Extra tickets released for Cold Chisel’s Hobart show
Around 100 extra tickets have been made available for Cold Chisel’s previously sold-out upcoming show in Hobart.
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Warning: This hobby could become an obsession
A thriving Tassie festival will celebrate our beekeepers and world-renowned honey industry while highlighting dangers of introduced pests to the small but mighty heroes of our gardens and farms.
Headliners for Taste of Summer NYE entertainment locked in
An iconic Australian band that became stars in the 1980s is set to soundtrack New Year’s Eve for partiers at Tasmania’s Taste of Summer. Find out who will be performing live.
Tassie left off the list for upcoming Kylie tour
Tasmania has been left off the list of destinations for Kylie Minogue’s upcoming ‘Tension’ tour, and the state’s Deputy Premier says if we had a stadium, it might not be the case.
Dive bar speakeasy love-child: Hobart’s new hangout
In the last four years over 1000 music venues across Australia have closed, but not all is lost. Here’s how these music fans want to keep the scene alive in Hobart >>
Little Britain star promises nothing ‘artsy farty’
A star of the iconic TV show Little Britain, David Walliams is bringing his new comedy show to Hobart. Here’s what you can expect — including one key brief for the audience.
Tassie fashion designer takes on the world
Her creations are stocked by heavyweights David Jones and The Iconic. Now designer Emma Petterwood will showcase her brand at the Tasmanian Fashion Festival before launching overseas.
Chart-topping pop-punk band heading down to the Apple Isle
The Smith Street Band is no stranger to Tasmania and is heading back to the state for a run of shows as they prepare to release album number seven.
How to tackle phone addiction, find calm and beat the winter chill
A fast and furious decade of political life and parenting led Larissa Bartlett to find calm through mindfulness. The teacher and researcher now brings her expertise to Beaker Street Festival
The special Winter Feast sessions making the ‘world of difference’
Winter Feast 2024 is attracting big crowds – but there are special private sessions making the world of difference for some families. See the gallery >>
Sneak peek: What you can expect at Winter Feast this year
‘It’s eating something delicious while being mildly scared’. Find out what Winter Feast guest chef Vaughan Mabee was talking about, plus all the details of this year’s Feast.
Homegrown artists making their ‘breakthrough’ at Dark Fringe
The fringe festival will once again take over Hobart’s CBD and not only will it liven up a gloomy winter season — it will provide the stepping stone for our homegrown talent. What to expect.
Tassie tour: Lee Kernaghan excited to return to ‘God’s country’
It’s been two years since country music legend Lee Kernaghan last toured. However, he has been busy during the interim. Find out what he has been up to.
Tassie artist to turn Hobart park into ‘dreamland’
A moving picture book, the collision between human and AI, and the theatre of the absurd. These are just some of the ideas being showcased at Hobart’s Dark Fringe festival.
Swan song for beloved Mid-Winter Festival
It is the ‘last hurrah’ for the iconic Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival. Look back at over 10 years of fire, cider and feasts at Willie Smiths >>
Dancers showing a different side of Ukraine on return to Hobart
This ballet troupe has not been able to go home since the start of a brutal war. Now they are returning to Australia with two special performances coming to Tasmania.
‘Superior’: Record store day proves vinyl not dead
Sick of streaming? How you can join the hordes of record collectors lining up across Tassie for their biggest day of the year.
Dark Feast’s mind-bending dining includes deer antler ice cream
If you thought Dark Mofo 2024 was going to be a tame affair, think again. There are mind-bending dishes in a ripper Winter Feast and more nude bodies in the swim than ever before.
With no vision in her left eye, former Tasmanian runs for gold
From representing Australia at the World Championship, Amanda Coombe returns home to Tasmania to strive for gold despite the barriers she’s faced. See the photos from the Masters Games >>
Everything that’s happening while Dark Mofo is on hiatus
Dark Mofo may be in a slumber, but that hasn’t stopped a line up of Tassie favourites filling the gap for DarkLab’s midwinter program. FULL LIST OF CONFIRMED EVENTS.
‘There’s nothing like home’: Foodies ritual to Taste of Huon
The Taste of Huon didn’t disappoint Tasmanian sisters on their annual family ritual, alongside many others who savoured the moment celebrating the region’s best offerings. See the photos >>
What to expect at Mona Foma’s biggest festival in Launceston
After a gracious reaction from Hobart audiences, Mona Foma’s biggest festival yet is about to hit Launceston. What to expect.
Mamma Mia! North Hobart transforms into a slice of Italy
For 78-year-old Rosa Brianese, Festa Italia takes her back to her home country that she left more than 60 years ago. Here’s a taste of the annual festival >>
Why elite and rookie athletes alike love Hobart’s Run the Bridge
The challenging Run the Bridge lured in young and old, including European elite athlete Robin Hendrix who is already thinking about a return. See the photos of runners crossing the bridge >>
Hobart shows its pride: streets glittering for annual parade
It was a celebration of love for thousands of Tasmanians marching in colours of the rainbow at the annual TasPride Parade.
