Feel a hankering for some chortles at this year's Brisbane Comedy Festival, but don't have the funds to fork out for any of the event's international acts? Trying to squeeze in as many laughs as possible into your life in general? Keen to finish your working week with some laughs? All of the above situations are catered for at BCF's Knockoff in the City, — aka Brisbane Powerhouse's regular free Friday night comedy gigs, but souped up for the fest and held in a different location. This free Friday night comedy show runs from 6pm each week between February 22–March 22, and will play host to some of the biggest up-and-comers in comedy, as well as live music. Just head on down to Brisbane City Hall and prepare to get your funny bone tickled.
First, the bad news: Brewsvegas, Brisbane's annual celebration of beverages, doesn't take place until March. Now, the good news: once again, the festival is getting into the early swing of things. Say hello to the Great Brewsvegas Pool Party, aka the ideal summer event for those who like to cool off with both a beer and a swim. Taking place from 6pm on Saturday, February 9, it's also the get-together that'll amp up your excitement for this year's beer celebration not once, but twice. The festival's 2019 lineup has already been revealed, but there's plenty to celebrate — and descending upon Ithaca Pool ready for an evening of splashing about is certain to get you pumped as well. Tickets to the pre-fest shindig cost $10, which includes a glass of the official Slipstream Brewing Co Brewsvegas beer for the year. For added merriment, surf rock band The Wet Fish will crank out the on-theme tunes, there'll be an onsite food truck serving up festive eats and extra brews will be on tap.
Behold, the event that'll separate the pinball wizards from the pinball muggles, and those talented as mashing buttons from the folks that are happy when they get flipping lucky. That's what happens when Netherworld closes its doors to everyone except the devoted few — those eager to play pinball for 24 hours straight. No wonder they've called the arcade marathon Death by Pinball. No sleep till pinball also would've worked. Those brave enough to attend will battle it out in matches over many rounds, fit in a few fun games from the bar's array of machines in-between, and get a prize if they survive the night. Taking place from 9am on Saturday, April 20 until 9am on Sunday, April 21, tickets cost $120, which includes all the pinball fun you can handle, a limited edition pin and t-shirt, three meals and three drinks. The bar will also be serving booze until 3am, and you can BYO snacks. Image: Cole Bennetts.
The World Press Photo Foundation is a global platform connecting professionals and audiences through raw visual journalism and storytelling. The organisation was founded in 1955, when a group of Dutch photographers organised a contest to expose their work to an international audience. Since then the contest has grown into the world's most prestigious photography competition and global travelling exhibition. The 62nd edition of the World Press Photo Exhibition will touch down in Brisbane this year and will be on display at the Brisbane Powerhouse from Friday, July 12 until Sunday, August 4. The winners from this year's contest were chosen by an independent jury that reviewed more than 78,000 photographs by 4738 photographers from 129 countries. The one that took top honours for 2019 is John Moore's Crying Girl on the Border. The image, which also won first prize in the spot news category, shows Honduran toddler Yanela Sanchez crying as her mother is taken into custody at the US border. This will be on display alongside other finalists, including Pieter Ten Hoopen's series which documents a migrant caravan who were fleeing violence and harsh economic conditions, Nadia Shira Cohen's shot of beekeepers tending their hives in Yucatán, Mexico, and Enayat Asadi's striking image of an Afghan refugee comforting his companion. Further categories on show will include contemporary issues, environment, general news, long-term projects, nature, people, sports and spot news. Image: John Moore, Getty Images, 'Crying Girl on the Border' (cropped).
Things are getting frostier in Brisbane — well, as frosty as Brisbane gets — so the team at Welcome to Bowen Hills is hosting one of their most intuitive event ideas to help warm your winter. On the agenda: a mini festival dedicated to mulled wine and hot cheese. The party takes over the King Street truck park from noon, Saturday, June 30 through until close, Sunday, July 1, pulling together a selection of hot, gooey creations from some of the city's favourite cheese-slinging vendors. This is where all your cheesiest dreams come true, chowing down on lush cheese dishes from Bunya Cheese, Mr Burger, Cheeselane, Salts Meats Cheese, Spud the Food Truck, Greek St Kantina and more. Down at WtBH's sister site in Melbourne, events have served up mulled wine doughnuts and raclette burgers, so expect more than a few creative dishes. Of course, you won't find a better drink match to all that rich, melty dairy than some hot, spiced booze, so the bar will be rounding out its usual offerings with mulled wine aplenty. A variety of different flavours will be available, served up all day long.
Sydney bass-boy and nationally-recognised cool guy Hayden James is bringing his massively popular techno musings to venues all over Australia. James only appeared on the scene in 2013, cropping up like most modern beat artists on exclusively online mediums like Soundcloud and YouTube, however it wasn't very long before he garnered quite the hefty fanbase. International touring schedules ensued, landing his precise, near-minimalistic take on hard hitting beats, summery harmonies and techno bass in front of thousands of dancing fans. James has spent the formative portion of the last few months touring the US and Europe, and following a brief stop over in Singapore, Seoul, Hong Kong, Jakarta and Bali will be bringing his Just a Lover tour to Aussie shores. Starting at Brisbane's Triffid on August 26, then onto Max Watts in Melbourne for August 27, he'll spend September 2 at Perth's Villa Nightclub, September 10 at the Fat Controller in Adelaide, before a final blowout in his hometown Sydney, at the Metro Theatre. Supported by Dena Amy.
Fancy some new threads adorned with specifically Queensland-happy illustrations? Phoebe Paradise has you covered. Since 2014, the brand has been brightening up wardrobes with colourful, fun prints that nod to this state we call home, spanning the grimy, the naturally beautiful and everything in between. Indeed, the label's Hot Mess collection draws upon Brisbane's balmy evenings and the region's sporting dreams. 'Tis the season and all that. It's inspired by a truly Brisbane summer — according to designer Phoebe Sheehy's schpiel, "We can enjoy what it means to be a humid-heatstroked-Alex-Mack-puddle-of-goo, to prove that you can look hot while being hot, as long as you embrace being a HOT MESS." If Phoebe Paradise's range sounds like the kind of printed textiles you'd like to both wear and gaze at, why not do both at their Junky Comics pop-up? On March 25 and 26, they'll be taking over the West End store. Check out the accompanying painted mural and art installations, and don't forget to nab yourself some ashtray socks.
Sleater-Kinney recorded their first album in Australia. The year was 1994, and the fledgling band from Olympia, Washington knocked out their debut effort in a single day. They've been back several times since, but their latest visit feels extra special. Given that the indie-punk trio went on an indefinite hiatus in 2007, it very well might never have happened. Thankfully, Corin Tucker, Janet Weiss and Carrie Brownstein — yes, Portlandia's Carrie Brownstein — are back for another round of blistering rock tracks infused with the spirit of the riot grrrl movement. Reunions might happen all the time, but this is no ordinary group or return. If you've listened to any of Sleater-Kinney's albums from their Aussie-made 22-minute, self-titled initial outing to their latest release, 2015's No Cities to Love, then no doubt you agree. And if you haven't, don't just take our word for it. TIME called them “America’s best rock band”, and Rolling Stone hailed them as “America’s best punk band ever", after all.
Georgia O'Keeffe, the artist often described as the mother of American Modernism, along with her Australian contemporaries Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith, will be the subject of a four-month exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery. Running from Saturday, March 11 through to June 11 at the gallery in Stanley Place, O'Keeffe, Preston, Cossington Smith: Making Modernism has been curated by the team at Queensland Art Gallery along with Santa Fe's Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Melbourne's Heide, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and will feature more than 30 works by each of the three women created across the length of their respective careers. In doing so, it will showcase both the distinctive styles developed by the artists, as well as the similarities in their subject matter, technique and the ways in which they viewed the world.
Come July, Brisbanites can knock back cocktails at a gin-soaked high tea, taste creations from the city's next breed of culinary wizards, and dine under the stars at Eagle Street Pier, all thanks to one event. That's right, Good Food Month is back, and it's bigger than ever. Gird your stomachs, and prepare to go gaga over gastronomy. Topping the list of must-do activities is the Tanqueray G & Tea Rooftop Garden, a tea party for grown-ups that not even the Mad Hatter could've conjured up. On top of the Fox, you'll consume traditional high tea fare of cupcakes and sandwiches with a gin twist, and pretend you're Alice in your very own wonderland. Elsewhere, you can check out the cooking skills of the kitchen stars of tomorrow is on offer at the Young Chef's Dinner, and enjoy an evening eating experience al fresco at Dine Under the Stars. Or, learn the secrets of Australian cuisine from culinary maestros such as respected Melbourne master Ben Shewry (whose Attica was just named number 32 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list), and brush up on your blogging at the tastiest Food Writing 101 workshop you'll ever attend. Yes, there really is something in the Good Food Month program for everyone. Of course, everyone's favourite Night Noodle Markets will return, complete with yum cha weekend trading hours to meet the demand. The busiest event of 2014 now boasts more chances to enjoy the hawker-style outdoor market experience, featuring 30 different stalls over 12 days and nights. Is simple dining more your thing, rather than rushing to specific outings and activities? Then you're in luck, because that's what Good Food Month is really all about. Their list of venues spruiking meal deals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks is the kind of thing foodies fantasise about. That includes concoctions crafted from seasonal delights, cheap eats that won't punish your wallet, tours of the best international cuisine Brisbane has to offer, and a showcase of mouth-watering pub fare. One thing is for certain: with all these tasty treats on offer, you'll have no excuse to be hungry at this month-long food fiesta. Good Food Month runs from July 9 to August 9, 2015. Visit the website for more information.
