“More than beautiful (though they are), more than brilliantly performed (though they were), her poems are so very important.” - James Webster, Oxford based writer
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Because Paris: Nouvelle Vague live at The Rosemount
French band Nouvelle Vague hit Perth over the weekend. They said they liked it here, but couldn't move here, 'because Paris'. Sigh.
FRINGE REVIEW: Fantasy Light Yoga
Do you remember those dance crazy girls from high school? Well they're sorta doing this thing at PICA now. Check out our sweaty review of Fantasy Light Yoga!
FRINGE REVIEW: Out of the Cave
My experience at Out of the Cave, Skylight Theatre Company’s devised social commentary, I can safely say, was the exact opposite of what many others who have graced those steps have experienced, and if life imprisonment meant watching this play a thousand times over I would be so there!
Distant Murmurs 2017: An Experiential Review In 3 Acts
We sent our film editor to an RTRFM music festival, and all we got was this lousy article.
FRINGE REVIEW: Fairybread promising 'hundreds and thousands'
The sharp, fiery dynamic amongst Fairybread's cast remained incontestable, with each beautifully portraying the demand for emotion and human connection.
FRINGE REVIEW: Bus Boy
Bus Boy is an poignant and utterly unmissable show this Fringe Festival, guaranteed to make you feel a plethora of emotions, old and young alike.
FRINGE REVIEW: Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience is wonderfully traumatic
The night was full of Fawlty Tower’s hijinks, sporadic crowd insulting, and true-to-form bland food.
We Talked to Explosions in the Sky Ahead of their Perth International Arts Festival Show
We got the chance to interview the one-and-only Explosions in the Sky ahead of their February 16 show at the Perth International Arts Festival. Our discussion covered their latest album (2016's The Wilderness), the highlights of their career and much more, read all about it here!
PREVIEW NATION: Isolated Nation's Top Picks for FRINGE 2017
There's no better time to get our hands and hearts set on an indulgent binge of culture. So what are you waiting for? Sink your teeth in.
REVIEW: Suit wearing, crooner Cam Avery live at the Freo Arts Centre
Cam Avery wore a suit and played some tunes at Freo Arts Centre. Then we swooned.
Falls Downtown 2017: Could this be the start of something great?
The first Falls in Western Australia was a bit of a mixed bag. There were some good acts, and some not so good acts. But perhaps what I take the most issue with is the set up and lack of foresight on the part of the organisers... Falls in Freo could be the start of something great, but only if the organisers listen to what the people want.
LIVE NATION: FALLS DOWNTOWN 2017 GALLERY
The inaugural Falls Downtown festival exceeded our expectations in every way possible. Our festival gallery is courtesy of Mitchell Hender [mitchellhender.format.com]
LIVE REVIEW: ORIGIN NYE 2016
Origin festival proved to be a remarkably accurate reflection of 2016 itself.
Southbound wraps up 2016 with incredible music and loving vibes
Incredible music talent, spectacular audiovisual performances, chilled camping vibes and an all-round fantastic, fun-loving atmosphere. Southbound 2016 was a festival to remember.
Where to be on New Years Eve
Are you scrambling to organise your NYE? We've got you covered with a summary of the best events to close out 2016.
Southbound 2016 is the perfect festival to cap off a wild, roller-coaster year
Southbound 2016 is here to see out the year with good vibes and great tunes.
Abbe May headlines wildly eclectic "Clam Jam 2016" at Jack Rabbit Slims
From foamy grunge, to sharp, stabbing staccatos of soul, Clam Jam 2016 was a variety show where the body could sway just as well as it could mosh.
REVIEW: Stealing HARTS, Live At The Orchard
As Melbourne heartthrob Harts made his appearance onstage neither the crowd nor I could envision the splendour we were about to witness. There was no bullshit nor qualms on his part – Harts had eased straight into it, right into the crevices of my heart.
LIVE REVIEW: Boy & Bear at Fremantle Prison
Boy&Bear remind us all why they're one of Australia's most exciting bands with another heartwarming performance, showing us all what the boys from Sydney can really do.