Author: Amy Bryant

Flume to headline Asia’s longest running dance music festival this December

Our home grown, Grammy award-winning music producer, Flume, will be joining American DJ, Marshmello to headline Australia’s longest running electronic dance festival, ZoukOut in Singapore. ZoukOut, which is also Asia’s largest beachfront dance festival, will kick off on December 8, and runs until 8am on December 9 – making it the only dusk-to-dawn dance festival…

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The Australian Winter Road Trip: Byron Bay to Kingscliff (Part Two)

Teaming up with Camplify and Destination NSW, we are discovering the very best winter vibes of Byron Bay and NSW northern coast, tasting the culinary scene, and enjoying the region’s stunning natural landscapes. In the second half of our trip along the east coast (look back on the first half) we plunge into the thriving culture and experience…

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Event Preview: The 10th Underbelly Arts Lab and Festival hits Sydney next month

The Underbelly Arts Lab and Festival is returning for its 10th year, taking place at the National Art School in Darlinghurst from 7-8 October. A two week Lab period will host 116 artists from around Australia and showcase twenty one ambitious new projects from 25 September until 6 October. Ticket holders will be able to…

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Melbourne crowned Most Liveable City for the seventh year in a row

For a record seventh consecutive year, Melbourne has been ranked the World’s Most Liveable City by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Melbourne achieved the highest score of 97.5 out of 100, (unchanged from 2016) with perfect scores for healthcare, education and infrastructure. While Sydney dropped down the ranks from seventh place to eleventh. “No city…

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SILY Sessions return to Since I Left You this weekend

Since I Left You, Sydney’s vibrant city laneway bar, is bringing back SILY Sessions, a series of intimate boutique music events with cocktails and food. Nestled down a laneway to the backdrop of heritage sandstone architecture, Since I Left You’s enchanting courtyard will be hosting SILY Sessions, showcasing a diverse mix of musical talent. For $20 a ticket,…

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The Australian Winter Road Trip: Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay (Part One)

A trip along the Australian east coast does not have to be taken during the warm summer seasons, we found that out on a recent escapade from the Sunshine Coast down to Byron Bay. The six day roady has revealed the many benefits and beauties of hitting the north east coast during the cooler months….

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It’s Official: Wi-Fi will be available on international Virgin Australia flights in October

Virgin Australia is set to commence its full rollout inflight wireless internet to the majority of its domestic and international aircraft, making it the first Australian airline to offer wi-fi internationally. Select Virgin Australia’s Boeing 737 aircraft are already fully equipped with inflight Wi-Fi, with the airline having recently completed a three month trial on select…

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A new wellness hotel is coming to New Zealand and Australia

A new hotel has will be opening up in Auckland, New Zealand, with a core focus on wellness travel. Even Hotels have partnered with Intercontinental Hotels and Pro-invest Group to expand beyond North America and into the capital cities across Australia and New Zealand, with the first launching in Auckland in 2020. “With more than…

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This Singapore hotel will be among the first in the country to offer free in-room films

Guests staying at Singapore’s Mandarin Orchard, located in the heart of the city’s famous shopping district, now have something more to look forward to. Forget expensive rentals and clogging up storage on personal devices with films, as the iconic Singapore hotel are going to be the among the first in the country to provide their…

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The Hilton Hawaiian Village to kick off a massive 72 hour sale next week

The iconic Waikiki Beach Resort – Hilton Hawaiian Village – will be holding a massive sale for just 72 hours, with hotel suites (including, possibly, the one that Elvis and Michael Jackson once stayed in) being offered up to 50 percent off. The sale kicks off at 8 am Monday 7 August (Hawaii local time),…

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QT Canberra launch package for those catching the last of the ski season

If you are catching the last of this year’s ski season and want to break up the long drive, have a night stopover in the capital city. QT Canberra, a boutique hotel in the heart of the city, have a hotel package going for $179 per night, meaning you can get a great night sleep…

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Restrung Festival returns to Brisbane Powerhouse next month

Restrung Festival is returning to Brisbane next month for its third season of cross-genre and contemporary classical strings-driven ensembles, bands, soloists, dance and physical theatre. From August 17 to 19,  Brisbane Powerhouse will host an all-star line up of international, national and local guests for three huge days of  ticketed concerts and free events. More…

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The grim reaper should be pleased: Melbourne is hosting a festival all about death and dying

After kicking off in Sydney last year, The Festival of Death and Dying is set to arrive in Melbourne for the first time, from the 9 – 10 September 2017, with workshops, performances, talks and ceremonies on a huge range of topics. Highlights who will be headlining the festival include performance maker Allan Schacher with…

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Emirates launch double daily service between Dubai and Moscow

From October 1 2017, Emirates will be operating a double daily service between Dubai and Moscow on the airline’s A380, adding an extra 1,000 seats per week. The new service will allow multiple A380 to A380 connections to a wide range of leisure and business destinations including Mauritius, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Sydney,…

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A Winter Arts Festival will illuminate Melbourne next month

Melbourne is hosting a winter arts festival over ten nights in August, bringing lights and colour to the winter darkness of Stonnington. As the sun sets each night from the 10 – 20 August, the iconic venues and public spaces around the city of Stonnington will illuminate for this year’s Glow Winter Arts Festival. Each…

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Renowned humourist and best-selling author David Sedaris set to tour Australia in 2018

David Sedaris, the best-selling American author and humourist is returning Down Under to host a series of live shows in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane in January 2018. After previous sold out tours, Sedaris is hitting the Aussie road for his fourth sojourn, following the recent release of his latest book the Theft By…

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A Music Tourism Convention is coming to Franklin, Tennessee in the U.S.A.

