Join Matthew Ottignon as he celebrates Marshall Allen and his new album from 2025 New Dawn. Marshall Belford Allen (born May 25, 1924) is an American free jazz and avant garde jazz alto saxophone player. He also performs on flute, oboe, piccolo, and the EWI. Allen is best known for his work with Sun Ra, having recorded and performed mostly in this context since the late 1950s, […]
Allison Russell is one of the outstanding musicians of our time. The multi award winning and multiinstrumental has produced two solo albums and has worked with many other artists and groups including Joni Mitchell. She recently played Persephone in the broadway version of Hadestown. She will be playing at the City Recital Hall on 17 […]
The Ocean Lovers Festival is Australia’s LARGEST cultural and science celebration for the OCEAN! Born in Bondi and expanding to a Sydney-wide festival in March 2025, this annual event brings together ideas, art, music, and action to celebrate and protect the ocean. Be inspired and entertained with a mix of art, music, food, talks, workshops, and more! […]
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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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, […]
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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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 […]
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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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 […]
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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Join us for an exclusive conversation with the talented Dave MacRae. From his journey in the music industry to creative inspirations and behind-the-scenes stories, Dave shares his insights, experiences, and the passion that drives his work. Whether you’re a music enthusiast or just love a great interview, this is one you don’t want to miss! […]
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This New Year brings with it excitement and anticipation for things to come. New opportunities, renewed hopes and exciting prospects are typically on top of bucket lists! Look no further than Lazybones Lounge! Brimming with eclectic decor, innovative cuisine and exuberance – Lazybones Lounge stands out as must-see in the heart of Marrickville. The regular […]