It's hard to believe that it's only been six months since George Maple (aka Jessica Higgs) released her debut single. At the time, Higgs had been living in London for eighteen months, so the slinky 'Talk Talk', from her Vacant Space EP, first hit airwaves on Annie Mac's show on BBC Radio 1. Meanwhile, the New York Times had dibs on unveiling the video clip. Since then, Higgs, who's from Sydney originally, has played CMJ, SXSW, Annie Mac's AMP Collected in London and a couple of headline shows in Australia, including the Museum of Contemporary Art and Future Classic’s Christmas Weekend. So she's in prime position for taking on her first proper national tour. Three gigs are already sold out — Sydney's Oxford Art Factory on April 24 and 30, and Melbourne's The Howler on 25 April. There's still time, however, to grab tickets to the Black Bear Lodge in Brisbane on April 23, The Bakery in Perth on May 1 and The Rocket Bar in Adelaide on May 2. Meanwhile, Higgs's new tune, 'Where You End And I Begin', recorded with Philadelphian rapper Grande Marshall, is starting to rack up hits. Where You End And I Begin feat. Grande Marshall by George Maple, Grande Marshall
After closing Vivid Sydney at the Sydney Opera House, art-rock legends TV on the Radio are heading to our fine city, ready to smash out a huge concert at the Tivoli. Since forming in Brooklyn 14 years ago, the four-piece has created six albums. These shows will cover the entire songbook, from Staring at the Sun (2004) to Seeds (2014). Chronologically, theses releases cover a decade, but the music represents hundreds of years of history; drawing together gospel, post-punk and everything in between.
When the working week is done, what do you want to do? We know girls just wanna have fun, but we’re pretty sure everyone wants to kick back, enjoy a few drinks, and get into some serious snacks. Well, we know we do. So does Wandering Cooks’ Ben Devlin, general chef about town and their Snack Maker-in-Residence. Every Friday, he'll be serving up a storm of drinks sourced from artisan fermenters, brewers and winemakers, as well as interesting bites to eat. And we do mean interesting. Each week, two culinary themes do battle, and not the usual kinds. First up, Devlin pits samurai-style food against the type of mini-meals Vikings might’ve eaten. In reality, that’s Japanese versus Danish street food, but that doesn’t sound anywhere near as cool. Snackers pay $4 per token to exchange for tasty treats. Then it's time to vote for your favourite, which will play on for another week. But let's be honest here, whichever themed snacks emerge victorious, the real winner is your taste buds.
This week has more Australian '80s-style synth pop, unforgettable dance moves and enviable hairstylin' than usual, with Sydney duo Client Liaison rolling into town for their national Pretty Lovers tour. Renowned for their infectious '80s synth and '90s pop influences, this pair continues to pack a punch with the release of their debut EP, Queen, last year. If their sold-out Spiegeltent shows at Sydney Festival this year, or their recent confetti cannon-finale at Secret Garden Festival are anything to go by, Black Bear Lodge better fortify their floorboards — furious dancing is mandatory. Extravagant and over-the-top in every way, Harvey Miller and Monte Morgan are well worth checking out, revisiting or continuing your straight-up superfandom for. If a high-energy midweek dance party sounds like your jam, check out Client Liaison on March 4 and 5 (SOLD OUT) at Black Bear Lodge, supported by Retiree and Wrooks. Words by Lucinda Starr and Shannon Connellan.
Meet Iris Apfel, the kind of stylish, straight-talking, bespectacled nonagenarian everyone wishes was their grandmother. The New York cult figure has stood out from the crowd across decades of trends, and dabbled in everything from art to interior design. If she sounds much cooler than most people a quarter of her age, well, that's because she is. The 93-year-old's resume speaks for itself, given that she has spent over 75 years in fashion traversing everything from working at Women's Wear Daily to setting up her own textile design firm with her husband to still lecturing about style today; however, it is her personality and outlook, rather than her achievements, that shine brightest. That she says she was probably the first woman to wear jeans speaks to her pioneering spirit. That she notes that she's more excited about dressing up for parties than actually going to parties does as well. Indeed, the ever-flamboyant Apfel remains an individual at a time when such a term has started to lose its meaning, as she herself observes when musing over the common correlation between black attire and fashion. Always decked out in rows of couture costume jewellery and never seen in an outfit that could be classed as boring or bland, she advises that she approaches dressing a bit like jazz — with a little bit of this and a little bit of that. It shows. So bounces forward a loving portrait of blazing your own path — and never compromising for or caring about the opinions of others — as given perhaps the strongest living example. From the moment Apfel graces the screen and thrusts her oversized pearls of wisdom upon the audience, it is immediately apparent why she's the subject of the documentary that shares her name. From the moment the film displays its frame, the affection, energy and insight filmmaker Albert Maysles channels is also evident, as is his making of the movie in the style befitting his subject. Alas, there is a lone sad note to the engaging ode, despite the slight but sweet exploration that comprises the documentary's running time. The joy and vivacity that Apfel exudes on screen, fierce and frank until the last moment, is balanced by the knowledge of the film's director. The great Maysles, noted for crafting the iconic Grey Gardens and Gimme Shelter, passed away at the age of 88 in early 2015, with this his penultimate effort. Accordingly, Iris actually pays tribute to two great trailblazers and showcases what both do best: pave their own way and create their own stories through their chosen mediums of fashion and film.
Psych Night has long been the pillar of Brisbane's psychedelic music scene. Now they're hanging up their hat and calling it quits, but not before throwing together a hell of showcase. Psych Night - Finale will take place in Serafini Chains, a warehouse in Bowen Hills that's only a stone's throw from the Valley. As per usual, Psych Night is more of a warehouse party than gig. It's BYO, super noisy and there's a fair chance you'll be immersed in a spectrum of psychedelic flavours from 4pm till early the next morning. So who's on the bill? Expect some Brisbane's best psych-bands including: Acid on Andy Baskervillain Dreamtime House of Giants In Void Magenta Voyeur Omegachild Reud Moo Sacred Shrines This Old Sunn Twin Haus Windrest Tickets are $30, and don't forget to bring your own drinks. The end of Psych Night is a major hit for the Brisbane music scene, so make sure to head along and give them a heartfelt goodbye, psych-style.
If you've ever been to South Brisbane's Hoo Ha Bar, knocked back a coffee or beer and thought "this joint needs more food", you're in luck. The folks behind the happening Tribune Street spot share your line of thinking, and are parlaying it into a new venue on the other side of the inner city: Gaslight Bistro. Making its home in a renovated old Queenslander in New Farm, Gaslight Bistro will be all about fresh ingredients and flavourful meals. The name gives away its focus on eating rather than drinking, though thanks to a curated beverage list of craft brews, local wines and cocktail concoctions, the latter is certain to be a feature, too. Casual but tasty dining is its niche — aka the kind of informal place where you can drop in for a delicious bite and hang around for some good times if that's what takes your fancy. The full menu is yet to be revealed, but will focus on seasonal delights. Given its winter launch, that means the likes of slow cooked ham hock and beef shank for breakfast, wagyu pastrami and pickles for a snack, and braised octopus for dinner, first up. Come the end of the month, you can sample their wares for yourself — and then probably add it to your list of favourite hangouts, based on their previous endeavours. Doors open on June 26, and if you want to be one of their first customers, we suggest you get in quick. This new addition to Brunswick Street is certain to be popular. Find Gaslight Bistro at 726 Brunswick St, New Farm from June 26, or visit their website for more information.
When this year's Dark MOFO program dropped, House of Mirrors immediately rocketed to the top of everyone's must-do list. Created by Australian installation artists Christian Wagstaff and Keith Courtney, it's exactly what it sounds like: a walkthrough space filled with reflective surfaces that will not only strands you in a maze of your own image, but turns your likeness into a kaleidoscope. Is it fun, creepy or both? You be the judge. No, we're not taunting everyone that couldn't make the trip down to Tassie. In fact, eager Brisbanites will soon get the chance to wander through the disorienting, perception-altering, panic-inducing, optical illusion-based labyrinth for themselves. Trust Brisbane Powerhouse's carnival-like end-of-year fest Wonderland to bring the attraction to Queensland. From November 18 to December 11, the installation will take over the area outside of their Stores building for weeks of reflective roaming pleasure, with the modern, minimalist twist on the fairground classic featuring 40 tonnes of steel and 15 tonnes of mirrors — and no added gimmicks, no special effects, no special lighting, no soundtrack or soundscape. It'll be the first time House of Mirrors has popped up since its Hobart debut, and comes to Brisbane before slated seasons in Sydney and Melbourne. Just imagine what all those shiny panes will look like in the brilliant Queensland sun. Our tip: wear sunglasses. Find House of Mirrors at Brisbane Powerhouse from November 18 to December 11 as part of the venue's Wonderland festival. For more information, visit their website.
