their history goes way back.

Entertainment

Uncover The Unbelievable Tattoo Tales Of Melbourne Band CIVIC

We caught up with CIVIC and spoke to Jim over a couple of Sailor Jerry bevs about good vegan dinners, getting tattooed by Eddy Current Suppression Ring’s Danny Young, and how they’re planning to go ‘all in’ and finally celebrate their album release.

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Kaiit On Her Epic Tattoo Collection, Musical Inspirations And Love For 1920s Makeup

At just 23 years of age, Naarm singer and artist Kaiit (she/they/he) is one of the most exciting talents to grace the Australian music scene and bless our ears with her sweet and honeyed vocals. 

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The Phantom Of The Opera Will Light Up Sydney Harbour Next Year

This bespoke presentation, approved by Andrew Lloyd Weber, of course, will be performed outdoors on an overwater stage, with the sparkly Sydney Harbour at twilight as its backdrop. 

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What You Need To Know About The Online Festival Supporting Emerging Artists

Isol-Aid Homegrown is a collaboration providing creative and financial support to emerging acts across Australia and New Zealand.

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A Splendour In The Grass Pop-Up Festival Is Hitting Sydney Next Month

Splendour in the Grass—the mud, the noise, the music, and the flight to Ballina or the 12-hour road trip—is a rite of passage for us Sydney kids. With COVID still in play here in Australia, the legends behind the iconic east coast festival have come up with a few ideas to keep the vibes alive.

Australia

Make Tracks To Byron Bay For This Epic Music Festival Held In A Brewery

Amazing news: The Festival Of The Stone is back in Byron Bay on 5 June 2021 and heads up, tickets will sell out real quick.

Bars & Pubs

LABEL Is Sydney’s Super-Charged New Warehouse Venue

Right now, Sydney is entering a new era of nightlife. The red tape and restrictions that once earned us accolades like “10th worst city in the world” are being replaced with late-night licenses, city-wide festivals, and new venues keen to tap into the government’s grand scheme for a 24-hour city.

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A Major Daft Punk Tribute Is Hitting Sydney This Weekend

Daft Punk’s December 2007 Sydney show is the stuff of legend. Called Neverland, the mini-festival worked through a roll call of all the major local electronic music talent of the time (Cut Copy, The Presets, Van She, and Muscles), before Paris’ ultra-cool Ed Banger crew took to the stage (Busy P, SebastiAn, and Kavinsky). Then, Daft Punk’s neon pyramid lit up Sydney Showgrounds for the first and last time.

Entertainment

How To Long Lunch Like A Pro With Thandi Phoenix

We sit down with Australian singer-songwriter Thandi Phoenix to uncover what makes a luxe long lunch.

Entertainment

How To Nail Your Next Movie Night, According To Touch Sensitive

We sit down with Touch Sensitive to chat about the perfect movie night set-up.

Entertainment

Kick It Old School With These 5 Hip Hop Artists Carving Their Own Path To Success

It’s true, our love for hip hop runs deep. We’re big fans of the genre’s boundary-breaking, rebellious attitude (perhaps a love that’s been magnified after living through the insanity that was 2020) and it’s the leading part in the revival of '90s streetwear fashion. 

Music

Tune In, A Month-Long Festival With $25 Outdoor Gigs Is Coming To Sydney

With Peking Duk, Allday, Sneaky Sound System, Kwame and a whole lot more.