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NewsDance Music Record Label This Never Happened Is Throwing a Series of Parties That Won't Allow Phones
Pics or it didn't happen? Not at these shindigs, which want partygoers to connect IRL without a screen in their hand — or face.
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NewsSynth Alert: Here's When and Where to Get Your Europop Fix Watching Eurovision 2023
It's Eurovision time for another year, with Perth's Voyager representing Australia with their progressive pop metal track 'Promise'.
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NewsIt Looks Like Disco-Pop Queen Jessie Ware Just Dropped That She's Playing Summer Camp 2023
Chatting to Dannii Minogue on the latest episode of her pod, Jessie Ware revealed plans to head Down Under in November.
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NewsTwo of SXSW Austin's Biggest Yearly Parties Are Coming to Sydney for the Inaugural Australian Festival
Dr Martens and Vans are bringing their annual music showcases Down Under — plus the first dose of local musicians have been added to the debut SXSW Sydney lineup.
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NewsSplendour in the Grass Has Announced Its 2023 Sideshows If You're Skipping Byron Bay This Year
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Little Simz, Tove Lo and Noah Cyrus are all doing their own gigs when they head Down Under this winter.
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News'Schitt's Creek' Star Noah Reid Is Heading Down Under This Spring for His First Australian Concert Tour
If you're obsessed with the 'Schitt's Creek' version of Tina Turner's 'The Best', mark your diary now.
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NewsNine 2024 Emmy-Winning TV Shows That You Should Watch Immediately
Your new must-watch list of Emmy-winners includes 'Baby Reindeer' and its has-to-be-seen-to-be-believed tale, the history-making 'Shōgun' and, yes, 'The Bear'.
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NewsThe Six Best Ways to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Melbourne
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival) in Melbourne by hitting up cultural performances, noshing on mooncakes, and gathering together a big group mates for a yum cha feed.
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NewsNine New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with Austin Butler's latest brooding role, serial-killer chiller 'Longlegs' and the animated antics of 'Inside Out 2'.
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NewsTwelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching Rashida Jones navigate a sci-fi mystery in Japan, Nicolas Cage face a post-apocalyptic future and a gripping Australian romance-scam thriller.
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NewsThe 15 Best Straight-to-Streaming Movies of 2024 So Far
From 2024's first half, you need to be catching an Oscar-winning documentary, Glen Powell as a fake assassin and plenty of horror shocks from your couch.
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NewsEight New Movies You Can Watch in July That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with 'Furiosa', the latest gem from Hirokazu Kore-eda and a hypnotic vision of an AI-dominated future.
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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsThe 15 Best Returning TV Shows of 2024 So Far
These are the beloved small-screen favourites to say "yes chef!" to, sleuth along with and giggle with — and get catchy songs stuck in your head from, too.
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NewsThe 15 Best Films of 2024 So Far
The best movies from 2024's first half include a meditative trip to Tokyo, a scorching neo-noir thriller, multiple Oscar-winners and a stunning robot story.
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NewsThe 15 Best New TV Shows of 2024 So Far
From gloriously surreal comedies and unforgettable true tales to stunning remakes and savvy sci-fi mysteries, 2024 has been filled with new small-screen highlights.
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NewsBIGSOUND Has Announced the First Round of Speakers for Its Huge Four-Day 2023 Event
This year's music-fuelled celebration will feature ROC Nation's Omar Grant, who was once the road manager for Destiny’s Child.
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NewsCoachella's 2023 Livestream Is Back for Its Second Big Weekend — and the Set Times Are Here
After Frank Ocean dropped out, Blink-182 have moved to the Coachella stage. Here's who else you can see, and when.
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NewsYou Definitely Won't Be Livestreaming Frank Ocean at Coachella This Weekend Because He Just Dropped Out
On the fest's first weekend, Ocean's set wasn't available to watch online. On its second weekend, he won't be on the bill at all.
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NewsThe Australian Music Vault Is Hiding Free Vinyl Across the Country for a Record Store Day Treasure Hunt
Keep an eye out for the special branding when you dig for vinyl this Saturday and you could score a free record from a beloved Aussie musician.
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NewsFatboy Slim Has Added a 'Live in the Cage' DJ Show at Revolver Upstairs to His 2023 Australian Tour
See the UK DJ and producer hit the decks at this one-night-only club show before his sold-out Sidney Myer Music Bowl gig.
