10 Australia-Based Artists on Instagram

Instagram is perhaps the only place where it’s acceptable to post photos of avocado toast every other day. However, it’s more than just a platform to flaunt yourself in millennial pink in. It’s also a platform that provides endless inspiration.

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Happy Supports Local Artists with Needle in the Hay Competition

Happy Mag’s inaugural Needle in the Hay competition could give you the chance to have your music pressed onto 250 copies of vinyl, or win some great tech prizes. Happy have partnered up with Zenith Records, Audio-Technica, JBL, Young Henrys and … Read More

Brisbane’s locals going big at BIGSOUND

A Brisbane institution itself, BIGSOUND went down for the fifteenth time this year, featuring the best and brightest bands from Brissie and beyond.  Read More

Interview: Golden Vessel taking new territory

While loose lips do sink ships, Brisbane’s Golden Vessel is sailing straight to the top.

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Creative and in control: Francesca de Valence

If recent CV highlights were the key to shining a spotlight on our local creative success stories, Francesca de Valence would have a bagful to present- but it’s not just the career achievements that caught our in eye in choosing to highlight this Brisbane singer-songwriter in our wintertime key features. Read More

Landmarks Bring Him Back To Brisbane

Free glasses of bottomless champagne? Don’t mind if I do. However, sipping on endless bubbles wasn’t the main event. Art was.

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Real Songs about Real Feelings: An Interview with Ali Barter

Ali Barter is an old-soul, and a woman enamoured by rock music because of its powerful expression. Melbourne-based and a tropical girl at heart, she has found herself and her people through her music, and has developed through travel and self-reflection. Read More

Interview: Gemma Flack

Popular Tumblr artist Gemma Flack talks zines, body positivity and the inspired Melbourne contemporary art scene.

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Entries Open For Petite Pieces Art Competition

Aspire Gallery is calling all talented artists for its Petite Pieces Art Competition, which will give its two winners room to showcase their work at either Aspire Gallery or Substation Gallery, in the opportunity to expose them to an array of interested buyers and the public.

This is a great opportunity to get your work known and on display at both these reputable galleries.

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Interview: Alissa Lonergan of Chisaiistore

Noise Blocking Revolution For Performing Artists By Black Canvas

Envisioning what is the first noise absorbing acoustic panels for artists at cafes and restaurants, Black Canvas is set to revolutionise the industry for art and culture in Brisbane.

After recognising the problem many artists, venues, employees and customers, have with noise, their ground breaking idea needs your help to come to fruition.

With only two days left to get behind this event, head over to their Pozible page to donate.

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Interview: Kellie Douglas Of Faithlovemagic Talks Painted Prose

Review: Bombay Bicycle Club At The Tivoli

I’ve always been a big fan of our ever growing cultural scene, and this years Riverfire showed me just how amazing our city is. Last Saturday, while most of Brisbane where out-and-about, one of the most exciting bands out there filled the small, but intimate, space of the Valley’s iconic Tivoli Theatre with their sensual electro-rock beats. Yes, of course I’m talking about Bombay Bicycle Club. Read More

Interview: The Jensens

Since their formation in late 2013, The Jensens have been on an upward spiral of toe-tapping tunes and an attitude that’s casual and endearing. Read More