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NewsElectronic Heavyweights Barry Can't Swim, Interplanetary Criminal and Richie Hawtin Lead This East Coast Festival Triple-Header
Held over one massive weekend, Overtone, Freeform and Mode are back with a stacked lineup spanning techno, UK garage and euphoric house.
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NewsICYMI: Mary's Underground Will Close This Winter After Seven Years of Sticking It to Sydney's Nightlife Woes
With costs climbing and bar attendance slipping, a Sydney live music legend has issued last call.
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NewsA Cosy Winter Day Out for the Whole Family is Landing at Hamer Hall This August
John Powell’s beloved 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' score will be performed live by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra alongside the sequel for a memorable family-friendly winter night out.
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NewsIgnore Your Indecisive Group Chat — A New 'Run Club for Gig-Goers' Is Getting Solo Music Fans on the Dance Floor
Australia’s first gig club is making solo concert-going more social by turning local gigs into meetups for music-loving strangers.
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NewsMove My Way Is Bringing Soulful Vibes to Sydney and Melbourne, Headlined by Ezra Collective, Freddie Gibbs and Kokoroko
This debut twin-city festival serves slow-burning grooves and chilled community vibes, featuring an exclusive local and international lineup.
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NewsAustralia's National Treasure (and Our Best Hope for Eurovision Glory) Delta Goodrem, Has Just Announced Her New Album 'Pure'
Delta Goodrem has announced Pure, her eighth studio album, due 6 November via Universal Music — and she's doing it on the biggest stage of her career.
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NewsTwenty-Five Exceptional Films by Indigenous Australian Filmmakers That You Can Stream Right Now
Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these potent westerns, horror standouts, coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, and expressive dance flicks.
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NewsA List of All of the Wes Anderson Films, Ranked
No one makes movies quite like Wes Anderson, so we've revisited and ranked them all — even though every single one is a gem.
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NewsIt's Eurovision Time: Here's When You Can Watch 2025's Song Contest (with Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act Hosting Australia's Coverage)
This year's Australian entry: Go-Jo with the song 'Milkshake Man', which is being performed with a four-metre-tall blender as part of the set.
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NewsHop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend
Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.
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NewsTen 2025 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately
Your newly Oscars-approved viewing list includes movies about determined architects, whirlwind romances, catty cardinals, sandworms and more.
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NewsPredicting the Oscars: Who Should, Could and Will Win at the 2025 Academy Awards
From 'Anora' and 'A Real Pain' to 'I'm Still Here' and 'No Other Land', here's what's likely to emerge victorious at the 2025 Oscars.
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NewsHere's Where You Can Watch 33 of 2025's Oscar-Nominated Movies in Australia Right Now
Massive musicals, monumental dramas, stunning animated gems, heartbreaking documentaries, two Timothée Chalamet movies: they're all Oscar contenders, and you can watch them all.
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NewsEleven 2025 Golden Globe-Winning Films and TV Shows That You Can (and Should) Watch Right Now
Make a cinema or couch date with a freshly minted Golden Globe-winner — here's what you can watch right away, and where.
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NewsTwenty-Five Movies That You Can Stream This Christmas No Matter How You Feel About the Festive Season
Pour a glass of eggnog, find your comfiest spot on the couch, then enjoy everything from 'The Holdovers' and 'Die Hard' to 'Last Christmas' and 'Eyes Wide Shut'.
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GuideThe Best Free Events to Catch During Sydney Festival 2025
Sydney Festival is saving your wallet this summer with a cost-of-living defying program of free events throughout January.
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NewsPost Malone, Bailey Zimmerman and Cooper Alan Lead Strummingbird's Huge 2026 Tour Lineup
The Australian country music fest is ready to get you strapping on and scooting in your boots when it returns to three cities this October.
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NewsMatt Berninger on Writing 'Get Sunk', Surfacing From Depression and What He Plays When He's Sad
Ahead of his first solo Australian tour, the unmistakable voice of The National sat down with us for a wide-ranging chat about songwriting, sadness, and Leonard Cohen binges.
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NewsThese Seven Homegrown Musical Talents Are Heating Up the Sydney Opera House This Winter at Vivid LIVE
When the sonic side of Vivid Sydney returns, there are choice selections from the massive program that we won't be missing for the world.
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News'La La Land' Is Celebrating Its Tenth Anniversary With an In-Concert Tour That's Coming to Australia
Great news for the fools who dream, you'd better find your someone in the crowd to experience the city of stars like never before.
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NewsRecord Store Day Is Back — Spin Into Your Local Vinyl Shop to Catch Live Gigs, Special Events and Limited-Edition Releases
From vinyl drops to live sets, Record Store Day celebrates Australia’s thriving indie record store scene and growing physical music sales.