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NewsNostalgic Hip Hop and R&B Festival Juicy Is Bringing T-Pain, Ashanti and The Game Down Under in 2024
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are also on the bill, with the fest heading around Australia and New Zealand next January.
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ShopCounterweight Vinyl & Espresso
32 Chambers Street, Footscray
Browse secondhand vinyl — the specialty is classic dance and bass — or sit down for a coffee and pastry.
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NewsHere's Who You Can Livestream When Across Coachella's First 2023 Weekend — Including the Just-Added Blink-182
The Californian festival has just dropped its set times, so get ready for a huge weekend on the couch.
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NewsThe Full 2023 Splendour in the Grass Lineup Is Here with Flume, Mumford & Sons and Lewis Capaldi
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs will also head to Byron Bay after dropping out in 2022, on a bill that includes Lizzo, Hilltop Hoods, Sam Fender, J Balvin and more.
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NewsCoachella Will Livestream All Six Stages Across Both Weekends in 2023 for the First Time Ever
Make a date with your couch — you've got sets by Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Frank Ocean, Calvin Harris, Gorillaz, The Chemical Brothers and more to livestream.
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NewsLizzo Has Added Extra Shows to Her 2023 Australian Arena Tour Before General Tickets Even Go on Sale
The rapper, singer and flautist's Sydney and Melbourne gigs have sold out, so she's added more.
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NewsLizzo Has Just Announced a Slate of Good As Hell Arena Shows for Her 2023 Trip Down Under
As well as playing Splendour in the Grass, the rapper, singer and flautist will hit Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.
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About Damn Time: Lizzo Is Headlining Splendour in the Grass 2023
Lizzo headlining Splendour? This'll be good as hell.
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EventTogether for Lebanon Fundraiser
Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
Abla's, Carlton
Abla’s, A1 Bakery, Alimentari, Larderfresh and Linden Cook are joining forces to raise money for people in Lebanon.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Tue, 8 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr 2025
Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Melbourne.
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EventThe Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale
Sat, 26 Apr - Fri, 30 May 2025
Comedy Theatre, Melbourne
The musical version of JRR Tolkien's classic is taking the hobbits to Melbourne's Comedy Theatre.
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EventLego 'Star Wars': The Exhibition
Sun, 4 May 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Australia's world-first Lego 'Star Wars' exhibition is soaring into Melbourne in 2025 — from May the fourth, of course.
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EventThis Never Happened Presents
Fri, 17 Jan, 2025
170 Russell, Melbourne
Dance Music record label This Never Happened is back for another Melbourne party that won't allow phones.
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EventThe Rose Street Market
Sat, 23 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Rose Street Artist's Market, Fitzroy
Fitzroy's weekly artisan design and art market is a must-hit if you're up for some weekend shopping and wandering.
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EventThe Fitzroy Mills Market
Mon, 25 Nov, 2024
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy
This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.
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EventEtta's Summer Seafood Towers
Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Etta, Brunswick East
This incredible wine bar and restaurant is serving decadent seafood towers for just $75 per person every Friday and Saturday afternoon.
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EventPortsea Hotel's Summer Music Series
Multiple single dates
Portsea Hotel, Portsea
The Presets, Jake Webb, Darley and DJ Levi will be playing waterfront gigs this summer at Portsea Hotel.
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EventLong Live Longnecks at BANG
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
BANG at The StandardX, Fitzroy
You can get two-for-one Melbourne Bitter Longnecks and $1 homemade dumplings during this happy hour deal.
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NewsA Guide to the Most Unmissable Music Festivals and Events Across Queensland
Whether you want a good ol' country music party or a three-day dedication to blues, the Sunshine State has all your music festival needs covered.
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NewsAfter Weeks of Controversy, Sticky Fingers Have Been Dropped From Bluesfest 2023
The festival released a reluctant statement showing support for the band while announcing it'll be removing them from this year's lineup.
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NewsSplendour in the Grass Has Locked in the July 2023 Dates for Its Huge 21st-Birthday Festival
Save the date: the annual music fest will celebrate its latest milestone at North Byron Parklands this winter, hopefully with less mud.
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NewsMelbourne Symphony Orchestra Is Performing Hans Zimmer's Iconic Film Scores Live Across Two Big Nights
Hear the legendary composer's 'Inception', 'The Lion King' and 'The Dark Knight' scores performed by a live orchestra at Hamer Hall.
