News Shakira Axes Sixth Show Over Safety Issues While Pride Gig Hangs in the Balance by Laura Gordon “Girl, get yourself here!” Mayor Bowser pleads as Shakira’s tour woes continue. Shakira’s sixth concert cancellation has left fans—and even D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser—pleading for a rescheduled Pride performance. The…
Music News Trans Musicians Cancel U.S. Tours as Trump’s Gender Policies Spark Fear by Laura Gordon Losing Money, Opportunities, and Dreams Trans and gender non-conforming artists T. Thomason and Bells Larsen have scrapped US tour dates, fearing discrimination under Trump’s strict gender ID rules. Thomason, a…
Arts News Yayoi Kusama Smashes Aussie Art Records by Laura Gordon Step into the dazzling world of polka dots, pumpkins, and infinity rooms Yayoi Kusama’s blockbuster exhibition at the NGV has smashed records, becoming the most popular ticketed art show in…
Arts Live News Carriageworks just hosted A Simple Space, an acrobatic marvel by Georgina Everdell Australia’s own Gravity & Other Myths took over Carriageworks in early November, to perform an acrobatic show unlike any other A Simple Space, one of the latest shows from Gravity…
Music Get yourself to Herd Immunity’s show in Sydney in June by Tom Disalvo Fresh off the release of their debut self-titled album, Herd Immunity are set to perform in the inner west in June. Few bands have captured our attention quite like Herd…
Music A. Swayze & the Ghosts share new single ‘Cool Cucumber’, announce upcoming shows by Tom Disalvo Hobart-founded band A. Swayze & the Ghosts will launch their just-released single Cool Cucumber with a string of shows later this year A. Swayze & the Ghosts have shared their…
Interviews Music News Join us for a cruise down dusty highways, chance bar encounters, and stumbling upon vintage Casios, with Le Shiv by Tammy Moir Join us for a cruise down dusty highways, chance bar encounters, and stumbling upon vintage Casios, with Le Shiv Jarleth and Pencil, swung into Happy to chat about their recent…
Interviews Music News Nooky is a rising voice for this generation, opening the door to healing and a genuine celebration of Blak excellence by Tammy Moir Nooky is a rising voice for this generation, opening the door to healing and a genuine celebration of Blak excellence. Proud Yuin & Thunghutti man, Nooky, dropped into Happy mag…
Music Jules revels in life’s complexity on latest album ‘Familiar Drama’ by Tom Disalvo Jules’ latest album Familiar Drama traces her from triumph to despair, with glimmers of hope to be found even when “everything’s on fire.” As the anticipation around her imminent show…
Music News Get yourself to Cavetown’s 2024 Australian tour by Tom Disalvo Cavetown will bring his bedroom sensibilities to Australian shores with a trio of tour stops throughout the country late next month. Cavetown has announced plans for an Australian tour in…
Interviews Music News We delve into ‘BIG NAME, NO BLANKETS’ & the rebellion of rock with Anyupa Butcher by Happy We caught up with Anyupa Butcher to discuss the incredible debut of ‘BIG NAME, NO BLANKETS’ at the Sydney Festival. The show takes a deep dive into the legendary Warumpi…
Music News Pop stars, assemble: Beyoncé, Taylor Swift & Rihanna reportedly set to embark on stadium tours next year by Tom Disalvo Three of the biggest pop stars in the world are seemingly preparing for massive stadium tours, with Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Rihanna all reportedly at work organising shows for 2023. …
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!…
