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  • Lofty Ambitions In West End

    The idea of a sophisticated wine lounge popping up within a six of The ‘Gabba may come as a pleasant surprise for those who enjoy some casual drinks on the out-skirts of the

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  • Review: Sprung Festival @ RNA Showgrounds 2012

    Despite the rain, enthusiasm for the second annual Sprung Hip Hop Festival wasn’t dampened among punters or the artists themselves.


    With the mainstage housed under...
  • PTAA: Time To Get Inked

    In today’s world, tattoos are no longer taboo. But there’s still plenty about the artform that remains cloaked in darkness.


    The Professional Tattoo Australia...
  • The Escape Plan

    After working in film for over a decade, Brisbane director Damian S. Simankowicz set his sights on a solo endeavour: a sci-fi comic book about a tough, determined and

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  • Sheldon Lieberman: Father And Son

    Sheldon Lieberman's latest animated short is being featured in three international film festivals. Which is pretty amazing, considering his animation career started as an

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  • Freq Nasty: Permanent Frequency

    Perhaps it’s no surprise to find Freq Nasty holed up in the Connecticut forest.


    This after all is an artist who’s been defined by the unexpected. Rising with London...
  • Gareth David-Lloyd: Conventional

    When Welsh theatre actor Gareth David-Lloyd signed on for a supporting role in Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood, he didn't realise he was signing on for a

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  • Tomorrow People: Sunshine Reggae

    One of the breakout acts in the flourishing New Zealand reggae scene, Tomorrow People are all about feel good vibes.


    Wellington’s Tomorrow People originally started...
  • Father John Misty Returns To Australia

    Fleet Foxes drummer Josh Tillman, also known as Father John Misty, is bringing his solo venture back to Australia next year.


    Tillman has been releasing solo...
  • Palace Centro Enchances The Cinema Experience

    What could be better than chilling out with an exceptional film after a hard day of work? Chilling out with an exceptional film and a soothing glass of wine for the ultimate

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  • Lust For Life Launch Exhibition At Anniversary Party

    Fortitude Valley’s tattoo parlour/ art gallery/ espresso bar, Lust For Life, will be celebrating its first anniversary this week, whilst also launching its new

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  • Black Sabbath Return To Australia

    Nearly 40 years since their last visit, heavy metal gods Black Sabbath have announced they will return to Australia in April 2013.


    Bassist Geezer Butler, guitarist...
  • Elvira: Loyal Mistress

    Cassandra Peterson has played Elvira, Mistress of the Dark — horror hostess, sex symbol and bankable brand — for over 30 years. In an industry full of exploited starlets,

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  • Geraldine Quinn Is The Voice

    Self-confessed 'anthemaniac' Geraldine Quinn, brings her latest award-winning show, You're The Voice, to Brisbane.


    There's an interesting backstory to the...
  • Brisbane Cartoonists Caught In The Crowd

    Three Brisbane cartoonists turn to crowdfunding as a way of financing their new projects.


    Zac Smith-Cameron, Alexis Sugden and Stuart McMillen — three local comic...
  • Melbourne Cup Day In The City

    Brisbane CBD workers will be able to celebrate Melbourne Cup day this year at a free live site for the first time. The free screening will be at Post Office Square and will

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  • Roller Derby Xtreme In Oz

    The Roller Derby Xtreme competition is heading down under, featuring some exciting new changes.


    The regular flat track will have a 23 degree angle added to it...
  • The Rolling Stones: For One Night Only

    The Rolling Stones are being celebrated in the new film Crossfire Hurricane, which hits the big screens for one night only this Sunday.


    Directed by Academy...
  • Mumford & Sons @ Brisbane Riverstage 17.10.12

    Riverstage was no quiet affair last night, what with a foot-thumping, banjo-toting, waistcoat-wearing Mumford and Sons geared up and giving it to the packed-out crowd of

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  • Scoop Up The Sundae Sessions

    What better way of spending a hot Sunday afternoon than with a tub of Ben & Jerry’s, sprawled out on a picnic rug in front of some of the best live music in the country

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