Peter Maddern

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Jan 23

Django Unchained – 4.5K

As much as Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs have created the reputation and perhaps even the mythology of Quentin Tarantino, it may well be that his latest film, Django, is the one that will be regarded as his best. 4.5K

Jan 22

Myths and Mysteries In The State Mid Year Budget Update – Part 1

But the bottom line to the State’s finances by Labor is now, as it has been since the GFC (the start of FY2008-09) that the management of them is clearly out of control.

Jan 22

I Awake Sarah Blasko with the ASO – 1 Feb – Preview

The captivating Sarah Blasko will take I Awake on the road in February 2013 for a national tour and it’s set to be a big affair. Blasko will perform with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, kicking off the national tour in Adelaide on 1 February.

Jan 22

UNION 42 – SECOND ALBUM LAUNCH: SOMEWHERE IN THE SUNSHINE – 4.5K

What more can I say, except – become acquainted with Union 42 before the weather turns cold and all you have to remind you of the sunshine is this cool new album. 4.5K

Jan 21

BARRIO 2013 LINE UP ANNOUNCED

BARRIO LINE-UP – FESTIVAL OF ARTS 2013 Over 10 nights during Adelaide Festival from 9.00pm, BARRIO combines the chaos of Hawkers market meets Mexican cantina. It is a place where festival-goers mix with artists and entertainers as they wander through the maze of markets, themed bars, streetfood stalls and strange happenings. The late night music …

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Jan 21

Big Day Out – Gemini Downs – RED Stage 12.15pm

It’s Adelaide’s biggest party of the year and local indie-pop sensation Gemini Downs can’t wait to get the Big Day Out party started, playing the RED stage at 12.15pm.

Jan 20

Radiance – The Post Impressionists – NGV Til 17 March 4K

Radiance – The Post Impressionists at the National Gallery of Victoria is an excellent review of this movement. By no means the largest exhibition ever staged (and that is no bad thing), but the nature of the Post Impressionist movement is that this exhibition more than nicely covers its players and stages until World War I brought it all to a close.

Jan 14

Michelle Nicolle Quartet Does Mancini – Sessions – 11 January – 3.5K

Nicolle’s challenge was to interpret Mancini’s works for her profoundly captivating voice without bastardising the pleasures of his musical gems. In this Michelle and her quartet did well with innovative arrangements that brought the music and lyrics a new life.

Jan 09

FESTIVALS ADELAIDE FICTION

It was with some surprise that one read this morning’s report in The Advertiser of the new Festivals Adelaide report on the figures of benefit to the State from our ten festivals. One might have thought these sorts of work of fiction had got themselves a bad name.

Jan 08

Shaolin Afronauts to play Sessions – 26 Jan at The Space

One of the country’s most dynamic afro-beat/ethio jazz outfits the Shaolin Afronauts are set to play the Adelaide Festival Centre’s live music hub ‘Sessions’ on Saturday 26 January, 2013.