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NewsArt Installations Immerse Viewers in Vibrant Colour
Intense combinations of colour and real-world light phenomena create a mind-blowing visual spectacle.
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NewsSplendour in the Grass 2011 Sideshows Announced
If you missed out on tickets to Splendour in the Grass, never fear: the artists are coming to you.
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NewsWin a Double Pass to the Sydney Film Festival
Uncover genius approaches, dissect the masters' processes or simply enjoy an engaging film.
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NewsOpen Source Classrooms Provide Ivy League Education for Free
Fancy a free Ivy League education? Open Culture will teach you everything you need to know.
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NewsSecond Opera for Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn
A new opera penned by Blur and Gorillaz frontman will premiere as part of the English National Opera's 2011/2012 season.
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NewsTwelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching Andrew Scott step into Tom Ripley's shoes, a shattering docuseries about Nickelodeon's kids TV hits and Colin Farrell as a PI.
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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024 standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsSeven New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with Sydney Sweeney as a nun, Timothée Chalamet's return to Arrakis and a Bob Marley biopic.
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NewsTwelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March
Spend your couch time watching Adam Sandler in space, a stunning Oscar-winning documentary, girl group-fuelled sitcom hilarity and Noel Fielding's latest show.
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NewsHop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend
Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.
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NewsTwelve New Movies You Can Watch in March That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with a haunting Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal romance, Sofia Coppola's take on Priscilla Presley and stunning Oscar-winner 'Anatomy of a Fall'.
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NewsFrom the 'Mona Lisa' to 'Codex Atlanticus': A Look Inside The Lume's Multi-Sensory Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition
The only 360-degree exact replica of the world's most-famous enigmatic portrait, da Vinci's notebook pages, 40 of his machine inventions brought to life: they're all on display.
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NewsNine 2024 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately
'Oppenheimer', an astonishing Ukraine-set documentary, a Wes Anderson short, Emma Stone's most-spectacular performance yet: they each won 2024 Oscars, and you can check them all out now.
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NewsSay Cheers to Hollywood's Night of Nights: Concrete Playground's Oscars 2024 Drinking Game
Whether you're hoping that 'Oppenheimer', 'Barbie', 'Poor Things', 'Past Lives' or something else picks up Academy Awards, here's how to sip along.
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NewsPredicting the Oscars: Who Should, Could and Will Win at the 2024 Academy Awards
Will 'Oppenheimer' sweep the Oscars? What else will win? What should but won't? Here are our predictions.
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NewsA Seinfeld Art Exhibition: Not That There’s Anything Wrong With That
Fan art is a personal expression of obsession. How will it work as a Seinfeld exhibit?
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NewsNew York City Public Library Turns 100
To celebrate its centenary the New York City Public Library shows it's more than just books.
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NewsInterview /// Concrete Playground Meets The Wombats
We talk to the Wombats about music, near-death experiences, meeting Paul McCartney and dancing drunk to Joy Division.
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NewsUnderwater Photography Provides New Perspective of Sydney
Photography Mark Tipple takes a look at surfing from a different angle.
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NewsNew Google Music Service Unveiled
Google Music allows you to access your music, anywhere and anytime, online and offline.
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NewsAuteur David Lynch Spruiks Signature Coffee with Disturbing Film
What would David Lynch's signature coffee taste like? Probably strong, dark and somewhat syrupy – much like his genius mind.
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NewsArt/Work Interview with Keg de Souza
This week Art/Work sits down for a cuppa with artist Keg de Souza. Keg is one cool little lady who never fails to have her fingers in every pie.
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NewsSafeHouse is Rupert Murdoch’s Answer to WikiLeaks
News Corporation's online attempt at replicating the success of WikiLeaks seems flaky on several levels.
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NewsWin One of Five Passes to Semi-Permanent Sydney
We're partnering with Semi-Permanent again this year and have 5 x two-day passes to give away (worth $310 each).
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NewsThe Cure Announced To Play at Vivid Live 2011
Get out your black trench coats and tease up your hair, The Cure are a-coming.
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NewsTulips Bloom in Springtime Holland
A bird's eye view of Holland's tulip fields, blooming into life just in time for the annual Tulip Time festival.
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NewsPaint Your Running Route with GPS Technology
Running routes recorded with GPS technology are transformed into dynamic, digital artworks.
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EventDogs Day Out at Gasworks
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Gasworks Precinct, Newstead
Take your canine to pooch-friendly markets this winter — there'll be stalls slinging treats, clothing and bedding to browse.
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EventGasworks Mother's Day Markets
Friday, May 3, 2024
Gasworks Precinct, Newstead
Shop for Mother's Day gifts by twilight beneath Newstead's heritage-listed old gasometer.
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EventPortside Wharf Art Month
Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane
Portside Wharf is dedicating all of May to a month-long art celebration, which features a paint splatter room, plus a street party with pet portraits.
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EventGreen Heart Fair
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Victoria Park / Barrambin, Herston
Pick up free plants, shop for pre-loved threads and see a 'Bluey' show at Brisbane's sustainability-focused fair.