Ice cream fans of Brisbane: whatever you're doing between 11am and 3pm today, you'd best make a visit to the Wintergarden part of your plans. For one day only, the inner-city shopping centre will play host to epic combinations of flavoured soft serve topped with everything from fairy floss to popcorn to toasted marshmallows. Yep, Aqua S popping up in the centre — and they're handing out free sweet treats to mark the occasion. We'll let that sink in for a minute, because scoring a free ice cream as delectable as this (and as Instagrammable) isn't the kind of thing that happens every day. And if you haven't visited Aqua S in Sydney and Melbourne — and therefore don't know why you should be salivating at the thought of it, or why there's usually a line way out the door at their stores — then let us enlighten you. Aqua S keeps things simple but scrumptious, with sea salt-flavoured, bright aqua-coloured frozen confectionery inspired by the famous ice creams of Okinawa their staple offering. They also serve up two other varieties each fortnight from a rotating range. Down south, strawberry and maple syrup are the current choices, with rose and English breakfast tea flavours available before that. And if that's not enough, why not add a few of the aforementioned toppings? We know, we know — you're headed out the door right now to treat yo'self to this frosty goodness, and all without spending a cent for such a delicious pleasure. The pop-up is part of the Wintergarden's Shop the City event, which showcases everything on offer within the centre's walls. Here's hoping it's the first step towards Aqua S bringing their creative creations to Brissie on a more regular, or even permanent basis. Grab a free Aqua S ice cream in the Wintergarden, Queen Street, Brisbane, between 11am to 3pm on September 1. Visit the Shop the City website for more information.
Like spending your nights having a drink with your mates or watching live bands in Brisbane's bars? Keen to kick on into the early hours and be able to move between venues? Come July 1, heading out for an evening of fun is about to get a whole lot tougher. You've probably been dreading the date for months — but there's at least something you can do about it. The folks at Keep Queensland Open have organised one last rally to protest the new lockout laws that the State Government are particularly keen to see implemented. From 2pm on Sunday, June 26 at Reddacliff Place in the CBD, you can join in the chorus of dissent. And yes, you'll be doing so in the cement space adjacent to the Treasury Casino for a reason. While stopping re-entry at 1pm, serving last drinks at 2am (or 3am in designated entertainment precincts), banning shots after midnight and making new bottle shops close at 10pm were never going to be popular moves, the furore surrounding the new rules doesn't just focus on when everyone can consume alcohol. Sydney's lockout laws have seen almost half the revenue from live music venues in the designated zones disappear. Half. The question of where the laws apply is also controversial, with casinos across Queensland exempt from the new restrictions (the same situation Sydney's in). Given that the legislation is designed to curb anti-social behaviour following too many violent, late-night altercations in these areas, that's certainly a questionable move — and something worth joining fellow revellers to shout about. The Keep Queensland Open Rally starts at 2pm on Sunday. June 26 at Reddacliff Place in the CBD. For more information, visit the event's Facebook page.
Are you a Bacardi, lime and sugar fan? We're betting that you are, although you might not know it. They're the three ingredients an American engineer by the name of Jennings Stockton Cox mixed together back in 1898 while he was working in the Cuban mining town of Daiquiri. As you've probably guessed by now, cocktail history was made, with his drink soon spreading to Santiago and then the US. That's both a toastworthy story and an icy beverage worth celebrating, which is what rum pioneers Bacardi have dedicated July 19 to doing. During the 31-day-long festival of cocktail culture that is Bacardi Rum Month, the family-owned liquor brand will be championing the concoction everyone knows and loves — and four of Brisbane's best daiquiri joints will be joining in. Over the years, the daiquiri been bastardised by slushy machines and TGI Fridays into pink, icy mush, but there are some noble bartenders, like these Brisbanites, taking this misunderstood cocktail classic back to its traditional form. THE MANHATTAN LINE It must be the sophistication of the daiquiri that lends itself to Big Apple-themed establishments — revelling in the look and feel of a cool city calls for a cool drink, after all. You'll find atmosphere, beverages and Bacardi, lime and sugar a-plenty at the Manhattan Line, Little Stanley Street's fun and funky hot dog and liquor dispensary. Check out 'the Runner Up' for a winter twist on the cocktail of the moment, complete with homemade apple and cinnamon (aka Christmas) syrup. Their regular menu also boasts the original brew, as made from scratch and served fresh, for those who prefer the tried-and-tested route. 3A Little Stanley Street, South Bank COBBLER Tucked up along Browning Street in West End, Cobbler is one of the city's premier whisky bars — but they've proven themselves mighty capable and creative when it comes to other spirits too. That includes Barcadi-based beverages given a special twist (or several), such as a daiquiri designed to be extra fragrant and fruity. You won't find machine-squeezed flavours here, but rather black poached pear glaze and fresh pink grapefruit, mixed with white pepper fino sherry, layered over the oak and vanilla notes of Bacardi 8. 7 Browning Street, West End JAHH TIGER Jamaica and rum go hand-in-hand — and we know you're currently fantasising about knocking back drinks in the Caribbean as you're reading this. That's what Jahh Tiger wants to help you to imagine, be it through their jerk-shack decorating scheme or their sizeable cocktail menu. And of course, what better beverage to picture yourself enjoying on the beach than a daiquiri? The bartenders even shake the Bacardi, pressed lime juice and castor sugar together by hand, keeping things as old-school and original as possible. Any embellishment is left to your daydreams. 3/1 Park Road, Milton THE BOWERY For 12 years now, the Bowery has been enticing punters through the door on the strength of two things: their cocktails and their jazzy, bluesy vibe. The latter is as eclectic as a slice of downtown New York in Fortitude Valley should be, while the former overflows with liquored-up sensations that start a party on your taste buds. Take their rum month daiquiri, for instance, which aims to combine fresh, grassy notes with a hint of sweet spice through the combination of unripened banana, sour malic and sugary oleo-saccharum oil. You've never had a daiquiri like this. 676 Ann Street, Brisbane Top image: Dollar Photo Club.
Need an escape from the the winter weather? Then escape from the chill to a warm, dark cinema, where you can watch movies from places even colder than here. Returning to Palace Cinemas in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Hobart, the Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival will once again showcase the best of Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Icelandic cinema, from award-winning dramas to esoteric comedies and the very best of Nordic Noir. While the 2017 program is yet to be announced, to give you an idea of what to expect, one of the big highlights from last year's program was the Golden Globe-nominated The Fencer, a Finnish-German-Estonian co-production — dubbed by Finland Today as "the best Finnish film in a decade" — about a fencing instructor hiding from Soviet forces in Estonia in the years after the war. This played alongside oddball Icelandic rom-com The Together Project which took home a screenplay prize at Cannes, and the excruciatingly tense Danish drama Land of Mine.
Handpicking some of the globe's best new artists for yet another glorious year (their seventh, to be exact), Sugar Mountain has one heck of a lineup this year, with UK rapper Joey Bada$$, experimental Berlin-based producer Laurel Halo and Australia's Cut Copy headlining. Returning to Melbourne's Victorian College of the Arts on Saturday, January 20, Sugar Mountain has again balanced international drawcards with local talent this year, from Melbourne's all-female five-piece Beaches to UK producer Actress. Other Aussies converging on Mebourne for the fest include Body Type, Stella Donnelly and Indigenous collective Kardajala Kirridarra. As always though, music isn't the only thing on the menu for Sugar Mountain. There'll also be a load artists on the bill, including a collaboration between American artist and dancer Khalif Diouf and Bangarra Dance Theatre's dancer and choreographer Waangenga Blanco and work by Amrita Hepi and Japanese artists Hiroyasu Tsuri and Jun Inoue. The nosh is yet to be announced, but here's hoping Sugar Mountain's immersive on-site restaurant Sensory will be back. Enough chatskies, here's that lineup you're after. SUGAR MOUNTAIN 2018 LINEUP Actress (UK) Ara Koufax Beaches Body Type Cut Copy Dan Shake (UK) Eclair Fifi (UK) Fantastic Man Gerd Janson (GER) Honey Dijon (USA) J Hus (UK) Jamila Woods (USA) Joey Bada$$ (USA) Kardajala Kirridarra Laurel Halo (USA) Love Deluxe Project Pablo (CAN) Sevdaliza (NED) Shanti Celeste (UK) Stella Donnelly ARTISTS VIA ALICE featuring Waangenga Blanco x Khalif Diouf (USA) Amrita Hepi x Pasefika Victoria Choir Justin Shoulder x CORIN x Tristan Jalleh Hiroyasu Tsuri (JPN) x Jun Inoue (JPN) Marcus Whale x Athena Thebus
Eeeep. Looks like Spotify playlisters for Splendour in the Grass jumped the gun, and it appears that the 2015 Splendour lineup has been leaked as a result. Set to be announced by Matt and Alex on triple j next Wednesday as usual, the Splendour lineup could possibly have been revealed by a playlist called 'Splendour 2015 Line-up' which appeared earlier today. Noticed by eagle-eyed Geelong Advertiser reporter Paddy Naughtin, the now-deleted playlist contained some huge, we-hope-it's-real names. We're talking Blur, Mark Ronson, Florence + The Machine, Death Cab For Cutie, The Wombats, Tame Impala and Of Monsters And Men, alongside Pond, Royal Blood and the Dandy Warhols. WAHOOLIE. Here's the screengrab posted by Naughtin on Twitter — he also posted on Splendour's Facebook page to confirm and they deleted the post. So there's a little confirmation for you. Yeesh. Probably going to be some stern words between Splendour and triple j. Here's hoping it's the real thing. Via triple j.
