 | 01/03 Unearthly Delights
The Garden of Unearthly Delights is back, bigger and better than ever for another year of mystical mayhem to mesmerise and mystify your mind. Tony Polese is venturing into the garden yet again to review the many and varying acts on offer. Today he checks out 'Skitch Tease', along with Fiona O’Loughlin in the Spiegeltent. more... |
 | 16/02 Fringe This
If your finding the cultural Fringe Launch all a bit overwhelming this Friday, why not change gears and check out some beauties strutting their stuff with the Highlander and Marble Bar both providing uplifting alternatives on Friday (19th). more... |
 | 02/02 4Play Fridays
This Friday February 5, venture down to Star Bar on Pulteney Street and check out the launch of 4Play Fridays, Adelaide's newest electro/house night. With Djs Well, Krunk, D.A.M and Guests, spinning the hottest, dirtiest house and electro, spice up your weekend and get freaky with the 4Play crew every Friday night. It's $10 entry, and they've got drink specials running all night including $5 Pale Ales, $5 Scotch & Vodkas, $6 Fresh Pussys & $6 Tequila shots (ok maybe skip the Tequila shots, that never ends well!) Doors open from 10pm, and go late into the night. |
 | 20/01 Direct Influence
Reggae group Direct Influence will be filling the Crown & Sceptre with their Reggae tunes on Saturday Jan 30. Direct Influence have been bringing their cross-Tasman, Reggae tinged soul grooves to audiences across Australia since 2003. They came together when singer Dylan Smith moved from the rough suburbs of Auckland, New Zealand to the sticks of rural Gippsland, Victoria where he met local musicians disheartened by Australia's struggling reggae scene, looking for new inspiration. more... |
 | 17/12 New Years at the Rhino Mansion
This NYE Rhino Room takes you back to 1980 when Indie was in its prime. In the tradition of the Rhino Mansion this NYE @ Rhino Room will have an access all areas policy for punters with two levels of mayhem, two dancefloors, two bars and two outdoor areas (including 2am bbq)! Brought to you by Transmission with Sputnik DJs Kraig Black, Ross Ross Ross, Kenan and Grzzzzzzly plus your regular Sat night Buck's DJs Bunyip and Soulshine downstairs. Doors open 9pm - late more... |
 | 07/12 Summer Nights @ Garage
Most dance music lovers know that house music was invented in the late '80's at the Garage club in New York. And since the mid '90's Garage Bar in Waymouth St has been the traditional home of mainstream house music in Adelaide. Now, as part of their Summer Nights theme, every Saturday night will become PARADISE at Garage...
A night of traditional & contemporary house music filled with cool, sexy house tunes that will make you want to dance all night long! more... |
 | 23/11 Charity Degustation
On Monday November 30, the Crown and Sceptre are running the first of a series of Spirit and food matching Degustation nights and Master Classes starting with a delicious menu with a spring inspired theme that their new Head Chef Tracy Archer has prepared. The night will consist of 5 focussed courses designed to match perfectly with selected spirits. more... |
 | 18/11 This Be Beer Drinking Weather!
In The Arkaba's proud history of drinking events, we introduce Beer Fest 2009, running at The Arkaba this Sunday November 22. With the thermometer ramming through the 40 degrees barrier this week, it seems only natural that there is over 40 local and international craft beers to be sampled at Beer Fest. And for $20 (pre-sale, or $25 at the door), you get entry and a taste of every beer on show including offerings from Hoffbrau, Singha, Castello, Forst, Paulaner, Lord Nelson, Moo Brew, Estrella, Gulf brewery, St Helliers Cider and many more random breweries you've never heard of. The event runs from 11am-4pm this Sunday. Happy Drinking! |
 | 05/11 Prospect Road Fashion Food & Wine Affair
Couture fashion, Fresh FM, live music, delicious food and fabulous wines awaits the expected record breaking crowd attending the 2009 Prospect Road Fashion Food & Wine Affair. The Food and Wine Affair is hitting Prospect Rd on Sunday 15th November, running from 11am to 6pm and beyond. The event will highlight the sophistication and style of the Prospect Road main street precinct, with an emphasis on local fashion and couture boutiques. This incredibly popular community event attracted over 20,000 people in 2008. more... |
 | 20/10 Halloween Shenanigans
OK so Australia isn't into the whole Halloween scene. But when it comes to an excuse to have a party we are more than happy to make an exception. There's plenty of Halloween goodness happening at the end of October around Adelaide. Check out this selection of monster parties. more... |
 | 06/10 Sceptre hosts Project - Funk Da World
Get funked at the Crown & Sceptre on Saturday October 17 with the Coopers Alive Funk Da World showcase. Starring are Sukatash, featuring a damn-tight 5-piece rhythm section, DL on the cuts, toobiz on the rhymes, and sassy soulstress Nat Pellegrino leading the way. No wonder they’ve amassed a strong following who dig their freewheelin’ jams and party hip hop styles. Joining them for this special showcase event as part of Coopers Alive is highly respected young MC Dialect, as well as impressive new talent Mase & Mattic. Tix are $10 ($5 for Sceptre members) and doors open 9pm. |
 | 28/09 The Amcats 7" Single Launch
Garage Blues duo The Amcats are launching their new single 'Had Enough (I Want More)' at The Ed Castle this Friday (Oct 2). The single will be released through Smashed Records via 7" single & download. Support acts include the amazing Isle Of Vision, the irrepressible Two Suns, and the reverend Kirk Special. DJ Azz (Strangelove) will be spinning tunes in the front bar. Entry includes free 7" single + mp3 download code. Get out to the Ed Castle and support some local talent! |
 | 15/09 AFL Grand Final In Style!
OK, so the Crows won't be featuring it this year's AFL Grand Final, but that's no reason not to enjoy the last Saturday in September in style! The Alma are putting on a VIP Grand Final Party upstairs in the Goo Roos Bar. The room will be decked out with a projector, plasma and awesome sound system. Tickets are $120 which includes 4 hours of Carlton Draft, Wine, Soft Drink and finger food. That means you can feast on more drinks than the Crows on a Mad Monday Session! To book tickets, call the Alma on 08 8362 1234 or email functions@almatavern.com.au. |
 | 30/08 Sunday Roast
After a big weekend what better way to spend your Sunday than enjoying a Big Delicious Roast, playing some pool and chillin out to some groovy tunes from DJ Jason Lee while enjoying some great Drink Specials!! Each Sunday the Sceptre will be featuring a different premium roast of the day with all the trimmings. Just like mums Sunday roast think of classics like Chicken, Pork Beef and Lamb. The roast will be available all day along with the Sceptre's standard full a la carte menu. more... |
 | 06/08 Rhino's Legs 11
Rhino Room is renowned for its parties and what better reason than an eleventh birthday! Anyone who was at the 10th birthday bash last year will not want to miss this one. Good tunes, good people, tasty drinks plus fun and games. So get your legs out for "Legs Eleven" Saturday August 15 from 9pm , with two levels of mayhem, two dancefloors, two bars all adds up to twice as much fun! more... |
 | 27/07 Diafrix Album Launch
Having recently supported Bliss n Eso and Lowrider at huge shows here and around the country, Diafrix' stocks are definitely rising…and just in time for the launch of their hotly anticipated debut album Concrete Jungle at the Crown & Sceptre on Saturday August 1. The boys are no strangers to The Sceptre either, having played there twice before, and killing it both times with their infectious party hip hop flavas and electric stage presence. Since then, Diafrix have become regulars on the festival circuit, rockin' out shows at Big Day Out, Falls, Meredith and Good Vibrations. more... |
 | 16/07 Windsor Castle
Transmission LIVE! continues to heat up a chilli Winter as they bring yet another top headline indie act to Adelaide. This month you can catch DUKES OF WINDSOR @ Ed Castle on Friday July 31st. Supporting the Dukes are the Dark Lights and She Said You. As always there are the Transmission DJs RossRossRoss, Strong DJs and Jimmy J pumping out the party-indie tunes all night. Presale tickets will be only $12 or $15 on the door (if available) and probably the last time you will see Dukes of Windsor this cheap and in an intimate low capacity venue. more... |
 | 03/07 SPUTNIK 1st Birthday!
