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Factory Summer Festival returns in 2021 with 4 massive shows across 2 cities
Sep 1

Sep 1 Factory Summer Festival returns in 2021 with 4 massive shows across 2 cities

Isolated Nation
Music Nation

Having expanded to the Eastern states last year, Brisbane and Perth can expect the sizzle to return at two stunning new locations with a focus on delivering a unique experience for fans.

ALBUM REVIEW: Turnstile's Glow On is a scene-defying release
Aug 31

Aug 31 ALBUM REVIEW: Turnstile's Glow On is a scene-defying release

Daniel Morey
Music Nation

This is the sort of album that will be referenced in production studios for years to come.

THEATRE REVIEW: Every Brilliant Thing is as funny as it is thoughtful
Aug 27

Aug 27 THEATRE REVIEW: Every Brilliant Thing is as funny as it is thoughtful

Daniel Morey
Theatre & Arts

This is life affirming theatre in the truest sense of the phrase.

FILM REVIEW: Dolly Llama UNCUT @ Luna Leederville
Aug 25

Aug 25 FILM REVIEW: Dolly Llama UNCUT @ Luna Leederville

Joel Raja
Film Review

Recently at Luna Leederville, local Perth production group Dolly Llama Productions (organised and led by Hassibullah Kushkaki) put on their second screening of 10 independent short films.

Film Review: James Gunn gives us “The Suicide Squad” we deserve 
Aug 25

Aug 25 Film Review: James Gunn gives us “The Suicide Squad” we deserve 

Howie Ng
Screen Nation

Gunn goes all-out in this movie, filling the screen with eye-popping colour and magical realism, along with some ridiculous visual gags and cheesy one-liners.

THEATRE REVIEW: "Minneapolis" offers an entertaining and poignant take on fragile masculinity
Aug 7

Aug 7 THEATRE REVIEW: "Minneapolis" offers an entertaining and poignant take on fragile masculinity

Joel Raja
Theatre & Arts

Have you ever said the wrong thing, at the wrong place and at the wrong time? This story of Boy is the story of so many, a journey we’ve all taken if we’re to be honest.

ALBUM REVIEW: Man Sandal deliver on their promise with ‘Chess Club’
Jul 10

Jul 10 ALBUM REVIEW: Man Sandal deliver on their promise with ‘Chess Club’

Daniel Morey
Music Nation

With about 6 years on the live circuit to develop their sound, it should come as no surprise that Chess Club is the knockout blow it is. This is an invigorating debut album that is well worth your attention.

FILM REVIEW: "THE SPARKS BROTHERS" BURNS WITH PASSION
Jul 8

Jul 8 FILM REVIEW: "THE SPARKS BROTHERS" BURNS WITH PASSION

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

The Sparks Brothers is an ode to creativity in it’s finest form, a never-ending saga of trial and tribulations at the behest of the ever-changing musical landscape.

FILM REVIEW: "The Killing of Two Lovers" is not what you think it is
Jul 6

Jul 6 FILM REVIEW: "The Killing of Two Lovers" is not what you think it is

james redman
Screen Nation

The Killing of Two Lovers is a tense, icy marriage drama with a dark side.

Ghost Care and friends conjure a magical Perth night out with "Only Friends" single launch
Jul 2

Jul 2 Ghost Care and friends conjure a magical Perth night out with "Only Friends" single launch

Joseph Bergl
Live Nation, Music Nation

On Saturday 26th June, just on the cusp of another lockdown, Ghost Care, with the help of Smol Fish, Claudie Joy and the Joy Boys, and Airline Food, put on a hell of a show for a full-capacity crowd at Badlands Bar.

LIVE REVIEW: Heathers the Musical is filled with local talent
Jun 27

Jun 27 LIVE REVIEW: Heathers the Musical is filled with local talent

Tanya Antero
Theatre & Arts

Entertaind Productions delivered with their production of Heathers the Musical. This performance shows the beauty of community theatre and the rich talents Perth has to offer. I recommend giving this show a go if you’re a fan of musicals, cult classics and local performances!

"An Evening With John Butler" was a heartwarming night of songs and storytelling
Jun 22

Jun 22 "An Evening With John Butler" was a heartwarming night of songs and storytelling

Sharmaine Tan
Live Nation, Music Nation

The thing about John Butler is that he doesn’t seem at all like a celebrity. Despite the formal purpose-built space that the Perth Concert Hall provided, it was almost as if he was conversing directly with you - a genuine conversation with an old friend.

THEATRE REVIEW: "Crazy For You" is a sublime night of comedy, Tap and Gershwin
Jun 12

Jun 12 THEATRE REVIEW: "Crazy For You" is a sublime night of comedy, Tap and Gershwin

Sharmaine Tan
Theatre & Arts

Filled with magical moments of gorgeous Gershwin music, heart-melting vocals and divine choreography, this production will win you over in a heartbeat.

Perry P moves sly with his third single, 'On The Low'
Jun 9

Jun 9 Perry P moves sly with his third single, 'On The Low'

Isolated Nation
Music Nation

Up-and-coming Australian artist Perry P, a fairly new name to the hip hop scene in Australia, once again drops some serious heat with his newest single ‘On The Low’.

Giddy up for a rowdy ride in "Railed", presented by Head First Acrobats
Jun 7

Jun 7 Giddy up for a rowdy ride in "Railed", presented by Head First Acrobats

Sharmaine Tan
Theatre & Arts

Exuding an infectious energy that oozed with cheekiness and confidence, their comedic banter earned whoops and shouts from men and ladies alike.

FILM REVIEW: "THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT" DIDN'T DO IT FOR ME
Jun 4

Jun 4 FILM REVIEW: "THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT" DIDN'T DO IT FOR ME

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

The Devil Made Me Do It is perhaps the weakest link in The Conjuring franchise (not taking into account it’s horrible spinoffs), trading the haunted house formula for a murder mystery, to diminishing returns.

Theatre: Dureshawar Khan's "MoR" is a triumphant ode to migrant motherhood
Jun 3

Jun 3 Theatre: Dureshawar Khan's "MoR" is a triumphant ode to migrant motherhood

Sharmaine Tan
Theatre & Arts

“I felt it was something I owed my mother after all this time. Writing this piece was as much of an apology as much as a love letter.”

FILM REVIEW:  "A QUIET PLACE: PART II" LOUDLY IMPROVES UPON ITS PREDECESSOR
May 28

May 28 FILM REVIEW: "A QUIET PLACE: PART II" LOUDLY IMPROVES UPON ITS PREDECESSOR

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

John Krasinski, AKA Jim from The Office, has obviously been taking notes since the previous film, and eagerly returns to write, direct and star in the second iteration of the little monster movie that could.

A stunning "The Audition" takes centre stage at the 2021 German Film Festival
May 24

May 24 A stunning "The Audition" takes centre stage at the 2021 German Film Festival

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

The Audition is a visceral experience, wrapping it's strings around viewers and twisting tight.

FILM REVIEW: Chris Rock's Saw reboot "Spiral" is dizzyingly bad
May 23

May 23 FILM REVIEW: Chris Rock's Saw reboot "Spiral" is dizzyingly bad

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

I'm not too sure what Chris Rock saw in Saw, but I saw Chris Rock's Saw and it see-saws the line of being the worst Saw I ever saw.

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