Won't be rolling in the grass this July? Missed out on yesterday's ticket blitz? Never fear, there's plenty of Splendour in the Grass shindiggery to be had in your own city. Splendour has announced its official 2015 sideshows this morning (as have many unofficial venues). From Blur's epic arena shows to the rowdy British garage pop team-up of The Vaccines and Palma Violets, to more niche hypecard gigs like MØ and Elliphant or Years and Years, here's your rundown of the official Splendour sideshows. Exclusive Secret Sounds presale tickets are on sale 10am local time on Tuesday, April 28, while general public tickets on sale 10am local time, Wednesday, April 29. But if you're keen to nab tickets to the Blur sideshows, tickets are on sale 10am local venue time on Friday, May 1. Visit secret-sounds.com.au for more details. SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS OFFICIAL 2015 SIDESHOWS: BLUR With Jamie T Presented by Secret Sounds, supported by Spotify, Rolling Stone, The Music, Fasterlouder All tickets on sale 10am local venue time, Friday May 1 Sat 25 Jul — Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney Sun 26 Jul — Splendour In the Grass (SOLD OUT), Byron Bay Tue 28 Jul — Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Thu 30 Jul — Perth Arena, Perth THE WOMBATS With Circa Waves *exc Perth Presented by triple J, The Music, Channel [V], Spotify Thu Jul 23 — Metro City*, Perth Mon Jul 27 — Enmore Theatre, Sydney Tue Jul 28 — Palais Theatre, Melbourne Thu Jul 30 — Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (*Circa Waves not supporting in Perth) THE VACCINES With Palma Violets Presented by Tone Deaf, The Music, Spotify Mon Jul 27 — Corner Hotel, Melbourne Tue Jul 28 — Metro Theatre, Sydney PORTER ROBINSON [live] With Wave Racer and Cosmo's Midnight Presented by triple j, Channel [V], inthemix, Spotify Wed 22 July — Enmore Theatre, Sydney Thu 23 July — The Forum, Melbourne AZEALIA BANKS Presented by Channel [V], Music Feeds, Beat & Brag, Spotify Fri 24 July — Metro Theatre, Sydney Sun 26 July — Prince Bandroom, Melbourne EVERYTHING EVERYTHING With Urban Cone Presented by triple j, Channel [V], Fasterlouder, The Music, Spotify Thu 23 July — Metro Theatre, Sydney Sat 25 July — The Corner, Melbourne KITTY DAISY & LEWIS Presented by Fasterlouder, The Music, Spotify Sat 1 Aug — Metro Theatre, Sydney Sun 2 Aug — 170 Russell, Melbourne Tue 4 Aug — Governor Hotel, Adelaide Wed 5 Aug — Rosemount Hotel, Perth MØ & ELLIPHANT Presented by triple j, Channel [V], Oyster, Spotify Tue 28 July — The Corner, Melbourne Wed 29 July — Oxford Art Factory, Sydney MARMOZETS Presented by Musicfeeds, Blunt Magazine, Beat, Brag, Spotify Thu 23 July — Newtown Social Club, Sydney Sat 25 July — Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne MS MR Presented by triple j, Channel [V], Spotify, Pages Digital Wed Jul 22 — 170 Russell, Melbourne Sat Jul 25 — Metro Theatre, Sydney YEARS & YEARS Presented by Channel [V], The Brag, Beat, Spotify, Pages Digital Sun Jul 26 — Oxford Art Factory, Sydney Thu Jul 30 — Howler, Melbourne WOLF ALICE Presented by triple j, Tone Deaf, The Brag, Beat, Spotify Thu Jul 23 — Corner Hotel, Melbourne Fri Jul 24 — Oxford Art Factory, Sydney THE DISTRICTS Presented by Music Feeds, Spotify, The Music Mon Jul 27 — Northcote Social Club, Melbourne Tue Jul 28 — Newtown Social Club, Sydney Visit Secret Sounds for more details. Image: Linda Brownlee.
Like a monkey with a miniature cymbal, get ready to dance over and over and over and over and over. This January, Hot Chip's adding to their Sugar Mountain appearance with headline shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. Since their second album The Warning ignited floors worldwide in 2006, the British electropop five-piece have delivered one killer LP after another. In 2008 came the velvety Made in the Dark; then, in 2010, One Life Stand brought us yet more flawlessly smooth anthems, followed up by the more-ecstatic-than-Pharrell In Our Heads. When are these guys ever going to mess up? Keep waitin'. True career artists to the end (as opposed to the wave after wave of 'next big things' often flooding our radio stations), Hot Chip don't release till they're ready. So, Why Make Sense (currently out via Domino) is another cracker, with its blend of funk, punk and bittersweet lyrics.
Brisbane bar lovers, things are looking up — and we mean that literally. If you're standing in the CBD, you'll be craning your neck to see the city's new lounge bar. And if you're enjoying a drink at what's certain to be the next big hotspot, you'll be looking down on the world. Meet Sazerac, Brisbane's new sky-high watering hole and the place that's about to make Four Points by Sheraton Hotel at 99 Mary Street the topic of conversation for this month and next, and probably several more after that too. When it opens on April 13, patrons will climb 30 storeys above street level to sip cocktails, including the New Orleans-originated combination of cognac, absinthe, Peychaud's Bitters and sugar it's named for. Now, calling a hotel bar after a specific beverage might seem unusual, but cocktails — and the evolution of cocktails, specifically — will be Sazerac's main focus. Whiskey, wine and beer will also feature; however when you're in a place that boasts the likes of a salted caramel martini and peach mint julep, as well as head bartenders from Melbourne's Candela Nuevo and the Gold Coast's Stingray bar at QT Surfers Paradise mixing them up, you're going to want to try one. They'll go down nicely with panoramic city skyline views, and with the share plate-heavy food menu by executive chef Ambrose Andrews. With all that to indulge in, you'll quickly forget the 120-150 seat site's former life. Before the space became the bar everyone's going to be busting to go to, it was a gym. Find Sazerac at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel at 99 Mary Street, Brisbane from April 13. For more information, keep an eye on the hotel's website. Image: Dollar Photo Club.
Brisbanites, prepare to spend September immersed in arts, entertainment and culture. Other than fireworks, that's what the city's annual Brisbane Festival always brings, but this year is bigger than ever. Under new artistic director David Berthold, the festival will host a whopping 456 shows. For an event that runs for just three weeks from September 5 to 26, that's quite a significant number — and it also boasts seven world and 13 Australian premieres, including four new works specifically commissioned for the festival. You won't be able to say you don't have anything to do that month. In fact, whether dance, theatre, circus, cabaret, opera, hip hop, film or visual arts piques your interest, there's something in the program for you. The same goes for topics and countries, with Berthold contemplating everything from politics to sexuality to violence, and spanning everywhere from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Singapore, as well as touching upon homegrown stories and issues, too. The jam-packed slate includes a South African retelling of Macbeth, an all-male version of The Importance of Being Earnest, a take on Shakespeare’s Richard II inspired in part by the Rudd/Gillard years, and a documentary theatre production looking at the 2004 death of Mulrunji Doomadgee while in police custody. Flexn already looks like a standout, musing on the state of race relations in America in a piece that's part protest, part dance party, part collective autobiography. Music-wise, Martha Wainwright joins a group of local artists paying tribute to the brilliant yet complicated lives of rock legends Tim and Jeff Buckley, while Bernard Fanning and Katie Noonan join forces with Tim Winton and Jessica Watson for a multimedia celebration of the Great Barrier Reef. The beloved Spiegeltent returns, of course, complete with a busy program that includes Megan Washington and Spanish surf rock band Los Coronas, among others. Because more movies is never a bad thing, cinephiles can also join in the fun. Backyard Cinema turns homes across the city into a film festival, live-streaming a yet-to-be-selected movie for everyone to enjoy. For those keen on venturing to an actual cinema, The Female Gaze collates a collection of indie female-focused features that explore the nuances of film through female eyes. Of course, it wouldn't be Brisbane Festival a bright, free, public display of colourful, flashing illuminations. That comes in the form of Treasury Lights, from the folks behind Vivid Sydney — so you know it is going to be something special and entirely Instagramable. Apart from seeing as many shows and staring at as many pretty lights as you possibly can, a huge part of Brisbane Festival is soaking up the atmosphere. The event knows this, which is why a new festival village is also part of the 2015 lineup. A space named Arcadia will take over South Bank, occupying a site five times the size of previous years, and featuring two performance tents, four bars, food options, games, 3D chalk installations and more. For three weeks only, think of it as the ultimate hangout spot. Brisbane Festival runs from September 5 – 26 across Brisbane. For more the full 2015 program, or to book tickets, visit the festival website.
At the rate burger joints keep popping up across Brisbane, the meat-and-bun combo really should be the city's official meal. Hello Harry is the latest place keeping the dream alive, but they're not just another greasy spoon. If their name sounds familiar, that might because you've already visited their Maroochydore or Caloundra stores. From the end of March, Brisbanites can head to Forest Lake to get their fix. Additional outlets in Milton and at Portside will open in May — and if all goes well, more will follow. That might sound like an ambitious plan for a chain selling the city's favourite dish, but if anyone knows how to capitalize upon a food frenzy, it's Hello Harry's Tony Kelly and Scott Hoskins. They're the folks that also brought Donut Boyz down south, and that's worked out pretty well. With a menu bursting with pulled pork, chickpea, barramundi and brisket burgers — plus Nutella, strawberry and salted caramel shakes — working their magic outside of the Sunshine Coast shouldn't be too hard. Here's hoping that the Fat Harry also pops up, because who doesn't want to feast on a maple-glazed doughnut filled with wagyu beef, American cheese, mayonnaise, tomato jam and pickles? For more information about Hello Harry, head to their website and Facebook page.
