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NewsBreaking News: St Kilda Has Been Classified as Victoria's First Ever Live Music Precinct
Covering Fitzroy, Acland and Barkly Streets, Victoria's first Live Music Precinct will offer better support for live music venues, including streamlining noise complaints.
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NewsBalloon Art Is On The Rise: World-Renowned Artist Chats About His Largest Work to Date
Creative, crafty, captivating Chris Adamo chats about the latest (and largest) project of his career.
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NewsPussy Riot, Tony Armstrong and 'The Betoota Advocate' Just Joined Splendour in the Grass' 2023 Lineup
A month out from the Byron Bay fest, the event has just dropped its Forum, Science Tent, Comedy Club and Forum Live Podcasts programs.
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NewsA Huge Obstacle Course Inspired by Retro Video Games Is Taking Over Surfers Paradise This Spring
Popping up as part of the three-day SPRINGTIME festival, 'Quest of Chaos' also nods to Japanese game shows.
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NewsSXSW Sydney Just Dropped the Program for Its Inaugural Gaming Conference — Including a Dedicated Tabletop Game Expo
A global esports tournament and a celebration of indie video games are also part of the festival lineup.
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NewsSolange Is Returning to Australia for a Huge New Festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
Volume will celebrate music, film and performance, with Sampa The Great, Mount Eerie and Sonya Holowell also on the lineup.
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NewsDemonic Teddy Bears, 36-Hour Raves and Mulled Negronis: Seven Standouts From Week One of Dark Mofo 2023
Couldn't make it to week one of Hobart's boundary-pushing winter festival? Here's what you missed.
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NewsRoman Coppola Is Coming to Australia to Headline Melbourne's Semi Permanent Spinoff Never Permanent
Just as Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' hits cinemas — which he co-wrote — the filmmaker will do his first-ever keynote talk in Australia.
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NewsSydney Fringe Festival Has Revealed Its First Highlights for 2023, Including a New Hub in Moore Park
On the program so far: a musical-comedy take on 'The Elephant Man' and a new Spiegeltent Festival Garden at the EQ Showring.
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NewsArts Centre Melbourne's New Tix at 12 Initiative Slings Discounted Tickets for 12 Hours Every Tuesday
The Tix at 12 initiative runs from midday–midnight each Tuesday, offering 50-percent off some shows and $40 tickets to others.
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NewsDark Mofo Is Broadcasting Max Richter's 'SLEEP' Live So You Can Slumber to Its Eight-Hour Lullaby From Home
The neuroscience of sleep informs this massive overnight performance, which has previously played the Sydney Opera House, Philharmonie de Paris and more.
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NewsHamer Hall Will Light Up with First Peoples' Art and Spirit Stories This Month
Hamer Hall will be illuminated with a huge, large-scale projection piece which will tell First Peoples' spirit stories.
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NewsCP Picks: How to Have the Weirdest and Wildest Dark Mofo 2023 If You're a Last-Minute Planner
If ever there's an arts festival that's all about embracing the unexpected, revelling in the moment and making last-minute plans, it's this one.
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NewsSydney Contemporary Has Unveiled Its 2023 Performance Contemporary and Art Night Lineups
When more than 95 galleries hit Carriageworks this September, they'll do so with a stacked roster of live performances and music.
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GuideEmbrace the Indoors: Ten Activities in Melbourne's Inner South for When the Weather Isn't Cooperating
Rug up and be entertained this winter whether you're looking for ideal coffee spots in Albert Park or hot yoga in St Kilda.
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GuideSix Exclusive Events in Surry Hills' Hollywood Quarter to Add to Your Bright Winter Lineup
During Vivid's takeover, this neighbourhood's got everything from exclusive set menus and rooftop hip hop parties, to arty installations and nightly live music.
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NewsGold Coast Arts Festival Bleach* Is Back for 2023 with a Rollerskating Theatre Show and Beachside Dance Parties
This 11-day, 218-performance event also includes cement mixers turned into works of art and a floating barge concert series.
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NewsBrisbane Festival Has Just Dropped a Sneak Peek at Its Stacked Music Lineup for 2023
Paul Kelly, Gretta Ray, Groove Terminator with the Soweto Gospel Choir and a tribute to rock's Laurel Canyon era will all echo through Brisbane in September.
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GuideThe Best Gigs, Parties, Pop-Ups and Light Installations You Can Catch at Vivid 2023 for Under $50
Here's how to get in on the Vivid action without breaking the bank.
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NewsFive Romantic Melbourne Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout
Just think of us as your cultural wingman.
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GuideExpress Yourself: The Top Events To Celebrate Who You Are This June In Melbourne
We're all beautifully different and that's worth celebrating — so here's five Melbourne events that do just that.
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NewsFirst Nations Arts and Culture Fest YIRRAMBOI Returns This Month with a Huge Ten-Day Program
The citywide celebration of Indigenous arts and culture is here to fill your calendar with dance, visual art, music, comedy, performances and parties.
