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Key moments from King Charles and Queen Camilla's royal engagements in Sydney
2 months ago

Key moments from King Charles and Queen Camilla's royal engagements in Sydney

ABC  

Super fans queued at the crack of dawn, plenty of Aussie sausage sangas were consumed, and a barbecue fit for royals was held for King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Tuesday. Royal family enthusiasts were up bright and early to get an afternoon glimpse of Charles and Camilla at Sydney Opera House's forecourt. "Fifty-two years ago, I travelled to …

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PJ Harvey announces 2025 Australian tour
2 months, 1 week ago

PJ Harvey announces 2025 Australian tour

ABC  

The incomparable PJ Harvey has announced a tour of Australia for early 2025, breaking an eight-year long absence from our shores. She begins with an appearance at Perth Festival, followed by hitting stages at WOMADelaide and Golden Plains festivals, before headlining dates in Melbourne, Brisbane and the Sydney Opera House Forecourt. Loading Like her shape-shifting sound, Harvey's live show has …

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How Dungeons & Dragons is taking over the theatre, from the Sydney Opera House to Liveworks Festival
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How Dungeons & Dragons is taking over the theatre, from the Sydney Opera House to Liveworks Festival

ABC  

Imagine stepping onto the stage of the Sydney Opera House, ready to act in a live performance, but with no idea about how it's going to unfold. It sounds like a literal nightmare for most people, but live action role-playing performed in front of an audience, built around tabletop games, is taking over theatres around the world. Comedian and musician …

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Anubhav Singh Bassi on his Sydney Opera House performance: Sabse iconic…
4 months, 1 week ago

Anubhav Singh Bassi on his Sydney Opera House performance: Sabse iconic…

Hindustan Times  

Last month, Australia's Sydney Opera House alive with laughter as Anubhav Singh Bassi graced its stage, becoming the third Indian stand-up comic to perform at the iconic venue, following in the footsteps of Zakir Khan and Vir Das. Jab koi Hindi comedian aata hain perform karne, toh woh log bohot excited hote hain,” he tells us. Log toh apne hi …

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Thom Yorke announces 2024 Australian tour
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Thom Yorke announces 2024 Australian tour

ABC  

Care to spend a rare evening with the renowned Radiohead frontman as he offers new versions of his seminal back catalogue? Thom Yorke has announced a solo tour of Australia, his first shows on our shore of any kind since Radiohead last toured here in 2012. However, performing two shows each in Melbourne and Sydney, this solo tour is sure …

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The faces and fallout of Australia's historic Iraq War protests
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The faces and fallout of Australia's historic Iraq War protests

ABC  

The historic "No War" slogan was painted on the main sail of the Sydney Opera House in 2003. "The paint was completely removed from the western sail using a combination of paint-dissolving chemicals, high-pressure hoses and perseverance," a spokesperson for the Sydney Opera House told the ABC. A Sydney Opera House spokesperson told the ABC Australians "have a passion and …

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Sydney Opera House? A spherical armadillo? A’s promise ‘new type of baseball park’ in Vegas
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sydney Opera House? A spherical armadillo? A’s promise ‘new type of baseball park’ in Vegas

LA Times  

The Oakland Athletics have released artist renderings of their planned $1.5-billion ballpark in Las Vegas, and the new building looks. One X user notes that “the A’s are literally building the Sydney Opera House on the Las Vegas Strip,” while another points out that “Las Vegas already has a fake Statue of Liberty and a fake Eiffel Tower, so why …

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Q&A: Architect of A’s Las Vegas stadium on Sydney Opera House comps, ‘armadillo’ look
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Q&A: Architect of A’s Las Vegas stadium on Sydney Opera House comps, ‘armadillo’ look

New York Times  

The plans for the A’s new stadium in Las Vegas were unveiled Tuesday, with designs produced by the same lead architect who once drew up plans for a new ballpark in Oakland. I went to the Super Bowl at the Falcons’ stadium in Atlanta, they have this kind of legendary Chuck Hoberman so-called retractable roof, but in the end it …

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A’s release renderings of new Las Vegas domed stadium that resembles famous Sydney Opera House
9 months, 2 weeks ago

A’s release renderings of new Las Vegas domed stadium that resembles famous Sydney Opera House

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Oakland Athletics and their design teams released renderings Tuesday of the club’s planned $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas that show five overlapping layers with a similar look to the famous Sydney Opera House. “We hope to add to the dynamic atmosphere and liveliness of the Las Vegas Strip, creating a welcoming environment for all of …

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Kate Miller-Heidke's breathtaking performance as she takes the stage alongside Dami Im for Australia Day Live at Sydney Opera House
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kate Miller-Heidke's breathtaking performance as she takes the stage alongside Dami Im for Australia Day Live at Sydney Opera House

Daily Mail  

Kate Miller-Heidke had the most stunning concert backdrop imaginable as she performed at Australia Day Live at the Sydney Opera House on Friday. Kate looked gorgeous in Acler's Eddington Midi Dress in Pink Rose that blew in the warm breeze on what was a hot Sydney summer night. Kate Miller-Heidke had the most stunning concert backdrop imaginable as she performed …