If you love doughnuts (who doesn't?), but you're wary of just how bad they are for you, you're probably a fan of a certain Brisbane business. And if you're not already a Nododonuts enthusiast, you'll soon have more chances to try their tasty wares and convert to their healthy (well, let's say healthier), organic, gluten-free, baked ways. Yes, the makers of the world's friendliest doughnuts — even if they do say so themselves — are opening their own cafe. In the best Halloween news you're likely to hear this year, Newstead's Ella Street will become the home of the snack can feel less guilty about consuming, from October 31. Their brand new bakery will offer up all the flavours they've been serving at selected markets and cafes across the city, plus a big batch of new concoctions. Given that their existing lines include banana bread and blueberry cheesecake varieties, as well as mouthwatering fresh raspberry, triple coconut and dark chocolate, you're allowed to get excited about what's to come. Given that Nodo has taken the fatty, sugary, deep-fried snack we all know and revamped it as baked, organic, gluten-free gourmet fare, you're allowed to overindulge a little as well. The idea of doughnuts that are actually good for you might sound like a fantasy, but in the two years since Nodo launched, they've tried their best to make things a little less artery-clogging for dessert lovers. At a time when you can find doughnut stores of the not-so-good-for-you variety on almost every corner, it's no wonder that they've found their way into the hearts and stomachs of everyone who can't resist what has become Brisbane's favourite sweet treat. Find Nododonuts at 1 Ella Street, Newstead from October 31. Visit their website and Facebook page for more information.
What's better than a microbrewery that serves both food and brews? A venue that pumps out its own beers and offers patrons two distinctive dining and drinking spaces. That's what happened at The Charming Squire, with the South Bank venue splitting its floorplan to welcome a new woodfired grill and rotisserie restaurant. Having opened its doors in 2021, Embers at The Charming Squire is the fancier sibling to the existing Brewhouse. Where the latter skews casual, this relative newcomer is all about levelling up your lunch or dinner. And while it's definitely located inside The Charming Squire, this space-within-a-space has its own entrance, vibe, and wood-heavy decor. Able to seat 177, including in booths for five to ten people, at low tables and outdoors, Embers at The Charming Squire is filled with timber. Seasoned Charming Squire guests will recognise the layout, but the look has been tweaked — including via dashes of greenery. The look suits the culinary theme, given that it focuses on a fire-fuelled menu that heroes wood-roasted, smoked and grilled dishes and meals finished over ironbark coals. Standout options include dishes with lamb, given that a whole lamb is slow-cooked every weekend and then broken up into plates — such as the wood-roasted lamb with potatoes, peppers and pebre salsa. The grain-fed rib fillet is served with bearnaise sauce, carrots and jus, while the charcoal chicken comes with pickles, lemon and green beans. Other highlights span gnocchi with local mushrooms, truffle, stracciatella and sage butter from the vegetable-focused section of the menu, and grilled octopus with tomato, peppers, shallots and olives from among the seafood dishes. Or, there's Moreton Bay squid, mushroom and truffle arancini balls, and fresh natural or kilpatrick oysters — all from the small-plates range. If you're after something sweet following your meal, dessert options include pineapple souffle with coconut crumble, banoffee pie and an affogato with salted caramel ice cream. Drinks-wise, more than 100 bottles of wine will tempt your vino-loving tastebuds, with Australian reds comprising more than half the list. James Squire's beers obviously feature, including tipples brewed in-house. And the cocktail selection skews towards the classics, with the highly skilled bartenders willing to make you whatever you like, so long as they've got the ingredients at hand.
It has only been three months since Suki set up shop in South Bank, giving Brisbane its first specialty sushi burrito and poke bowl eatery. Everyone fond of eating a giant version of a Japanese staple quickly flocked to try its wares, as did Hawaiian salad lovers — and now they'll have a second site to visit. As rumoured at the time of the South Brisbane store's launch, Suki is opening another store in Bulimba. Bringing its make-your-own meals to Oxford Street, it'll offer up the same great foods in a new location from July 18. Expect the same difficulty choosing just what to eat as well. For those who haven't stopped by yet, don't be fooled by the mere two options on Suki's menu — that duo of dishes can be made many, many ways. Pick your choice of burrito or bowl, then keep working through the six-step process to select your base, hot or cold proteins, sauce, salad fillings and toppers. If that's too much variety, their favourite combos include The Fighter (kingfish, coriander, avocado, fresh chilli, orange, cucumber, suki sauce and wasabi peas), 3 Amigos (snapper, salmon, tuna, cabbage, cucumber, red onions, ponzu, sesame oil, surimi crab and fried shallots), and Angry Bird (katsu chicken, wasabi mayo, spinach, cabbage, coriander, pickled ginger and daikon, and soy egg). More Suki stores might just be in the works as well, with the chain currently offering franchise opportunities. Not limiting itself to Brisbane, they're also open to expanding interstate, bringing more of their blend of Hawaiian, Mexican and Japanese cuisines to more people. Find Suki at Shop 2, 161 Oxford Street, Bulimba from July 18. Check out their website and Facebook page for further information.
For Brisbanites fond of burying their nose in good books, September might as well be Christmas. That's when the annual Brisbane Writers Festival rolls around, brandishing literary love aplenty and bringing a plethora of writers and wordsmiths with it — and its 2017 program is no exception. More than 100 authors will descend upon the city for five days of word-based fun from September 6 to 10, with the bulk of BWF taking place at — where else? — the State Library of Queensland. This year's event kicks off with an opening address about writing and Indigenous knowledge creation from Aboriginal activist Alec Doomadgee, closes with a session on transcending standard world views thanks to Indian-Canadian novelist Anosh Irani. In between, you'll find an ode to gossip, a discussion about touching upon taboo topics and scribes telling stories in outrageous costumes — and that's just a taste. Indeed, the rest of the lineup features a large-scale interpretive artwork, Angel's Palace, to mark the tenth anniversary of Alexis Wright's Carpentaria; British journalist and documentary producer Adrian Levy giving behind-the-scenes accounts of covering Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda, and a day dedicated to the superheroes, vampires, werewolves and more of Young Adult literature, just to name a few. Other highlights include John Safran chatting about the rise of extremism, Nakkiah Lui on writing for performance, Tracey Spicer throwing away outmoded expectations on how women should present themselves, and Benjamin Law helping dissect just why the news affects our psyche — and sharing his thoughts on humour as tool to reflect the world around him as well. It's an eclectic lineup, one designed to delight, challenge and inform in equal measure. As always, the festival will also be holding BWF satellite sessions in suburban libraries, helping word nerds get their fix closer to home. Whichever book nook you're headed to, BYO between-panel reading material. The Brisbane Writers Festival runs from September 6 to 10. To check out the full program and purchase tickets, check out the festival's website.
IT'S A GOOD DAY. A very good day. One of the world's most celebrated rappers, Kendrick Lamar, has been added to the Bluesfest lineup and has announced two huge performances in Melbourne and Sydney. Biaaaaaaatch, no way. Hitting Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on March 21 and Sydney’s Allphones Arena on March 23, Lamar will then join The National and Tom Jones to headline Bluesfest in Byron Bay on Thursday, March 24. More dates are expected to be announced, so keep those fingers crossed Brisbane. Lamar's quite the curveball for this year's Bluefest, with the festival already sporting quite the eclectic patchwork of a lineup — from Noel Gallagher to Tom Jones, Jackson Browne to City and Colour. This will be the first time Lamar has toured Australia since 2014's Rapture Festival, and since releasing his wildly critically-acclaimed album To Pimp a Butterfly, so expect tickets to go quicker than you can say 'Kunta'. KENDRICK LAMAR 2016 AUSTRALIAN DATES: MELBOURNE — March 21 (Rod Laver Arena) SYDNEY — March 23 (Allphones Arena) BYRON BAY — March 24 (Bluesfest) Tickets for Kendrick Lamar's Sydney and Melbourne shows will go on sale at 9am Monday, October 19. Telstra pre-sale from 10am Wednesday, October 14 until 10am Friday, October 16, those pre-sale tickets over here.
You have to hand it to the team at I Heart Brownies: they know that people love their mouth-watering chocolate treats, and they're keen to give everyone exactly what they want. Soon, that'll include selling their 100 percent gluten-free creations from their brand new kiosk in the CBD. Just head to the Wintergarden from August 8 to get your heart-shaped fix. You'll find a dozen flavours on offer, including double chocolate, jaffa, cherry, peanut butter, salted caramel and Turkish Delight. Opening first thing in the morning and operating until around 7pm to take care of both pre- and post-work brownie cravings, the kiosk will also serve up a selection of drinks, including drip-filter coffee and the pink lemonade that visitors to the business's Fortitude Valley location already know and love. This is just the beginning of the brownie empire's expansion plans. Next stop: the Gold Coast in early 2017. Basically, it's the best news we've heard since I Heart Brownies started delivering. And with their hand-made artisanal products boasting top quality ingredients, including Belgian black cocoa, couverture chocolate, free-range eggs, Queensland cane sugar and Australian butter, there's no need to feel quite so guilty about indulging in a few brownies...or a few more after that. Find the I Heart Brownies kiosk in the Wintergarden from August 8. Until then visit their website and Facebook page for more information and check out their bakery and cafe at Shop 7 Bakery Lane, 694 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley. Via The Courier-Mail.