Dark Mofo needs Airbnb to accommodate crowds, says lobby
Dark Mofo shows just how great Airbnb is for Tasmania despite what all the naysayers say, the state’s landlord lobby insists.
Bumper Dark Mofo gallery: Faces at the Feast
Dark Mofo’s Winter Feast is proving as popular as ever with thousands out enjoying the fun, food and fire. 150+ FACES >>>
The new distilleries thriving in Tassie’s gin boom
“Obviously it’s great to support local distilleries. But it’s actually also just outstanding quality. It’s some of the best in the world.”As the state prepares to celebrate World Gin Day, we take a look at the local distilleries booming. SEE WHAT’S NEW >>
Covid positive: Tas tour postponed for Aussie, US rockers
A band of ARIA hall-of-famers has postponed its upcoming show in Tasmania just before their support act was due to fly out from the United States. SEE WHY >>
‘Vroom’: Power boats to take part in Royal Hobart Regatta
The Royal Hobart Regatta has long been known as a display of sail power but now power boats can join in to broaden the event’s appeal to all water enthusiasts. EVENTS + TICKETS >>
Devastated region to go ahead with fresh produce celebration
The resilient Huon Valley community is preparing for an exciting local food and wine festival after bushfires, hail storms and coronavirus wreacked havoc last year. DATES + TICKETS >>
‘I’m in a lot of pain’: Hannah Gadsby cancels world tour shows
Tasmanian icon Hannah Gadsby has revealed why she has cancelled upcoming shows in Europe after she ended up in a hospital bed. WHAT HAPPENED >>
Australia Day: Premier weighs in on change the date debate
The Premier has weighed in on the debate to change the date, revealing what he thinks would be best not just for the public, but for the economy. WHAT HE SAID + HAVE YOUR SAY >>
Mona Foma show to transcend musical boundaries
Transcending traditional boundaries of music theatre and rock concerts, Mona Foma’s When Water Falls is a “funky, groovy” show about the importance of water. FULL FESTIVAL GUIDE >>
Midnight Oil fired up on final tour
Don’t expect dewy-eyed reflection for Midnight Oil’s farewell tour — the rock legends are packing hits for their final lap.
THEN AND NOW: 50 years of Salamanca Market
Tasmania’s number one tourist attraction is celebrating 50 years of shopping, creative makers and fresh produce as organisers look towards its bright future. WHAT’S NEXT >>
Libs spruik Covid-care package, opposition slams RAT rollout
Salvos is welcoming the state’s new Covid-care funding for people in need, but government detractors say vulnerable locals are still struggling amid RAT shortages.
Taste of Summer’s ticket sales for day one revealed
The Taste of Summer is gearing up for a colossal day three, with the festival revealing how many tickets were sold on the festival’s first day. MEGA PHOTO GALLERY >>
‘Punters over the moon’ as music festivals return
Music festival fans are “relishing the opportunity” to let loose as Party in the Apocalypse delivers the summer vibe many people have waited months for.
Fresh pill testing push as youths prepare to ‘cut sick’
Concerns are mounting that young Tasmanians could overindulge in illicit drugs this summer festival season, prompting renewed calls for pill testing services to be introduced.
Call for volunteers as stallholders plea for Boxing Day market
Dozens of new volunteers have put their hand up in an effort to ensure the Salamanca Market runs on Boxing Day, but it is still unclear if the event will go ahead.
Mona Foma 2022 lineup unveiled
Tasmanian music and art festival Mona Foma will be back bigger and better than ever in January, with organisers announcing a jam-packed lineup for the 2022 event. LINEUP + TICKETS >>
50 PHOTOS: Tasmania’s Melbourne Cup best dressed
Tasmania’s fashionistas were out in full force today, flaunting their fits at events across the state in celebration of the cup. FULL GALLERY >>
Picking up the pieces after festival cancellation
Stallholders have been left counting the cost of The Unconformity cancellation, after the festival was stopped on the first day due to the snap Covid lockdown.
Grammy nominee returning ‘home’ for Day on the Lawn
An indie rocker who has brought her poignant and witty tunes to festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza will headline the next Day on the Lawn music festival. DETAILS >>
‘Fresh new look’: Taste of Summer tickets go on sale
Early-bird tickets have gone on sale for what is being billed as Tasmania’s biggest and best food and wine festival. TICKET DETAILS + VOTE IN OUR POLL >>
Tassie salmon on the menu at Taste of Summer
Rumours that Tasmanian salmon will be banned from the upcoming Taste of Summer festival are “absolutely not true”, organisers say. LATEST >>
Unconformity back to boost the West Coast
With mainland lockdowns, the West Coast’s Unconformity festival is delivering an exciting program featuring local talent, giving Tasmanians the chance to discover for themselves what the rest of the nation has been raving about
Festival gets three year guarantee amid event Covid-cancellations
A festival shaking up the state’s north this week has had its funding secured for another three years as the creative director and executive producer move onto new pastures. FULL LIST OF CANCELLED + GREEN LIGHT EVENTS >>
East Coast wine festival becomes 11-day event
Four Tasmanian festivals will share in funding as organisers of a wine weekend on the East Coast expand their offering to 11 days of tasting, touring and socialising. DETAILS >>
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