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Din Tai Fung announce exclusive 18-course degustations for Melbourne and Sydney

Dumpling favourite Din Tai Fung has announced two exclusive one-night-only degustation menus for August, both on the same date with one being in Sydney and the other being in Melbourne. The set menus will feature a whopping 18 courses for guests, including various new dishes never seen on Din Tai Fung menus before, sitting alongside…

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Live Review: Hypnotising as ever, Banks’ return to Melbourne kept The Forum under her spell

For Melbourne music fans, Splendour sideshow week is like Christmas, the abundance of exciting international artists hitting the city is like no other, Banks at The Forum being a particular standout on the schedule. Opening the evening was Zimbabwe-born, NZ-raised rapper TAPZ who revelled in the eager early-comers converged on the floor. Recent single “Run…

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Bundaberg Rum Solera is back on shelves after being named Best Dark Rum in the World earlier this year

After selling out in a matter of the days when it was first released in October of last year, the multi award-winning Bundaberg Rum Solera is back. Australia’s famed Bundaberg Distilling Company announced earlier this month that they have heard the waves of demand both nationally and abroad, lifting the cover on the anticipated second…

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Four of Arnott’s most legendary biscuits have been turned into ice creams

In the wildest Australian collaboration yet Arnott’s have teamed up with Peters on a range of ice creams which take some of the former brand’s most iconic biscuits and turns them into indulgent ice creams. While we’re not quite at the level of Pizza Shape ice cream yet, four or Arnott’s other most famous expressions…

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Tyler, the Creator collaborates with Converse on new One Stars

Ever the creative footwear connoisseur emcee Tyler, the Creator, who is fresh off the release of his new album Flower Boy, is now part of the Converse family. The first expression of this new collaboration is part of the brand’s famed “One Star” silhouette, giving the suede sneaker’s a substantial twist with a limited-edition light…

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Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival to feature everything from J-Pop to sumo wrestling

Japanese culture will be front and centre as Auburn’s Japanese Botanic Gardens host the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival in August. Set to be the biggest Japanese Festival in Australia, the spectacular surrounds will be filled with two weeks of Japanese food, drink, music, garden shows, art, anime, cosplay, and even a special sumo competition. From…

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Liverpool is getting a new cultural precinct with the restoration of the old Collingwood Paper Mill (Sydney)

As more and more attention is being brought to the cultural scenes outside of Sydney CBD and the inner-west it seems that Liverpool will be the next suburb to receive a lush new modern cultural and community hub, reshaping the area’s industrial past to bring new life to The Paper Mill. Previous restorations of historical…

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Cheeseburger soup is real and it’s coming to Melbourne this month

We were ready to write this one off as a “nope” until we found out who was behind it and what it was for. Burger lord Jimmy Hurlston of Jimmy’s Burgers, Easey’s, Guilty and a whole host of other top-notch burger joints has teamed up with Deliveroo and The Salvation Army for a special exclusive…

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4 Ounces Burger Co opens in Alexandria (Sydney)

As of earlier this month Alexandria has its very own entry into Sydney’s contentious gourmet burger scene, welcoming hip-hop oriented joint 4 Ounces Burger Co which is pushing a strong commitment to sustainability and local produce. The new business comes from Michelin trained chef Rory Donnelly (ex-Cafe Del Mar) and childhood friend and experienced bar…

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A Sydney based company is bringing Southern France’s best rosé wines to Australia

Championing the wines of Southern France, particularly of the Rosé variety, Quattro Wine Group has begun stamping quite the impression on Australia. The company, which was started by four Sydney-based wine enthusiasts, are trying to push one of the more underrated sides of the French Riviera to more Aussies, curating a selection of rosé wines…

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Interview: Royal Blood talk a disdain for encores & becoming seasoned touring musos

Continuing our interview coverage from our time with Royal Blood in Sydney recently, Mike and Ben talk more on the development of their live shows and preparing for some of their biggest festival appearances yet, notably CalJam alongside Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age. “I think with another 10 songs that we get to play, obviously the set is going…

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Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Raiza Biza “Strong Woman” (2017)

New Zealand’s Raiza Biza takes to the mic in acknowledging the strong women in his life with the appropriately titled, “Strong Woman”. The single is charming in nature, strong and anthemic in delivery – a great step further into the spotlight from the hip hop talent continuing on the rise. The official music video we’re premiering…

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Food, arts and music festival Lost Picnic to return in October (Sydney)

After a three-year hiatus, Lost Picnic is set to return to Sydney this October. The boutique festival, which completely sold out when it was last hosted in 2014, is aimed at food, music and art lovers alike, taking over Sydney’s The Domain for a potent blend of art, theatre, food and music. Lost Picnic is…

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Save the date: We’re turning nine and throwing a massive free party in Sydney!