Greek street food fans have reason to throw down a solid jig today, Sydney's Zeus Street Greek is opening a South Brisbane instalment. The souvlaki specialists will open at South Bank at the Chocolate Pavilion, scheduled to open on Saturday, June 20. Founded by a patriotic team of first-generation Hellenic Australians (a formidable collaboration between the team behind Crust Gourmet Pizza and Pony Dining Group), Zeus is modernising souvlaki for the contemporary Greek food lover. Armed with traditional recipes and cooking methods passed down through five generations, Zeus are set to serve up Mirool Creek lamb cooked ‘kontosouvli' — a traditional skewer-grilled Cypriot method resulting geared for a little tenderness. "The inspiration for Zeus was to give Sydneysiders an innovative food experience that incorporates the founders’ passion for Hellenic food, culture and tradition," say the Zeus team, who unveiled plans to expand to Brisbane last year. "Zeus pays homage to the 'God of hospitality' and the Greek custom of filoxenia or 'showing hospitality to all'. Renowned in Greek culture filoxenia translates to everyone being welcome in a Hellenic house where there is always food and wine to be shared whether it’s with old friends or new." Savoury street-style splendour at Zeus comes dine-in, takeaway or delivered to your doorstep. The eponymous house specialty, The Zeus, is set to be a Greek street food staple worth crossing the city for — slow-cooked lamb with Aegean slaw, smoked eggplant, onion and parsley in fresh pita. There's the Uncle 'Tzimmy' Classic, with chargrilled lamb, pork or chicken with tomato, tzatziki, onion, paprika in pita (with the all-important chips) and ancient grain salads and mezze dishes for vegetarians (think marinated olives, spanakopita and the salty, salty monarch of Greek food — halloumi). Then for dessert, smoosh your face into Zeus' fig and cinnamon rizogalo. Going hungry isn't an option at Zeus. "When a Greek family hosts you, you’re treated like a guest of honour whether they’ve known you your whole life or you’ve just met that day," says the Zeus team. "Greeks welcome everyone with open arms and make sure that you don’t go hungry while you’re a guest of theirs. It’s this feeling of being welcomed in to the extended family that is brought to life when people drop into Zeus." Find Zeus Street Greek at 13-14 Little Stanley Street, South Brisbane. Open daily 11.30am-9.30pm, (07) 3846 0200, zsg.com.au.
If Nambour can have a big pineapple, Bundaberg a big rum bottle and Bowen a big mango, then Queensland's capital can have a large likeness of the item that really has become nearest and dearest to its citizens — or to their stomachs, at least. "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em" isn't just advice your mum doled out when you were at school. It's also Brisbane's new motto when it comes to the food craze we can't get enough of. Yes, we're talking about doughnuts. What else? With every corner of town seemingly selling the fried, glazed morsels (often pumped full of devilishly gooey fillings, and coloured so brightly that you can probably spot them from space), Brisbane City Council has finally decided that they may as well embrace the trend. In doing so, they're adding another landmark to the cityscape — and it'll definitely be big, probably a bit awkward looking, most likely made of fibreglass, and will certainly attract tourists, inspire merchandise, and feature in way too many selfies. Prepare to say hello to Brisbane's brand new giant doughnut monument. King George Square is the current preferred site for this Springfield-like monument to doughy desserts, because building it in the actual Brisbane suburb of Springfield would be way too obvious. The CBD location would ensure that that massive round object also serves another very important purpose: casting some shade over the area's sun-drenched, so-hot-you-could-cook-a-doughnut-on-it pavement. Soon, you'll be hanging out in the inner-city space, meeting your mates in the statue's shadow, and presumably feasting on as many cinnamon-coated snacks as you can consume. Those'll be the days. That's just the beginning of the colossal sweet treat trend, though — consider it the Brisbane City Council dipping a toe in the icing, if you like. If the big doughnut becomes the hit everyone knows it will be, another idea is on the agenda. Fancy soaring over South Bank on a revolving version of the pastry wonder (aka The Wheel of Brisbane repainted and made to look like a giant, rotating doughnut), anyone? [caption id="attachment_565927" align="alignnone" width="631"] Image: @marina_mendes1984.[/caption] Top image: Reddit.
New cinemas might keep opening around Brisbane, but the city's latest film venture isn't your usual picture palace — it's a pop-up taking retro movie screenings to different venues around town. Launching on Saturday, June 9, FilmHouse will host its first session — a screening of iconic documentary Grey Gardens — at East Brisbane's Mowbraytown Hall. Future events will take place at similar spots throughout the inner city and surrounding suburbs, particularly focusing on the types of places you wouldn't normally expect to see a movie. "The places we're looking at, they're locations that you wouldn't necessarily turn into a cinema," explains Portia Hunt, who created FilmHouse with local projectionist Michael Brooks. Drawing upon their time working in Brisbane cinemas — Hunt has a background at Palace and New Farm Cinemas, while Brooks' vast experience also includes Brisbane's CineRetro Society, as well as working with Brisbane's various cinemas and film festivals — the duo is eager to add to the variety of film events happening around the city. That includes expanding the cinema-going experience beyond simply sitting down to view a movie, courtesy of themed events and parties. "We want people to go watch a film and enjoy the film, but we want to create a party atmosphere as well — with post- and pre-film events," remarks Hunt. FilmHouse plans to use a different venue for each screening, with sessions initially held every few months as Hunt and Brooks works towards a regular monthly lineup. They're keen to build their program around their audience, and welcome feedback about what they should be offering. "With this first screening, we'll hopefully get a sense of what kind of audience we have, what kinds of events we'll be able to create, and get an idea of what people want," says Hunt. Still, movie-wise, viewers can expect a range of things, including rare flicks and possibly sessions using 35mm prints. "Our programming is going to be full of variety," Hunt advises. "We want to screen much-loved cult classics, film noir, Australian and foreign films, and more mainstream content, such as those family-friendly crowd-pleasers — but, more importantly, we want to screen films that don't get screened too often." The first FilmHouse screening takes place at 6.30pm on Saturday, June 9 at Mowbraytown Hall, 26 Mowbray Terrace, East Brisbane. For more information — and to keep an eye out for future screenings — head to the FilmHouse Facebook page.
After snagging their second ARIA for Best Heavy/Hard Rock Release, DZ Deathrays are doing a victory lap of Australia this February and March in celebration of their second album, Black Rat. Big, loud and in-face, the lads' second offering demonstrated DZ Deathray’s versatility, from their classic DZ sound on 'Reflective Skull', to the wonderfully frantic 'Gina Works at Hearts', to the moodier 'Northern Lights'. It’s all there and it’s all good. The Get Rich or Drunk Tryin’ tour will see the boys reunited with past touring pals, and good mates in general, Bass Drum Of Death (USA) and Hockey Dad. After an absolutely massive 2014 filled with international touring, it's nice to have the Brisbane lads home. Catch them while you can.
West End and watering holes go hand-in-hand. Pubs, bars, cafes that serve booze — throw a stone in the inner west suburb and you'll hit one. But there's always room for more, with The Montague Hotel adding its own blend of brews and food to the mix come the end of April. Setting up shop on the road that shares its name, The Montague Hotel — or the Monty, as the pub has nicknamed itself — will boast plenty on both the drinks and the dining front. Enough to encourage both West End residents and those who find themselves in the vicinity to drop by more than once. Indeed, that's their aim — in a place filled with spots to have a sneaky sip or two, the 80-seat restaurant and 400-capacity premises wants to become the suburb's new go-to drinking spot. Showcasing local creatives, as seen in the venue's wall mural by street artist Stewart Shuker, is also on the cards. Beverage-wise, copper beer tanks above the bar will pump out CUB brews, while the Montague will also pour craft tipples from the likes of Newstead Brewing, Green Beacon and Fortitude Brewing, helping to tempt thirsty patrons. In total, more than 17 beers will be available on tap, alongside a wine list spanning over 19 vineyards and suppliers, as well as eight straight-pour gins, eight classic cocktails, six house signatures, six martinis and six share jugs. With ex-Bavarian Beer Cafe, London Fields and The Charming Squire chef Enda Gaffey in the kitchen — and with a charcoal rotisserie on the premises, too — the food menu falls on the substantial side to help soak up all of those drinks. Think haloumi fries, fish tacos and crispy buffalo wings to snack on, alongside an 11-strong selection of burgers (ranging from Swiss beef to crab), and a choice of chicken, lamb or pork from the rotisserie. There'll also be the usual pub faves of schnitzels, pizzas and steaks, and dessert will feature 'espresso martini' ice cream sundaes. The Montague will be open for lunch too, which could prove a nice time to try their 'superfood' menu with items like mushroom burgers and 'detox' salads, though those healthier options will be available all day. Find The Montague Hotel at 363 Montague Road, West End from the end of April. Keep an eye on their website and Facebook page for further details.
