Music News Sound NSW delivers State of the Scene 2024 Report, paving the way for a 10-Year contemporary music strategy by Tammy Moir We at Happy take live music pretty seriously, not only does it feed creativity and spread all round joy, but it creates a helluva lot of jobs. Sound NSW has…
Music The Spindrift Saga span the reaches of rock music on new album ‘Rubble and Stone’ by Tom Disalvo The Spindrift Saga have crystallised their decades-long career into its purest form on their latest album Rubble and Stone An alternative rock masterpiece, the 11-track collection stays true to the…
Music Cash Savage and the Last Drinks share roadtrip playlist of “synth noise stuff” and “masterpiece” albums by Tom Disalvo Tina Turner, Loose Fit and more comprise Cash Savage and the Last Drinks’ ultimate road trip playlist, shared exclusively for Happy Mag. Later this month, Cash Savage and the Last…
Magazine News Announcing Happy Mag Issue 17: The Western Sydney Issue by Happy Happy Mag Issue 17 where we celebrate Western Sydney’s trailblazing artists and music scene! Get ready to dive headfirst into the electric pulse of Western Sydney’s vibrant scene as Happy…
News NSW Musos Rejoice: The new Labor Government is pledging $103 to the music industry by Chelsea Howard A huge investment from Labor is about to transform NSW’s music scene for the better. Chris Minns is now NSW’s new Labor leader and with that big change is expected…
News Pop Culture Weird Twitter reaction to Port Macquarie council’s terrifying Christmas tree is priceless by Tom Disalvo Twitter has reacted after the local council of Port Macquarie Hastings unveiled a decidedly underwhelming Christmas tree. The NSW town held its annual Christmas Fair last Friday (December 2), and…
Features News Politics Weird The unabridged tale of ScoMo shitting himself at Engadine Maccas in 1997 by Manning Patston One of the most treasured Australian political rumours to date suggests that Scott Morrison shat his pants at Engadine Maccas in 1997. Ladies and gents, please prepare for a load…
Film and TV News Weird Sylvester Stallone’s “frozen body” found in a NSW antique store by Amy Davidson A creepy film prop of Sylvester Stallone has been discovered in an antique store in Katoomba, NSW. It’s reportedly going for around $5.9K. Sylvester Stallone’s “cryogenically frozen” body prop, featured…
Music News Wellbeing Meningococcal alert for Splendour in the Grass attendees by Tammy Moir NSW Health has put out a public health alert after the meningococcal disease was identified in two people who attended the Splendour in the Grass music festival. NSW Health is…
Music News Pop Culture Bruno Mars announces two Sydney shows at Allianz Stadium by Amy Davidson Bruno Mars will be performing two Australian shows this October, at Sydney’s newly-revamped Allianz Stadium. Bruno Mars has announced the launch of two Australian shows, set to take place on…
News Homes in Sydney’s Inner West evacuated after excavator crashed into pipe by Amy Davidson An excavator crash caused a major gas leak in Sydney’s Inner West. Around 30 homes were evacuated after warnings of a potential explosion. Yesterday, a significant gas leak in Sydney’s…
News Politics World Anthony Albanese fires back at ‘Airbus Albo’ criticism on Twitter by Amy Davidson Aussie PM Albo is copping hate for being overseas during the current NSW flooding crisis, with #AirbusAlbo trending on Twitter. Amid the ongoing flooding crisis in NSW, hoards of Aussies…
Lists Music News What’s on this week: Happy’s guide to Aussie gigs (1st July – 8th July) by Happy Updated weekly by the fine folk at Happy Mag, these are the absolute best new books that this week has to offer from Australia and around the world!…