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Foo Fighters – Berlin gig review

American rock legends Foo Fighters tore up Berlin with an unforgettable concert earlier this month. Brendan Lucas was there amid the bratwurst and beer stands.

Expanding empathy: Go Back to Where You Came From

The ‘social experiment’ of a refugee journey in reverse has challenged both participants and audiences. Suzannah Marshall Macbeth says that SBS’s bold piece of television highlights the importance of empathy in a complex debate.

Film review: The Hangover Part II

The Hangover Part II is constrained by design, being forced to replicate the structure of the first Hangover film. However, George Galanis says Part II is still funny and worth the ride.

Spinning into vogue: the resurgence of vinyl

Vinyl record sales are on a high not seen since 1991. Gianna Dalla-Vecchia looks at why vinyl has spun back into town and how it’s revolutionising the digital music world.

Film review: Oranges and Sunshine

Oranges and Sunshine is the story of a social worker who uncovered the forced migration of children from Britain to Australia in the 1950s and 1960s. For James Madden, it is an important and emotional story.

Breaking out with Kurtis Blow

Legendary rapper and producer Kurtis Blow performed his greatest hits and dance moves to an enthusiastic Melbourne audience. Khairun Hamid was ‘in the place to be’.

Travelling into the outer reaches with Ghostpatrol

Does the future of the human race lie among the stars? Radhika Chopra finds out when she speaks to Ghostpatrol about his latest exhibition, ‘If We’re Going, Then Let’s Go’.

Husky – Live review

With an album out in August, Melbourne boys Husky have been touring and gaining a strong following. Radhika Chopra got the chance to see them in their hometown.

TV Review — Come Fly With Me

The Little Britain boys are back with their new entertaining production Come Fly With Me that leaves no boundary untouched, and no stereotype avoided, says Brendan Lucas.

Opera review – La bohème

Voices soared and hearts fell as the ill-fated love story that is opera La bohème lifted the curtains for its final Melbourne performance. Yeliz Selvi was part of the marvelling audience at the State Theatre.

Gypsy & The Cat – Gig review

Local Melbourne band, Gypsy & The Cat rocked the Palace Theatre last Friday night as they performed their sensational hits to their adoring fans. Gianna Dalla-Vecchia reports.

The Inland Sea: Coober Pedy or Desert Nightmare

In the third episode of the web series, ‘The Inland Sea’, journalist and PhD student Steinar Ellingsen explores the eerie desolation of Coober Pedy and says the experience was ‘as intimidating as it was fascinating.’

The Crimson Goat Cabaret Club

If you’re looking for an old-fashioned comedy variety show, the Crimson Goat Cabaret Club is right up your alley, says upstart’s Sofia Monkiewicz.

TV Review – Angry Boys

Chris Lilley’s new show Angry Boys is just as skilful, clever and raw as his previous productions, says Jessica Buccolieri.

Film review – Mad Bastards

Confronting and heart-warming, the film Mad Bastards lets audiences into the broken homes of Indigenous Australians. Khairun Hamid says it’s a worthwhile journey but not for the faint-hearted.

Doctor Zhivago – Musical Review

With a confronting plot and a severe setting, Doctor Zhivago is a step away from the traditional musical. Playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne, it’s well worth a viewing says Penny Evangelou

Strange Talk – Gig review

Melbourne band Strange Talk have created quite a buzz as of late, but their EP launch last Friday left Radhika Chopra a bit disenchanted.

Maroon 5 – Live Review

Maroon 5 hit Melbourne on Thursday night and, according to Jessica Buccolieri, their lively and entertaining performance was definitely worth seeing.