Day: 18 November 2018

Photo Gallery: Mullum Music Festival 2018 Day Three – Mullumbimby (18.11.18)

The 2018 Mullum Music Festival finished on a high yesterday, with a day packed with outstanding performances. Caiti Baker performed her last show of the year. Mike Love unleashed his good vibes and rhythms to a receptive audience. Husky Gawenda wooed the audience with a solo show, and then accompanied by the wonderful Hannah Cameron. Whilst, Thando closed out the Civic…

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Photo Gallery: Shihad + Legs Electric – Rosemount Hotel, Perth (16.11.18)

Shihad kicked off the Australian leg of their 30th Anniversary tour with an awesome show at the Rosemount Hotel in Perth. Joining them for the celebrations were the impressive Legs Electric. Our photographer Stuart Sevastos was there to capture all the highlights of the night.

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Book Review: Alice Pung’s evocative set of essays Close To Home invites you into her Australian wonderland

Alice Pung reckons she grew up not always understanding where she fit in. But, things have changed and she now has a distinctive voice in her writing. The Chinese-Australian author has published her memoirs, several books of young adult fiction, and has had pieces feature regularly in The Monthly. And that’s all when she’s not…

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Photo Gallery: Mullum Music Festival 2018 Day Two – Mullumbimby (17.11.18)

A 90 minute blackout of the whole of Mullumbimby didn’t deter festival goers during day 2 of this fine festival known as Mullum Music. Gomez’s Ben Ottewell finished his set unplugged, and the incredible Saint Sister from Ireland performed an abbreviated but spellbinding set from the edge of the stage. From adversity comes outstanding highlights. Bruce…

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Track of the Day: Betty Who “Between You & Me” (2018)

Betty Who? Is a question not many will ask after the highly successful run this pop starlet is currently having. The Sydney-born singer-songwriter scored a Top Ten spot on the Australian Charts with her best-known single “I Love You Always Forever” and has been touring extensively throughout the year. Since then Betty Who, a now…

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Applejack launch their first sleek Sydney CBD venue Bopp & Tone

Hospitality group Applejack known for producing unconventional yet elegant venues (The Butler Potts Point, The Botanist Kirribilli, SoCal Sydney, Della Hyde) have launched a new restaurant and bar at their first Sydney CBD location, just a stone’s throw from Wynyard station on Carrington street. Dubbed Bopp & Tone, founders Hamish Watts and Ben Carroll’s latest…

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Carriageworks announce Christmas Farmers Market 2018

Christmas lunch is sorted, with the Carriageworks Christmas Farmers Markets having all the ingredients, produce and gifts you need this festive season. This year’s Carriageworks Christmas Farmers Market is bringing the best of food and produce to one free festive event on Saturday 22 December form 8 am to 1pm. Not only will you get the fantastic food…

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Aussies Abroad: Jade Imagine to join Julia Jacklin’s UK tour this month

Melbourne indie pop outfit Jade Imagine will head to England and Scotland to support Julia Jacklin on her headlining tour across the island later this month. The shows in London and Manchester are already sold out and fans in Glasgow should hurry up to secure a ticket, because this combination attracts indie fans like a…

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Photo Gallery: Remi and Raiza Biza + Cool Out Sun – Landsdowne Hotel, Sydney (16.11.18)

Hip-Hop collaborators Remi and Raiza Biza dropped their single “Runner” in September, and their Black Hole Sun EP last month to critical acclaim. To celebrate the release, the Aussie/NZ duo have hit the road for an intimate run of shows around the country. On Friday night, they were joined by Cool Out Sun at the Landsdowne Hotel…

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