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NewsThis Just In: Kylie Minogue Is Headlining the 2026 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game Show
Tune in to the big game this September to see the legendary Australian musician make an overdue AFL Grand Final debut.
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NewsThis Just In: City of Sydney Announces Upgrades for Nightlife Districts and Special Entertainment Precincts
Sydney's late-night recovery is getting a major boost, with Special Entertainment Precinct upgrades proposed that will boost thousands of venues.
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NewsICYMI: Grammy-Nominated Artist Alex Warren Is Playing Arena Shows Across Australia and New Zealand
Alex Warren is once again taking us out of the ordinary, announcing seven stops in Australia and New Zealand on his 2026 tour.
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NewsThis Just In: Robbie Williams Is Returning to Australia and New Zealand on a Headline Arena Tour Later This Year
The UK pop icon is bringing his latest album, 'Britpop', to seven cities down under and across the ditch this November.
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NewsThis Just In: Australian Funk Icons The Cat Empire Announce Another Sydney Opera House Stint With the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Say 'Hello' when The Cat Empire reunites with Sydney's best orchestra later this year.
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NewsThis Just In: Bluesfest Announces 2026 Cancellation, with a Liquidator Appointed to Handle All Financial Matters
One of Australia's most iconic festivals has been cancelled just weeks before the event is set to take place.
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NewsOver 50 Artists Feature on Vivid LIVE's 2026 Lineup, Spanning Intimate Shows, One-Off Collabs and Trailblazer Takeovers
Transformed into a multi-stage playground, this iconic venue will host three weeks of eclectic performances, from Mitski and Matt Berninger to Jeff Mills and Flying Lotus.
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EventUncontained Arts Festival 2026
Fri, 26 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun 2026
Belgrave Street, Kogarah
From inflatable creatures to LED drum shows, this kaleidoscopic after-dark experience returns with creativity and wonder inspired by nature and sustainability.
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EventSouth African Film Festival
Sun, 21 Jun - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Various cinemas across Australia
The eighth run of SAFF will see 33 films direct from South Africa come to cinemas across Australia and New Zealand.
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EventHSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival
Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Various Palace Cinemas around Australia, Moore Park
The annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American filmmaking returns to Australian screens this winter.
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EventThe Music of the Lord of the Rings
Thu, 16 Jul - Sat, 18 Jul 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Explore the music of The Lord of the Rings like never before, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Art of the Score.
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EventAvatar: Forms of Vishnu
Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Naala Badu Building, AGNSW, Sydney
This massive exhibition explores the many forms of the Hindu deity Vishnu, as depicted in 200 works that span 1500 years.
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EventBastille Festival
Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Circular Quay, Sydney
Warm up this winter — this four-day soirée is taking over Circular Quay and The Rocks with French food, wine and entertainment.
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EventSheltering at the Sydney Opera House
Wed, 3 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney
Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to the Sydney Opera House this June with Sheltering, a powerful triple bill exploring First Nations stories and connection to Country.
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EventTwo Door Cinema Club at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Having just announced a second Sydney show, this era-defining indie-dance band will perform their acclaimed debut album in full.
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EventSydney Symphony Presents Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone In Concert
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney
Step back in time to the beginning of an iconic franchise, brought to life by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
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EventHayu FanFest
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026
Secret Location in Sydney, Sydney
Bringing reality TV into the real world, this streaming platform's landmark event is headed to Sydney for the first time.
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NewsThis Just In: Bad Bunny Has Landed in Sydney, Easing Into His First-Ever Aussie Tour with Breakfast at Darlinghurst's The Rusty Rabbit
Puerto Rico's global icon is officially in town, sitting down for breakfast with his team at this popular Darlinghurst cafe.
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NewsThis Just In: Denzel Curry, Ninajirachi and Matt Corby Lead the 2026 Lineup for Groovin the Moo
After a few years off, GTM is back with a focused format and showstopping lineup.
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NewsThis Just In: Groovin the Moo Is Back — But as a One-Off Show in Regional NSW
After two years off the calendar, the beloved regional festival is returning with a scaled-back reboot in Lismore this May.
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NewsThis Just In: Great Southern Nights Announces Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, Baker Boy and More on a Statewide Festival Lineup for 2026
The statewide New South Wales music festival returns for its fifth year with its biggest lineup yet.
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NewsTriple J's Hottest 100 Countdown Is Almost Here — Find Your Nearest Listening Party Happening Right Around the Country
Settle in for a long day of singing, dancing and drinking, as these pubs and bars around the country host their own Hottest 100 listening parties.
