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Australian Conversation: Ziggy Alberts

I’ve been a big fan of Ziggy Alberts for years. I’ve seen him perform live a couple of times, and his music has become something of a permanent fixture in my life.

October 26, 2026

Australian Conversation·Music

Aaron Rowe Is Coming Back to Australia & We Couldn’t Be Happier

The Irish singer-songwriter returns in March 2027 for five headline shows, bringing his extraordinary voice, soulful storytelling and a little Irish magic back to Australian stages. There’s something about Irish music that

October 26, 2026

Music

BB Sabina’s Fave Five LGBTQI+ Artists

For this edition of Fave Five, Beth shares five of her favourite LGBTQI+ artists, from international performers who have influenced her approach to songwriting and performance to local musicians whose work she

October 26, 2026

Fave Five

Osaka Comedy Festival 2026: Where Laughter Needs No Translation

If you're planning a Japan trip this October, here's a reason to route it through Osaka. From 10 to 12 October, the city hosts OSAKA COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026, a three-day celebration of

October 5, 2026

Performing Arts

Olivia Coggan’s Fave Five: Most Influential Artists

For Fave Five, Olivia shares the artists who have influenced her most, from the songwriting that changed her approach to music to the live performances she’ll never forget.

September 4, 2026

Fave Five

The New Night Out: Melbourne’s Most Upgraded Cinema Experiences

Going to the movies in Melbourne has had a serious glow-up, and it's genuinely worth leaving the couch for, even in winter. From state-of-the-art screens and dine-in kitchens to rooftop sessions and

August 28, 2026

Film

The Hidden Melbourne Theatre Selling Out Every Week

Melbourne loves a secret. A door with no sign, a laneway that looks like nothing, a room you'd walk straight past if you didn't know to look. Piccolo Teatro Magic Theatre fits

August 28, 2026

Performing Arts

Tanya George’s Fave Five: Albums That Shaped Her

Melbourne soul singer-songwriter Tanya George has spent a decade bringing her debut album Contrast to life. Drawing on soul, indie R&B and jazzy pop, the record reflects an artist shaped by some

August 28, 2026

Fave Five

Marieke Hardy’s ‘Losing Face’ Is Sharp, Savage and Absolutely Unmissable

Losing Face, Marieke Hardy’s comedy about cosmetic surgery and female friendship at Melbourne Theatre Company, is one of the sharpest, funniest, most satisfying nights of theatre. The premise is delicious. Jo invites

August 19, 2026

Performing Arts Review

Gin, Jazz & Late-Night DJs: Mr Mills’ Music Room Is Here

Winter in Melbourne means one thing: an excuse to stay out later, drink something warming and find a room that feels like it’s keeping a secret. Mr Mills, the basement cocktail bar

August 18, 2026

Food & Drink·Music

From Booktok To Bars: The Rise Of The Modern Book Club

Readers across Australia are flocking to book clubs. In Melbourne, Lonely House targets younger women with regular events, while bookshops like Amplify (dedicated to BIPOC authors and books) and Ramona host monthly

July 23, 2026

Books

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Is Back for Its 20th Year: Here’s What’s On

Twenty years in, the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) is still the most important event on Australia's Indigenous arts calendar. Returning to Larrakia Country from 2–9 August 2026, this year's program is

July 21, 2026

Arts & Culture