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    The Guest Edit: Comedian Jenna Suffern's Top Picks for Sydney Fringe Festival 2023

    This year's Sydney Fringe Festival features over 400 events — so we asked Jenna Suffern for her picks of the bunch.

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    Fran Lebowitz Is Bringing Her Sharp Opinions and Deadpan Humour Back to Australia in 2024

    The author, social commentator and 'Pretend It's a City' star will get chatting in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in February.

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    The Top Talks, Workshops and Activities to Catch at This Year's Sydney Science Festival

    Get educated on the past, present and future of all fields of science during this Sydney-wide celebration.

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    Save the Date: 'Parrtjima — A Festival In Light' Will Dazzle the Red Centre Again in April 2024

    This spectacular First Nations festival will light up Alice Springs for another year, but with a different team delivering its events.

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    Powerhouse Museum Will Ramp Up Its Focus on Food and Drinks at Its New Parramatta Site

    Set to open in 2025, the Western Sydney site will feature food and beverage offerings themed around its exhibitions, plus a huge demonstration kitchen.

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    'Queer Eye' Star Tan France and Coachella's CEO Are the Latest Headliners on SXSW Sydney's Speaker Lineup

    The Austin-born festival's Down Under debut will span 700-plus speakers, more than 300 panels and events, and over 400 artist performances.

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    New In Town: PHIVE Parramatta

    This newly opened precinct combines the traditions of the past with the promises of the future.

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    Sydney Fringe 2023 Just Added 'Drag Race Down Under' Winner Spankie Jackzon and Reimagined Radiohead Tunes

    A recreation of 'Titanic', absurdist Polish theatre, then a dance piece about love and a game with the grim reaper are also on this year's lineup.

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    Group Dining: The Best International Restaurants for Celebrating the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™

    Get the gang together to fully embrace this footy season with a culinary journey throughout Sydney.

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    Five Reasons To Head To The FIFA Fan Festival™ Sydney Beyond Just Football Fanfare

    Food trucks, free music and games galore — there's much more to this festival than just football.

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    SXSW Sydney's Speaker Lineup Just Added First Nations Filmmakers, Osher Günsberg and Layne Beachley

    The debut festival's screen lineup is still on its way, but Leah Purcell, Jub Clerc and Kodie Bedford are already part of it.

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    Pussy Riot, Tony Armstrong and 'The Betoota Advocate' Just Joined Splendour in the Grass' 2023 Lineup

    A month out from the Byron Bay fest, the event has just dropped its Forum, Science Tent, Comedy Club and Forum Live Podcasts programs.

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    SXSW Sydney Just Dropped the Program for Its Inaugural Gaming Conference — Including a Dedicated Tabletop Game Expo

    A global esports tournament and a celebration of indie video games are also part of the festival lineup.

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    Solange Is Returning to Australia for a Huge New Festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

    Volume will celebrate music, film and performance, with Sampa The Great, Mount Eerie and Sonya Holowell also on the lineup.

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    Demonic Teddy Bears, 36-Hour Raves and Mulled Negronis: Seven Standouts From Week One of Dark Mofo 2023

    Couldn't make it to week one of Hobart's boundary-pushing winter festival? Here's what you missed.

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    Roman Coppola Is Coming to Australia to Headline Melbourne's Semi Permanent Spinoff Never Permanent

    Just as Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' hits cinemas — which he co-wrote — the filmmaker will do his first-ever keynote talk in Australia.

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    Sydney Fringe Festival Has Revealed Its First Highlights for 2023, Including a New Hub in Moore Park

    On the program so far: a musical-comedy take on 'The Elephant Man' and a new Spiegeltent Festival Garden at the EQ Showring.

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    Dark Mofo Is Broadcasting Max Richter's 'SLEEP' Live So You Can Slumber to Its Eight-Hour Lullaby From Home

    The neuroscience of sleep informs this massive overnight performance, which has previously played the Sydney Opera House, Philharmonie de Paris and more.

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    CP Picks: How to Have the Weirdest and Wildest Dark Mofo 2023 If You're a Last-Minute Planner

    If ever there's an arts festival that's all about embracing the unexpected, revelling in the moment and making last-minute plans, it's this one.

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    Sydney Contemporary Has Unveiled Its 2023 Performance Contemporary and Art Night Lineups

    When more than 95 galleries hit Carriageworks this September, they'll do so with a stacked roster of live performances and music.

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    Six Exclusive Events in Surry Hills' Hollywood Quarter to Add to Your Bright Winter Lineup

    During Vivid's takeover, this neighbourhood's got everything from exclusive set menus and rooftop hip hop parties, to arty installations and nightly live music.