Sputnik the indie-remix-80s-trash night that could is back at Rhino Room Friday July 10! What was meant to be a couple of fun party's has turned into a monthly night, and in the true spirit of Transmission it has seen some of the loosest nights of the last year. If it wasn't for Rhino's liquor license running out at 3am I'm sure I would of died on a least a couple of these nights. The good times keep coming and this month is SPUTNIK's 1 Year Party!. Kraig Black & Ross Ross Ross will be spinning tunes upstairs from 10pm until 3am from the likes of Madness, Futureheads, Prodigy, Interpol, Blondie and a crap load more. Entry is $5, be there or be square! |
 | 25/06 Attention All Snow Bunnies
This Sunday (June 28) head down to The Grand (Glenelg), as the sand turns to snow with the Grand Bar annual Snow Party. Make sure you dress in your sexiest white outfits as The Grand's snow making machines pump out glorious white powder (of the snow variety). DJ's Steve Reece & Dylan Manov crank the beats with Paul Curran on the mic. It's also the last weekend of their Cash Stimulus promo with another $1200 up for grabs! |
 | 17/06 Fresh FM Club Cast This Weekend!
Fresh FM are back at it again with another live Clubcast this weekend. The Fresh crew will be broadcasting live from Earth Nightclub this Saturday night (June 20) from 12am until 3am for a 3 hour live clubcast. The two main DJ's featured this week are Mr.S at 12:30 and Devious performing a live Electro/Tech set at 1:30. If you can't head down to the club for a groove, make sure you tune in to the cast on 92.7 or via the Fresh website. |
 | 09/06 Last Drinks @ New York
New York Bar & Grill has become an institution over the years at Marion Shopping Centre. Many a punter (including ourselves) has drunk way too much and partied way too hard there on a Thursday night. With sadness the New York will be closing its doors this month, and you've only got 2 more Thursdays (June 11 & 18) to head down and relive all the memories (or lack there of) you've had there over the years. Drop in for 1 last drink and party to the latest dance, electro, urban, old skool and pop music! |
 | 01/06 Sea & Vines Festival
Rejoice! The June Long Weekend is only a few days away! A perfect way to celebrate is head down to the Sea & Vines Festival in Mclaren Vale. Now an Adelaide institution in its 17th year, the festival on Junes 7 & 8 is devoted to indulging in seafood delights and soaking up the music and scenery of McLaren Vale. Even better still, you can buckle up at The Maid on Sunday June 7 as they take a bus down to the festival for the day. For $60/person you score a bus down and back, breakfast and drinks, booze on the bus and free entry into all wineries. Then kick back at The Maid to keep the party going afterwards. Drop into The Maid (1 Magill Rd Stepney) or give them a buzz to get all the details. |
 | 21/05 Transmission Live
There are these 3 kids from Adelaide right? They’re called Antony Of The Future. Wow. They’re amazing. They play this… I guess you’d just call it pop music? But remember when pop bands were cool? Remember Dinosaur Jr? Remember Pavement? Remember the Kinks and the Small Faces? That kind of pop music. Unashamedly fun, singing along, jumping around kind of pop music. If this sounds like your kind of scene, it's going to be a huge Transmission at The Ed Castle on Friday May 29, featuring Anthony of the Future, The Scarlet Ives, Steering by Stars + Transmission and guest DJs. more... |
 | 14/05 Phonatics new single 'Nostalgia' an all Adelaide affair
Adelaide Production duo Phonatics will soon be releasing their new track 'Nostalgia', and the boys have decided to keep it completely local. The track features an all Adelaide remix package with remixes from Guy Moor, Lunabass and Shane Cross. The track will be released through Generation/Vinyl Pusher in June. Check the boys out on myspace. |
 | 06/05 World Cocktail Week
Today is the first day of 2009 World Cocktail Week, running from May 6-13. To celebrate the Crown & Sceptre have produced a special range of drinks for the event to be made available for the week. The drinks will be included in their ever popular cocktail nights which start tonight (Wednesday May 6) with half price cocktails from 8pm. The cocktail specials will continue tomorrow night (May 7) from 8pm and also Sunday night from 8pm. The special World Cocktail Week Drinks will also be available during the Sceptre's huge Classic Fridays with a fantastic range of classic drinks available for 2-4-1 from 5pm. The week culminates on World Cocktail Day May 13th when the Sceptre will be having a huge night to celebrate the cocktail and it's influence on popular modern culture. |
 | 29/04 Adelaide Comedy Farewells PJs
It's the end of an Adelaide Comedy Era and the beginning of a new one! After 10 years and over 450 gigs, PJ O'Brien's has been one of Australia's longest running comedy venues. However Adelaide Comedy is currently reinventing itself and moving on to its new Tuesday Night home at the Arkaba Hotel from May 12 (providing plenty of material for grab a granny jokes!). You can catch the last gig at PJs on May 5th, starring host Ben Darsow, Jason Chong, Mark Trenwith, Scott John, Richard Brophy, Big Al and Average. The show kicks off from 8pm, $12 entry, and party on with the crew afterwards at Sugar if you dare! |
 | 16/04 The Attic @ The Cranka
If you haven't paid a visit to the Crown & Anchor's Voodoo Lounge yet, Saturday May 2 could be the perfect opportunity. The Attic is back featuring a night of 80's, goth rock, post-punk, EBM & industrial. May 2 has Lolita and Tea Party hitting the stage, along with visual artists Alicen Wonderland decking out the Voodoo Lounge. It's also the Zen Green Tea Cocktail Launch with $10 Zen Cocktails and a range of other drink specials. Festivities kick off from 8pm and are hosted by Aytakk & Minister with special guest DJ Azami Spider. |
 | 08/04 Alma Easter Extravaganza
The Alma is jam packed with Easter goodness this long weekend! Thursday after work join Roo, Goody & Bernie Vince with Bingo and win some sweet prizes. Later Thursday night pick up the beats with House & Electro form Brendon, Steve Hart & Intake running until 2am. Saturday night its their new Retro Night with happy hour from 9-10. Sunday sees The Idle Saints from 3pm followed by DJs until late. And finally, Easter Monday is set to be a huge one with the Oakbank after party featuring The Happy Leonards live and DJ Strawbs. Remember, all bars & clubs will be closed Good Friday, however you'll be able to find some pubs open around the place if your desperate! |
 | 01/04 Rock out with your flock out at Monarto
If you are still looking for something to do over the Easter long long weekend, you best head up the freeway for 20 minutes and be a part of the first Live At The Zoo Music, Arts & Camping Festival. The Easter Weekend festival hosted at Monarto Zoo is a first for multi-day festivals in SA. The event runs on Sat 11 & Sun 12 April, with camping included in your entrance fee! There's a host of top name acts performing including Evermore, Cut Copy, Bliss N Eso, COG, Augie March and a crap load more! Planned to become an annual Easter event, get on board for the inaugural weekend and grab your tickets here!, starting at $95. |
 | 24/03 The Sceptre - Court Is In Session!