We can’t quite believe it ourselves, but next month, the AU review is turning nine years old! With support from our amazing friends at the Batch Brewing Co., we’re going to be throwing a massive party to celebrate in Sydney, on Wednesday, August 30th! And its totally free if you RSVP. We can’t tell you where…

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Exclusive Album Premiere: The New Yorks – I Wish I Was You, But That’s Just Me (2017 EP)

Adelaide indie rock group, The New Yorks, release their sophomore EP record I Wish I Was You, But That’s Just Me next Monday (July 31st) – a collection of material that is bound to have live audiences moving over the next few months. Drawn to their guitar driven approach to indie jams, The New Yorks instantly…

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Exclusive Music Video Premiere: The Franklin Electric “Burning Flame” (2017)

Evocative Montreal four piece, The Franklin Electric, have released a gorgeous visual accompaniment to their tune “Burning Flame”, premiering today on the AU. As far as Monday’s go, this tune is bound to pick you up or at least have you feeling some kind of way, with the Canadians linking up with the talented Ryley Burghall to…

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A.B Original triumph, Tina Arena surprises and Sigur Rós transcend for Splendour in the Grass Day Three

Saving the best for last – even after that Powderfinger reunion – Splendour 2017 closed out with what very well may be its single best day in years. The quality on offer from start to finish was undeniable, upheld by both locals and internationals who were clearly set on not letting Bernard Fanning own the…

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Powderfinger’s surprise reunion at Splendour reinforces their status as one of Australia’s best

Just after 5:30pm yesterday, Bernard Fanning noted to his Splendour in the Grass crowd that it had been 10 years since his former band, a little known Powderfinger, had played the event, so why the hell not, let’s get a reunion happening. Now, for many Australian music fans, the ‘Finger will have had some kind of presence in their childhoods,…

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Exclusive Music Video Premiere: The Settlement “She Feels Like Home” (2017)

“She Feels Live Home” is the latest single from Victorian five-piece The Settlement and in its delivery, marks a great period of creative progression for the group. Their album Stand in the Middle, is out today and to celebrate, we’re stoked to share the group’s new music video for the track. The band’s roots in folk is clear,…

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Sampa the Great, Dustin Thomas and more prove to be early highlights of Splendour in the Grass

While most people wait to start their Splendour weekend on Friday, plenty of festivalgoers – especially the campers – know that heading along to the festival’s official kick-off on Thursday is well worth it. This year even moreso as Red Bull Sound Select came on board to curate a program at the Mix-Up Stage that…

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9 artists who prove FYF’s worth as an unmissable international festival

This weekend in Los Angeles, one of 2017’s best line ups descends on Exposition Park –  FYF Festival. The festival has grown considerably since its debut in 2006, the then branded F*CK YEAH FEST. From hosting the likes of The Bronx and The Black Lips in that first year, to expanding to take in more genres in showcasing…

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Seven things you probably never knew about Malaysia

Malaysia has always been a popular tourist destination for Australians, but just how much do you know about the country? We tasked our resident Malaysian writer Jasmin Osman to school us, and she has delivered these seven things you probably never knew about the iconic Southeast Asian country. 1. You can tell the significance of…

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James Street Food & Wine Trail returns to Brisbane this month

The sixth annual James Street Food & Wine Trail is back for a four-day long takeover of the well-known Brisbane precinct. The popular food and drink event will return Thursday 27 through to Sunday 30 July, with a full schedule of in-venue collaborations, tastings and master classes. Those heading along to the immersive festival can…

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Made by the Hill is Western Sydney’s new dining and social precinct (Sydney)

Rooty Hill RSL is ready to launch its new multi-million-dollar venture Made By The Hill. This new social space will open later this month, in hopes to become a local haven for foodies in Western Sydney. An official launch party, set for Made By the Hill will celebrate the opening with an official launch party…

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Australia’s top chefs are cooking up free lunches across the country next week

Food rescue charity OzHarvest will once again be hosting their annual Think.Eat.Save campaign across the country on Monday 24th July. What does this mean? Well it calls upon some of the country’s top chefs to take the very simple task of using commonly wasted ingredients into free meals, highlighting the value of rescued food and…

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Luxe pop-up igloo bars have taken over Walsh Bay (Sydney)

With the middle of winter upon us Sydneysiders are able to strut their stuff on pop-up skating rinks and happen upon mulled wine served up in the city’s best bars. This latest winter-exclusive really takes things to the next level though. The ever-creative minds over at Pier One Sydney Harbour have hooked up with G.H…

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Catching a P&O cruise to one of Australia’s best arts festivals: the path to Dark Mofo

A P&O ship, more specifically the Pacific Jewel, departs on a six-night cruise from Sydney’s White Bay Terminal to Hobart for the spectacle that is oddball-loving music and arts festival Dark Mofo. Already that’s a couple of hundred juxtaposing images, all to do with the stereo-typically gentle and older crowd of a cruise set against…

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Exclusive Music Video Premiere: Grenadiers “Panic Attack” (2017)

‘Grenadiers, mate.’ It’s a short but sweet sentence I found myself uttering through much of last year, whenever asked who would be counted as an exciting musical export out of Adelaide. The trio have been touring consistently while working on the follow up record to 2015’s acclaimed Summer album – you can even catch Grenadiers on…

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Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, launches in Australia

Following successful launches across London and U.S.A, Seedlip have entered into the Australian market. Not familiar? It’s described as the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, and it already being stocked by luxury stores, Michelin starred restaurants and award-winning bars around the world, including current number one restaurant in the world, New York’s Eleven Madison Park….

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