Review: Candlelight Concert: A Magical Evening of Hans Zimmer’s Music in Sydney

Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg This past Saturday, Sydney was treated to an extraordinary evening of music as Fever’s Candlelight Concert series brought the iconic compositions of Hans Zimmer to life. Set against the intimate and atmospheric backdrop of a candlelit venue, this concert was a mesmerizing journey through some of Zimmer’s most beloved film scores. […]

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Switched On: SHABAKA

Jazz maestro, Shabaka Hutchings took up the clarinet from age nine, playing in calypso bands while studying classical repertoire, and often practising over hip hop beats and music native to Barbados, where he spent much of his childhood. Since then, Shabaka has collaborated with a range of luminaries including Mulatu Astatke, Andre 3000, Floating Points, […]

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Review: “Turpentine” – A Gothic Thriller That Stuns and Overwhelms

Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg “Turpentine” is a bold and unsettling new gothic play that grips its audience with an intoxicating blend of horror, dark humor, and psychological intensity. Written by Tommy James Green, who also stars as the tormented Dr. Raymond Crow, this eerie production marks the debut of Popular Playhouse at Flight Path Theatre, running […]

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Switched On: The Necks

Revered sonic trailblazers and one of Australia’s great cult bands, The Necks, embark on their Australian tour in early 2025 to celebrate the release of their 20th studio album, Bleed. Bleed features a singular, 42-minute composition that explores the sublime language of stillness. Adding to their vast body of work with a totally distinct entry, The […]

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Breaking Waves, Episode 200

In this episode, Riley and John are back talking about patience. The art of patience and what it does for us. They discuss if patience is important and if it’s a way to live life better. Tune in for this episode of Breaking Waves with Riley and John to learn more about patience! […]

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Review: Hadestown: A Captivating Journey Into the Underworld at the Theatre Royal

Reviewed by Samantha Rumery and Anna-Celine Rautenberg Hadestown is a truly magical theatrical experience that will stay with us for a long time. From the very first notes, we were swept away, and it was clear that this production was something extraordinary. We were lucky enough to attend the Australian premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney, and […]

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Review: Rolling the Dice for Fun: ‘Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern’ at Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House Studio Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg Stepping into the Studio at the Sydney Opera House for Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern felt like stepping into another dimension – one where the boundaries between audience and performers blurred, and chaos reigned supreme (in the best way possible). For those unfamiliar, The Twenty-Sided Tavern is an interactive theatre […]

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Albums of the Week: Torque – Tourismo // Enter Now Brightness – Nadia Reid

Torque – Tourismo November 24, 2023 Sydney’s jazz fusion heroes, Tourismo, crank the dial to eleven on their debut album Torque. Co-led by national jazz award winners Matthew Thomson and Alex Hirlian, this five-piece outfit fuses razor-sharp rhythms with melodies that sneak into your brain and refuse to leave. Each track navigates complex odd-time signatures […]

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Albums of the Week: No Rastro De Caterina – Cátia De França // Aswirl – Pratt, McMahon, Hirst & Gander

No Rastro De Caterina – Cátia De França 19th April 2024 Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer Cátia De França returns with No Rastro De Caterina, a 12-track album that spans almost six decades of her artistic journey. At 77, Cátia is an unparalleled force in Brazilian music, blending diverse rhythms from Brazil and beyond with […]

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Breaking Waves, Episode 198

In today’s episode, Geoff and Shai talk about sports, in context of sports stadiums and arenas. They share facts about stadium and arenas capacities as well as what events are held there. If you’re a lover of sports, don’t miss this episode of Breaking Waves with Geoff and Shai! […]

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Come see Homegrown talent d Henry Fenton this Feb!

d Henry Fenton is a prolific singer-songwriter boasting an expansive oeuvre of albums and hit singles. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, he now calls the US home. Known for songs that are distinctive in their melodic, rhythmic and earthy tones- he is famously noted to have, “melodies that remind one of a […]

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