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    Legendary Rock Band Queen Is Touring Australia in 2020

    Original members Brian May and Roger Taylor are once again teaming up with long-time frontman Adam Lambert.

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    Wine Machine Is Being Publicly Slammed for How it Handled Last Weekend's NSW Festival

    Punters complained about long queues and a 'dangerous' storm evacuation — and now they're being offering free gig tickets in compensation.

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    The Best Things to See and Do at CubaDupa 2019

    Wellington's huge two-day culture festival is back for its fifth year.

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    The Drop Festival Returns for 2019 to Tour the Country's Most Iconic Surf Spots

    The boutique festival will follow the World Surf League Championships across the country, headlined by Client Liaison, Angus and Julia Stone and Hockey Dad.

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    Ten Must-See Events at Auckland Arts Festival 2019

    Auckland Arts Festival launches into its 11th year with multidimensional dance, critically acclaimed dream pop and a free sing-along waiata.

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    We're Giving Away An Epic Trip To Denver, Colorado

    Enjoy five days of eats, live music and adventure in the Rocky Mountains — on us.

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    We're Giving Away An Epic Trip To Denver, Colorado

    Enjoy five days of eats, live music and adventure in the Rocky Mountains — on us.

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    We're Giving Away An Epic Trip To Denver, Colorado

    Enjoy five days of eats, live music and adventure in the Rocky Mountains — on us.

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    Ten Shows, Installations and Parties to Get Amongst at NZ Fringe Festival 2019

    Wellington's favourite independent open-access arts festival is back for another year.

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    These 14 NSW Festivals Have Been Deemed 'High Risk' By the State Government

    Laneway, Lost Paradise and Electric Gardens are three of the festivals that will need to adhere to the strict new music festival licensing regime.

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    Groovin' The Moo Canberra Will Host Australia's Second Pill-Testing Trial

    It follows the success of a trial at the same festival last year, which found a bunch of potentially lethal additives in festivalgoers' drugs.

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    Legendary Post-Punk Band The Cure to Headline Vivid Live 2019

    They'll perform a 30th anniversary show of their album 'Disintegration' at the Sydney Opera House in May.

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    The Best Places to See Free Jazz in Sydney

    From East Sydney pubs and Redfern gin bars, you don't have to pay big money to see some live music in the city.

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    Ten Shows, Installations and Parties to Get Amongst at Auckland Fringe Festival 2019

    Auckland's favourite independent open-access arts festival is back for another year.

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    Bluesfest Told It Has "Nothing to Worry About" Under New NSW Music Festival Policies

    The festival has been deemed "low risk" despite the government's guidelines suggesting otherwise.

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    Bluesfest Is Likely to Leave NSW After 30 Years of Successful Festivals in Byron Bay

    Festival Director Peter Noble says the major event may have to relocate because of the NSW Government's strict new policies on music festivals.

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    Mountain Sounds Has Cancelled Its 2019 Festival

    The Central Coast music fest was due to take place next weekend — and it's the second NSW festival to cancel this week.

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    Ten Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Wellington

    From dragon parades and terracotta sculptures to lantern festivals and yum cha, here's how to celebrate the Year of the Pig in the capital.

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    Legendary Sydney Live Music Venue The Basement to Be Resurrected by the Mary's Team

    Come May, the space will be home to Mary's Underground — where live music, burgers and vegan-friendly pub fare will reign supreme.

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    Elton John Is Bringing His Huge Farewell Tour Down Under

    He'll play his last-ever Australian and New Zealand shows across late 2019 and early 2020.

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    Groovin the Moo Has Announced Its 2019 Lineup

    GTM returns to regional Australia with Coolio, Hilltop Hoods, Billie Eilish and a whole lot of local talent.

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    Silo Park Has Announced the Second Half of Its Summer Entertainment Lineup

    Season eight will finish with a jam-packed schedule of films, markets and events under the stars.

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    Legendary Rock Den Cherry Bar Is Closing Its Doors on AC/DC Lane

    The famed bar is shutting up shop, but its sticky carpet legacy is set to live on somewhere new.

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    Melbourne Politicians Have Called on the Victorian Government to Allow Pill Testing

    And the City of Port Phillip Council has offered (again) to play host to a state-first pill testing trial

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    A Masquerade Party with Acrobats and House Music Is Coming to Sydney and Melbourne

    This April, German DJ Claptone's mysterious, multi-sensory show will make its third Melbourne appearance and its Sydney debut

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    Auckland Pride Festival Returns for 2019 with a Colourful Lineup

    The two-week festival is loaded with over 80 events, showcasing music, theatre, visual arts, drag, comedy, literature, open days and parties. 

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    Newtown Live Music Venue The Vanguard Is Back

    It's back in its King Street home with local craft brews, neon signs and lots of live tunes.

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    All Sorts Is Melbourne's New Daytime Beach Party from the Organisers of Beyond The Valley

    The inclusive summer festival features cabaret, drag and a music lineup headlined by Seth Troxler.

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    Secret Garden Festival Has Announced That Its 2019 Forest Disco Will Be Its Last

    After ten years of otherworldly over-the-top parties, the festival is sadly calling it a day.

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    This New Multi-City Music Festival Will Celebrate Female Artists

    More than 20 artists will assemble to mark International Women's Day.

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    Sydney Festival Is Taking Over the AGNSW Like Never Before

    Immerse your senses in an after-dark audiovisual adventure combining art, space, dance and sound.

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    We're Giving Away Passes to Coogee Pavilion's Surprise Rooftop Gig

    We can't tell you who the artist is — but you're going to be glad you bagged a guaranteed spot.

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    The 'Godfather of Punk' Iggy Pop Is Coming to Australia

    He'll perform (probably shirtless) in Sydney, Melbourne and Byron in April 2019.

  • Guide

    Ten Gigs to See in Auckland This December

    It's the perfect season for gig hopping.

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    A Huge Lineup Has Been Announced for Auckland Council's Open-Air Entertainment Series

    The 2019 edition will see 24 gigs and 26 films play out under the stars of Tamaki Makaurau.

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    Kings Cross Institution World Bar Will Close Down Forever This Week

    After 18 years of operation and countless parties and gigs, the bar is the latest Kings Cross venue to be shuttered.

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