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    The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Is Looking to Live-Stream Cancelled Performances

    Following the Government's decision to ban non-essential organised gatherings of 500 or more people.

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    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Is Now Live-Streaming Concerts for Free

    While MSO is suspending all concerts with audiences for a month, it'll play some gigs behind closed doors — and live-stream them for free.

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    The New Zealand Government Has Announced a Ban on Events of More Than 500 People

    It will include public events held both indoors and outdoors.

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    Ten Highlights of the 22nd Biennale of Sydney 2020

    Visit a heart wrenching memorial, walk through an immersive exhibition inside a tunnel and see a sarcophagus at this citywide exhibition.

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    Concrete Playground's Statement on COVID-19: Let's Continue to Support Local Businesses

    Going out might not be at the top of your to-do list right now, but you can help small businesses without leaving your apartment.

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    Here's What Has Been Cancelled, Postponed and Suspended Across New Zealand Due to COVID-19

    From the Piha Pro to Homegrown and Beervana, here's where the industry has been hit.

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    Bluesfest Is the Latest Major Event to Be Cancelled Due to COVID-19

    It's the first time in 30 years the festival will not go ahead.

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    Concrete Playground's Statement on COVID-19: Let's Continue to Support Local Businesses

    Going out might not be at the top of your to-do list right now, but you can help small businesses without leaving your apartment.

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    Here's What Has Been Cancelled, Postponed and Suspended Across Australia Due to COVID-19

    From the Royal Easter Show to Vivid and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, here's where the industry has been hit.

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    Four Auckland Arts Festival Shows Have Been Cancelled Due to Coronavirus

    As a direct result of the NZ Government's border control measures.

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    Melbourne's Major Art and Cultural Institutions Have Temporarily Closed

    The NGV, Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Arts Centre Melbourne have all temporarily closed their doors.

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    New York's Metropolitan Opera Is Live-Streaming Performances for Free During Its Coronavirus Shutdown

    You'll be able to stream a different opera from the famous NY institution every night.

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    Ch-Check Out the First Trailer for Apple TV+'s New Beastie Boys Live Documentary

    Like many of the hip hop group's music videos, it's directed by Spike Jonze.

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    Vivid Sydney Has Been Cancelled for 2020 Due to Coronavirus

    The radiant annual festival joins a growing list of events scrapped for 2020 due to COVID-19.

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    A New Streaming Service Dedicated to British TV Is Launching in Australia This Year

    Britbox will stream retro and recent series such as 'Absolutely Fabulous', 'The Office', 'Blackadder', 'Harlots' and 'A Confession'.

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    Howard Smith Wharves' Huge New Openair Cinema Has Been Postponed Due to Coronavirus

    Just announced this week, it'll now take place "when current health concerns have passed".

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    The 2020 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Has Been Cancelled

    It's the latest event to be cancelled due to Australia's mass gatherings ban.

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    Sydney Writers' Festival Has Announced Its Jam-Packed Doomsday-Inspired 2020 Program

    More than 400 authors, including a Booker Prize winner and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, will descend on the city for 'Almost Midnight'.

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    Netflix's Wild New Docuseries 'Tiger King' Is About to Become Your Next True-Crime Binge

    In its just-dropped trailer, you'll meet Joe Exotic — and dive into his world of lions, tigers, eccentricity, polygamy and murder-for-hire.

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    A Huge New Openair Cinema with a Three-Storey-High Screen Is Coming to Howard Smith Wharves

    A long-time favourite in Sydney, Westpac OpenAir is making its Brisbane debut.

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    Arcadium Adventures Is Spring Hill's New Escape Room and Underground Bar

    Solve puzzles and mysteries — and drink cocktails — inside a heritage-listed building.

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    Coachella 2020 Has Been Postponed Due to Coronavirus

    Set to be headlined by Travis Scott, Frank Ocean and Rage Against the Machine, the huge Californian music festival will now take place in October.

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    Tasmanian Winter Arts Festival Dark Mofo Has Been Cancelled Due to Coronavirus

    "We’re killing Dark Mofo for the year. I know that will murder an already massacred tourism environment, but I feel like I have no choice."

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    Miley Cyrus Has Cancelled Her Upcoming Melbourne Charity Concert Due to Coronavirus

    The US pop star was due to perform at the World Tour Bushfire Relief concert this week, which has been cancelled as a result.

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    Event Cinemas Has Opened a Boutique Multiplex in Newmarket

    As part of Westfield Newmarket's multimillion-dollar makeover, the complex offers a range of next-level movie-going experiences.

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    Patricia Piccinini's Otherworldy 'Skywhale' Took Flight Today — Without Her New Floating Companion

    'Skywhale' will make her final solo flight in Canberra tonight, before being joined by a new Skywhale friend at the National Gallery of Australia this May.

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    The Best of Berlinale 2020: Ten Films We Can't Wait to Hit Cinemas Down Under

    We hopped over to the Berlin International Film Festival to get the jump on what's coming soon to cinemas.

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    'The Eddy' Is Netflix's New Parisian Jazz Club-Set Drama Series From the Director of 'La La Land'

    The eight-episode drama follows a New York jazz pianist who now co-owns a struggling Parisian club.

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    Acclaimed West End Musical 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie' Is Coming to Australia

    Based on a true story, this feel-good hit will premiere at the Sydney Opera House before touring the rest of the country.

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    Taika Waititi Is Making Two New Animated Netflix Shows Based on 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

    They're part of the streaming platform's previously announced plans to adapt 16 of Roald Dahl's classic books.

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    SXSW 2020 Has Been Cancelled Due to Coronavirus

    It's the first time in 34 years that the huge annual music and film festival won't take place.

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    Five Ways to Celebrate International Women's Day 2020 in Sydney This Weekend

    Take a free self-defence class, attend a thought-provoking festival and try a charity beer brewed by women.

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    Eight Top-Notch Ways to Indulge on a Weekend Away in Canberra

    Go all-out with up-close animal encounters, boozy high teas and luxurious spa experiences — you deserve it.

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    Opera Australia Is Looking for Very Good Dogs to Star in Its Upcoming 'La Traviata' Show

    You can be a #proudparent when your pooch performs in front of thousands of opera-goers.

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    The Release of New Bond Film 'No Time to Die' Has Been Delayed Due to Coronavirus

    Daniel Craig's last outing as 007 won't hit the big screens until November.

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    'The Wedding Singer' Musical Is Bringing Its Big 80s Hair and Toe-Tapping Tunes to Melbourne

    A singing, dancing stage adaptation of Adam Sandler's classic flick is showing this June.

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    Free Books Written by Women Will Be Scattered Across Public Transport This Week

    Pick up books by some of Australia's most famous authors around Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    Five Pioneering Works to See at the NGV's New 'Japanese Modernism' Exhibition

    This free exhibition features a huge 190 works, many of which have never been seen in Australia before.

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    A Huge Surrealism Exhibition Is Coming to Wellington

    The exhibition will be the largest collection of Surrealist art ever to be shown in New Zealand.

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    Hoyts Entertainment Quarter Has Just Unveiled a Hefty Upgrade

    Complete with wider seats, better sound, a luxe menu and recliners that move in sync with the movie — if that's something you're into.

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