The café area at the Crown & Sceptre has had a superb new makeover, and to celebrate the Sceptre is launching the space as 'Courtroom 32' on Thursday April 2. Taking its identity from the hotel’s nickname amongst the legal fraternity, Courtroom 32 now boasts a swish new bar upstairs, covered balcony and sublime new décor in addition to the downstairs bar and lounge area. To celebrate the launch, Thursday night resident DJ Bos will spin his intoxicating blend of smooth grooves and swinging house with live sax in the upstairs area all night. more... |
 | 20/03 Garden Review Roundup
It's been another Mad March in Adelaide, with the Garden of Unearthly Delights not disappointing. Tony's final round of garden reviews is out, as he takes aim at Randy's Postcards from Purgatory, I Love you Bro & Gothic Punch and Judy. more... |
 | 08/03 More Reviews from the Garden
Tony pays another visit to the Garden of Unearthly Delights to check out more of the action on offer. Today 3 hot comedians are given the once over, David Quirk, Sam Simmonds and Felicity Ward. more... |
 | 28/02 Garden of Unearthly Delights Reviewed
A crowd favourite every year at the Fringe Festival, The Garden of Unearthly Delights is back again for another year to dazzle and delight with its array of left field performers. This year, Tony Polese will be venturing to the garden to review the many and varying acts on offer. Today he takes a closer look at 'A Company of Strangers', along with the curious 'There'. more... |
 | 17/02 Bikini Party!
We may be drawing closer to the end of summer, but there are no signs of the celsius dropping anytime soon. And with that in mind, Mojo West are hosting a Spin Cycle Bikini Party on Saturday Feb 28. They've got Adelaide's hottest DJ's over 2 arenas, featuring Sound Mechanics and a whole lot more. There's the Bubble & Foam dancefloor in action with entry $10 or free entry and drink cards if your in a bikini! Boys please we beg you... no Borats! |
 | 05/02 Cushdy Turns 1!
On Friday (Feb 6), Cushdy, one of Adelaide's boutique cocktail bars will be turning 1. They are set to celebrate in style with festivities kicking off from 8pm. There's plenty of liquid treats on offer with $5 spirits, $10 cocktails and hourly drink specials. You can find Cushdy at 279a Hindley Street. |
 | 29/01 Sukatash
The beats will be flowing at the Crown & Sceptre this Saturday night, with the sweet sweet sounds of Sukatash. With a damn-tight 5 piece rhythm section, DL on the cuts, toobiz on the mic, and the sweet soul of Nat Pellegrino leading the way, Sukatash have all the right ingredients. It's no wonder they've amassed a strong following who dig their funky jams and friendly hip hop styles. You can check them out alongside DJs David L and guests from 9pm this Saturday January 31 @ the Sceptre. Best of all, entry is FREE! |
 | 13/01 Judgement Day DJ Battles
Mojo West is holding one of the biggest DJ battles Adelaide has seen on Saturday January 31. 'Judgement Day' lines up to battle 20 hot DJ's bringing their best skills, from electro and RnB to Old School and House, anything goes! There's guest judges on the night along with over $1000 in cash and prizes on offer. Entry is $10 at the door, which swings open at 9pm. |
 | 05/01 Schutzenfest '09
Das ist nicht gut, das ist wunderbar! That's right, as our dodgy German proclaims, the beginning of another year heralds another addition of Schutzenfest. Running annually since 1964, the German 'shooting' festival has become part of Adelaide's staple summer diet, with stiens of german brew and apple cidar on the menu. Of course there's also a couple other things happening, with the shooting range, Oompah music, 40 food and drinks stalls, the strong arm beer stein comp and some sweet live bands. The festival is on this Friday (9th) & Saturday (10th), and with temperatures expected in the 30's, it's going to be another hot festival! Admission is $15 at the gate. Grab the full program here! |
 | 16/12 pubscene's Slackers Guide to New Years Eve
The biggest night of the year, New Years Eve is quickly approaching. Such high hopes and planning lead to oh to familiar let downs, and the night fails to live up to expectations. So before you shell out $100 of your hard earned dosh on a NYE event, check out our guide to some cheaper alternatives for Near Years partying. What you save in your hip pocket you can spend bribing a taxi driver to actually try and get home afterwards. Bonus! more... |
 | 04/12 Tech-phonics 1st Birthday Bash
Tech-phonics will be celebrating their 1st Birthday in style at the Crown & Sceptre on Saturday December 20 and you're all invited! It's been a year since Tech-phonics first opened our ears to the best the underground has to offer in house and techno, and they've been going strong ever since. So expect the resident crew of Jorge Watts, Lachy Pender, Eez-G, Will Smerdon, Matt Abstrax and Lumaluxe to be in rather jovial spirits as they celebrate this wonderful little milestone. Special guests Sonny Fodera and Bundi bolster the lineup and they'll be Shores ona News Year Day tickets up for grabs! Doors open 9pm. $10 entry / 2 for 1 deal for all Tech-phonics, Sceptre and Fringe Benefits members |
 | 26/11 The all new Mansions!
Continuing our theme of reborn venues, an Adelaide classic in Pulteney Street's Mansions will be relaunching this Saturday night (Nov 29). After a major renovation over the past weeks, Mansions is set to unleash itself with the launch of Suite 21 Saturdays. This Saturday will be featuring the very latest in House and Electro with a lineup including Justice, Gateaux Blaster and DJ Marshman. There's drinks specials all night, doors open 9pm with free entry before midnight. You can stumble into Mansions Nightclub at 21 Pulteney Street (after grabbing some late night Onion Rings from Hungry Jacks of course!). |
 | 19/11 L!VE on Light Square
Since L!VE on Light Square relocated from Night Train to the venue formally known as Tonic last month, they've been pulling out all the stops with a host of nights coming on tap. As well as their regular live acts, the multi purpose venue has started running Karaoke on Wednesday nights and are about to launch a new weekly club night. With doors opening from midnight every Saturday night, Envy will be pounding 2 main rooms with then newest Filthy Electro, Indie Fusion, Deep house and Underground around. Featuring the Hottest DJs from Adelaide and abroad, launch night is Saturday December 6. L!VE is located at 63 Light Square in the city, you can check out their website here! |
 | 10/11 Artist Focus - Coco Datsun
Following on from our earlier article The Rise of Adelaide's She Jays, we have been profiling various Adelaide Female DJs over the last few months. From Adelaide's established stars to the new breed of up and coming She Jays on the local scene. Today we get to know Coco Datsun a little better. |
 | 31/10 Movember '08
November 1 marks the beginning of Movember, the month when lads across the country grow a mo to help tackle men's health issues and be proactive in the fight against men's depression and prostate cancer. This year the Mo-scene crew are getting in on the act, as we groom our facial whiskers for a good cause. While we sculpt our Handlebars and Fu Manchus, you can help our fundraising by donating to our Movember efforts. To donate, follow the link here to the official Movember site and donate online using your credit card or paypal account. Thanks for your support, every little bit counts! |
 | 27/10 The Star Bar Launched
One new venue to keep an eye on is the freshly launched Star Bar on Pulteney Street. Over 250 guests attended the recent launch starring international chanteuse Catherine Lambert and cabaret act Spank You Very Much. Star Bar is set to host a range of music nights, with Saturdays featuring Pure Funky House. |
 | 20/10 Venue Focus - Club 58
One of the hottest Clubs currently on the Adelaide scene is the newly pimped out Club 58. Situated above the Princes Berkeley on Hindley Street, 58 rose from the ashes of the Viper Room in June, providing a unique space for the club loving punters of Adelaide. Now decked out with the highest of quality sound and lighting systems, and a makeover including touches like a hair straightener in the ladies bathroom, 58 seems to be on a winner. Initially only running party buses from 8pm on Saturdays and closing at 11pm, the Club has now leapt into life, with patrons kickin on into the early hours of Sunday morning, a 7am closing time now a regular occurrence. Check out the full Venue Focus article here! |
 | 13/10 Score Tix to Sceptre's VIP 7th Birthday Celebrations!
