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Church Is Now in Session: Geelong's New Live Music Venue's Opening Weekend Is Finally Here

Hudson Brown — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:16:47 +0000

Geelong's newest live music venue is kicking off a packed debut gig guide with Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

Skip the Algorithm — Melbourne Fringe Festival's Curated Program Is Here to Get Audiences Out of Their Comfort Zone

Hudson Brown — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:42:40 +0000

Leave your bubble behind, as this boundary-pushing festival returns with three weeks of strange and surprising performances and experiences.

Māori Artist Preston McNeil Transforms Nostalgic Arcade Machines Into Playable Artworks at St Kilda

Haymun Win — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:29:50 +0000

These original arcade cabinets blend nostalgic game design with Maori traditions and identity.

Qudos Bank Arena Is Now Afterpay Arena: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Next Show

Saacha Neilson — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:33:48 +0000

One of Sydney’s biggest venues has got a makeover with a new name and a five-year partnership, but what does it mean for your next gig?

The Best Places to Shop for Craft and Journalling Supplies in Sydney

Eliza Campbell — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:45:06 +0000

These are a journalling experts favourite spots in the city to stock up on craft supplies — from paper troves to sticker havens.

This Just In: Netflix Is Backing a New Australian Screenwriting Program — Where Emerging Creatives Pitch Directly to Its Executives

Hudson Brown — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:27:53 +0000

Eight emerging women and non-binary writers will have the chance to pitch original scripts to Netflix execs through a new national development program.

This Just In: Step Inside David Hockney's Abstract World as a Landmark Audiovisual Exhibition Lands at Carriageworks

Hudson Brown — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:31:21 +0000

Arriving only months after Hockney's passing, this large-scale audiovisual experience offers an intimate way to explore his celebrated career.

This Just In: Contemporary Queensland Artist Michael Zavros Wins Archibald People's Choice 2026 with Portrait of His Doppelganger

Haymun Win — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:50:23 +0000

The hyperrealist oil painting scored a record-breaking People's Choice vote.

Damien Frost's Queer Portraits, Angela Tiatia's 'Muse' and an Urthboy-Curated Oceanfront Lineup Lead New Annual 2026

Hudson Brown — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:01:38 +0000

From waterfront gigs to boundary-pushing exhibitions, this ten-day arts festival celebrates everything that makes Newcastle one of Australia's great creative hubs.

Wildlands Festival's 2027 Lineup Is Here, with John Summit, Skepta, KI/KI and Disco Lines Leading a Massive New Year's Party

Hudson Brown — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:21:31 +0000

Consider your NYE plans sorted: this stacked 2027 lineup is packed with global dance music heavyweights.