Tag: "The Age"

Ed Sheeran 2012 Tour
0 Comments. 1,252 Views. Posted 19 Apr 2012 @ 11:56am.
  One of our favourite gingers has annouced his return to Australia after a brief promo visit earlier in the year. Ed Sheeran is excited to announce his first run of headline shows in Australia and New Zealand. His unique amalgamation of acoustic music, folk and hip hop beats has earned this red-haired performer fans across the world in an impressive period of time. In 2009 alone, he... Read More
Toucan : Brave New World
0 Comments. 1,990 Views. Posted 7 Dec 2011 @ 8:07am.
Dynamic indie-pop duo Toucan might be the latest bandwagon for those in the know to climb aboard, but sure enough, the Brave New World EP serves to justify their new-found support. Comprised of young guns Jess Pollard and Shea Duncan, Toucan have been strutting their stuff since February, emerging a unique indie-pop commodity amidst a competitive NSW scene. This release illustrates... Read More
Tunnel Rat
0 Comments. 2,126 Views. Posted 14 Oct 2011 @ 9:07am.
Malthouse Theatre, as always, is set to play host to another outstanding performance – Neil Cole's Tunnel Rat. Presented by Melbourne Jewish Theatre Trust, the performance tells the story of an American man, Ronnie Giles, who was selected to become a tunnel rat in order to spy and search for the enemy whilst serving in Vietnam, all because of his height.   At the age of 17, Giles was given... Read More
The Story of Mary Maclane
0 Comments. 1,267 Views. Posted 27 Sep 2011 @ 2:37am.
19th century American female revolutionary, Mary Maclane, takes to the Australian stage. 19th and 20th century America was culturally assualted by activist, wordsmith and teen idol, Mary Maclane. Her memoirs, written at the age of 19, bashed American hypocrisy and sexism, causing an uproar from some and the adoration of many others. Now the subject of acclaimed theatre company, Ride On Theatre,... Read More
Lucky Break
0 Comments. 2,411 Views. Posted 30 Jun 2011 @ 9:40am.
Homelessness is one of those issues that most of us may not care to admit is a problem in Australia. But with Melbourne's homeless people estimated in the thousands, it's definitely something we can't ignore. One person who is trying to change this is Lucky MJ Garduce, the artistic director of Rock Funk Rock Dance Company. Trained in hip hop studios in Shibuya in Tokyo, Garduce is one of... Read More
The Bamboos To Funk Again
0 Comments. 1,594 Views. Posted 21 Apr 2011 @ 11:57am.
In the mood for some old-school funk, hip hop or psychedelic tunes? Well then maybe you should get involved at The Esplanade Hotel's Front Bar this May for a free performance by the one, the only, The Bamboos. Classed as Australia's greatest modern Funk and Soul band, The Bamboos emerged from the 'deep funk' scene of the early 2000's and have since come to forge a whole new unique sound of their... Read More
Art Of Wor
0 Comments. 2,890 Views. Posted 17 Mar 2011 @ 2:55pm.
Who are you? Fergus Hunt, vocals and guitar in Art Of Wor. When did you start doing that? I first picked up a guitar and fell in love with it at the age of six. Around the age of 16 I had to decide between continuing as a professional athlete or a musician. My dad steered me toward music as a more fulfilling and challenging career. Soon after I found myself studying guitar at... Read More
Knocking Down The Palace?
0 Comments. 2,231 Views. Posted 16 Mar 2011 @ 3:44pm.
Prominent Melbourne venue the Palace Theatre has been earmarked by developers as a potential site for a GIANT GODDAMN SKYSCRAPER in the middle of an historic Melbourne precinct.   The Age newspaper reported that Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy to discuss construction of a 140 meter tall apartment tower on the spot of the Palace Theatre.... Read More
The Age EG Awards
1 Comments. 2,659 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:17am.
Though this evening would mark his first formal recognition at the awards, in a way Paul Kelly has maintained a strong presence in the EGs since its inception in 2006. Though this evening would mark his first formal recognition at the awards, in a way Paul Kelly has maintained a strong presence in the EGs since its inception in 2006. Core members of the EG Allstars (the event's house band) Dan... Read More
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