Hifi helping to uncover new Brisbane sounds

Looking for some new music to get into? Even better, looking for some new local talent to check out? The Hifi Brisbane has that sorted for you. Over five nights from April 6-10, the Hifi Brisbane will be showcasing EMERGENZA – a battle of the bands extravaganza! Here is the lineup thus far: Tuesday April 6 - THE BEN EATON ...

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Passenger: the one-man band.

Words: Leah Holdsworth Pictures: Kate Scantleton When I walked up the stairs of the Troubadour late last Tuesday evening, I was anticipating a five-piece folk band named Passenger.  Instead, the stage was empty of a drum, guitars, or keyboard. In its place, out sauntered Mike Rosenberg, lead singer of the band. Solo. ...

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It’s all lies! Bluejuice ain’t tellin’ the truth.

Words: Ellie Freeman Winter approaches when eccentric Aussie band Bluejuice go on their “Ain’t Tellin’ the Truth” tour, but at least vocalist Jake Stone still has his Bluejuice tracksuit for the colder months. “I’ve still got it downstairs in the house!” he says. “Sometimes I wear it under a...

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QLD’s Snap-happy Festival hits town

Looking for something different to do over the next few months? Why not get involved in local Brisbane arts in a different way and attend many of the exhibitions taking place for the QLD Festival of Photography? The Festival encompasses 37 different venues and over 43 exhibitions, and is a great way to help out the local artist. Due...

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Movie Review: Cop Out

Partnering Bruce Willis and Tracey Morgan in this film is interesting to say the least. On the surface, Cop Out can sound rather boring and I have to admit the plot is rather stupid – I don’t even know how to summarise the movie! However, to give the movie credit, it was a pretty good comedy. Jimmy (Bruce Willis) and...

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