After the massive success of the Crown & Sceptre's last few birthday parties, the Sceptre has huge expectations to fulfil to ensure that this year’s 7th Birthday event lives up to the reputation gained over the years. Just looking at what they have in store, there is no doubt that this is going to be one of the parties of the year. The birthday celebrations are being held on Thursday October 23rd, starting with a VIP event from 7-9pm, followed by the doors opening to the public 9pm onwards. At pubscene however, we have 4 double passes on hand for you to be one of the 300 lucky attendees at the VIP event. The very privileged VIP guests will taste specially crafted cocktails for the night while enjoying fabulous canapés, beers and wines from the Sceptre's huge range. more... |
 | 08/10 Adelaide She Jay Profile - DJ Dusk
Following on from our earlier article The Rise of Adelaide's She Jays, we have been profiling various Adelaide Female DJs over the last few weeks. From Adelaide's established stars to the new breed of up and coming She Jays on the local scene. Today we get to know DJ Dusk a little better. |
 | 03/10 Electric Light Hotel turns 2
This Saturday (Oct 4) the Electric Light Hotel is turning 2, and to celebrate they are hosting a kick ass birthday party. All areas are open with the front bar featuring Live Drawing by John E, Producers with Fire Santa Rosa Fire and Kytes of Omar + DJs, the Cocktail Bar has DJs Hemi Love, Jason Lee, deNorthwode and Cosa Nostra Live, while the Beer Garden is hosting DJs Henri, Ant Digger and Adam Page Solo. The party kicks off 8pm with BBQ, pizza and drink specials and there's free entry before 10pm. |
 | 01/10 Relaunch Party @ The Grand Review
Tony Polese went beachside for the relaunch of the Grand on Friday 19th to see how the new renovations stacked up... Upon arriving at the party, I was very impressed with the welcome for guests with performers out the front and smiling friendly staff with arrival drinks on hand. What was very noticeable was that a summer theme was in the air with the staff dressed in beach gear and loaded up with summer cocktails for the thirsty crowd. In regard to the renovations done, there is now new décor including new lighting and a new sound system has also been implemented. The dancefloor area remains the same but the upstairs part of the bar is much more spacious. more... |
 | 29/09 Sceptre Summer Drinks List Launch
After months of dedicated testing and perfecting recipes the team at the Sceptre will be launching their new Summer Drinks list this Thursday (Oct 2). From 7pm-9pm it's the VIP members launch party with complimentary refreshments and canapés including a selection of amazing cocktails from the new drinks list, all to the backdrop of equally tasty beats from resident DJ Smiley and Thursday nights 'Aural Elixir' Dj Bos with his infectious mix of Funky house and live Sax. From 9pm, doors open to the public with free entry and Adelaide's premier party rockers Soul Crusaders tearing up the dancefloor. There will be drink specials, including the full list of new cocktails available for half price, throughout the night. more... |
 | 25/09 The new look Talbot
If you haven't ventured down to the Talbot Hotel on Gouger Street, now could be the perfect time to check them out. They are in the midst of a facelift, including a revamp to the old front bar with a new colour scheme and furniture, providing the perfect atmosphere to relax after work for a couple drinks. They've also got a new sports bar with big screen plasmas to cover all types of sport. To kick off the new look and feel, the Talbot have revamped their Friday nights with live music by Dan Millane singing the latest chart hits and the classics, as well as drink specials through out the night! They've even got a new menu if you fancy a bite during the day or after work. So head down and check out the new look Talbot at 104 Gouger Street. |
 | 23/09 Adelaide She Jay Profile - DJ Kim Savage
Following on from our earlier article The Rise of Adelaide's She Jays, we will be profiling various Adelaide Female DJs over the coming weeks. From Adelaide's established stars to the new breed of up and coming She Jays on the local scene. Today we get to know DJ Kim Savage a little better. |
 | 17/09 Grand's Renovation Party
The Grand Bar at Glenelg have been busy renovating over Winter, but with Summer around the corner, the reno's are now complete! With a new look bigger bar, new entertainment lineup and lounge area, it's set to be one of the hot coastal venues this Summer. To celebrate the relaunch, they are hosting a Renovation Party this Friday (Sep 19). Doors open to the public from 10pm, plus it's free entry all night, so head down and check out the new look Grand! |
 | 15/09 Make a Wish @ Producers Bar!
This Saturday (Sep 20), Producers Bar will be hosting their monthly Indie - Prog - Alt - Electro night. Each month a collection of hot bands and DJs will be featured, with The Killgirls, Kytes of Omar, The Amcats, Disko Disko DJs and DJ Dan! Dan! Dan! all making an appearance this month. Bands are on from 9pm-12am, with the DJs kicking on 12am-3am. There's also happy hours from 9pm-10pm and 12am-1am with $4 Coopers Lager Pints, Vodka Mixers and 2 for $15 Jagerbombs. Tix are $10 or $5 after midnight. |
 | 13/09 Dejavu 2
If you have been having withdrawal symptoms from not turning up to Tonic wrecked at 4am's, we could have the cure. The venue formally known as Tonic has had a facelift, and is now the Live Function Centre. The perfect excuse to check out the reinvigorated 63 Light Square is Adelaide's hottest RNB Party 'Dejavu 2' on Sunday October 5 (Long Weekend). Providing the soundtrack will be DJ Spin Dokta, MC Mayhem, Joszef, DJ Kryspy, DJ Captiv8 and a whole lot more. Tix are $11.50 from Venuetix or $15 at the door. |
 | 08/09 Rip It Up Turns 1000!
This Thursday, local street mag legends Rip It UP will be releasing their 1000th issue! And to celebrate such an occoasion the RIU crew are pulling out the stops to have one hell of a party at the Governor Hindmarsh on Thursday night (sep 11). To get the party crankin, they've roped in special live music guests City Riots, The Transatlantics and The Shiny Brights. more... |
 | 05/09 Spring Breakdown
With Winter now behind us, why not celebrate Spring Breakdown at the Sceptre on Saturday September 13. Back in December 2005, a little known Melbourne outfit called K'Oscillate rocked the Sceptre with their unique 100% live DnB sounds. Since then they've established a massive rep with festival spots at Summer Break and We Love Sounds. But this time, they're back on familiar turf ready to blast all and sundry in the intimate space of the Sceptre. more... |
 | 01/09 Adelaide She Jay Profile - Minx
Following on from our earlier article The Rise of Adelaide's She Jays, we will be profiling various Adelaide Female DJs over the coming weeks. From Adelaide's established stars to the new breed of up and coming She Jays on the local scene. Today we get to know Minx a little better. |
 | 27/08 Adelaide's Phonatics
Adelaide's own Phonatics have definitely made a splash on the local music scene and beyond since forming in 2007 as a collaboration of two established Adelaide DJs, Michael Warner and Anders Magnusson. Both had a passion to deliver something new to the Adelaide Electronic music scene, and so far they have lived up to their promise. Since their E.P. Launch in March the Phonatics have been working hard on Remixes for various Artists and Labels. Recently they remixed ‘Disco Infected’ for Melbourne Group Dirty Laundry, the song hit #10 in the ARIA Club Chart in May. more... |
 | 24/08 Boho turns 3
For something different this Wednesday night (Aug 27), get along to the Moulin Rouge styled Boho Bar in Parkside and help celebrate their 3rd birthday. Caberate lounge band Lucifer's Lounge will be supplying the soundtrack, with Adelaide's own Hans also entertaining. There's half priced cocktails as well as party games and prizes. Festivities kick off from 8pm, Boho is located at 27 Unley Road Parkside. |
 | 18/08 Your SHOUT! - City vs. Suburban venues
These days there's no shortage of choice when going out in Adelaide. This segments Your SHOUT!, we want to hear if your prefer hitting the city on your nights out, or heading out to suburban venues? What are your favourite areas in Adelaide, and what are the pros and cons of city vs the suburbs. Drop your opinion now! |
 | 15/08 Beer Goggles are real!