It's 3pm. All you want right now is another a coffee. Or maybe a cronut. Or a freakshake, dammit. Or maybe, like, ten Arnott’s biscuits. Nope, can’t do that. Already had five. Is that the post-3pm slump blues whispering – nay, bellowing – in your ear? Really, by now, you should be kicking back at some secret swimming spot or under a waterfall. Especially in this hectic summer weather. We know. We know! But capitalism dictates you’ve another two hours to go before your boss is going to lay down that whip. So, you have to find a way to keep going. All that sweet, sugary, deliciousness might be looking like your only job-quitting-preventative-measure right now, but it’s a bad, bad idea. So, we’re riding to your rescue with five jack-jumping, healthy, healthy snacks. And it’s not all gustatory doom and gloom. We’ve picked these babies for their tastiness, not just their nutrition information panels. BANANA AND TAHINI This God-sent duo has all the creaminess and sweetness of ice cream but none of the refined sugar or saturated fat. Spread it across a piece of toast, throw it in the blender to make a smoothie or just eat it straight, dipping the banana in the jar. Tahini's got more goodness than Mother Teresa (go with it) — from calcium, magnesium, lecithin, potassium, protein and iron to Vitamins E, Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and B15. If you've had a big night out, it'll help you liver to cope better, thanks to the detoxifying powers of methionine. And everyone knows bananas make you happy. PROTEIN BALLS Available in stacks of different flavours, the mighty protein ball can give any conventional, packeted treat a run for its money, taste-wise. And it also comes with a big ol' dose of protein, which does heaps of good stuff. Like building and repairing muscles, making enzymes, producing hormones and making sure your hair and nails grow (in fact, they're nearly all protein). YouFoodz makes an especially lip-smacking version, a salted caramel version that's actually good for you. It's packed with apricot, sultanas, dates and dark chocolate and coated in crispy bits of waffle wafer. FROZEN FRUIT Regular, room temperature fruit is an excellent substitute for lollies and biscuits. But, with a freezer, you can take things to a whole new, more satisfying, longer-lasting level. That said, you have to make sure you're freezing the right kinds. Grapes are a winner — they become firmer on the outside, yet stay relatively soft in the middle (depending on the temperature of your freezer). So, eating one's a bit like biting into a soft-centred jube or toffee. Bananas, oranges and mangoes are crackers, too. Apples and strawberries don't go so well, as they to get too hard, all the way through. Raspberries can work if left to thaw for a while. DIY TRAIL MIX Plenty of peanut-heavy, packeted trail mixes aren't too appetising — even if they are salutary. Others are peppered with sugary bits and bobs, like choc buds. So, go ahead and make your own. That way, you can tailor it to suit you and, at the same time, make sure there's nothing in there undoing your healthy intentions. Don't forget to add some seeds — sunflower ones give you Vitamin E, B1 and B6, copper, selenium and manganese, while in teeny-tiny sesame seeds, there's CoQ10, which helps keep your heart working and your energy levels booming. No time to DIY? Have a stash of pre-made bars ready to go — Youfoodz does a pretty top notch Supa Food Bar. KALE CHIPS Potato chips one of your go-to snacks? Break that salty, fatty habit with kale chips. You can even make them yourself, without too much hassle: toss a bunch of kale in a minimal amount of olive oil and pop it in the oven till it's crispy. Unless you've been under the Rock of Gibraltar, you'll know this superfood's many benefits by now. There's bucket loads of beta-carotene to help your eyesight, Vitamin C to fight bugs, Vitamin K to make sure your blood clots and Vitamin E, an antioxidant. Images: YouFoodz and Dollar Photo Club.
Kingpins of Brooklyn hype Parquet Courts are the kind of ramshackle, indie genre benders that strip back production-heavy 'garage' and deliver punk-as-blazes music every time. Blending lo-fi, geek-chic, your beyond stock-standard garage rock, and a healthy dose of punk, Parquet Courts are impossible to pin down. Think Pavement meets The Strokes, but with more tongue-in-cheek. Now, after playing sold-out shows in the States and making their mark at Splendour in the Grass last year, they're heading back to Australia for three intimate shows. Their 2014 album, Sunbathing Animal has been praised by Pitchfork as a musical testament to the band's unique grasp of simple, rough rock that places the band, "in their own distinct weight class." The foursome just released a new album Content Nausea under the name Parkay Quarts last December, recorded on a four-track tape over two weeks and predictably brimming with bristly feedback. Making appearances after their headlining spot at Secret Garden Festival, Parquet Courts are popping into Manning Bar in Sydney, The Zoo in Brisbane and Melbourne's Hi-Fi in early March. Supported by Blank Realm + Kitchen's Floor.
Perhaps Peter Pan was onto something. The famous literary character didn't want to grow up — and, once you've become an adult, it's hard not to agree with him. Alas, flying through the air and cavorting with pirates isn't a reality for anyone, well, real, but it's easy to pretend otherwise. Brisbane boasts a hefty array of activities that'll unleash your inner kidult, bouncing around, taking a few boozy swings and playing giant board games included. HIT A FEW BALLS AT HOLEY MOLEY Brisbane's mini-golf bar sure happened upon one hell of an appropriate name. Just try not to exclaim "Holey moley!" several times while you're there. It's impossible, unless you're a big ol' boring grown-up. You heard us. Putting your way around a former church — and through courses that glow in the dark, are filled with creepy clowns, take a swing at Twister and feature a nine-iron throne the entire Stark and Lannister clans would be envious of — will incite that reaction. Cap it all off with a drink at the Caddyshack Bar, where Long Island Iced Tees and Happy Gilmoreo cocktails await. MASH BUTTONS AT NETHERWORLD It's a simple idea, but a good one. Whenever you come across an arcade or pinball game in a bar, lumped into a corner somewhere, it's always popular — so why not fill an entire pub full of them? Turning a space that has housed plenty of seedy watering holes into a gaming mecca, Netherworld doesn't just want you to pump tokens into machines, with video game consoles and board games on offer too. If you're after the same retro fun without the booze, head to Morningside's 1Up instead. TAKE MARIO KART INTO REAL LIFE AT SLIDEWAYS Think Mario Kart's Rainbow Road is hard? It is — but, so is sliding around a real-life multi-coloured space at Slideways. Don't worry, it's also fun as well, courtesy of a 425-metre, two-level indoor track, complete with a bridge, tunnel and loop of the carpark. It's the best kind of car-related activity Eagle Farm has to offer. No, getting stuck in traffic on Kingsford Smith Drive doesn't count. JUMP AROUND AT SKYZONE Is there anything as simplistically enjoyable as jumping up and down? There's a reason countless musicians instruct you to do so. Skyzone at Macgregor will help you bounce until your heart's content — on huge trampolines, between huge trampolines, off of walls, into pits of foam, while shooting hoops and while dodging balls. And when you're done hopping around, you can also take in a game of laser tag in a massive three-storey arena. Indoor rock climbing is also in the works, making Skyzone a one-stop kidulting bonanza. GET ZAPPY AT LASERFORCE Speaking of running around wielding flashing pretend weapons, Laserforce is a Brisbane mainstay. Most folks would have ventured to the Woolloongabba centre as a kid — if you didn't hold a birthday party there, you went to someone else's. Still running after 29 years (yep, that'll make you feel old), it still offers all of the fun you knew and loved, plus a few new attractions. Walk through a glowing portal into the time vortex, pretend you're in an action movie as you crawl under laser beams, or just run, hide and blast away. GET YOUR SKATES ON AT STAFFORD SKATE CENTRE Another place that time seems to have forgotten, but you shouldn't. Stepping inside Stafford Skate Centre will make you feel like you've gone back to the '80s; if the decor doesn't do the trick, then the soundtrack will. But, that's all okay. Rolling onto the rink, clutching the wall trying not to fall over or imagining that you're in Whip It are all timeless activities. If you'd prefer to bust out your best Blades of Glory impression, you can get icy instead at Iceworld at Acacia Ridge and Boondall. PAINT AND SIP WINE AT CORK AND CHROMA Lurking inside all of us is an artist waiting to emerge and smash out a masterpiece worthy of GOMA. For some of us, however, that creative side needs a bit of encouragement. That's where painting with a glass of Pinot in your hand comes in, with Cork and Chroma taking an activity you mightn't have dabbled in since high school and adding alcohol to the mix. You bring the bottle, they'll provide all of the necessary art supplies. Themed evenings include everything from pineapples, surf shacks and Brisbane itself to Frida Kahlo, Vincent van Gogh and Ziggy Stardust. GET SLEUTHING AT ESCAPE HUNT Six rooms. Three games. Only one way to work your way through each — or is there? Puzzling over mysteries and plotting your escape from a locked space is what's on offer at the aptly named Escape Hunt. Can you discover who killed a jockey, find explosives at Government House or locate stolen jewellery? Of course you can! Round up your best pals and find out (and, likely learn plenty about your friends' problem-solving skills, too). In a nice touch, each of the experiences is Brisbane-themed. GET SOME BOARD GAME ACTION Good news, fans of rolling dice, moving counters and shuffling cards — if that's your idea of a kidulting great time, this is the town for it. As well as the aforementioned Netherworld, Brisbane has plenty of places just waiting to make your board game-playing dreams come true. Here's five to start with, and Paddington also has a dedicated space, Club Sosay. Or, head to Woolly Mammoth to not only get your giant-size jenga on. [caption id="attachment_623917" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Riverlife, Kevin O'Matta.[/caption] HIT THE WATER AT RIVERLIFE You can't miss the massive body of water snaking its way through Brisbane, and nor should you. Sure, the powers that be keep building bridges and tunnels to bypass it, however, thanks to Kangaroo Point's Riverlife, it's a great place for some splashy fun. In fact, with the city lacking in water parks since Amazons was torn down back in 2001, it's one of the only places offering something other than just taking a dip. Hire a kayak for an evening paddle, or give standup paddleboarding a try, all with killer views of the CBD.
