Love Police’s ‘Out On The Weekend’ Sideshows

With the coming of Love Police’s Americana Festival ‘Out On The Weekend’ which hits Williamstown, Ballarat and Korumburra this October, Sydney is being graced by a number of sideshows featuring some of the best contemporary alt-country and americana acts. Hurray For The Riff Raff – October 5 With Annie Rose Maloney – Factory Theatre, Marrickville […]

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Albums of the Week: Volant – Matthew Ottignon // Kokoro – Sababa 5 & Yurika

Volant – Matthew Ottignon From one of Australia’s most in-demand saxophonists, Matthew Ottignon comes a new ensemble and self-titled album Volant. The music effortlessly blends his spiritual jazz influences with the minimalist, introspective acoustic jazz that Australia is renowned for. Crafted amidst a period of solitude, Volant represents an ambitious step in Ottignon’s artistic musical […]

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Co-op Housing

Co-op housing in Sydney is something many fantasise about but few actually do. In many cities, though, it is a commonly accepted and thriving part of urban life. Why is it unusual here and what can be done? On this podcast Elizabeth Farrelly speaks with City of Sydney Greens Councillor Sylvie Ellsmore […]

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Review: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Review by Aya Pfeufer July 2024 “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” directed by George C. Wolfe effectively portrays the struggles of jazz artists, the cost of ambitious goals, and racial tensions between White and Black Americans in Chicago during the 1920s. The Netflix film is an adaptation of the play by the celebrated August Wilson, the […]

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Review: Syndey Bastille Festival 2024

Eiffel tower Replica in Circular Quay

By: Silvana Geraldino The Bastille Festival is a four-day free-entry French food, wine, and art celebration in Circular Quay. This year, it was from Thursday, 11 July, to Sunday, 14 July 2024. With multiple stages across Circular Quay, the Bastille festival offered over 70 performances with local performers, artists and well-known Australian bands, 14 bars […]

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Melanie Oxley & Chris Abrahams Live

Come see this iconic soul pop duo perform at Sydney’s own Camelot Lounge on August 1st! Over the years this enduring songwriting partnership has produced a number of finely crafted recordings. ‘Moment of Truth’, their sixth studio album, continues to tread the articulate and soulful pop path laid down by their previous releases. An ominous […]

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OrthoBoutique In Surry Hills

The Specialist Orthodontist For Spectacular Smiles. Taking care of your teeth isn’t just about a dazzling smile; it’s an investment in your overall health and well-being. Our smiles are incredibly important—they’re our gateway to expressing joy, warmth, and confidence to the world. A genuine smile can brighten someone’s day, build connections, and convey positivity even […]

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Peach Black Winter Festival 2024

Peach Black Gallery is excited to announce its Winter Festival. From June to August, the Chippendale Gallery will pulsate with the rhythm of music, art and workshops, promising three months of immersive experiences, including five intimate soulful concerts let by extraordinary women, alongside an array of carefully curated artworks and more. The festivals centrepiece is […]

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Creative Open Arts & Music Festival!

Fire up your winter with Creative Open arts and music festival, brought to you by the Northern Beaches Council! Held from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 July across multiple venues! Creative Open is back bigger and better than ever, with epic live music, hilarious comedy, contemporary art, interactive workshops, markets and so much more. Now […]

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North Sydney Pool Debacle

NORTH SYDNEY POOL is one of Sydney’s oldest and most beloved. The latest refurbishment is running years late and has blown out from $28m to possibly over $100m. On this episode of THE SYDNEYIST podcast, Elizabeth Farrelly speaks with North Sydney Mayor Zoe Baker about how this happened. […]

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Film Festival Fever: Discover SFF and other Film Festivals

State Theatre NSW

By: Silvana Geraldino Grab your popcorn and comfy clothes movie lovers, because it’s that time of the year again—film festival season! For movie enthusiasts and summer lovers alike, and considering the wet-cold weather, probably for everyone, there’s nothing more attractive at this time of the year than watching films, whether from the cozy comfort of […]

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Albums of the Week: Into The Blue – Aaron Frazer // Anatomical Heart – Eric Griswold, Helen Svoboda & Chloe Kim

Into The Blue – Aaron Frazer Check out tracks and our talk with Aaron Frazer below: “Into The Blue is the clearest portrait of who I am as an artist. It’s me through and through,” says multi-instrumentalist Aaron Frazer. A daring blend of soul, psychedelia, spaghetti western, disco, gospel and hip-hop, Into the Blue represents […]

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