As if it wasn’t thrilling enough to have Solange coming to Sydney next month, she’ll be presenting a one-off, experiential show in nothing less than a repurposed WWII-era oil tank. Opened late…
Month: August 2023
Lonnie Holley Returns to Australia: What To Expect From the Multihyphenate Artist’s Appearance at the Art Gallery of NSW29 Aug 2023Entertainment His sculptures have graced the White House gardens and his new album features Bon Iver and Michael Stipe – and now he’s returning to Australia for just two performances. In partnership with the Art Gallery of NSW, Holley tells us what we can expect from the single night of performances as well as the connections he finds through his work.
Lonnie Holley may not be a household name, but the Atlanta-based singer, poet, musician and visual artist is a staple in creative circles. His 2023 album Oh Me Oh My features collaborations…
The World’s Largest Lego Flagship Store Is Coming to Sydney CBDEntertainment29 Aug 2023
From its beginnings in a small Danish town over 90 years ago, Lego has grown to become one of the most popular children’s toys of all time. It’s a legacy that’s been…
Queer Screen Film Fest Celebrates 10 Years With Its Biggest Program EverEntertainment23 Aug 2023
In 2013, LGBTQIA+ organisation Queer Screen unveiled a new film festival, Queer Screen Film Fest. In its inaugural year, the festival screened just seven films to 400 Sydney cinephiles. This year, for…
Host With the Most: Adam Liaw Shares His Top Kitchen Hacks After 500 Episodes of The Cook Up17 Aug 2023Entertainment Liaw shares his hot kitchen tips, the go-to ingredient that gets a bad rap, and what he’s learned after filming that many star-studded episodes at the kitchen bench.
The opportunity to head in to SBS and join adored chef Adam Liaw on the set of his show The Cook Up, during office hours, falls firmly into the work-perks category of…
Wildflowers and Warmer Weather: What To Expect From EverNow, Perth’s New FestivalEntertainment17 Aug 2023
For the Noongar people, each year has six seasons. The traditional custodians of Western Australia’s south-west arrange their year on a deep knowledge of the climate, flora and fauna of their ancestral…
Beyond the Valley Drops Huge 2023 Line-Up Featuring Peggy Gou, Overmono and Central CeeEntertainment15 Aug 2023
After teasing festivalgoers on Instagram since July, Beyond the Valley finally announced its full line-up today. More than 50 local and international acts will join Aussie headliners Rüfüs Du Sol for the…
First Nations Storytelling, an Opera Superstar and Cinematic Electronica: What To See at Melbourne Recital Centre This SeasonEntertainment08 Aug 2023
Few music venues have as eclectic an approach to programming as Melbourne Recital Centre. From opera and orchestral concerts to live bands and DJs, the Southbank arts hub has something for everyone….
How a Movie Poster Is Raising Money To Make the Movie (and the Filmmaker Behind It)Entertainment08 Aug 2023
A few years ago, filmmaker Liubov Korpusova had to put her next big project on hold, after she was unable to secure funding. Now, she’s one of the four winners of the…
“What Do You Want To Do Next?”: Directors Michael and Danny Philippou on Life After A24 Blockbuster Talk to MeEntertainment07 Aug 2023
Easy to shock and quick to scream, I usually avoid the horror genre altogether. But, when an Australian-made flick was accepted into Sundance and then snapped up by A24 – arguably the…