Following on from the announcement that Brand USA would be putting their promotional attention on the arts and music scenes of America in a new IMAX film in 2018, America’s Treasures, Sound Diplomacy is set to host its inaugural U.S. Music Tourism Convention in Franklin, Tennessee this September. Sound Diplomacy in partnership with Pilgrimage Music…

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Sydney’s beloved laneway bar Since I Left You reopens as SILY

Long-standing Sydney laneway bar, the former Since I Left You, has reinvented itself as SILY, encapsulating the very best of the city’s small bar scene by serving cocktails and creative culinary delights against the stunning backdrop of Kent street’s heritage sandstone architecture. SILY’s courtyard is hidden down a cobbled stone pathway, offering a cosy feel, yet…

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Brisbane’s four-day Maroon Festival set to showcase Queensland’s finest eateries

The Maroon Festival will be a hub for Queensland fans, with the inaugural event kicking off on the days leading up to the State of Origin. Running from Sunday 28 May to Wednesday 31 May along Brisbane’s South Bank, the free family event blends all things rugby league and Queensland’s booming culinary culture across four days…

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Both Luke Mangan and Johnny di Francesco announce new restaurants for P&O Cruises

The rise of the ‘casual gourmet’ dining experience is fast becoming a staple across the Australian foodie scene. Ahead of their 2018-19 departures, P&O Cruises are taking the ‘casual gourmet’ trend on-board with the help from acclaimed chef Luke Mangan, and famed Melbourne pizza master Johnny Di Francesco. Guests at sea on the cruise line’s Pacific Explorer will be…

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Joe & The Juice is on the path to redefining Sydney’s juice bar scene

Joe & The Juice is a hip, healthy juice bar chain originating from Denmark that has been successfully blitzing up nutritious juices across America and Europe. The man behind it all is Kasper Basse, a former martial arts champion and black belt, who decided to create a healthy juice café that offers a unique experience….

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Fashion Week struts to the shores of Avoca Beach

Avoca Beach on the Central Coast will transform into a festive fashion runway to celebrate local style and talent powerhouses. The inaugural Central Coast Fashion week is kicking off Wednesday 22nd March, at Bombini restaurant on Avoca Drive. There will be a series of workshops and free events with leading fashion designers and influencers including,…

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A reinvigorated dining space opens up in the old Sugarmill Hotel (Sydney)

An exciting new venue has opened up in Potts Point, anticipated to bring back the energy to the area. Potts Point Hotel has transformed the site of its predecessor The Sugarmill Hotel, boasting a brand-new fit out, designated dining space, separate bar area and outdoor seating. The team in charge of bringing the venue to life is…

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Taste of Sydney returns to Centennial Park this week with a superstar line-up of chefs and dishes

Taste of Sydney is serving up a delicious gastronomic experience, bringing together the city’s hottest bars and restaurants at this year’s Festival. From 9 – 12 March, our top chefs will be returning to Centennial Park, to showcase more than 50 signature dishes. The Taste pass ticket costs $25 and includes entry to the festival, with access…

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Teeling Whiskey is celebrating St Patrick’s day with a series of events across Sydney and Melbourne

The Multi-award winning Irish Whiskey, Teeling Whiskey is marking the one year anniversary of their distillery in Dublin, with the launch of a limited edition Revival Volume II 13 Year Old Single Malt, just in time for St Patricks day.  In addition to the commemorative Single Malt, they are releasing the multi-award winning Teeling 24 Year…

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Canberra’s Good Food Month kicks off this weekend with a delicious line Up

Citi’s Good Food Month is returning to Canberra, with a series of bespoke food experiences held across the city and regional ACT.  Kicking off yesterday, local and visiting foodies can get a taste of exciting dinners, lunches and events until the end of the month. Some of Australia’s top chefs are collaborating with Canberra’s hottest venues to…

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Enlighten gets set to return to Canberra next month

Enlighten 2017 is Canberra’s annual festival that transforms the city into a luminary hub of culture and creativity. In its seventh year running, the all-ages festival will run from 3 – 12 March 2017, transforming the Parliamentary Triangle into a hive of activity. The dynamic program features free and ticketed entertainment, live music, exclusive dining…

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Neil Perry adds spice to Saké Jr’s new menu in Sydney and Melbourne

Australia’s leading chef, Neil Perry has designed the dishes for Saké Jr’s new menu. Combining the latest food trends from Tokyo with his focus on ethically sourced local produce, Perry will be bringing sustainable dishes to causal diners at the brand’s locations in Sydney and Melbourne. The new dinner menus have launched at Saké Jr Collins Lane…

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Ovolo Hotels celebrate Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia with a massive giveaway

It’s almost that time of year again when Carriageworks transforms into a gigantic runway for the top Australian and international fashion designers, to showcase their 2017/18 resort collection. Sydney will become a hub of all things glitz and glamour, with industry leading designers, editors, buyers, and enthusiasts gathering to celebrate the art of fashion design….

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Recipe: Bondi Harvest toss up their tips for healthy and simple dishes this Christmas

The count down to christmas is fast approaching, and for foodie enthusiasts it is one of the best times of the year, for obvious reasons: lots of freakin’ food. If it is your turn hosting this year’s Xmas lunch, or you’re in need of a head-turning dishes to add to to the table, then Bondi Harvest…

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