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    From Wholesome to Hedonistic: A Guide to Dark Mofo 2023 According to the Level of Chaos You're After

    Keen on the sunnier, sweeter side of this year's lineup? Prefer letting loose and making "when at Dark Mofo" your mantra? Find your ultimate itinerary here.

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    Vivid Sydney's 2023 Program of Lights, Installations, Tunes, Dinners, Venue Takeovers and Talks Is Here

    More than 300 activations and events are coming to Sydney, including Cat Power performing Bob Dylan, a dining pop-up on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and 50-plus light installations.

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    "It's Time for Some Payoff": The Trailer for Hannah Gadsby's New Netflix Stand-Up Special Is Here

    "Just for the next hour, we're going to feel good together, and then we can head back out there and be the mass-extinction event that we are."

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    Dark Mofo's 2023 Night Mass Will Take Over 13 Stages and Three City Blocks Over Five Wild Nights

    This massive party features everything from music and cocktail lounges through to punk theatre and junkyard raves.

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    Dark Mofo Has Just Added Three-Day Theatre-Meets-Rave Performance 'TRANCE' to Its Huge 2023 Program

    The Tasmanian festival also scored a blend of sonic meditation and storytelling, plus a bigger show from Trentemøller.

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    Hannah Gadsby's New Stand-Up Special 'Something Special' Will Hit Netflix in May

    Based on the Aussie comedian's 'Body of Work' tour and filmed at the Sydney Opera House, it follows 'Nanette' and 'Douglas'.

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    This Is What the Red Centre's Stunning Parrtjima — A Festival in Light Looks Like in 2023

    This spectacular First Nations festival is currently lighting up Alice Springs if you're keen on a last-minute getaway.

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    Concrete Playground Has Submitted a Panel for Selection in SXSW Sydney — And We'd Love Your Support to Make It Happen

    We've cooked up a very special panel idea to celebrate the arts and event industries — and we need your votes to bring it to life.

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    From a 'Twin Peaks'-Inspired Ball to a Giant Teddy with Laser Eyes, Dark Mofo's 2023 Lineup Is Ready to Dazzle

    Soda Jerk's latest film, Black Flag's first Aussie gig since 2013, an overnight sleepover with Max Richter — they're all coming to Tasmania's must-attend winter fest.

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    Melbourne Writers Festival Has Unveiled the Packed 2023 Lineup for Its New May Time Slot

    MWF will also welcome Sam Neill chatting about his career, music great Paul Kelly and several Booker Prize-winners.

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    Here's Everyone You Need to See (and Read) During 2023's 226-Event Sydney Writers' Festival Program

    Close to 300 writers and thinkers will hit the Harbour City, including four Booker Prize-winners and two-time Pulitzer Prize recipient Colson Whitehead.

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    It Looks Like Enmore Road's Classification As a Special Entertainment Precinct Will Be Made Permanent

    Sydney's live music and nightlife industries are about to be given a permanent boost.

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    RISING Just Revealed the Stacked 185-Event Arts Program It's Bringing to Melbourne This June

    More than 400 artists will help bring this year's citywide fest to life, serving up 12 days of visual art, culture, music, performance and food.

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    A 'Beauty and the Beast' Escape Room-Meets-Scavenger Hunt Game Is Taking Over Australia's Streets

    CluedUpp has already busted out 'CSI', Jack the Ripper and witchcraft-themed games around the country — now it's time for a tale as old as time.

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    Warhol, Live Music and Poolside Lounging: The Ultimate Guide to an Arty Weekend on the Gold Coast

    Looking for a beachside break? Down for a party? Or, something more arty? There are plenty of ways to enjoy the Gold Coast.

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    Parrtjima — A Festival in Light Has Revealed the Full Lineup That'll Dazzle Alice Springs This Autumn

    Check out stunning light installations, listen to KAIIT and The Andrew Gurruwiwi Band, and catch talks by Steven Oliver and Nova Peris.

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    Meet the Makers Behind the New and Improved Bondi Pavilion

    From architects and art curators to hands-on creatives, it's time to meet the minds behind the reimagined Pav.

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    "Wear Something You're Comfortable In": Trans Icon Carlotta Gives Her Mardi Gras Style Tips

    The legendary icon and LGBTQIA+ advocate gives her styling recommendations for getting the most out of Gay Christmas.

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    MP Alex Greenwich Shares His Favourite Queer Hot Spots and Celebrations for Sydney WorldPride

    The Independent MP, LGBTQIA+ advocate and local icon provides his personal intel on where to head during the final week of WorldPride.

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    Bert's Pride Plane Is the Most Extravagant WorldPride Experience You Can Book

    Cocktails, drag, unbeatable views of Sydney harbour, and a waterfront feast featuring lobster and caviar — it's all here.

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