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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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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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NewsMary's Has Opened a 1200-Person Concert Hall and a New Burger Joint in the Entertainment Quarter
You can now grab a Mary's burger before you catch a match at the SCG or a gig at Hordern Pavillion.
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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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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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GuideMany of the Best Seats at Sydney Festival 2025's Headline Shows Are on Sale for Just $49 — Here's Why
As NSW's flagship arts fest prepares to celebrate its 49th birthday, affordability has been very much front of mind for Festival Director Olivia Ansell.
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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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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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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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NewsMinistry of Sound Is Hitting Entertainment Quarter with a Massive Orchestra Show Filled with Dance Music
Hear classical renditions of Basement Jaxx, Darude, Röyksopp, Underworld, Moby and more — played by an orchestra, and with live vocals.
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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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NewsSydney 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 Sydney Opera House.
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EventDUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - Sat, 8 Mar 2025
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
This live 'Dungeons & Dragons' show has finally rolled into Australia for its Down Under premiere at the Sydney Opera House.
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EventWhat We Leave Behind
Sat, 4 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan 2025
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, The Rocks
This evolving sculpture weaves together our collective hopes for the future of our environment.
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EventTelly Tuita: The Ta and Va of Tongpop
Sat, 4 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan 2025
Walsh Bay, Walsh Bay
Eye-popping colour, a bold mix of cultural and urban symbolism, and a playful irreverence are the trademarks of this Tongan artist.
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EventArt Up Late: Manly Art Gallery & Museum
Thu, 9 Jan, 2025
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Take a deep dive into an exhibition exploring the wonders of water while enjoying live music, artists talks and a glass of wine.
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EventEnigma: Immersive Sound and Video Art
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 - Tue, 28 Jan 2025
Walsh Bay, Walsh Bay
This avant-garde revue showcasing some of Australia's most innovative artists combines video installations, sound sculptures and more.
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EventFlickerfest Sydney 2025
Fri, 17 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan 2025
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach
Sydney's only Academy® qualifying short film festival returns for the 34th year running.
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EventSydney Symphony Under the Stars
Sat, 18 Jan, 2025
Parramatta Park, Parramatta
At this free event, you can enjoy a rousing evening of classical hits and new Australian masterworks while sitting under the summer stars.
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EventThe FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Sydney
Sat, 5 Oct 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, Sydney
Way better than rewatching all 236 episodes, again.
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EventSquid Game: The Experience
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Luna Park, Milsons Point
This immersive 'Squid Game' experience at Sydney's Luna Park will get you playing 'Red Light, Green Light' IRL.
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EventThe Boxing Day Bash
Thu, 26 Dec, 2024
Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park
Watch all the action as the Sixers and Stars show just how deep the Sydney-Melbourne rivalry runs.
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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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NewsThe Yours and Owls Crew Is Bringing New One-Day All-Ages Music Festival Lazy Mountain to Berry
Headlined by Gang of Youths, the inaugural Lazy Mountain will take over Berry Showgrounds on Easter Saturday.
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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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NewsGenesis Owusu Is Playing Two Huge Gigs with Sydney and Brisbane's Symphony Orchestras
Catch the multi-ARIA award-winning Ghanaian Australian artist with a 40-piece orchestra at the Sydney Opera House and Fortitude Music Hall.
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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.
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NewsYou Can Win a Double Overnight Pass to a Cockatoo Island Sunset Session
Relaxed tunes, sweet sunset views, cool drinks and a tasty grazing box combine in this overnight experience.
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NewsBad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean Headline Coachella's Massive 2023 Lineup
Also on the bill: Calvin Harris, Gorillaz, The Chemical Brothers, ROSALÍA, Blondie, The Kid LAROI, Björk, Fisher, Charlie XCX, Porter Robinson and Idris Elba.
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NewsKim Petras Has Just Joined the Lineup for Sydney WorldPride's Huge Rainbow Republic Closing Concert
The German pop star joins MUNA, G Flip, Keiynan Lonsdale, Peach PRC, Alter Boy, BVT and Vetta Borne.
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NewsPush the Button: Sugababes' Original Lineup Is Touring Australia's East Coast This Summer
The latest throwback tour to hit out shores will see Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy take to the stage in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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NewsBreak Out the Gin and Juice: Snoop Dogg Is Dropping His Rescheduled Arena Tour Into Australia in 2023
The hip hop icon will play stadium shows in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
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NewsDestiny Is Calling You to The Killers' Intimate One-Off Midnight Gig at Liberty Hall Next Week
The Las Vegas-born rock band is already playing Qudos Bank Arena on Monday, December 19, but will then take to the stage again at midnight.
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NewsVanessa Amorosi and Benee Will Headline the Inaugural, Music-Filled AO Finals Festival
They'll join Flight Facilities, Thelma Plum, Montaigne and more for a musical grand slam at the 2023 Australian Open.
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NewsThe Presets Are Returning to Their Spiritual Home to Perform at Club 77 for One Night Only in 2023
The legendary Sydney duo are throwing it back to a time when you could see 'Are You the One?' live in the club.
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NewsFive Festival-Season Hacks for Guaranteed High Vibes, According to Beyond the Valley's Taylah Hume
Looking to juice as much fun out of festival season this summer? For these hot tips, we turned to an expert.
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NewsCharli XCX, Duke Dumont and Sonny Fodera Are Headlining For the Love's 2023 Waterfront Festivals
Snakehips, Cosmo’s Midnight, Budjerah, Kye, Sumner and Jade Zoe will also take to the stage at the fest's Gold Coast, Wollongong, Melbourne and Perth shows.
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NewsGet Yourself an Egg and Beat It: Weird Al Yankovic Is Touring Australia in 2023
On this tour, the singer is swapping his usual parodies for his other musical-comedy standouts across his 14-album catalogue.
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NewsNaarm Rapper Mulalo on Cross-Genre Collaboration, Community and Hitting the Stage This Summer
Ahead of The Kraken Subterranean Summer gig, we chatted to the energetic rapper about the hip hop scene, authenticity and sharing the stage with SPEED, Posseshot and more.
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NewsJust In: Megan Thee Stallion Is No Longer Coming to Australia to Headline Festival X
Australia is no longer in for a hot girl summer at Festival X, with the American rapper unable to travel Down Under for what were slated to be her first-ever Aussie shows.
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NewsMarlon Williams, Spiderbait and CW Stoneking Will Headline the 2023 Riverboats Music Festival
As well as the main event in Victoria's Echuca-Moama region, this festival includes intimate sideshows on the PS Pevensey paddlesteamer.
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NewsFrankie's Pizza Has Confirmed It Will Officially Close Its Doors on December 11
The beloved underground venue has announced a program of farewell events, including a massive closing party and a midweek gig from Wolfmother.
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NewsGet Excited Right Here, Right Now: Dance Music Legend Fatboy Slim Is Touring Down Under in 2023
The UK DJ and producer is heading to Australia and New Zealand to break out 'The Rockafeller Skank', 'Praise You', 'Weapon of Choice' and more.
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NewsIce Cube, Cypress Hill and The Game Are Teaming Up for a Huge 2023 Australian Tour
Heading to Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane, this is a 90s and 00s hip hop and rap fan's dream come true.