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NewsLime Cordiale Have Announced a Climate Action Music Festival Coming to Adelaide With The Dreggs, aleksiah and More
"Come and hear some incredible Aussie music, but also come to see what a different future looks like."
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NewsOcean Alley Is Embarking on a Massive National Tour, Bringing Their Psychedelic Surf Rock to Regional Towns and Capital Cities
Take your summer vibes to even greater heights, as one of Australia's most beloved surf-rock bands tours the country.
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NewsChampion the Tunes Shaping a Sustainable Culture by Voting for the Next Winner of the $20,000 Environmental Music Prize
Get behind the artists pushing climatic conversations forward, with tracks from King Stingray, Angie McMahon and DOBBY making the final cut.
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NewsDrinks on Us: We're Giving Away 100 Tickets to an Exclusive Pre-Festival Party in a Laneway
Yourself and three mates could be in with a chance to win a festival pre-party experience at Since I Left You.
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NewsSpotify Is Taking Over Four Locations in Sydney With Giveaways and Artist Celebrations for Wrapped Day 2025
Once you've posted your listening habits onto social media, go check out one of these events to celebrate Wrapped Day in person.
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NewsWhat to Do Beyond the Tunes at Spilt Milk 2025
Festival season is upon us. Consider this your guide to everything worth watching, drinking, and winning at this year's Spilt Milk.
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NewsFuture Classic Is Taking over City Recital Hall for a 20th Birthday Bash Starring Emma Louise, Sycco, Touch Sensitive and More
Two hours of tunes from some of the record label's biggest names, all to celebrate 20 years of music.
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NewsWin VIP Tickets to Spilt Milk 2025 For You and a Mate
Summer is best enjoyed together, so why not surprise a mate with VIP tickets and even more prizes on ground?
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NewsAusify Your Summer Soundtrack: The Aussie Artists to Pair with Every Activity You Have Planned This Season
Aussie artists have launched a movement to Ausify our streaming this AusMusic month.
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NewsAdelaide's New Music Festival, A Day in the Gully, Is Making a Stacked Debut Featuring Headliners Chet Faker and Ball Park Music
Settle in beneath the gum trees, as this feel-good festival has unveiled an attention-grabbing debut lineup teeming with Aussie talent.
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NewsWOMADelaide Has Announced Its First 49 Artists for 2026, Including Yothu Yindi, Obongjayar and Marlon Williams
The 2026 WOMADelaide lineup has dropped, featuring Yothu Yindi, Obongjayar, Marlon Williams and more than 40 other global artists heading to Adelaide’s Botanic Park next March.
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NewsCC:DISCO! to Headline Red Bull's Back2Beyond Event in Sydney This November
CC:DISCO! is bringing Red Bull’s Back2Beyond — the global celebration of DJ culture — to Australia for the first time, with back-to-back sets from Moktar, RONA. and Ayebatonye at Sydney’s Roundhouse.
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NewsRolling Loud Is Returning to Sydney and Making Its Melbourne Debut, with Atlanta's Gunna Set to Headline Back to Back Festivals
Making a long-awaited return to our shores, this global hip hop festival is set to bring the noise.
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NewsSpotify Launches New 'Venue Pages' App Feature to Support NSW Live Music Scene
NSW’s live music scene is getting a boost from Spotify, with the global streaming giant rolling out a new feature designed to connect fans directly with local venues and gigs.
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NewsKesha, Delta Goodrem, Jessica Mauboy and Becky Hill Lead the Lineup for Mighty Hoopla's First Australian Festival
The UK’s glitter-soaked pop celebration is officially landing on Bondi Beach this summer, headlined by global icon Kesha and a star-studded mix of international and local talent.
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NewsWhy Dance Music Is Australia's Soundtrack Right Now — and What It Says About Us
Spotify’s latest insights into the 2025 ARIA Awards reveal how dance and electronic artists like Dom Dolla, RÜFÜS DU SOL and Ninajirachi are turning our collective desire for escapism into a global sound.
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This Just in: Kesha to Headline the First-Ever Mighty Hoopla Festival on Bondi Beach in 2026
Australia, get ready to glitter — Mighty Hoopla, the UK’s most colourful celebration of pop and queer culture, is coming to Sydney for the first time.
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NewsNinajirachi and Dom Dolla Lead the 2025 ARIA Awards as Dance and Electronic Artists Dominate the Nominations
The 2025 ARIA Awards nominations are in — and Australia’s dance and electronic acts are leading the charge.
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NewsCounting Crows Are Bringing 'The Complete Sweets!' Tour to Australia and New Zealand in 2026
Counting Crows are returning to Australia and New Zealand in March 2026 for 'The Complete Sweets!' tour, with shows locked in for Auckland, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne.