As we head into another weekend of frivolities on Adelaide's party scene, we bring you the research that everyone already knew - beer goggles really do work. Scientists at the University of Bristol have revealed that study subjects who consumed alcohol considered people 10% more attractive then did people who hadn't drank alcohol. The researches asked 84 subjects to take lime-flavoured beverages, some with alcohol, some without, and rate the hotness of people in photos. The amount of alcohol consumed equalled one and a half pints of beer. more... |
 | 13/08 Adelaide She Jay Profile - Lady X
Following on from our earlier article The Rise of Adelaide's She Jays, we will be profiling various Adelaide Female DJs over the coming weeks. From Adelaide's established stars to the new breed of up and coming She Jays on the local scene. Today we get to know Lady X a little better. |
 | 08/08 Kumfy Klub Winter Edition 08
It's time to heat up winter with the always awesome Kumfy Klub Winter Edition at the Sceptre. This year's event on Saturday August 16 features The Transatlantics and Future Fez live. These two bands have proven beyond a doubt they've got the talent and the tunes to move into the upper echelon of Adelaide's live acts. The Transatlantics are this town's equivalent of The Bamboos with their glorious deep funk and soul winning over fans far and wide (thanks to their Oz tour as funk legend Eddie Bo's support band). more... |
 | 05/08 Prosh After Dark 2008
The Beijing Olympics are almost upon us, and Electric Light Hotel will be celebrating the Opening Ceremony in style this Friday (August 6) with Prosh After Dark 2008. From 6pm you can grab a $5 'passport' and travel to five internationally themed bars, saving up to $20 on discounted drinks. There will be drink specials, BBQs, giveaways and prizes all night, with entertainment in the cocktail lounge by Phonatics & DJ Ev Mitchell, the Beer Garden hosting Myles & Paul Acoustic, and the Transmission DJs ripping up Producers Bar. It's a gold donation to get in, with proceeds supporting The Smith Family. |
 | 01/08 The 10th Great Rhino Hunt
On Saturday August 30th, the Rhino Room are celebrating their 10th birthday in style, with The 10th Great Rhino Hunt. The Rhino Room has become an Adelaide icon since its early beginnings as a fringe-style venue, nowadays nurturing the best up and coming comedy and live music acts the region has to offer. What was once the first Hari-Krishna temple in Adelaide, the venue has come a long way, with guests such as Ben Folds, Kylie and the Hill Top Hoods attending Rhino Room parties over the years. more... |
 | 29/07 The Rise Of Adelaide's She Jays
The female DJ (or She Jay) is an emerging species, once a rarity, now a thriving breed, feeding on people’s appetite for females with skills behind the decks. In Adelaide, the story is no different, once a male only landscape, She Jays are going forth and spinning at a rapid rate. Today we explore the rise of Adelaide's She Jays, and who's making an impact on the local scene. In the coming weeks we will be profiling Adelaide’s established female DJ stars, as well as taking a sneak peak at the new breed of up & coming Adelaide She Jays. more... |
 | 27/07 2008 SA Hotel Awards
The SA Australian Hotels Association have held their annual awards evening, and the 2008 winner of Hotel of the Year goes to a country venue. The recently developed Port Lincoln Hotel took home the honour, not surprising given the huge $55 million spent to re-open last December after the original hotel was destroyed by fire in 2000. In other awards, the Maid and Magpie scored the 'Best redeveloped licenced premises', the Lion with 'Best Restaurant', and grabbing the 'Best entertainment venue' was the Governor Hindmarsh. For a list of other award winners read on.... more... |
 | 24/07 Put this in your pipe and smoke it
Hoyts have hooked us up with a bunch of double passes for 2 sweet sneak previews. First up is the comedy 'Pineapple Express' starring Seth Rogan, screening at Hoyts Tea Tree Plaza on Monday August 4. Secondly it's the action/thriller 'Taken' starring Liam Neeson at Hoyts Norwood on Monday August 11. To score a double pass to either of these movies, enter in our Competition section. Good Luck! |
 | 23/07 Roller Derby
Doing the same old boring thing each Saturday night? Well roll up to the Adelaide Showgrounds this Saturday (July 26) for the first bout of the Adelaide Roller Derby between the Salty Dolls vs the Mile Die Club. For those who don't know, Roller Derby is a highly entertaining female contact sport based on formation roller skating around an oval track. Formed in America in the 50's & 60's, the sport is having somewhat of a revival in Australia. Tickets are available from Oztix for $10, with the Jubilee Pavilion doors opening at 6pm. Be sure to head to the Electric Light Hotel for the offical after party later in the night, where you can check out all the carnage first hand! |
 | 21/07 Chicks Rock
It's all about the girls at the Crown & Anchor on Friday August 22, as 3 hot bands take the stage. Headlining are Adelaide's original all-chick band Blow Up Betty. Formed in 2003, the pop punk quartet have had a busy few years, building a solid fan base, releasing 2 EP's, receiving a number of awards and filling support slots for the likes of Grinspooon and the Taste of Chaos tour. Supporting are Victorian couterparts Tantalum, another all-girl band making waves across the border, and Our Apollo, a new alt-rock band on the local scene, featuring female lead vocals. Doors open at 9pm, and best of all it's Free Entry! |
 | 17/07 More beer, lets party!
What do you do if you get a new beer on tap? Have a kick ass party of course! To celebrate the launch of Carlsberg on tap, the Crown & Sceptre are hosting an industry party in the tradition of previous launch parties such as the legendary Carlton Draught Event a few years back! The Industry event is on Tuesday (July 22) where Carlsberg will flow freely from 7pm through to 9pm and the kitchen will be providing a scrumptious range of nibbles and canapés. The event will flow all night long, with the doors opening to the public after 9pm. Entertainment throughout the night will be from Adelaide's self confessed Party Whore's 'Wasabi' with support from DJ Smiley's juicy funk and dance tracks. |
 | 16/07 Wrestlers ready for the big grapple
PRO wrestlers will storm into Salisbury next month to celebrate 10 years since the rebirth of the spectator sport in Adelaide. Promoter Steve Burrows, aka wrestler Blarzay, will lead a charge of muscle-bound heroes, including Davoren Park's Cannonball Kris Taylor, into the ring for the anniversary stoush. It will be held at St Jay's Recreation Centre, where the first new-era event was held in front of a 180-strong crowd. more... |
 | 13/07 Wham! Biff! Bam! Kapow!
