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NewsVivid Has Postponed Its Already-Delayed 2021 Festival From August to September
Due to Sydney's current outbreak and lockdown, the citywide arts festival has been pushed back a month.
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NewsThe Best Books to Keep You Entertained According to Our Writers
Treat yourself to a literary feast with our writers' favourite books, novels and non-fiction.
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NewsSmall Businesses That Earn Under $75,000 a Year Are Finally Eligible for Financial Support During Lockdown
It follows Deputy Lord Mayor Jess Scully’s petition to broaden the reach of support for small businesses in NSW.
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NewsThis Petition Is Calling for Increased Support for Small Businesses During Sydney's Lockdown
Currently, only businesses earning more than $75,000 a year are eligible for government support.
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NewsSeven Cultural Events to Hit Up in Darwin This Winter That Are Well Worth the Trip
The Top End is celebrating First Nations culture and creativity this August with exhibitions, runway shows, art fairs and a one-night celebration of an Aussie music icon under the stars.
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NewsThese Hilarious Memes By the Art Gallery of NSW Are the New Highlight of Lockdown
Someone deserves a pay rise.
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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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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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NewsTwelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in June
Spend your couch time watching the delicious return of 'The Bear', Glen Powell playing a fake hitman and Lily Gladstone's latest excellent performance.
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NewsYour Introductory Guide to NAIDOC Week
This year's NAIDOC Week theme is 'Heal Country!' which calls for the recognition, protection and maintenance of all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
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Guide
Eight Vivid Sydney Highlights to Add to Your Diary If You Want to Farewell Winter with a Bang
Put these big-ticket items on your hit list, stat.
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NewsHistoric Macquarie Street Buildings Are Set Be Transformed Into a Multimillion-Dollar Cultural Hub
The revamp will include a public plaza between the CBD and The Domain.
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NewsNSW Government Is Putting $40 Million Towards Attracting Blockbuster Exhibitions to the State
$220 million will also be provided to cultural institutions to help fund renovations and upgrades.
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NewsA Huge Collection of Ramses the Great Artefacts Is Coming to Sydney's Australian Museum in 2023
'Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs' will feature more than 180 rare artefacts, which will be leaving Egypt for the first time in more than 30 years.
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NewsAunty Donna Are Touring Their New Live Show Around Australia This Spring
Fresh from their hit Netflix series, it's the trio's first live tour in more than three years.
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FeatureSydney Solstice
Don't hibernate this winter — hit up aquarium nightclubs, harbourside ice rinks and moonlight kayaking sessions instead.
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GuideTen Sydney Solstice Highlights You Should Have on Your Radar This Winter
Don’t hibernate — head to debaucherous feasts, aquarium nightclubs and music-filled stargazing sessions instead.
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NewsSix Ways to Make the Most of Sydney's New Winter Arts Festival (From Free to Fancy)
Check out luminous projections, party with sharks and make your own burrata.
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GuideNine Outdoor Adventures You Can Have in Sydney This Winter If You Unabashedly Love the Cold
Embrace your favourite season with laneway dance parties, harbourside ice rinks and kayak trips under the stars.
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FeatureSydney Winter Guide 2021
Winter — the season of scarves and sweaters, cold mornings and cosier nights.
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NewsMelbourne Aquarium Has Released an Adorable and Soothing Series of Slow TV and Meditation Videos
Featuring the venue's sea creatures, these calming clips will help you cope with this chaotic year.
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EventRosé Bay at The Boathouse Rose Bay
Tue, 1 Oct - Sun, 10 Nov 2024
The Boathouse Rose Bay, Rose Bay
The iconic waterfront venue is transforming into a Whispering Angel Beach Club for spring.
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EventMessina SnackBar
Sun, 29 Sep, 2024
Gelato Messina Marrickville (HQ), Marrickville
This weekly pop-up is serving up gourmet gelato, natural wines and delicious savoury snacks every Sunday.
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EventAlchemy of a Rainforest
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 - Sun, 30 Nov 2025
The Calyx, Sydney
Learn all about the little mysteries of nature's green biomes.
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EventRoku Gin x Grandiflora at Bistro George
Wed, 30 Oct, 2024
Jacksons on George, Sydney
Prepare your tastebuds for a gin-infused menu at this bustling spot in Circular Quay.
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EventSIX the Musical
Fri, 25 Oct - Sat, 28 Dec 2024
Theatre Royal Sydney, Sydney
This West End hit stars Henry VIII's six spectacular wives — and it's coming back to Sydney.
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EventThe Weeknd: 'After Hours Til Dawn' Tour
Tue, 22 Oct - Wed, 23 Oct 2024
Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
After rescheduling his 2023 visit, Abel Tesfaye is finally bringing his massive world tour to Sydney.
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EventDua Lipa: 'Radical Optimism' Tour
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 and Sat, 29 Mar 2025
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
Get ready to dance the night away when Dua Lipa hits Sydney in 2025 on her latest world tour.
