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NewsTroye Sivan, Glass Animals and G Flip Lead the Lineup for Spilt Milk's New Spring House Party Series
The main festival might be on hold until 2025, but the beloved event is still throwing shindigs in Newcastle, Perth and on the Gold Coast.
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NewsSXSW Sydney Screen Festival's Latest 2024 Lineup Drop Includes Cults, Animated Cats and Christmas Carnage
More than 20 features have joined the program, complete with Guy Pearce's latest Australian role, a rap mockumentary and Ilana Glazer-starring mom-com 'Babes'.
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NewsSplash-Hit Céline Dion-Fuelled Musical-Comedy 'Titanique' Is Making Its Australian Debut in Sydney This Month
The laughs will go on at this off-Broadway award-winner, which is told through Dion's songs — and is finally making its maiden voyage Down Under.
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NewsLive 'Dungeons & Dragons' Show 'The Twenty-Sided Tavern' Is Rolling Into Australia for Its Down Under Premiere
You won't just watch this stage version of the tabletop roleplaying game — you play along, choosing the characters and helping shape the story.
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NewsTim Burton's 'Batman' Is Celebrating Its 35th Anniversary on Australia's Big Screens with a Live Orchestral Score
As well as marking three-and-a-half decades since the classic Michael Keaton-starring superhero movie debuted, these concert screenings commemorate 85 years of the caped crusader.
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NewsHow Belfast Rappers Kneecap Made a Blast of a Music Biopic by Playing Themselves — and Championing the Irish Language
Co-starring Michael Fassbender and taking cues from 'Trainspotting', this lively Sundance award-winner features the hip-hop trio in the roles they were born to play.
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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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NewsThe Kid LAROI Has Joined SXSW Sydney's 2024 Lineup as the Festival's Music Keynote Speaker
Before he heads around the country on his latest tour, the Australian singer-songwriter will chat about his career at SXSW Sydney.
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NewsThe 2024 Japanese Film Festival Program Is Here with Animation From a Studio Ghibli Alum and Chaotic Karaoke Antics
This is the 28th year that the event has brought Japanese cinema's latest and greatest to Australia, with its 2024 lineup featuring ten new films and a free retrospective.
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NewsSXSW Sydney's Latest Round of 2024 Speakers Includes Lucy Lawless, Grace Tame and Tim Minchin
Sports stars Nick Kyrgios and Noémie Fox, playwright Suzie Miller and former Bangarra Dance Theatre Artistic Director Stephen Page have also joined the festival's lineup.
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NewsCanadian Dramedy 'Universal Language' Has Won Melbourne International Film Festival's 2024 Bright Horizons Award
What if Winnipeg resembled Iran in the 80s? That's just part of the absurdist film that's taken out MIFF's major award in the prize's third year.
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Nine 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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NewsCherishing a Different Type of Icelandic Filmmaking in Cinemas: Baltasar Kormákur Chats Romantic Drama 'Touch'
There isn't a trace of Nordic Noir to be found in this tender love story, which hops between Iceland, the UK and Japan.
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NewsThe Italian Film Festival's 2024 Program Is Filled with Award-Winners, Iconic Directors and Famous Faces
Highlights include SFF prizewinner 'There's Still Tomorrow', the latest from 'The Great Beauty' filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino, and Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci as Cardinals electing a new Pope.
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NewsThe Huge 2024 Good Things Lineup Is Here with Korn, Sum 41, Violent Femmes and Billy Corgan
There's no shortage of big names hitting the stage in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane when this music fest returns in December 2024.
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NewsSXSW Sydney 2024 Has Added a Heap of New Acts to Its 25-Stage Music Lineup — and New Speakers, Too
More than 25 new talents have joined the bill — and Academy Award-winning composer AR Rahman will get chatting.
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NewsFisher, Tinashe, Royel Otis and Flight Facilities Doing Their Decades Mix Are All on the 2024 Lost Paradise Lineup
The Glenworth Valley event also features Marlon Hoffstadt, Sammy Virji, SG Lewis, Confidence Man, DJ Boring, Kita Alexander and more.
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NewsBluesfest's First Lineup Drop for Its Farewell 2025 Festival Includes Crowded House, Ocean Alley and Vance Joy
This Byron Bay event is saying goodbye with help from some big Down Under names, with more announcements to come.
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NewsBeyond The Valley Is Seeing Out 2024 with Fisher, Ice Spice, Tinashe, Sugababes and Natasha Bedingfield
If this is your NYE plans taken care of, you'll also be catching Chase & Status, Marlon Hoffstadt, Royel Otis, Sammy Virji, AJ Tracey, Denis Sulta and more.
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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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NewsThe Stage Musical Version of Festive Big-Screen Favourite 'Elf' Is Finally Making Its Australian Premiere
The film-to-theatre Broadway hit is heading Down Under, debuting in Sydney, so that you can catch the Christmas classic onstage.
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NewsComing Soon: Archie Moore's Venice Golden Lion-Winning 'Kith and Kin' Will Display at QAGOMA From August 2025
The Australian Government has acquired the First Nations talent's award-winning exhibition, gifting it to the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art.