Get a rock enduced slap in the face this Thursday (July 17) at Enigma Bar as 3 high energy bands rip up the stage. First up are local lads Booster, playing their last gig (for a while that is!), before they go into the studio to mix their new CD 'The Rodeo Song / You Dog'. Also on the night are Melbourne alt rockers 'Calling All Cars' followed by more Melbourne lads in Skybombers. Both bands are rising stars, with Calling All Cars getting high rotations on Triple J and Skybombers having released their debut album 'Take Me To Town' last month. The show kicks off at 830pm sharp! |
 | 10/07 Trancefusion
All Adelaide Trance fans pick up your pens (or iPhones) and mark Saturday August 9 in your calendar. This is the launch night for Trancefusion, a new Trance night showcasing some of the best local & international dj's & producers from around the world. Launch night at Channel Events Complex features the likes of LCK & Trent McDermott (Pharmacy Melbourne), Frost & Julez (Trancefusion) in the Trancefusion Arena, with Phonatics, Panas, Vixen and more in the Housefusion Arena. Tickets are $10 on the door (120 Gouger Street) with the first 100 people scoring a free Trancefusion promo CD mixed by DJ Frost. |
 | 08/07 Coopers Alive
It's going to be a big weekend of live local music on July 25 & 26 as Coopers Alive showcases some of the best up and coming Adelaide artists at some of Adelaide's best live venues. On Friday 25 July, the Jade Monkey will host a mix of ambient, electronic, experimental and post rock sounds with Lumonics, Brother Sister and Mr Wednesday, while Jive will be pumping out the catchy indie rock offerings from Former Child Stars, Mad Shapes and The Shiny Brights . On Saturday 26 you’ll be able to check out Adelaide’s very best in hip-hop and rap at the Crown & Sceptre with A Devil Amongst The Tailors, Social Change and Shadows, or head over to the Wheatsheaf for laid-back folk, pop, blues and roots tunes from the Huckleberry Swedes, The Fiddle Chicks and Cookie Baker. Get along and support some great local talent! |
 | 04/07 Parklife 2008
As the sun begins to break through the winter clouds and the temperature starts to rise, so does the anticipation among the true party crowd as they gear up for the event that will kick off the summer festival calendar in truly unforgettable style: PARKLIFE. From small beginnings in 2000, PARKLIFE has evolved into a national institution renowned for delivering cutting-edge line-ups of incredible talent from around the globe. In 2007, the PARKLIFE National Tour proved to be the standout success of the calendar year, showcasing what many regarded as one of the most diverse, eclectic and ground-breaking line-ups ever assembled to a combined crowd of over 100,000 people across the country. more... |
 | 01/07 James Ash drops a set at The Alma
The Alma are pumping up their Playground Thursdayze DJ stocks this Thursday (July 3) with a live DJ Set by the Rogue Traders James Ash. Also on the cards are residents Nick Ford & Tim Pine with party tracks downstairs, and upstairs Electro with DJ Reelax. It's free entry all night, featuring 2 for 1 Vodkas and $3.50 TED pints from 8-12. |
 | 26/06 Sticky Kisses Comp
Just in time to heat things up for the girls this Winter, pubscene has 5 Sticky Kisses Game Kits to giveaway in our latest competition. Sticky Kisses is the ultimate Girls Night Out Game, fabulous for Hens, Birthdays or a night on the town. See who can plant the kit's 'Sticky Kisses' onto unsuspecting guys in bars! Who has the most feminine wiles and who will do anything to win! A cheeky game for all - a great laugh and a good excuse for girls to touch up cute guys too, what more could you want on a night out? For a chance to win 1 of 5 Sticky Kisses Game Kits, enter in our Competition section. |
 | 25/06 Angelspit Tour hits the Cranka
Step into the ballistic world of Sydney industrial/electro duo Angelspit on Friday July 4 at the Crown & Anchor. Since forming in 2004, Angelspit have taken their energetic live show throughout Australia, New Zealand, USA and Europe supporting bands such as KMFDM, Frontline Assembly, Front 242, Crüxshadows, Ayria, Tankt and IKON. Hot off the success of their debut album Krankhaus, they have returned with a new barrage of ballistic electro punk in their new 11 track album Blood Death Ivory. Supporting Angelspit at the Cranka will be Dysmorphic, Falling Through Walls and DJ Aytakk. Tix are available at the Cranka for $10 + bf of $15 on the door if available. |
 | 23/06 Tech-Phonics @ Crown & Sceptre
Saturday July 5 Tech-phonics is bringing an impressive House lineup to the Crown & Sceptre. Leading the charge is Greenskeepers' James Curd, providing his special blend of jazz funk and house in a solo set not too be missed. Backing up James is ex Chicago cohort Jorge Watts who will be releasing his new and much anticipated EP for US house titans 1200 Traxx in a special house and tech fusion set. Also on tap is Adelaide rising house phenomena Sonny Fodera of Greenhouse & Lingo notoriety, Adelaide house player and Deep founder Ezee G, Lachlan Pender, Deep resident Ben James with special guest Bos on sax and Will Smerdon. Tix are available for $12, with members discounts available. |
 | 19/06 New Pub/Club Laws on the way
Police are stepping up their demands to lockout new patrons from city pubs and clubs after 3am, the move in response to increased alcohol-related crimes and assaults in recent years. The current voluntary plan has only been agreed upon by 70% of city venues, leading to an unfair advantage for venues who don't comply to the policy. Currently the voluntary plan includes exemptions such as 15-minute smoking pass outs and inclusion of people already in queues before 3am, however an enforced policy may not be as flexible. more... |
 | 17/06 US Trippin' - All Tripped Out
The pubscene US Trippin' crew are back in Adelaide after their whirlwind 6 week holiday across the US, Mexico & Canada. The boys have recovered enough from the free alcohol on the Air New Zealand flight home to finish off their blog of the trip. Check out all the US Trippin' blogs in the pubscene Blogging section, along with recently uploaded pics in each entry. |
 | 12/06 Producers Bar Weekend Frivolities
Get your tent out of the shed, blow off the cobwebs and pitch it outside Producers Bar this weekend as they bring in a big Friday & Saturday double feature. Friday night (13/6) it's the Indie Electro tunes of Melbourne outfit Dukes of Windsor as they come to town for their 'It's A War' Single Tour. Saturday night (14/6) the bootleg tour is back with a huge line up featuring Kytes of Omar, Tyger Tyger, Black Night and Lady Strangelove. Add the kickass visuals and drink specials all night, how can you go wrong? |
 | 10/06 Cushdy Cocktails 101
Cushdy are launching their innovative "Cushdy Cocktails 101" workshops, with the first class scheduled for Thursday June 19 @ 8pm. This is the start of what will become a monthly event teaching everything you need to know about cocktails, spirits and the art of making drinks. Their first class will be dedicated to the basics of cocktail making covering everything from equipment, spirits and of course a few classic recipes to get you started. more... |
 | 05/06 Devo with Regurgitator
Are you ready to Whip It? Whip it good? If you’re not sure how to, Akron, Ohio’s finest synth popsters Devo are coming to show you the way. You’ve all danced along to their version of (I Can’t Get No) Satisfication, Mongoloid and Blockhead. Now you can dance along as the band play the songs live at Thebarton Theatre on Mon Aug 4. Tickets go on sale Thursday June 12 through VenueTix and the band will be joined in Adelaide by Regurgitator. more... |
 | 01/06 Sceptre's New Winter Menu!
The Crown & Sceptre has a new head chef in Johnny Rungkat to welcome in their new Winter Menu. Johnny brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for uncomplicated but delicious cooking to the kitchen and it certainly shows in his first menu at the Sceptre. Johhny's experience spans an amazing array of venues that include The Original Nediz (Adel), Magill Estate (Adel), The Melting Pot (Adel), Est (Syd), The Stokehouse (Vic), Aria (Syd), just to name a few. Johnny and the Sceptre team have been very busy putting on the finishing touches to a fabulous new menu. more... |
 | 30/05 Get Love Drunk at the Cranka
The Crown & Anchor are launching their new party event "Love Drunk" tomorrow night (Saturday 31). Full of DJs, dancing & maybe some romancing, "Love Drunk" kicks off from 1am going into the early hours of the morning. There's happy hour from 1-2am and $5 fruit tingles all night. The night will become a regular event on the last Saturday of each month. They'll be playing everything from Daft Punk to Presets to Rolling Stones, so get on
in and spread the love! |
 | 25/05 Shihad Beautiful Machine Tour
There’s not a lot that hasn’t been said about Shihad over the years. However, it seems the guys have outdone themselves on the new album Beautiful Machine. Finally striking the a perfect balance between their power and groove, and their hereto threatened mastery of melody and lyric, Shihad’s Beautiful Machine may yet prove to be the band’s most accomplished recording to date. Recorded in Melbourne and mixed by master engineer Alan Moulder (My Bloody Valentine, Depeche Mode, U2, Smashing Pumpkins), Beautiful Machine was released on May 17th. more... |
 | 17/05 Ministry Of Sound Sessions Tour
The best Ministry line up to hit the HQ main arena ever. The legendary Potbelleez land with the biggest single this year “Don’t Hold Back”, another on the way and a live performance with the support of vocalists Blue MC and I-Kid that blew them all away.