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NewsFrom Wholesome to Hedonistic: A Guide to Dark Mofo 2023 According to the Level of Chaos You're After
Keen on the sunnier, sweeter side of this year's lineup? Prefer letting loose and making "when at Dark Mofo" your mantra? Find your ultimate itinerary here.
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NewsVivid Sydney's 2023 Program of Lights, Installations, Tunes, Dinners, Venue Takeovers and Talks Is Here
More than 300 activations and events are coming to Sydney, including Cat Power performing Bob Dylan, a dining pop-up on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and 50-plus light installations.
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News"It's Time for Some Payoff": The Trailer for Hannah Gadsby's New Netflix Stand-Up Special Is Here
"Just for the next hour, we're going to feel good together, and then we can head back out there and be the mass-extinction event that we are."
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NewsDark Mofo's 2023 Night Mass Will Take Over 13 Stages and Three City Blocks Over Five Wild Nights
This massive party features everything from music and cocktail lounges through to punk theatre and junkyard raves.
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NewsDark Mofo Has Just Added Three-Day Theatre-Meets-Rave Performance 'TRANCE' to Its Huge 2023 Program
The Tasmanian festival also scored a blend of sonic meditation and storytelling, plus a bigger show from Trentemøller.
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Hannah Gadsby's New Stand-Up Special 'Something Special' Will Hit Netflix in May
Based on the Aussie comedian's 'Body of Work' tour and filmed at the Sydney Opera House, it follows 'Nanette' and 'Douglas'.
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NewsThis Is What the Red Centre's Stunning Parrtjima — A Festival in Light Looks Like in 2023
This spectacular First Nations festival is currently lighting up Alice Springs if you're keen on a last-minute getaway.
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NewsConcrete Playground Has Submitted a Panel for Selection in SXSW Sydney — And We'd Love Your Support to Make It Happen
We've cooked up a very special panel idea to celebrate the arts and event industries — and we need your votes to bring it to life.
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NewsFrom a 'Twin Peaks'-Inspired Ball to a Giant Teddy with Laser Eyes, Dark Mofo's 2023 Lineup Is Ready to Dazzle
Soda Jerk's latest film, Black Flag's first Aussie gig since 2013, an overnight sleepover with Max Richter — they're all coming to Tasmania's must-attend winter fest.
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NewsIrvine Welsh, Grace Tame and Tim Winton Headline Brisbane Writers Festival's Packed 2023 Lineup
The 'Trainspotting' author returns to the River City as part of a stacked program filled with 150-plus live literary events.
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NewsMelbourne Writers Festival Has Unveiled the Packed 2023 Lineup for Its New May Time Slot
MWF will also welcome Sam Neill chatting about his career, music great Paul Kelly and several Booker Prize-winners.
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NewsThe Wickham's Beloved Big Gay Day Street Festival Is Moving to October in 2023
Due to scheduling conflicts, the queer party has shifted dates — but Little Gay Day will pop up at the end of April in the interim.
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NewsHere's Everyone You Need to See (and Read) During 2023's 226-Event Sydney Writers' Festival Program
Close to 300 writers and thinkers will hit the Harbour City, including four Booker Prize-winners and two-time Pulitzer Prize recipient Colson Whitehead.
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NewsIt Looks Like Enmore Road's Classification As a Special Entertainment Precinct Will Be Made Permanent
Sydney's live music and nightlife industries are about to be given a permanent boost.
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NewsRISING Just Revealed the Stacked 185-Event Arts Program It's Bringing to Melbourne This June
More than 400 artists will help bring this year's citywide fest to life, serving up 12 days of visual art, culture, music, performance and food.
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GuideDay to Night Guide: Ten Standout Brisbane Events No Matter What Time You Want to Visit
Would you call yourself a day-tripper or a night owl? Either way, we've got you sorted.
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NewsA 'Beauty and the Beast' Escape Room-Meets-Scavenger Hunt Game Is Taking Over Australia's Streets
CluedUpp has already busted out 'CSI', Jack the Ripper and witchcraft-themed games around the country — now it's time for a tale as old as time.
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FeatureWarhol, Live Music and Poolside Lounging: The Ultimate Guide to an Arty Weekend on the Gold Coast
Looking for a beachside break? Down for a party? Or, something more arty? There are plenty of ways to enjoy the Gold Coast.
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NewsParrtjima — A Festival in Light Has Revealed the Full Lineup That'll Dazzle Alice Springs This Autumn
Check out stunning light installations, listen to KAIIT and The Andrew Gurruwiwi Band, and catch talks by Steven Oliver and Nova Peris.
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NewsMeet the Makers Behind the New and Improved Bondi Pavilion
From architects and art curators to hands-on creatives, it's time to meet the minds behind the reimagined Pav.
