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INTERVIEW: Raghav Handa and Maharshi Raval brings an intergenerational dance piece to PICA
Sep 21

Sep 21 INTERVIEW: Raghav Handa and Maharshi Raval brings an intergenerational dance piece to PICA

Joel Raja
Live Nation, Theatre & Arts, Interviews

Hailing from Sydney, Raghav and Maharshi have spent the past ten years pushing their artistic boundaries, sonically and physically. Now in Perth, they have come to showcase their own innovative take on the mathematical, Kathak dancing.

“Mary Poppins” musical makes a practically perfect landing in Boorloo Perth
Sep 18

Sep 18 “Mary Poppins” musical makes a practically perfect landing in Boorloo Perth

Howie Ng
Theatre & Arts, Live Nation

The musical seamlessly transitions to the stage, expertly replicating the magic that fans of the movie will remember fondly, while making tweaks that add new dimensions to a familiar story. 

FILM REVIEW: "THE NUN II" NONE OF THIS
Sep 18

Sep 18 FILM REVIEW: "THE NUN II" NONE OF THIS

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation, Film Review

Where there should be blasphemy and bloodshed there is only boredom in this ninth Conjuring-universe film.

Meet Madu, the 24 year old using her voice for advocacy and Climate Justice
Aug 24

Aug 24 Meet Madu, the 24 year old using her voice for advocacy and Climate Justice

Isolated Nation
Interviews, Live Nation

If you haven't heard of Freo Social's latest event, Songs for Climate Justice, note it down for Thursday 31 August.

FILM REVIEW: Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” is a technicolour dreamscape of feminist joy
Jul 25

Jul 25 FILM REVIEW: Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” is a technicolour dreamscape of feminist joy

Howie Ng
Screen Nation

Barbie is a candy-coated celebration of a cultural juggernaut, and a playful, resonant exploration of self-discovery in a world that still has a lot of room to grow.

INTERVIEW: SMOL FISH DISCUSS THIER LATEST SINGLE "BIG LOVE"
Jul 25

Jul 25 INTERVIEW: SMOL FISH DISCUSS THIER LATEST SINGLE "BIG LOVE"

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Interviews, Live Nation

In our interview with the upcoming Perth Indie act Smol Fish, we had the opportunity to delve into the depths of their musical influences, explore their highly anticipated showcase at Bigsound, and discuss their recent partnership with the indie label, Sidequest.

FILM REVIEW: Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" is a rich, propulsive drama
Jul 24

Jul 24 FILM REVIEW: Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" is a rich, propulsive drama

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

Trust Christopher Nolan to make a talky, 3-hour political drama one of the most purely thrilling blockbusters of the past few years.

FILM REVIEW: Warwick Thornton returns with ambitious outback drama “The New Boy”  
Jul 20

Jul 20 FILM REVIEW: Warwick Thornton returns with ambitious outback drama “The New Boy”  

Howie Ng
Screen Nation

Armed with thought-provoking themes and weighty ideas worthy of discussion, The New Boy is a visually striking and contemplative outback drama that is ultimately hampered by its own ambitious storytelling.

Scandinavian Film Festival 2023: "Let the River Flow" is a Compelling Norwegian/Sámi Historical Drama
Jul 16

Jul 16 Scandinavian Film Festival 2023: "Let the River Flow" is a Compelling Norwegian/Sámi Historical Drama

Aaron Graham
Screen Nation

Let the River Flow is the opening film of the Scandinavian Film Festival, which runs from 20 July-9 August in Perth at Palace Raine Square, Luna Leederville and Luna on SX.

LIVE SNAPSHOTS: YOU ME AT SIX @ MAGNET HOUSE
Jul 10

Jul 10 LIVE SNAPSHOTS: YOU ME AT SIX @ MAGNET HOUSE

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

Marking the start of their first Australian headline tour in 5 years, You Me At Six took to stage on Sunday the 9th of July at Perth’s Magnet House.

Revelation Perth International Film Festival 2023: "I Like Movies" review
Jul 5

Jul 5 Revelation Perth International Film Festival 2023: "I Like Movies" review

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

As a love letter to film, it is contriving and ubiquitous. Tearing notable pages from the likes of Lady Bird and Mid90’s, to diminishing returns.

LIVE SNAPSHOTS: HOCKEY DAD & RUBY FIELDS @ METROS FREO
Jul 1

Jul 1 LIVE SNAPSHOTS: HOCKEY DAD & RUBY FIELDS @ METROS FREO

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

Arguably two of Australia's favourite indie rock acts, Hockey Dad and Ruby Fields brought their massive co-headline tour to Fremantle on Friday the 30th of June.

Movie Roundup: Turbulent productions and CGI-generated fun clash in "The Flash" and "Transformers: Rise of The Beasts"
Jun 26

Jun 26 Movie Roundup: Turbulent productions and CGI-generated fun clash in "The Flash" and "Transformers: Rise of The Beasts"

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

After nine years of a turbulent production and a main star’s recent disturbing crime spree, The Flash”, directed by Andy Muschietti, has sped into theatres but it’s not exactly in fighting shape.

LIVE SNAPSHOTS: TROPHY EYES @ FREO SOCIAL
Jun 23

Jun 23 LIVE SNAPSHOTS: TROPHY EYES @ FREO SOCIAL

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

On the eve of the release of their 4th studio album, “Suicide and Sunshine”, Trophy Eyes brought their electric live show to the Freo Social. This show marked the band’s first gig in our state in over 5 years.

2023 Spanish Film Festival: 4 Films You Can't Miss
Jun 4

Jun 4 2023 Spanish Film Festival: 4 Films You Can't Miss

Aaron Graham
Screen Nation

The 25th anniversary of the Spanish Film Festival in Perth brings over 30 films to pick from between the 3 locations- so we’ve picked four to dig your teeth into before you explore the rest.

THEATRE: "Things I Know to Be True" is a family drama so real and relatable, it hurts
Jun 4

Jun 4 THEATRE: "Things I Know to Be True" is a family drama so real and relatable, it hurts

Aaron Graham
Theatre & Arts

Things I Know to Be True is quintessential Australian family drama, and the play carefully ramps up its emotional gravitas from its very first words.

THEATRE: “Sisterhood of the Traveling Lighter” conjures a heartwarming ode to lifelong female friendships
May 29

May 29 THEATRE: “Sisterhood of the Traveling Lighter” conjures a heartwarming ode to lifelong female friendships

Howie Ng
Theatre & Arts

The main thing that will strike you about the Sisterhood of the Traveling Lighter is its charm.

LIVE SNAPSHOTS: MOVEMENTS @ THE UNDERWORLD - LONDON
May 26

May 26 LIVE SNAPSHOTS: MOVEMENTS @ THE UNDERWORLD - LONDON

Sethen Sheehan Lee
Live Nation

While it’s only been a few months since we caught Movements for their sold-out show at Magnet House in Perth, we were so impressed by their performance that when the opportunity arose for our photographer (Sethen Sheehan-Lee) to cover this show, we couldn’t say no.

Film Review: ‘Fast X’ retools a failing engine
May 20

May 20 Film Review: ‘Fast X’ retools a failing engine

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

Fast X is in every sense a roller coaster ride of a movie.

A festival worth the wait: GTM Bunbury 2023 in review
May 8

May 8 A festival worth the wait: GTM Bunbury 2023 in review

Bella Mairata
Perth Festival, Live Nation

With a diverse line-up of artists from around the world, the Groovin The Moo festival in Bunbury had something for everyone.

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