Live Celebrating 15 years of Festival of the Sun by Brooke Tunbridge Bring together 3000 music loving folk ready for a good time, (mostly) sunshine, a sand pit, a campsite and the allowance of BYO and you’ve got one of Australia’s best…
Interviews What’s it like going from headliner to support act? We chat with Tord from The Wombats by Brooke Tunbridge There’s no denying that Australia loves The Wombats, and the packed Amphitheatre crowd at Splendour In The Grass echoing their lyrics is proof enough for me that band are in demand…
Interviews Scoring free drinks with Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever by Brooke Tunbridge After playing a killer set to a huge showing of fans at Splendour In The Grass, Fran, Tom and Joe from Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever sat down to talk about…
Features News Happy Mag’s guide to Splendour In The Grass 2018 by Brooke Tunbridge Splendour In The Grass was something I dreamt of for a long time, tuning in to the live stream over the Splendour weekend all those years I was too young/poor/unlucky…
Live News Birthday wishes and bartenders onstage: here’s what you missed at Groovin The Moo 2018 by Brooke Tunbridge Having been to a fair few editions of Groovin The Moo over the years, I knew that despite any small setbacks I’d enjoy the festival. My favourite aspect of Groovin…
Live 2018: the year St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival became my favourite one-dayer by Brooke Tunbridge This was only my second year at Laneway Festival, but with the diverse line-ups, easy to navigate layout, and the general vibe of the crowd, it’s becoming my favourite one-day…
Live Lost Paradise 2017: the hidden wonderland you’ll be sorry you missed by Brooke Tunbridge After Lost Paradise 2017, no doubt remains. This is one of Australia’s most consistent festivals, and one we’ll remain excited for as long as it exists. Lost Paradise 2017 definitely exceeded…
Live BYO, banter, and budgy smugglers: here’s what you missed at Festival of the Sun 2017 by Brooke Tunbridge A sold-out crowd and a weekend of sunshine (with a touch of rain – not enough to dampen spirits) was the perfect formula for Festival Of The Sun 2017. Festival…
Live The Plot 2017: the festival’s most diverse and downright awesome entry yet by Brooke Tunbridge Since its first instalment, The Plot has shown a knack for picking a diverse range of acts on the verge of blowing up. Obviously, 2017 was no exception. This year…
Live Rumours, reunions and no rain! Why we wish we were still at Splendour in the Grass 2017 by Brooke Tunbridge Splendour in the Grass 2017 was filled with glitter, reunions of old friendships, the creation of new ones, confetti, and despite the chilled conditions, a whole lot of sunshine. Stepping…
Live What was your favourite moment at Groovin The Moo 2017? We’ve called out our best by Brooke Tunbridge From The Wombats’ new mascot to Violent Soho’s new friends, there were far too many unforgettable moments at Groovin The Moo 2017. Regional touring festival Groovin The Moo returned to…
Live No clashes, no reservations and no gronks: why The Gum Ball 2017 ticked all the boxes by Brooke Tunbridge Walking around The Gum Ball, which was only a relatively small area, there lingered a feeling that there was forever something awesome around every corner. Three days in a “music…
Live Sweat, tears and a peek at an unreleased track: The Smith Street band ticked all the boxes at The Factory Theatre by Brooke Tunbridge The Smith Street Band packed out The Factory Theatre Friday night, their third show on the Death to the Lads tour. Support acts The Nation Blue, Grim Rhythm and Forever…