And that’s not all, the man behind Australia’s number 1 dance radio show “Ministry Of Sound Sessions Radio” on Nova, Sydney’s Goodwill, keeps the party going as only he can. more... |
 | 13/05 Dukes Of Windsor @ Producers Bar
The Dukes have just returned from the depths of the Arctic winter, where they recorded their second album at Tonteknik Studios, a former lunatic asylum in Umeå, Sweden. The isolated, sub-zero surrounds captured and moulded the bands distinctive, high-energy sound. Produced by Pelle Henriccsson and Eskil Lövström (Refused; The Shape of Punk to Come), the album is aptly titled Minus and is set for a release mid-2008. The boys will be on the road nationally throughout June in support of the first single, ‘It’s A War’, which hits the stores May 17. more... |
 | 09/05 World best Pubs, Club and Bars
In spirit of the Pubscene boys trekking around the US and experiencing the crazy nightlife in the USA, the Pubscene staff reporters thought they would do a little research into the world best clubs and pubs. more... |
 | 08/05 Trancemit @ Earth Nightclub
Finally SA’s only True hardstyle pushers are back and this time they are gonna rock Earth Night Club.
Saturday May 10 brings Australia’s best hardstyle producer, DJ NitrouZ down to Earth. more... |
 | 06/05 Saturdays heating up at Mojo West
Satuday nights at Mojo West are again becoming a hot spot for the early 20's crowd, as DJs D'Amour & Toffee have taken over with their mix of House, Electro, Progressive and plenty of hot remixes. Regular guest DJs include DJ Liquidity who plays an hour RnB set before midnight. Doors open at 8pm with $5 entry after 10, going into the wee hours, closing at 5am. |
 | 03/05 Beer & Burger Reviews - Belgian Beer Cafe Bratty n Beer
The Beer & Burger Boys are back to put their taste buds to the challenge against Adelaide's pub grub. The reviews focus on helping you find the best burger/beer deals and pub food around town. This time the Beer and Burger crew have travelled all the way to Belgium (via Rundle St) to check out the Belgian Beer Cafe's offerings. Would Jean-Claude Van Damme approve? Read on to find out! more... |
 | 26/04 Hoyts '21' Sneak Preview Comp
Following our recently launched Hoyts Salisbury comp, Hoyts Tea Tree Plaza have now got in on the act, with a whopping 20 double passes up for grabs to see a sneak preview of "21". 21 is the fact-based story about six MIT students who were trained to become experts in card counting and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings. The preview is at Hoyts Tea Tree Plaza on May 12 @ 7pm. To win a double pass, enter in our competition section. |
 | 25/04 pubscene does the US!
A lucky few in the pubscene crew are heading abroad to sample the nightlife offerings the other side of the world. We'll keep you posted for the 6 week expedition, as we check out how the other half party, with pubs, clubs & bars from across the US, Mexico & Canada. You can stay tuned to the trip with our regular posts in the 'US Trippin' blog, as we review the famous and not so famous venues across the Pacific...let the mayhem begin! |
 | 23/04 Hoyts 'What Happens In Vegas' Tix Giveaway
Hoyts Salisbury have hooked us up with 10 double passes to see the new romantic comedy "What Happens In Vegas" starring Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher. The special sneak preview is on at Hoyts Salisbury, Monday May 5 @ 7pm. If you're feeling lucky, roll the dice and enter the comp to score a double pass! All the lowdown is in our Competition section. |
 | 21/04 Feel the Beats Anzac Day Eve
Anzac day Eve this Thursday night is going to be a big one for all of Adelaide's clubbers. There are two huge events happening in the city. At HQ, the Fresh FM 92.7x10 party will be going nuts as Fresh celebrate 10 years on the airwaves. Pre-sale tickets have long sold out, but a limited number of tickets will be available on the door for $15. If previous Fresh parties are anything to go by, this could be the biggest birthday party of the year.
Over at Earth Nightclub, Nick Skitz will be launching Skitzmix 28. Through sheer hard work and an unquestioned amount of talent, Nick has become one of Australia's most recognized and sort after Deejay \ Remixer \ Producers. The launch of Skitzmix 28 kicks off at 10pm with tix just $12. more... |
 | 17/04 Your SHOUT! - Your Favourite Closed Venues
Adelaide's not short on decent venues these days, but there are definitely some old classic venues that have since passed away. This segments Your SHOUT!, we want to hear some of your old skool fav's that have since closed their doors. |
 | 13/04 The Hands CD Launch
With duelling keyboards manned by the Brothers Doley (Lachlan and Clayton - ex Adelaide) and damn tight rhythm section, The Hands offer a live experience you just won't see anywhere else. Inspired by Hammond greats Booker T and Jimmy Smith, as well as cool cats like Curtis Mayfield to D'Angelo, these funky soul brothers have made a name for themselves far and wide with their original works, and fronting up for big names acts like Powderfinger, Good Buddha, The Badloves, Disco Montego and more. more... |
 | 09/04 A Concert for Rob
This Sunday (April 13) at the Governor Hindmarsh is a benefit concert for Rob Schneider. 26-year-old Adelaide electrician Rob was found in a beachside pit on San Diego's Ocean Beach with third-degree burns on February 27, 2008. Police said he had been beaten with a skateboard then tossed into a fire. Rob, who has been backpacking overseas for nine months, has undergone surgery several times in a San Diego hospital to repair a broken wrist, skull fractures and burns to 15% of his body. With the help of the Julian Burton Burns Trust, the concert is aiming to raise funds to help pay for Rob's medical costs and long recovery. Confirmed artists are Vanessa Amorosi, Foreshore, Special Patrol & Former Child Stars. The gig kicks off at 1pm with tix from Venuetix for $27.40. Get on board for a good cause! |
 | 06/04 Groove Is In The Park
Bringing to a close the summer festival season is the all new Groove Is In The Park on Sunday April 20. Running in Elder Park on the banks of the Torrens, this ones for the hip hop, drum n bass, house and electronic fans. There's 3 stages of world class live acts and DJs, featuring The Beatnuts, Pnau, DJ Marky & Stamina MC and a truck load more. Tix are available from a range of outlets including Venuetix for $88.50. For the full lowdown, check out the Groove Is In The Park website. |
 | 02/04 Get Your Goth On!
It's going to be a big Saturday night (April 5th) at the Crown & Anchor for all you heavy metal and goth rockers with the launch of 2 huge events. Upstairs sees the launch of The Attic - Dark Fantasy, featuring artwork by Emerson Ward and a night of goth rock, EBM, post punk, synthpop, industrial & 80's. Artwork is on show from 8-10 with $2 champagne & happy hour prices. From 10pm the tunes start crankin' with $5 Vodkas, Scotch & $3 champagne all night. If that doesn't float your boat, you can always head downstairs for the opening of the Gates of Chaos. The metal showcase launch features 12 Straight Months Of Winter, Coma Lies (Vic), Remassacre & This Side Of The Massacre. Kicking off from 9pm, it's free entry and happy hours throughout the night! |
 | 29/03 Be part of Peter Combe's live DVD!
