Banned band is back as Womad headliners unveiled
A popular UK artist will headline WOMADelaide’s opening night next year, while a Palestinian band – uninvited from this year’s event – will also return to the stage.
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British rock legend to play Adelaide concert at the age of 85
British rock and roll royalty Sir Cliff Richard has announced he’ll light up the Adelaide Entertainment Centre next year – at the tender age of 85.
‘Woke mind virus’: Second pub axes comedian’s sold-out show
Controversial Adelaide comedian Biddy O’Loughlin has had a second show canned, labelling a crusade against her as “virtuous social justice warriors throwing a tantrum”.
Dad turns man cave into dance studio for Australia’s Billy Elliot
A country dad has given up his man cave and built a dance studio to give his son the best chance of achieving his professional dream 200km from the big smoke.
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Review: Musical another smash hit for Elvis
Die-hard Elvis fans won’t be disappointed with this new stage production on now in Adelaide, which ticks all the boxes right down to the King’s thrusting pelvis.
Cash-strapped council spending $150k on a statue is the real joke
Adelaide City Council is facing a budget crisis – so why would councillors even consider spending a fortune on a statue of Barry Humphries, argues Kathryn Bermingham.
‘More than a building’: Thousands rush to save live music institution
A groundswell of music lovers has appeared to protect Adelaide’s famous “Cranka” from developers whose plans have put the beloved East End pub’s future in doubt.
‘City of Music’: WOMAD to rock Adelaide for five more years
One of the state’s most iconic Mad March events will rock on in SA for another five years.
‘Carcass on the ground’: Fears fruit bats will fall from sky at WOMAD
Extreme heat forecast for the long weekend has WOMAD organisers wary of fruit bats falling from the sky, prompting warnings and the installation of bat bins and sprinklers.
Trump is the mad price we pay for broken politics, spin king says
Former Tony Blair spin doctor Alastair Campbell is back in town for Writer’s Week to talk about politics, populism and how we arrived at a point where people like Donald Trump get elected.
Over-the-top spectacle is one of Adelaide’s best open secrets
With more than 1400 shows on offer this Adelaide Fringe, it can be tough to know where to start. As we cross the halfway line, check out our latest show reviews.
City fit for a queen? Oscar-winning star spotted in Adelaide
One of Hollywood’s most beloved heavyweights has reportedly been seen stretching out in SA – but what brings the Academy Award winner to town?
Listed: 10 top picks from the Adelaide Festival
When there’s 64 epic Adelaide Festival shows to see, no one can afford to go to everything! Here’s our arts team’s top 10 picks.
Adelaide Fringe’s ‘phony crowds’ benefit
Australia’s biggest arts festival is accused of “inflating” attendance records to bolster its case for more taxpayer funding after luring popular free events into its program.
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