Melbourne International Jazz Festival: SOLUNE’s Mad Vantage

The Night Cat 137-141 Johnston St, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia
Performing with her instrumental project Mad Vantage, SOLUNE (Selene Messinis) brings an exciting fusion of nu-jazz and prog-metal to the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Over the last 10 years, SOLUNE has become an in-demand collaborator, performing with artists including Thndo, Parvyn, Gordon Koang and NO ZU, and appearing at festivals such as WOMADelaide,…
Jeromaia Detto: When I Grow Up…

Sydney Fringe Festival: Jeromaia Detto – When I Grow Up…

Erskineville Town Hall 104 Erskineville Road, Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Full of absurd characters, wild whimsy and a healthy sprinkle of silliness, multi award winning master of play, Jeromaia Detto, returns with a fringe experience like none other - creating a brand new show each night based on your childhood dreams. What did you want to be when you grew…

Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Take Two – Tenderlonious

Chapel off Chapel 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran, Victoria, Australia
First launched in Brooklyn in 2018, Take Two is an immersive deep-listening experience featuring two elements: an uninterrupted, high-fidelity playback of a seminal album, followed by a live, contemporary reinterpretation by standout musicians. In this second Australian instalment, flautist, saxophonist, producer and DJ Tenderlonious — a leading force in London’s jazz and underground scene…
Skank Sinatra

Jens Radda: Skank Sinatra

Qtopia Sydney 301 Forbes St, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
Twice crowned Best Cabaret at Adelaide Fringe, nominated for Best Musical Theatre and Cabaret at Sydney Fringe, and with sold-out award-winning performances spanning Australia and Europe, the unstoppable Skank Sinatra storms into Qtopia Sydney from the 14th to 22nd of June, armed with powerhouse live vocals, sky-high glamour and a…

Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Rita Marcotulli

Chapel off Chapel 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Rita Marcotulli catapulted into the spotlight in the 1980s, through a series of high-profile collaborations with artists including Richard Galliano, Chet Baker and Enrico Rava, a nomination for Best Young Talent in the NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll, and a major US and European tour with drummer Billy Cobham. Since…
The Cardinal Rules

Sydney Fringe Festival: The Cardinal Rules

PACT 107 Railway Parade, Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Thoroughly relatable humour, staggering humanity...and pushy Aunties from the ancestral plane! Engulfed by nostalgia, a woman stands at the funeral of a primary school friend that she hasn’t seen in years. As she remembers her 90’s childhood in a close-knit suburban Catholic community, she questions how their lives diverged. When…

Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Circadian Rhythms

Wax Music Lounge Selina Basement, 250 Flinders St,, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Every Monday night Circadian Rhythms embarks on a night of improvised, live jazz odysseys with the CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS house band and weekly unannounced guests. Unwind or turn up with the soulful rhythms and spontaneous melodies of Melbourne’s finest young jazz musicians. Selector GSM on DJ duties throughout the night. RSVP…
Gregory Porter

Sydney Opera House: Gregory Porter

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Gregory Porter, the internationally acclaimed jazz and soul singer, is returning to Australia in 2025. He captivates audiences around the globe with his soulful baritone and deeply emotional performances with a voice that has been described as "liquid gold". His unique blend of jazz, soul, and gospel has earned him…

Jewish International Film Festival: Jewish International Film Festival 2025

Ritz Cinemas 45 St Pauls St, Randwick, NSW, Australia
Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF) is returning to Sydney at Ritz Cinemas Randwick (20 Oct – 26 Nov) and Roseville Cinemas Roseville (30 Oct – 12 Nov) with a powerful collection of world-class cinema. An annual spotlight on the world’s best Jewish-themed films the 2025 JIFF program features award-winners from…
The Lester Prize – Main Awards 2025

The Lester Prize: The Lester Prize – Main Awards 2025

WA Museum Boola Bardip Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA, Australia
The Lester Prize for Portraiture is pleased to announce the 2025 Main Awards, hosted by the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip. The 2025 Main Awards present exceptional talent and fascinating insights from creatives across Australia. Over 1,000 artists submitted their work for entry, with finalists in the running to win…

Samstag Museum of Art: Sean Cordeiro and Claire Healy: Psychopomp and selected works

Samstag Museum of Art 55 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
A cacophonous and vibrant moving image work that explores the porous relationship between science and mysticism. Turning their attention to rocket technology and its link to spirituality, the pair explore the expressive potential of motion, technology and pagan rituals.

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