Author: Rose McClelland

Bully (Nashville) Talk Australian Tour, Australian Audiences, and Frankie’s Cocktails

Nashville natives Alicia, Reece, Clay and Stewart together are grunge punk group, Bully. Their debut record Feels Like, launched this year and their tour has brought them down under for the first time. We caught up with them for an exclusive interview to discuss their touring experiences, attractive Australians and Frankie’s Pizza’s ‘healthy’ apple cocktails. Check…

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The first look at Abe Forsythes Down Under arrives on the 10th anniversary of the Cronulla riots

The first look at Down Under, the sure-to-be controversial Australian black comedy telling the story of the aftermath of the Cronulla riots has arrived. The image, and film, features both perspectives of the fight and, through humour, director Abe Forsythe deliberately confronts racism head on. “There is nothing more satisfying than getting people to laugh…

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Waza (Sydney) chats at Australian Music Week about “Lost in Space”, Slumberhaze, Captured Australia & more

Last month, Larry Heath sat down with Sydney artist Waza while he was at the inaugural Australian Music Week to talk about his shows there, his latest single “Lost in Space”, his upcoming album Crooked Jaw, his involvement in the Captured Australia project and more! Read on: Welcome to Australian Music week, the first event of its kind….

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The Hunger Games Theme Park: coming to Atlanta, China, and Dubai

Fans of The Hunger Games have something to look forward to as they bid their final three-fingered salute to cinema-screens across the globe as Mockingjay, Part 2 comes to a conclusion Lionsgate, along with Dubai Parks and Resorts, have announced two upcoming rides that will open at Motiongate – soon to be the largest Hollywood-inspired…

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A strong Australian contingent announced for Manila’s Wanderland Festival 2016

The Wanderland Festival, an annual music and arts festival in Manila has announced their 2016 line-up, which boasts a strong contingent of Australian artists heading over come March 2016. The festival, which will be headlined by Death Cab for Cutie and Bon Iver has grown to become one of the cities most loved live music…

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Festival of the Sun (FOTSUN) sells out; announces the Wabi Sabi art show

The Port Macquarie boutique music festival, Festival of the Sun (FOTSUN), has officially sold out its 2015 instalment. FOTSUN, now in its eleventh year, presents an extensive lineup of Australian artists including Illy, Jebediah, British India and Thundamentals, as well as up-and-coming local acts. For the first time, FOTSUN will also include an art show,…

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Tour Diary: Netsuke (Sydney) takes on CMJ Music Marathon, MoMa, The Catskills and more!

The quirky trio behind Netsuke recently took to New York for the CMJ Music Marathon. Freya, Elias, and Danny’s style of intricate indie electronica began in Sydney and they currently call London home. To give us a taste of life on the road, the trio documented their travels through the states with some stunning images….

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child extended to May 2017; tickets already going for $6,000 on resale sites.

If the latest information released about Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them wasn’t enough to satiate your Harry Potter hunger, then get ready for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, set to hit London’s West End with previews as soon as June next year. We last left Harry and the Potter family nineteen years after…

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Tour Diary: Owen Rabbit (Melbourne) takes on CMJ Music Marathon and more

Melbourne’s own Owen Rabbit can produce music from anything that makes a sound. He has been featured on triple j Unearthed and recently took his style of indie electronica to New York for the CMJ Music Marathon. Check out this awesome behind-the-scenes look at his experience… Since CMJ, Owen’s new single “Denny’s” has been released,…

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ACMI To Present Feelings are Facts: The Life of Yvonne Rainer

Celebrating the legacy of Yvonne Rainer, the choreographer, dancer and filmmaker, The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) will present Jack Walsh‘s documentary, Feelings are Facts: The Life of Yvonne Rainer. The film is a documentary tribute to the artistic legacy of choreographer, dancer and filmmaker, Yvonne Rainer. The film is presented as part…

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Triple J Announces Laneway Adelaide Broadcast and Unearthed Comp Details

In conjunction with the first leg of The Laneway Festival, triple j will be presenting an exclusive broadcast of live sets and interviews from Laneway artists including Grimes, CHVRCHES, Flume, Hudson Mohawke, Beach House and more. Listeners can tune in when the festival kicks off on February 5th from 12pm. Once more, Laneway has offered…

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Interview: Robert Scoble – Futurist at Rackspace – talks about VR, Uber, Twitter and the future of technology

While he was in Sydney for the Telstra Digital Summit last month, Rackspace Futurist Robert Scoble sat down with Larry Heath to talk about the future of technology – from VR to Uber, Twitter and everything in between. To start off, tell us a little about where you work and what you do there… I’m…

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WAM Awards Hall of Fame Inductees Revealed, Craft Winners Announced and More!

The WAM Awards Hall of Fame Inductees have been revealed! Jazz icon, Helen Matthews, and producer Paul Sloan, will be inducted into WA Music’s Hall of Fame this Thursday, November 5th. In addition, the winners in the Craft categories have been announced. See the winners below. BEST SOUND ENGINEER (live) Presented by RTRFM Adam Round…

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Exclusive Playlist: Northeast Party House (Melbourne) Bring Us Their Top Road Trip Tracks

Melbourne’s own Northeast Party House are currently on their first global tour, bringing along with them their unique brand of “guitar soaked dance tunes”. Touring inevitably means plenty of downtime between cities. To bring us closer to life on the road, the band have supplied us with their must-have songs on their road trip playlist. Drake –…

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Tour Diary: Oxford & Co. (Sydney) take on CMJ Music Marathon and more

Hailing from Sydney, the dynamic duo behind Oxford & Co., Samuel Stephenson and Cameron Potts, took to the Big Apple to play the CMJ Music Marathon. Check out their tour diary for behind-the-scenes action! The gentleman’s guide to New York with Oxford & Co. Day 1. Navigation Make time to see the sights. Acclimate. Navigate. A gentleman is…

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Oddball surpasses $10 million in the Australian box office

The numbers don’t lie: Australians of all ages are enamoured by Oddball. The film, based on a true story about a heroic Maremma Sheepdog, has surpassed $10 million at local box offices – even beating out Roadshow Films‘ other impressively successful 2015 Aussie family film, Paper Planes. After Oddball‘s triumphant 6 weeks of release, it…

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Finalists Announced for The Age Music Victoria Genre Awards

To celebrate Victoria’s diverse contemporary music scene, Music Victoria is presenting the third annual Age Music Victoria Genre Awards. Finalists were announced earlier this morning by Patrick Donovan, CEO of Music Victoria. Specially selected expert panels voted on the best music across genres, from jazz to hip hop, global and heavy, and nominated the top five releases and acts of…

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