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EventKylie Minogue: 'Tension' Tour 2025
Sat, 1 Mar - Mon, 3 Mar 2025
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
Start spinning around: the Aussie pop superstar is kicking off her biggest world tour for 14 years in Australia.
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NewsEleven Ways to Get Involved in National Reconciliation Week This Year
From weaving workshops to engaging panel discussions, there are heaps of events across the country.
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NewsVivid Has Just Dropped Its Full Lineup of Lights, Music and Ideas for 2021
The program features a chat with Jameela Jamil, a Cantina OK! pop-up and over 50 light installations.
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NewsSydney Fringe Festival Will Return This September with In-Person Shows and Three New Hubs
The independent arts showcase will give locally made theatre productions, cabaret and musicals, and experimental art their own venues.
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NewsSix Lower North Shore Cultural Experiences Not to Miss This Winter
From thought-provoking exhibitions to a captivating crossover of orchestral tunes and physical theatre, there's plenty to add to your diary.
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NewsSydney Solstice Is the New Festival Taking Over the City This June with More Than 200 Events
Popping into Vivid's usual winter slot, it's bringing its huge lineup of food, music and performances to four inner city precincts.
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NewsDark Mofo Has Unveiled Its Massive (and Mostly Free) 2021 Lineup
After being forced to cancel its 2020 event due to the pandemic, the Tasmanian winter arts festival is making a comeback.
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NewsThe Federal Government Has Promised to Give the Arts Nearly $300 Million in COVID-19 Relief
The 2021-22 Budget will see $125 million dedicated to the Government's RISE fund, $20 million for independent theatres and $10 for Support Act.
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NewsHannah Gadsby Is Touring Her Brand New Live Stand-Up Show Around Australia This Year
The witty Aussie comedian's 'Body of Work' will make its way around the country between July and November.
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NewsWhere to Get a Big Dose of Arts and Culture in Greater Western Sydney
Catch live theatre shows, check out boundary-pushing art and go back in time at Australia's oldest homestead — all outside the 2000 postcode.
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NewsThe First Three Installations of Vivid's 2021 Program Have Been Revealed
Two luminous clocks in The Rocks and Barangaroo are currently counting down to this year's launch.
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NewsThis Plan Proposes Revitalising Kings Cross with New Music Venues, Theatres and a Town Square
The plan looks to transform Kings Cross back into a neon-lit nighttime hub.
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GuideA Big List of Must-See Shows, Festivals and Exhibitions to Add to Your Calendar This Year
Dazzling displays of light, hit Broadway musicals, beloved music fests — they're all popping up throughout the rest of 2021.
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NewsHarbord Hotel Is Hosting an 11-Day Surf Culture and Music Festival During the Narrabeen Classic
Froth Fest will take over the Freshwater spot with a lineup of art, film, music, food and drink.
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NewsShops Will Be Able to Stay Open Later and Host Small Events Under a New City of Sydney Plan
The local council wants to help revitalise the city's nightlife by allowing later trading and encouraging small-scale cultural events.
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NewsThe Sydney Opera House Now Has Its Own Streaming Service Filled with Gigs, Shows and Talks
It currently features over 30 hours of programming — which spans more than 45 different events.
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NewsYCK Laneways Is the New CBD Cultural Precinct That's Launching with a Six-Week Block Party
Ten bars are joining forces to kickstart the precinct, serving up a lineup filled interactive art, poetry readings and live music.
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NewsFive Summertime Clips to Watch When You Want to Forget You're Back at Work
Let those warm, fuzzy summer vibes wash right over you.
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NewsKings Cross Hotel Is Reopening Its Dance Floor at Exactly 12.01am Tonight
Dust off your dancing shoes — the venue is letting Sydneysiders make shapes again from the very second that restrictions ease.
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NewsAn Extra $135 Million Will Be Injected Into Australia's Pandemic-Hit Arts and Entertainment Industry
The money will help fund existing and new music festivals, stage shows, art galleries and more across the country.
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NewsSydney Solstice Is the New Winter Arts and Food Festival Popping Into Vivid's Usual Mid-Year Slot
Set to run across 13 days in June, it'll focus on dining, drinking, entertainment, arts and culture.
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NewsMore Than 200 Artefacts From London's Famed Natural History Museum Are Coming to Melbourne
The history-changing pieces will be part of the postponed 'Treasures of the Natural World Exhibition', which will make its Aussie debut at Melbourne Museum in June.
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NewsSydney's Huge Tutankhamun Exhibition Has Been Cancelled Due to the Pandemic
'Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh' was originally scheduled to display at the Australian Museum from February this year.
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NewsThe Cipher Room Is Expanding Its Escape Games and Puzzles to a Second Sydney Location
It's launching this month with a new escape room set inside a haunted and abandoned toy shop.
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NewsThe Sydney Opera House Will Start Lighting Up Its Sails Nightly Again with First Nations Art
Returning from April 23, the projection series will display its first all-female lineup.