Whether you're heading to the cinema with friends or curling up on the couch with your significant other, a night watching movies remains a fantastic source of entertainment, enjoyment and escapism. Sitting in the dark, switching your mind away from your regular worries and slipping into another world — if you're catching the right flick, few things can top it. Cinema-wise, 2019 has thrown up plenty of films that tick all of the above boxes — and now we're just past the halfway mark, it's time to look back. Maybe you missed one of this year's hits when it was in theatres. Perhaps it's still showing and you haven't made it yet. Or, there could be a few gems that just slipped your attention. Of course, there's always the ace movies you saw, loved and want to see again. Whichever category fits, here's 12 films from 2019 that you you need to catch up on. Head to the cinema and grab a choc top or organise your streaming queue and cook up some popcorn, as we've sorted out your viewing for the near future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoxKy3d7Wno EIGHTH GRADE What our critic said: As effective as every narrative beat, probing shot and well-deployed blast of Enya (yes, Enya) proves, writer/director Bo Burnham's savviest move is also his most straightforward. Actually casting a teenager in a movie about a teenager is much more rare than it should be, and Eighth Grade wouldn't be the success it is without Golden Globe nominee Fisher as its star. Read our full review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XhsuT0xctI FREE SOLO What our critic said: As well as chronicling an awe-inspiring story, every frame of Free Solo offers a palpable, visceral reminder of life's enormous risks and immense rewards — and to the filmmakers' credit, you're all but certain to feel the impact in your constantly sweaty palms. Read our full review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8qbq6Z6HYk IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK What our critic said: Black lives devastated by discrimination, young lovers braving seemingly insurmountable obstacles: both tales have played out across countless pages and screens before, although not as they do so here. There's a bewitching alchemy to the combination of James Baldwin's words and Barry Jenkins' direction — never shying away from the despairing truth of the situation, but never wallowing in inescapable bleakness either. Read our full review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMCYE9hKP68 VOX LUX What our critic said: In Vox Lux, the difficulties and complexities of success slash savagely and hack furiously, with Brady Corbet writing and directing a blunt yet brilliant onslaught of a movie. As he did in The Childhood of a Leader, the actor-turned-filmmaker relentlessly charts the ascension of an influential fictional figure who owes their rise to struggle and trauma. Read our full review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcKinfILGDk DESTROYER What our critic said: Conflicted cop Erin Bell could walk alongside any of noir's dogged investigators and hold her own. Stepping into the character's shoes, Nicole Kidman could do the same among any of the genre's best stars. Destroyer lives and breathes through its complicated protagonist and phenomenal lead performance, with each putting on a stunning show. Read our full review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bavqDA_3vIo US What our critic said: Us is a creeper in multiple senses of the word. It's disquieting from the outset (even more so when it spends its opening credits staring at caged rabbits), but Jordan Peele knows how to let that unease fester and grow. While the 'master of suspense' label was bestowed decades ago, the comedian-turned-filmmaker is just as devastating at cultivating distress as Hitchcock or any other iconic horror or thriller director. Read our full review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI9UYcEwUYA BURNING What our critic said: A ruminative mystery, a fine-tuned character study and an intricately observed examination of human relationships all at once, one of the joys of Burning is its wholesale aversion to simplicity. Here, as in reality, nothing is straightforward. Indeed, Lee Chang-dong takes life's enigmas and puzzles, thrusts them into view and forces the audience to ponder along with him. Read our full review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA6hldpSTF8 AVENGERS: ENDGAME What our critic said: There's very little that's simple about this picture, marking as it does the extraordinary culmination of several dozen intricate and intertwined story arcs that extend all the way back to 2008... Where Infinity War was all bombast, Endgame offers reserve. Where Infinity War wrought intergalactic devastation and destruction, Endgame delivers intimacy and an examination of grief, loss and very private regret. Read our full review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ5X75F1YJw LONG SHOT What our critic said: After a five-year stretch that's included Mad Max: Fury Road, Atomic Blonde and Tully, Long Shot is the latest example of its star's chameleonic talents — a political rom-com that's as irreverent (and often inappropriate) as you'd expect of a flick that also features Seth Rogen, and genuinely heartfelt and hilarious as well. Charlize Theron, romantic-comedy standout? You'd better believe it. Read our full review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BULB0aX4lA JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 — PARABELLUM What our critic said: Cinematic beauty comes in many forms, and the John Wick franchise perfects one of them. The term 'balletic' couldn't better describe the series' hypnotic action sequences, with its array of frenetic fights and carnage-dripping set pieces all meticulously choreographed like complex dance routines. In fact, when ballerinas actually pirouette across the screen in John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum, they seem bland in comparison. Read our full review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZeIHrx7Oyc HIGH LIFE What our critic said: While shooting into the stratosphere to ponder what it all means has become a genre of its own, High Life proudly stands in its own space boots. Perhaps that's why both the film and Robert Pattinson seem like such a perfect fit, and why the final product both soars high and burrows deep: you won't catch either meekly treading where everyone else has before. Read our full review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_0KJAzyUJc PARASITE What our critic said: Parasite proves exceptional in every single frame and detail that it flicks onto the screen... Internationally renowned and beloved as the auteur behind The Host, Snowpiercer and Okja, Bong Joon-ho has crafted a bleak, twisty blend of black tragi-comedy, pulsating thrills and socially relevant horror — a movie that's such a phenomenal example of all that cinema can and should be that you'll want to high-five the filmmaker after watching it. Read our full review.
When is a wine bar more than just a wine bar? When it also boasts a champagne garden and deck, and its daytime espresso cafe doubles as a whisky-focused space by evening. That's what Baedeker is promising. You won't have to choose your favourite tipple here — you can indulge in them all (responsibly, people). Taking over the Constance Street space formerly occupied by Wine Emporium, the new Fortitude Valley venture aims to offer a one-stop-shop as far as its beverages of choice are concerned. If you're wondering why yeasty, foamy pints aren't highlighted, that's because Baedeker will sit underneath an existing craft beer bar, aka The Mill on Constance. As well as breaking up its 600-square-metre site, carving out separate areas for different drinks also allows Baedeker to open in stages. Nothing is up and running just yet, but expect to grab a coffee there soon, with the whole place due to be operational in November. The new venue is the latest project from Darren Davis, a name vino and dairy lovers might recognise from Grape Therapy and Cheese Therapy, his existing efforts. And in case you're wondering, he'll be bringing snacks with him, courtesy of cheese and charcuterie boards, as well as other items from food partners. Find Baedeker at 111 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley, in the coming months. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for further information. Via The Courier-Mail.
In the words of Tyrion Lannister, it's not easy being drunk all the time. Everyone would do it if it were easy. That may be true, but you can certainly give it a go, when Game of Rhones returns for another year. An epic wine tasting event inspired by the grapes of France's Rhone Valley and the works of George R. R. Martin, this year's Game of Rhones will visit all Seven Kingdom – by which we mean Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Wellington and Auckland. Each event will welcome more than 40 different winemakers, including Shaw + Smith, Yarra Yering, Tarrawarra Estate, Olivers Taranga and Paxton Biodynamic Wine (exact producers vary city to city). There'll also be a number of food vendors on hand, to ensure you don't go hungry. In between goblets, ticketholders will get the chance to chat with sommeliers at the Rhone Bar, vote for their favourite vintages as part of the People's Choice Award, and take part in a blind tasting 'torture chamber' that we promise is more fun than the name makes it sound. It should also go without saying that dressing up as your favourite GoT character is highly encouraged. Zombie John Snow, anyone? GAME OF RHONES DATES May 1 – Adelaide May 22 – Perth May 29 – Brisbane June 18 – Melbourne June 19 – Sydney July 2 – Auckland July 9 – Wellington For more information and to book tickets visit the Game of Rhones website.
You can spend this summer immersed in legendary Japanese artworks at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Its upcoming blockbuster exhibition, dubbed Japan Supernatural, is set to open on November 2 as part of the tenth Sydney International Art Series. Made up of more than 200 works from all over the planet, it's an exploration of the spirit world in Japanese art. Expect an immersive experience involving paintings, sculpture, prints, film, animation, comics and games. Leading the show is a monumental piece by Tokyo-born Takashi Murakami. He's a bit of an international rockstar, renowned for bringing together high and low art — much like Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst and Andy Warhol. Chances are, you first heard of him in the 1990s, when he launched the inaugural Superflat exhibition. Since then, he's been a prolific creator of paintings, drawings, sculptures and animations, and collaborated extensively with Louis Vuitton. Representing a much earlier era will be Katsushika Hokusai, born in Edo in 1760. His best-known piece is Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, a series of wood block prints that includes the now iconic Great Wave off Kanagawa. While can't reveal, yet, which of his pieces will be travelling to Sydney, we're hoping we get some of the works that were at Melbourne's NGV in 2017. Look out, too, for works by historical artists Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi and Kawanabe Kyosai, as well as contemporary pop artist Chiho Aoshima and photographer Miwa Yanagi. The artworks are expected to be announced in early 2019, but, in the meantime, you can check out the ninth Sydney International Art Series, which includes paintings by Monet, Matisse and Picasso and a retrospective of South African photographer David Goldblatt's work. An installation view of the exhibition Japan Supernatural at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, November 2, 2019 until March 8, 2020. Photo: AGNSW/Jenni Carter
