‘The Moogai’: Aboriginal Short Film Wins SXSW Jury Prize
Short film The Moogai, directed by Wiradjuri and Bundjalung filmmaker Jon Bell, has won the SXSW jury prize. The short thriller stars Shari Sebbens and Meyne Wyatt and
Sydney Opera House Forecourt to Light Up with Free Concerts
The Sydney Opera House will be hosting and showcasing four free outdoor concerts for music lovers this April. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted all sectors of
We Told You So! Lockout Laws To Be Removed From Kings Cross
The last of the controversial lockout laws will be lifted from Kings Cross to try revive Sydney’s nightlife, which was hit even harder from COVID-19.
Sydney Icon, “The Basement”, Set to Reopen
As the dominoes that are Sydney live music venues continue to fall, there are two men stood firm bracing the impact. Jake Smyth and Kenny
The World Bar: Another Sydney Institution Falls Victim to Lockout Laws
Get your party hats on Sydneysiders, tonight is the last night you can sink a teapot at Sydney’s iconic venue – The World Bar. In
Places That Pulse Episode 5: Sam Christie
Sydneyʼs Nightculture is not dead, not yet. But thatʼs not to say it isnʼt an ongoing struggle, what with the crazy Lockout Laws, the over
Places That Pulse Episode 3: Oxford Art Factory
One of the most influential night time entertainment venues in Sydney is the Oxford Art Factory, 10 years in and going strong. No mean feat
Committee Spends a Year Confirming What We Already Know: Sydney has a Nightlife Problem
In (what we now call) the most obvious report of the year, the Committee of Sydney has determined that Sydney’s night-time economy isn’t very good
Sydney Mardi Gras 2018 – An FIB Special Short Feature Film
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No Surprise, Sydney Is Still Dead Last When It Comes To Resolving Nightlife Issues
Australia and the UK are protecting their music venues from noise complaints, but what’s the point when Sydney no longer has much nightlife to complain
‘After The Lockouts’ Teaser: Paul G Roberts
The latest teaser from ‘After The Lockouts’ has emerged, featuring curator and director Paul G Roberts. Fuelled by his outrage over the destruction of Sydney’s nightlife
‘After The Lockouts’ Teaser: Mirik Milan
The next ‘After The Lockouts’ teaser has arrived, this time featuring one of our favourite nightlife advocates – Amsterdam’s Night Mayor, Mirik Milan. Mirik was
‘After The Lockouts’ Teaser: Tux Akindoyeni
The latest teaser from Paul G Roberts’ documentary ‘After The Lockouts: The Search for Sydney’s Missing Nightlife’ has arrived, featuring nightlife security expert Tux Akindoyeni.
‘After The Lockouts’ Teaser: Mark Gerber
Who better to comment on the destruction of the 2014 lockout laws than the owner of one of Sydney’s most popular live music venues? The