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NewsThe Weeknd Has Rescheduled His Australian Tour for October 2024 — But He's Only Playing Sydney and Melbourne
The singer's 'After Hours Til Dawn' tour was initially meant to head Down Under in 2023, but was postponed, then cancelled — and now it's back on again.
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NewsThe Australian Version of 'The Office' Will Hit Your Streaming Queue in October — and Here's Your First Look
As the Managing Director of Flinley Craddick, comedian Felicity Ward stars in the sitcom franchise's first series with a female lead.
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NewsGetting Cracking in a Killer Mystery-Comedy (and Getting Excited About Season Two): Kate Box Talks 'Deadloch'
Just like everyone who watched the first season of the ace Aussie series from The Kates, the award-winning 'Rake' and 'Wentworth' star can't wait for more.
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NewsStart Looking for Clues: The Star-Studded Full 'Only Murders in the Building' Season Four Trailer Is Here
Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis, Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani, Molly Shannon and Richard Kind are the latest additions to the cast.
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Bluesfest Is the Latest Australian Music Festival That's Calling Time, Ending with a Final Run in 2025
When the Byron Bay event wraps up in April 2025 — its 36th year — it'll join the list of Aussie festivals saying farewell.
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NewsJack White, The Offspring and St Vincent Are All Coming to Australia to Play Always Live 2024
Across 17 huge days, Victoria's annual music program will feature 289 artists playing 65-plus events around the state.
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NewsMeredith's Massive 2024 Lineup Will Get You Dancing to Jamie xx, Waxahatchee and Genesis Owusu
You'll also find Mk.gee, ZAPP, Angie McMahon, The Dare, Glass Beams and more on the bill in December when the beloved fest hosts its 32nd event.
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NewsThe Musical Version of 'The Lord of the Rings' Is Taking the Hobbits to Australian Stages in 2025
Middle-earth gets melodic at 'The Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale', which is making its Aussie debut in Sydney.
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NewsThe Full Trailer for 'Mufasa' Is Here If You Just Can't Wait for 'The Lion King' to Get a Photorealistic Prequel
Lin-Manuel Miranda has penned tunes for Disney's latest return to the Pride Lands, which is directed by 'Moonlight' filmmaker Barry Jenkins.
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NewsJust Two Years After Debuting, Harvest Rock Is the Latest Australian Music Festival to Scrap Its 2024 Event
The Adelaide music festival has postponed "to ensure that Harvest Rock continues to deliver the experience that our local, national and international fans have come to know and love into the future".
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NewsSave the Date: Vivid Sydney Will Return for Winter 2025 with a Program of Events Inspired by Dreams
The next time that this festival dazzles the Harbour City, marking its 15th year, it'll take its cues from nighttime slumbers.
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NewsWinter Is Coming: 'House of the Dragon' Is Set to End Its Pre-'Game of Thrones' Tale After Season Four
HBO already has your next stint in Westeros lined up, however, with 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' debuting in 2025.
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NewsHBO Has Unveiled a Sneak Peek at New 'The Last of Us', 'The White Lotus' and Its Next 'Game of Thrones' Prequel
In the US network's latest trailer for its upcoming shows, you can also check out footage from 'IT' spinoff 'Welcome to Derry'.
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The Kid LAROI Has Locked in November Dates for His Postponed 2024 Australian Tour
Migos frontman Quavo and Sydney's own ONEFOUR are the supports on the Australian singer-songwriter's seven-city tour.
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NewsHow Australian Documentarians Matthew Salleh and Rose Tucker Found Slices of the American Dream in Former Pizza Huts
The latest film by the 'Barbecue' and 'We Don’t Deserve Dogs' duo premieres at SXSW Sydney in October 2024.
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NewsSXSW Sydney's Festival Hub Is Returning to Tumbalong Park for 2024 with 60-Plus Hours of Free Entertainment
This year's lineup includes Silverchair's Ben Gillies, a 60th-anniversary screening of 'The Endless Summer', a day-long showcase of Indian creativity and more.
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News'Squid Game' Season Two Will Drop on Boxing Day 2024 — and the Third and Final Season Is Set for 2025
Your normal Christmas recovery plans are on hold this year — you'll have Netflix's savage South Korean hit to binge.
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News
Twelve 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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News'Parks and Recreation' and 'The Afterparty' Star Ben Schwartz Is Bringing His Live Improv Show to Australia
He's also the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog — and he's locked in a two-city trip Down Under in 2025.
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News'Guys and Dolls' Is the Next Iconic Musical That Opera Australia Is Bringing to Sydney Harbour's Floating Stage
The Tony-winning Broadway sensation is Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour's pick for 2025, running for a month from late March.
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NewsWarwick Thornton, 'The Babadook' Composer Jed Kurzel and a Pixar Director Are All Headed to SXSW Sydney 2024
One of the producers of 'Barbie' and 'Saltburn', a session on women in VFX and animation, and stepping through the impact of screening at SXSW Austin are also on the lineup.
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News
The 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.