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7 things to know about Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell starrer Anyone But You
1 year ago

7 things to know about Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell starrer Anyone But You

Hindustan Times  

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell star in Anyone But You, which is all set to release in US theatres on December 22. Plot details • Did you know that Anyone But You is loosely based on William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing? Glen and Sydney on those romance rumours • Filming for Anyone But You started last year in Spring …

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Barry Humphries' family and friends to boycott his state memorial as Richard Wilkins is chosen to MC the farewell
1 year, 1 month ago

Barry Humphries' family and friends to boycott his state memorial as Richard Wilkins is chosen to MC the farewell

Daily Mail  

Richard Wilkins will MC at Barry Humphries' state memorial at the Sydney Opera House, but it seems the late star's friends and family aren't happy about it. Richard Wilkins, 69, will MC Barry Humphries's state memorial at the Sydney Opera House, but it seems the late star's friends and family aren't happy about it However, Professor Ross went on to …

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Flares ripped at pro-Palestinian rally outside Sydney Opera House in protest while sails in the colours of Israeli flag
1 year, 2 months ago

Flares ripped at pro-Palestinian rally outside Sydney Opera House in protest while sails in the colours of Israeli flag

ABC  

Hundreds of people joined a pro-Palestinian rally at the Sydney Opera House while the building was lit in the colours of the Israeli flag amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Key points: Pro-Palestinian speakers addressed the crowd at Town Hall, before marching to the Opera House On Sunday, the premier said the sails would light up in solidarity with …

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Australia embarrassed as Sydney man arrested for waving Israeli flag at pro-Palestine rally; Opera House under siege – Firstpost
1 year, 2 months ago

Australia embarrassed as Sydney man arrested for waving Israeli flag at pro-Palestine rally; Opera House under siege – Firstpost

Firstpost  

A pro-Palestinian rally was organised in Sydney at Town Hall in Sydney’s CBD. The NSW Police were in attendance, monitoring the situation, but did not disperse the protesters even as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for cancellations Australia was hit by a controversy when a Sydney man was arrested by the New South Wales police during a pro-Hamas rally in …

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Australia's Sydney Opera House won't light up for coronation to save costs
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia's Sydney Opera House won't light up for coronation to save costs

Deccan Chronicle  

SYDNEY: A decision not to light up the sails of the Sydney Opera House to mark the coronation of King Charles was a cost saving measure, a spokesperson for the state government of New South Wales said on Saturday. While many public buildings and monuments, including Parliament House in the capital Canberra, will be illuminated in royal purple on Saturday …

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King Charles' Coronation Highlights: Monarch, Queen Camilla appear on balcony
1 year, 7 months ago

King Charles' Coronation Highlights: Monarch, Queen Camilla appear on balcony

Live Mint  

King Charles' Coronation Highlights: Britain's Charles III ends his seven-decade wait to be crowned King on May 6 in a gilded ceremony. Check all the latest updates on King Charles's Coronation at Livemint's blog Canada PM, wife arrive Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Trudeau arrive ahead of the coronation ceremony View Full Image Canadian Prime minister Justin …

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Classic Kids: Sounds Like Australia
2 years ago

Classic Kids: Sounds Like Australia

ABC  

Follow the story of Kirra Quokka as she sets off on a big musical adventure, travelling from sleepy Rottnest Island to the bright lights of the Sydney Opera House. Kirra Quokka finds a concert ticket When Kirra Quokka finds a lost ticket to a concert at Sydney Opera House she sets off on a big musical adventure. Elena Emu and …

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Eight of the most stunning opera houses in the world
2 years, 3 months ago

Eight of the most stunning opera houses in the world

BBC  

Eight of the most stunning opera houses in the world Alamy From Valencia to the Amazon, and New York to Buenos Aires, Alex Sakalis explores the stories behind the most stunning opera venues across the globe. Getty Images Palais Garnier, Paris Palais Garnier, Paris Eyebrows were raised when Charles Garnier, an unknown 35-year-old architect, won the competition to design Paris's …

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Stephen Page to step down from Bangarra artistic director role, passing torch to Frances Rings
3 years ago

Stephen Page to step down from Bangarra artistic director role, passing torch to Frances Rings

ABC  

Bangarra Dance Theatre's artistic director of 30 years, Stephen Page, has announced he is stepping down from the role — and passing the torch to former Bangarra dancer, choreographer and current associate artistic director Frances Rings. The news follows the announcement on Friday of Bangarra's 2022 season, which will feature Page's most ambitious and personal work to date, Wudjang: Not …

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Sydney Opera House rocked by allegations of systemic racism
3 years, 7 months ago

Sydney Opera House rocked by allegations of systemic racism

ABC  

Sydney Opera House chief executive Louise Herron has vowed to "root out" any systemic racism within the organisation after a group of people who have worked there came forward with a series of allegations, including an incidence of blackface. Key points: A man wore blackface at a Sydney Opera House staff trivia night in 2016 until a manager asked him …

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