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EventSleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour
Friday, May 17, 2024
The Triffid, Newstead
Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are touring Down Under three decades after recording their first album in Australia.
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EventAli Wong: Live 2024
Monday, July 22 - Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning 'Beef' star is bringing her latest stand-up tour Down Under.
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EventFesta Italiana
Thursday, May 23, 2024, Friday, May 24, 2024, Saturday, May 25, 2024 and Sunday, May 26, 2024
Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City
Howard Smith Wharves is bringing back its Italian food market over two big weekends, in collaboration with guest chef Orazio D'Elia.
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EventThe Fall Guy
Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.
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EventMillion Paws Walk
Sunday, May 26, 2024
University of Queensland, St Lucia
Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.
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EventNundah by Night
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Nundah Farmers Market, Nundah
Browse your way through wintry stalls under fairy lights — then stop for slow-cooked meats, wings, tiramisu, craft beers and mulled wine.
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NewsSydney Brewery Given New Life as a Canvas for Artists
Work from Brook Andrew, Mikala Dwyer, Claire Healy & Sean Cordiero and Caroline Rothwell features in Sydney's new public art project.
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NewsTake a Guided Tour of Sydney’s Best New Small Bars
Meet the owners, managers and bartenders at Sydney's best small bars.
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NewsCoke vs. Pepsi: The Cola Wars Continue
The cola wars between Coke and Pepsi aren't over; they two brands have just been rearming.
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NewsOsama’s Death via Twitter
The Japanese earthquake, the riots in Egypt and the destruction of Haiti. All earth-stopping moments, and all brought to us not by government officials or traditional news outlets but by Twitter.
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NewsThe Death and Resurrection of Print Media
With traditional bookstores feeling the backlash from this new plethora of information outlets, unconventional ventures could prove the way forward.
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NewsArt/Work Interview with Kate Mitchell
This week we speak with Kate Mitchell, a Sydney-based endurance artist represented by Chalk Horse. She is also one half of the paper cut crazy duo, Greedy Hen.
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NewsYour Guide to a Weekend Well Spent in Melbourne
From iconic rock venues and hidden cocktail gems to a far stretching food culture and enviable variety of record stores, there's always somewhere to be and something to do in Melbourne.
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NewsVivid Let Loose Their Plans For Creative Sydney 2011
Vivid Creative Sydney has just been announced, with over 50 creative leaders lined up to keep you inspired and full of ideas.
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NewsArt/Work Interview with Mitch Cairns
Art/Work is a new series where we take some time out to chat with our local creatives in an attempt to unravel the daily grind behind being an artist.
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NewsSpreading Happiness with the SF Mirrors Project
The SF Mirrors Project aims to spread confidence and happiness to the people of San Francisco.
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NewsBespoken Art Puts Voice to Canvas
Bespoken Art captures the sound waves of your voice and creates a unique piece of artwork.
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NewsWatch /// Five Great Moments from Coachella 2011
Kanye, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Cee-Lo Green....and Jeff Goldblum?
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NewsWin a Double Pass to see Source Code
Get your hands on a free pass to see Duncan Jones' new thriller.
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NewsShoot Your Favourite Sydney Moment and Win an Olympus PEN Camera
Concrete Playground and Olympus are teaming up to offer you the chance to score a particularly excellent EP-1 camera, and at the very same time become a CP photographic contributor.
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NewsThe Ten Best Bookstores in Sydney
When it's miserable out and the nights get too cold to venture outdoors, one of the nicest things to do is hang out with a book. We present to you our pick of Sydney's ten best bookstores.
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NewsWatch Coachella 2011 Live on YouTube
YouTube Live will broadcast the Coachella music festival live from Palm Springs for the first time ever.
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NewsThe Nano Guitar that is Smaller than a Human Blood Cell
Cornell researchers have created a Nano Guitar that is smaller than a human red blood cell.
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NewsThe World’s Tallest Lego Tower
Brazil takes the title of building the World's Largest Lego Tower
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NewsThe Bacon Ba-Zooka
April 9th, 2011 was an important day for the residents of Fayetteville, Arkansas and bacon-lovers everywhere.
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NewsAmerican Airlines Flash Mob
The airline broke away from traditional methods of advertising and organised a flash mob at the U.S. Bank Plaza in downtown Los Angeles to promote the launch of their new flight services.
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NewsYoram Gross’ Animated Life
The creator of Blinky Bill and Dot and the Kangaroo tells his own story.
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NewsHonouring Titanic’s 100th Anniversary
A monument will be erected in memory of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic.
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NewsCould Facebook Credits Become Real Currency?
PSFK examines whether Facebook credits could become a real-world currency.
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NewsSplendour in the Grass 2011 lineup announced
Headlining the 2011 edition of the festival, to be held at Woodfordia in South-East Queensland for the second time, are Kanye West, Coldplay, Jane's Addiction, Pulp and Regina Spektor.
