Matt Innes

3 days ago | scenestr.com.au | Matt Innes

The Sunshine Coast takes centre stage at Horizon 2025, transforming into a vibrant polestar of dance, music and arts for the region. Jag Popham is a renowned dancer/choreographer and the Director of the electrifying performance ‘BERSERK’, which premieres at The Old Ambulance Station in Nambour as part of Horizon 2025. “You’ve got so many incredible artists on the Sunshine Coast with such a strong connection to the land and heritage of dance there, it’s just built in,” Jag says.

2 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Matt Innes

Brisbane-based Colombian classical guitarist and composer, Karen Arango will strum her way into your heart when she performs as part of the BEMAC Unplugged series in late April. Karen exists at the crossroads of art and academia. A devout classical guitarist currently studying a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) at Griffith University, Karen has transitioned from student to master with her own original compositions based on popular Latin American repertoire and folklore.

3 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Matt Innes

As mathcore pioneers The Dillinger Escape Plan eagerly await their upcoming Australian tour in August, founding guitarist Ben Weinman calculates the fickle nature of fame. "People think because you have a Wikipedia page, you're famous," Ben remarks. "So what? So does the most unknown Sesame Street puppet out there. I think we have been very typical, boring, passive people who have used this band as a way to express ourselves.

3 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Matt Innes

Under the pseudonym General Mack's Grapeshot, Melbourne singer-songwriter Mitchy McIvor unleashes a salvo of original tunes on his debut album 'Revel, Revel'. Self-funded, written, recorded and produced by Mitchy, 'Revel, Revel' is a bold opening statement from the independent musician. "It was a relief to get the record out," Mitchy says.

1 month ago | frooty.com.au | Matt Innes

“I have some of my filthiest, most fabulous friends from all over the world coming together to do what they do best in a way that no one has ever seen before,” Bernie teases. A handsome hand balancer, a kinky contortionist, gender-bending aerialists and a fire-breathing femme fatale are among the debaucherous delights awaiting audiences at ‘Club Kabarett’. Bernie says the show offers a full sensory cabaret experience, right down to the sensual set and setting.