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Hodor is Coming to Australia to Host Rave of Thrones Parties

HODOR!

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The Annandale Hotel to Reopen with Brand New Fit-Out and Focus on Food

But will it work?

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Damon Albarn to Play Debut Opera House Show

The king of Britpop will make his Sydney Opera House debut this Christmas.

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The Five Best Hip Hop Events in Sydney

Hip hop throwbacks, rap spoken word slams, beats-fuelled backyard parties. This where it's at.

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Wagons’ New ‘Psych-Claymation’ Clip Would Even Trip Out Gumby

"One month, 6500 shots, a skateboard for a dolly, ten packets of modelling clay, one jumbo packet of smarties..."

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Tony Jones, Courtney Barnett and Tom Ballard to Chat During Splendour in the Grass Forum Program

Tony Jones, Tom Ballard and Courtney Barnett having chats. Who needs Interpol?

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Angus and Julia Stone Announce First Australian/NZ Dates in Three Years

Australia's ARIA-dominating folksters are back.

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Kurt Vile’s ‘Waking On a Pretty Daze’ Mural Painted Over

This Philadelphian should have Googled before he painted.

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Alison Wonderland Talks Warehouse Parties, The Princess Bride and Her New EP

With her Calm Down EP out today, we checked in with Wonderland.

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UK Prog Rock Legends Yes Are Heading to Australia

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FBi Radio Takes Northern Lights Comp National

Want to play a set in Iceland?

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Ben Folds Announces 2014 Australian Orchestral Tour

Seth Cohen's much-loved nerdy white guy returns — with orchestral buds.

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Sky Ferreira to Play Free DJ Set at Newtown Hotel

Free hangs with the Californian hype kid in Newtown? In.

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Big Day Out Cancelled

Looks like there's a gap in the market for a new Australia Day festival.

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RUFUS Wraps Up Sold-Out Worlds Within Worlds Tour

LED-sequinned decks, light installations and high-octane favourites; Sydney's electro-kings proved their throneworthiness.

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FBi Click is Now Live

Dance and electronica 24/7 starting now.

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Five Artists Who’ll Make You Think Differently About Aussie Hip Hop

We didn't get a Southern Cross tattoo while writing this article, but we'll consider it.

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Five Gigs You Should Hit Up This Weekend

Sydney's cranking fuzzy garage punk, blistering rap and pop electro dance this weekend.

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Tue, 7 Jan - Sat, 1 Feb 2025
State Theatre, Sydney

The musical version of JRR Tolkien's classic is taking the hobbits to Sydney's State Theatre.

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This Never Happened Presents

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025
Liberty Hall, Moore Park

Dance Music record label This Never Happened is back for another Sydney party that won't allow phones.

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Enchanted Christmas Markets at Westfield Bondi

Thu, 28 Nov - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi Junction

Pick up a one-of-a-kind gift at this festive market.
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Double Bay Christmas Festival

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024
Steyne Park, Double Bay

Bring the whole family along for 100-plus stalls, live music, carnival rides and fireworks by the water.
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Paddo Collective Walking Tour

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Paddington, Paddington

Uncover the vibrant cultural heritage of this Sydney suburb through local sites and thrilling unsolved mysteries.

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Woollahra Hotel Christmas Market

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024
Woollahra Hotel, Woollahra

Celebrate the holiday season at this popular pop-up market that's sure to be a merry night to remember.
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Christmas Actually — The Little Red Company

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024
Sydney Coliseum Theatre, Rooty Hill

An end-of-year favourite, this supremely festive cabaret show sings through all the hits from 'Love Actually'.

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Julie Mehrtu: 'A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory' at MCA Australia

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
MCA, Sydney

The first exhibition dedicated to Julie Mehretu to be shown in the Southern Hemisphere is coming to the MCA in November.

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The Sydney Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Markets

Fri, 22 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

Stock up on Christmas gifts for all the foodies in your life at this massive seasonal market featuring stalls from more than 150 different local producers.

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BIGSOUND Announces 80-Strong Local Lineup for 2014

With over 80 solid local artists on the bill, it's a good time to high-five Australian musicians.

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Nick Cave Announces Solo Tour of Australia and New Zealand

Just you and Nick Cave in the dark.

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The Thirteen Best Places in Sydney to Get Inspired

Get the creative juices flowing at these inspiring Sydney spots.

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NZ Folk Newcomer Aldous Harding Announces Debut Album and Australian Tour

New Zealand's answer to Julia Stone is killin' it across the Tasman.

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Castlemaine’s D.D Dumbo Signed to 4AD, Touring with Tune-Yards in July

The Victorian native just became the fourth Australian to sign.

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What to Expect From Sydney’s New $25 Million Creative Hub

Lord Mayor Clover Moore takes us through the work spaces destined for the city's tallest residential tower.

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Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz Tour to Hit Australia

She can't stop and she won't stop.

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Listen Out Festival Announces Dates for Spring

Australian dance music fans have a date to lock in.

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Vivid LIVE Highlight: James Vincent McMorrow

McMorrow imbued the House with some higher love.

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Thousands More Tickets Released for Splendour in the Grass

Your end of July plans just changed back.

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Sarah Blasko to Play Intimate Gig Raising Funds For the Refugee Council

The ARIA-winning artist and bighearted Sydney legend puts her ambassador title to good use.

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Dune Rats Talk Pub Crawling, World Touring and Recording at Brett’s Mum’s House

"Mum would always be like, play as long as you fuckin' want, as loud as you fuckin' want, fuck everybody."

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The Preatures Announce New Single, Debut Album and National Tour

Sydney's seriously bubbling fivesome have unleashed some big ol' news.

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Lauryn Hill Solidifies Title as the First Lady of Hip Hop at Vivid LIVE

Sydney found themselves well-Miseducated at Vivid LIVE.

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Seekae Announce Third Album and 2014 National Tour

Sydney's ambient electro darlings have dropped All The News.

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FBi Radio to Launch Digital Dance Music Station

Showcasing the sweatiest, fuzziest and catchiest new dance and electronic music, the offshoot station will broadcast beats, drops and build-ups 24 hours a day.

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The Sydney Hit List: May 27 to June 2

The best things to do in Sydney this week, from chilli eating to unaware hitchhiking.

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Win Tickets to Wagons’ Acid Rain and Sugar Cane Tour

Frontmen rarely come as charismatic as Melbourne's Henry Wagons.

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Penny Penny Talks South Africa, Yothu Yindi and Finally Kissing Australian Soil

From a poverty-stricken childhood to international stardom, cult South African musician Penny Penny has been dubbed "the next Rodriguez".

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Bob Dylan Announces 2014 Tour of Australia and New Zealand

The legendary musician is gifting us with a month-long tour for his 73rd birthday.

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St Vincent Talks Parallel Lives, Interpersonal Travel and Reading Up on Freud

Annie Clark talks transcending the conscious brain, overcoming self-delusion and resisting domestication.

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Jonti Buries Himself Under an Avalanche of Tunes for Vivid LIVE

Ahead of his Vivid performance at the Opera House, Jonti took time out to discuss his love for The Avalanches and what to expect from the future.

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Birthday Stats Show Australians Love to Stream Flume and Lorde on Spotify

Celebrating its second birthday in Australia, Spotify has released a bucketload of stats in one super scrollworthy infographic.

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Siberia Records’ Top Five Jams To Psych You Up For Vivid LIVE

To psych you up for their Vivid LIVE Studio party, the dudes at Siberia have put together a playlist of weird and wonderful offerings

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