Review: The Lonesome West at the Old Fitz Theatre

The Lonesome West Old Fitz Theatre, 18 January 2024. Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) This has to be the best ensemble cast I have seen in a very long time. The acting second to nothing I’ve ever experienced in live theatre. The Lonesome West in the hands of Empress Theatre’s creative team turned this […]

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Review: Gracie Abrams Sells Out Hordern Pavilion

January 20, 2023 Hordern Pavilion  January 18, 2023 Reviewed by Andrew Isaacson Performing in Sydney felt like a “dream” for Gracie Abrams, who played in front of a sold out Hordern Pavillion on Jan. 18. She even asked the audience multiple times if anyone had a spare room so she could stay and never leave.  […]

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Con Open Academy Short Courses Summer Classes

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music Open Academy offers many short courses in a collaborative group environment designed to give adults the skills and knowledge to pursue their musical interests, curiosity or to find a creative outlet for their talents. Catering for beginners, experienced musicians, and everyone in between, the courses provide life-long learners with entertaining, […]

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Album of the Week: Same Sky – Aura // Come Around and Love Me – Jaylen Ngonda

Same Sky – Aura Following on from their critically acclaimed debut, self titled release, Melbourne jazz quartet Aura have released Same Sky, their second full length album. The album, which was recorded in Melbourne, features 7 new compositions written specifically for this ensemble. Each of the members have individually risen in the local music scene […]

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Dancing in the Shadows of Motown

@ Ritz Cinemas – Friday 1st March 2024 THE STORY The swinging show Dancing In The Shadows of Motown is back by popular demand! Friday March 1st 2024 – 7:30pm – Ritz Cinema – 45 St Pauls St, Randwick NSW 2031 See what all the buzz is about – catch this 10 Piece Powerhouse band featuring […]

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So Frenchy, So Chic 2024

SydneySaturday 20 January, Centennial Park Calling all those with a penchant for curiosity and culture, So Frenchy So Chic returns in 2024 with our biggest program to date! For 10+ years, we’ve connected France to Australia through a day-long summer festival celebrating the Art of Living: French contemporary music, gastronomy, fashion, conviviality and lots of […]

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A Festival of Hot Jazz, Bold Fashion and Chic Picnic!

Sydney’s hottest new harbourside festival! Grab your rat pack and get ready to swing into Summer at the Hot Jazz Picnic, a live performance jazz festival set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney harbour! Hot Jazz Picnic has one cool lineup! Curator Elana Stone has brought our favourite jazz and jazz-adjacent artists from around NSW […]

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Scott Rathman on the Bondi Sea Wall, Flickerfest + Javaad Alipoor (Syd Fest): Arts Wednesday

Scott Rathman (aka Rusted Tin) is an Arrernte artist from east of Alice Springs now based in Semaphore, South Australia. He creates colourful murals in schools all around Australia, and has realised his dream of painting a mural on the Bondi Sea Wall. His work features his signature tag, “Make Kindness the Norm”, and signifies […]

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Coloured Stone – Performing Live at Lazybones Lounge

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night of music, culture and meaning, when Coloured Stone, Australia’s premier Aboriginal band, performs live at Lazybones Lounge in Marrickville. Coloured Stone mixes rock, reggae, country, ska, funk, and disco to create a memorable musical experience. Their music reflects a passion for land rights, the environment, pride in their cultural […]

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A Ting Call Legends Jamboree

Get ready for a music experience like never before when Saxon Sound meets Soulmaker Sound. Saturday the 24th of February 2024 will be a day like no other in the history of sound systems! JJ Roberts, the mastermind behind Australia’s first-ever sound system, the iconic Soulmaker, takes center stage at A Ting Call Legends Jamboree. […]

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Album of the Week: LO-LIFE! – Immy Owusu // Face to Face – Nikki Iles

LO-LIFE! – Imi Owusu Immy Owusu’s debut LP LO-LIFE! draws on the West African styles as well as psychedelic features. Immy describes his sound as a “lo-fi highlife” and is inspired by his Ghanaian roots as well as his Australian upbringing.  LO-LIFE! is live-tracked with an all-star band. Throughout the album, Immy sings in both English and Twi […]

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An Evening in Honour of Jeff Beck

With Special Guests: Brett Garsed, James Muller & Jeremy Sawkins Renowned guitarist Paul Mason is set to dazzle the Factory Theatre once more with his critically acclaimed “Evening in Honour of Jeff Beck”. He’ll again be joined by some of Australia’s finest guitar virtuosos this time being the incomparable Brett Garsed , James Muller and […]

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