Tag: Paul Judge

The Sapphires will be flying the flag for the Australian movie industry at the upcoming BFI London Film Festival.

Recently we saw some idiots in the Sydney CBD run amok, damage property, hold up offensive slogans and generally look ridiculous. For me, this brought up memories of 2005 when some other idiots trooped down to Cronulla and did the same.

Ah, the London dating scene. Scary, intimidating, so many rules… And there’s a fair share of players out there too. Luckily there’s enough dating events in London to keep even Hugh Heffner happy.

What do you do if you find out you’re the subject of online erotic fan fiction co-starring a famous Australian soap star? You could try to get it taken down. You could be chuffed and forward it to all your mates. Or you could create a comedy show around it ...

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | A Ding Dong welcome back for a Melbourne institution as well as Mr Molly Meldrum, and a sad hooroo from an Aussie music maestro in London.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | In England, it never rains it pours - so in the midst of our live music gluttony spare a thought for our compatriots back home who don’t get this pick or value for money.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | While Empire of the Sun tease us with their much anticipated second album, we salute those Aussie guitar gods who have rocked our socks.

It's been one hell of a year for Australia's thrash pop duo from Brisbane, DZ Deathrays. Watch them chat to the Backpack Sounds boys at London's Aussie BBQ.

Matt Corby was in town recently to play a few shows. Awesome! One problem though, tickets were rarer than smiles on the tube and went quicker than a …

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | The Queen might be celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year but one of Australia’s treasures is celebrating its silver jubilee this week. Plus we get the lowdown on Rachel from The Voice and check in on the Ent Cent.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | We’ve had to work extra hard this week, scouring through Australian news and reports, to find other music news than the One Direction boys visiting Down Under. But we uncovered that Mossy is a 'pussy' and Prince is coming to Oz.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | This week we say farewell to an Aussie music legend; we throw our hat in the ring for the contemporary v classical music debate; and we get funky to 'the best cold beer' remix.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Kimbra now top of the pops, Jet landing low and some milestones for our Aussie icons.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Australian Times Music Editor Paul Judge returns to the hot seat after a month in Oz and is instantly back in the know with golden Aussie music news and gossip.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Welcome back YTT, we're excited to see how the old show goes with a new feel! We're also feeling London's icy chill at the moment but have some Aussie music news that will warm your bones. Oh, and we pay tribute to the album.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | We look at the Triple J Hottest 100 winners, The Wiggles and all the goss from the Big Day Out.

VOTE NOW | In honour of Australia Day, we asked our readers via Facebook to name the songs that make an expat Aussie homesick. Here's the top ten. Now it's your job to choose the #1.

Looking ahead to Australia Day, we preview and predict a few of the songs and artists likely to feature on Triple J's Hottest 100 list. Are we right?

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Jason Donovan is back on the beat, the Arctic Monkeys fluff their lines and the King goes on holiday from the J's.

The Jezabels are popping back into London so often we’re starting to think they like the place. Here for one night only they packed out the iconic Heaven nightclub in Charing Cross.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Saving live Australian music is high on the agenda back home right now.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Does anyone actually like Kyle Sandilands? Who got the J Awards? And see ya later Triple J legends.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | We've got the low down from Aussie music's night of nights, we've got some very interesting news on DJ Pogo and we're wishing all the best to Bee Gees boy Robin Gibb.

REVIEW | When one of Australia’s best known musicians strolls into a quaint London venue with his guitar over his shoulder you get the feeling it’s going to be an intimate gig. Enter Mr Alex Lloyd.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Aussies get the South by Southwest call up, Kylie and The Wiggles get Fame-ous and Mr Rogers bites back. Ouch!

Set up in North London, Alex Lloyd seems to be living every Aussie expat’s dream. The multi ARIA winning artist is still at it musically, in fact he’s got a gig in London on Wednesday. PAUL JUDGE met ‘Mr Amazing’ and found out just where exactly he’s been hiding.

With their third album done and dusted and a world tour nearly completed, it’s been a busy but successful 2011 for Melbourne band Cut Copy. PAUL JUDGE asked the boys just what it takes to remain successful in the modern day music industry.

REVIEW | The Roundhouse in Camden is a daunting venue and bands onstage need to be at the top of their game to deliver satisfaction to their guests for the night. Melbourne synth rock band Cut Copy certainly fitted the bill.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Are the Dockers really changing their club song? Why are NME interested in Aussie flashers? And what is Daniel Johns doing with Paul Kelly and The Temper Trap at the Sydney Opera House?

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | An old school spat between Courtney Love and (insert any name here); the glory of music posters and getting excited about Melbourne Music Week.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Is it true!? Is Madonna coming to Oz? And what about the ARIAs. Who is going to win? Oh, and Ministry of Sound gets lucky. We've got all the Aussie music goss.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Aussie legends band together for a Wiggles tribute album; Angry Anderson wants to be a poli and Aussies in Afghanistan.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | What do you get when you mix country music and guns? Steve Lee! Plus we have all the Big Day Out latest news and the low down on the Deadly Awards.

MUSIC FROM THE MOTHERLAND | Aussie musicians living below the poverty line, INXS heading in a new direction and calling all amateur directors.