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NewsWu-Tang Clan and Nas Are Bringing Their Huge World Tour Down Under This Autumn
The hip hop icons will play shows in Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this May as part of the 2023 leg of their NY State of Mind tour.
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NewsQueensland Has Just Become the First Australian State to Introduce Pill Testing
The Sunshine State has also introduced a tiered approach to minor drug-possession offences.
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NewsSampa the Great Has Now Also Pulled Out of Bluesfest 2023
Sampa the Great has joined King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard in withdrawing from this year's festival.
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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Have Pulled Out of Bluesfest 2023
"As a band and as human beings, we stand against misogyny, racism, transphobia and violence," the band's statement reads.
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NewsCosmo's Midnight Share Their Summer Highs, Creative Influences and Love of Disco Ahead of For The Love 2023
"We've extended our listening into more recent decades to see how the natural progression of disco leaned to house and pop — and what we can take from those eras that is so timeless and exciting."
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NewsBrunswick Music Festival Just Unveiled a Hefty Nine-Day Program of Tunes for Its 2023 Edition
Camp Cope, Cable Ties, Black Jesus Experience and Kira Puru are just some of the artists soundtracking this suburb-wide music celebration.
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NewsLime Cordiale Are Performing at RSL Clubs and Often-Missed Venues on Their Regional East Coast Tour
The indie rockers are bringing their 'Fantastical Country Club Experience' to regional hubs across NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
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NewsBumpy, Surprise Chef and Wax'o Paradiso Have Joined the Bill for Debut Tocumwal Fest Good Times
The new family-friendly one-day festival will make its home at the Strawberry Fields site this March, with tickets capped at a cosy 1000.
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NewsThe World Is a Vampire Is Australia's New Festival Led by The Smashing Pumpkins and Jane's Addiction
Also on the bill: Amyl and The Sniffers, RedHook and Battlesnake, plus professional wrestling.
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NewsFatboy Slim, Denzel Curry, Eliza Rose and Skepta Lead Groovin the Moo's Huge 2023 Lineup
Amy Shark, Ball Park Music, Barkaa, Skegss, and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers will also tour to six regional locations around Australia in April and May.
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NewsIt's Official: K-Pop Group BLACKPINK Are Bringing Their World Tour to Australia This Winter
The hugely successful K-Pop group will play two shows in both Melbourne and Sydney in June.
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NewsQueensland Music Trails Has Announced the First Batch of 2023 Acts Worth Hitting the Sunshine State For
Lime Cordiale, CW Stoneking & His Primitive Horn Orchestra, Hatchie, Emma Donovan & The Putbacks and Sycco lead the first lineup for this music festival and road trip in one.
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NewsRegional Music Festival Boogie Is Returning for Easter 2023 with a Stacked Three-Day Lineup
Catch Surprise Chef, Freya Josephine Hollick, Grinspoon’s Phil Jamieson and more when this sonic celebration returns to Tallarook in April.
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NewsDaydream Is Australia's New Indie-Rock Festival Featuring Modest Mouse, Slowdive and Tropical F*ck Storm
This ace lineup will hit up Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in April, with Beach Fossils, Cloud Nothings and Majak Door also on the bill.
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NewsQueer Icons The Veronicas Spearhead a Feel-Good WorldPride Initiative 'With You &Proud'
Nominate someone who deserves to be celebrated for their support of the LGBTQIA+ community and you could win an incredible Sydney WorldPride package.
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NewsLondon's Candlelight Queen Gigs Are Bringing Their Crazy Little Tributes Down Under for the First Time
There's also a Meatloaf version, busting out the late singer's hits — if you'd do anything for that.
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NewsDon't Miss Out: Last Chance to Book Our Exclusive Mona Foma Package With Luxury Accommodation
The Concrete Playground Trips deal includes two tickets to see Peaches, a ferry ride to Mona and two nights at a luxury hotel in the heart of Hobart.
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NewsHilltop Hoods, Mashd N Kutcher and Sampa the Great Will Headline Ability Fest's Hefty 2023 Program
Also hitting Birrarung Marr for Dylan Alcott's fully accessible music festival: Paris, Meg Mac, DZ Deathrays and more.
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NewsCoachella Will Livestream Its Huge Annual Festival on YouTube Until 2026
Can't make it to Indio, California each April? Watch along from your couch instead.
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NewsGroovin the Moo Is Returning in 2023 with a Full National Tour — and It Just Locked in Dates
GTM will hit six regional locations around Australia, including a new stop on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