The rebirth of Peter Combe has been something to be-hold, and Adelaide's lover affair with the "childrens" entertainer continues. After his recent gig at the Adelaide Uni O'Ball, he's now back to record a live DVD and CD! He'll be playing at Jive Bar on Sunday April 6 from 8pm, complete with the Juicy Juicy Green Band. Tix are $20 + bf from moshtix. If you miss him at Jive, he'll be back in Adelaide this June, as part of his National Tour! The fun just doesn't stop! |
 | 26/03 Bootleg comes to Adelaide
Born out of Melbourne, Bootleg has been running gigs for years supplying hot visuals, drinks and bands cranking out rock/indie/pysch tunes. After branching out to Geelong and Perth, while featuring a bucket load of bands such as Midnight Juggernauts, Youth Group, Wolf&Cub; Bootleg is now coming to Adelaide. This Saturday (March 29), Bootleg Adelaide will be launched at Electric Light Hotel, with up and coming locals Lady Strangelove headlining a big night. Jarvis, Like Leaves and guest DJs will be supporting. There's also $4 base spirits and $4 Coopers Lager Pints, if you needed another reason to venture out. Entry is $12 on the door with the night going from 9pm till late. |
 | 24/03 What's In A Name?
Well alot according to some of Adelaide's venues. With new pubs, clubs & bars springing up around Adelaide on a regular basis, it's hard to keep up with what's out there. But once you throw into the mix the venues that can't seem to stick with a single name, it’s damn right confusing! There are a number of repeat offenders who seem determined to perplex us as to where we are actually going for a drink. more... |
 | 17/03 Easter Trading Hours
Easter is a great time to head out with friends and have a 'quiet drink or 2'. But when are all the pubs, clubs & bars actually open over Easter? As a general rule, most venues close at midnight on Thursday night, although some have extended licences to continue after midnight. This year more pubs with restaurants are starting to open on Good Friday, however the pure bars themselves will be closed. Clubs can open at midnight Friday night, so you can throw on your dancing shoes then. Saturday is as per normal and Sunday night should be a big one with Monday being a public holiday and a number of venues holding special nights. |
 | 13/03 Adelaide Uni O'Ball '08 Jebediah & Peter Combe!
The Adelaide University O'Ball is back for another barnstorming show this year, going off Saturday from 230pm (Mar 15) at the Adelaide Uni Cloisters.The 10-hour live music event will see Jebediah’s first interstate concert in two years, offering fans a sneak-preview of their new CD, to be released later this year! Also on the bill are huge national bands The Cops and British India, while the local contingent is represented by City Riots and Tyger Tyger, both fresh from the Fuse Festival. more... |
 | 12/03 St. Patrick's Day '08
The countdown is almost over for this year's St Patrick's Day, as the Irish turn the city green on Monday March 17. We've got the complete guide to the celebrations at Adelaide's Irish pubs, including an interactive map of what's on where! This year St. Patrick's Day falls on a Monday, although lots of Irish pubs have celebrations running all weekend long leading up to the day! Just make sure you don't burn yourself out before the big one! more... |
 | 10/03 Discovery Reunion 15 years later
On the night of Wednesday March 10 1993, Discovery opened for the first time at 69 Light Square to a small crowd of around 120 and from that point, started a legend that continued off and on for the next 3 years... Fast forward 15 years later and the great times from those nights still aren't forgotten! The Crown & Sceptre this Saturday (Mar 15) is your chance to come and celebrate one more time with the music, the people and the vibe that made it so special. DJs ATB, MPK, Noddy and MC Maestro D will be playing all your favourite Discovery classics all night and getting together for one mad last mashup set... Doors open at 9pm, $4 entry fee with all proceeds going to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. |
 | 05/03 Cushdy Cocktail Specials This Weekend!
If you didn't make the official Cushdy launch last week, this weekend could be the perfect opportunity to take a peek. This Friday (7th) & Saturday (8th) night Cushdy are putting on $8 cocktails for all of their Facebook Fans. To become a fan, log into Facebook and search for Cushdy. But make sure you get in by midnight Thursday to enjoy the offer! |
 | 04/03 Funky Town
With so much going on in the city this time of year, you can't help but be excited about the energy around Adelaide. This weekend alone we have WOMADelaide, Adelaide Cup, Future Music Fest and the AFL pre-season Grand Final. Check out this great video from news.com.au's travel section where they take a closer look at Adelaide's funk factor. |
 | 03/03 The Home of Fringe Comedy
If you haven't got into Fringe '08 yet, what are you waiting for!? Adelaide's pubs & bars are well represented with shows spread across the city, but one venue, the Rhino Room is the home of fringe comedy. The Rhino has got 16 shows running until March 15, featuring a variety of established and up & coming comics. Among the performances are the always popular Best of Adelaide & Late Nite Comedy. more... |
 | 27/02 Norwood Food & Wine Festival
The silly season is well and truly in full swing in Adelaide, with a plethora of events going off around the city. One of our annual favourites, the Norwood Food & Wine Festival is on this Sunday March 2. The fun kicks off from 12pm, just grab a souvenir wine tasting glass for $5 and your all set. Entertainment runs all arvo with music and fashion shows on 7 different stages. The forecast for Adelaide on Sunday is a fine and sunny 29. Perfect weather to head down the Parade for a glass of your favourite red or white (or both in most cases).
You can grab the official program here. |
 | 25/02 FUSE Festival
The Fuse Festival is back for another year, with 2 nights of original Aussie music this Wednesday & Thursday. The EXPLODE showcase fires up at Fowlers Live on Wednesday, with 8 of the hottest up and coming bands including Triple J Unearthed winner Eva Popov. Thursday IGNITION hits over 30 Adelaide venues in one huge night, as 60 bands fire up the city. Check out the full gig list! more... |
 | 20/02 Cushdy - A Lesson In Lounge
Tonight sees the official launch of intimate cocktail lounge Cushdy in Adelaide’s West End. With a premium approach to cocktail innovation and exceptional personal service, a visit to Cushdy will be high on the agenda of Adelaide’s bar hoppers. Designed and owned by Shaun and Sheena Pattinson, Cushdy is set to re-establish the traditional service standards you would expect at any high profile establishment. This is the duos first bar venture, however much of their research and development originated from the UK bar scene. Shaun and Sheena have family ties to the UK, with a strong connection to the hospitality industry. more... |
 | 19/02 Your SHOUT! - Adelaide's hottest venue crowds
Adelaide has definitely got a decent share of hotties around town. But which venues are the hot spots? Where do the 'beautiful people' play? This segments Your SHOUT!, we want to hear your opinions on Adelaide's hottest crowds. Have your shout here! |
 | 15/02 Fringe '08 Bursts Into Life
The Fringe Festival Opening Night is bursting into life next Friday 22. The massive street party will be taking over the East End of Adelaide with Fringe artists, roving performers and outdoor theatre providing a colourful landscape across Rymill Park, Rundle Park, East Terrace and Rundle Street. The festivities kick off from 6pm until 230am, with the main stage from 830pm. And it's an impressive lineup on the main stage with The Presets, Dappled Cities Fly, über Lingua Sound System, BARK BANG and I Heart Hiroshima playing. The Opening Night Party is FREE, so get along and see the city come to life. |
 | 11/02 Late Night Underground
Can't get enough of your favourite Indie Tunes? Well Transmission is stepping up to the plate as they launch their latest offering on the Adelaide Indie circuit, 'Late Night Underground' . The mobile disco will be playing at different venues around Adelaide on a regular basis, featuring Indie Disco/NuRave/French Electro House by favourites like The Presets, Midnight Juggernauts, Daft Punk and a stack more. The inagural night kicks off at the Bull & Bear this Friday Feb 15 from 10pm-3am, with free entry for all. |
 | 08/02 DateFest
For couples, the month of February means Valentines Day, but for singles there is no such luck... that is until now. This year in Adelaide throughout February, DateFest is on! DateFest is about simply putting yourself out there and challenging yourself to meet as many new people as possible. To get involved, register at www.date-fest.com. On the 29th of February, all registered DateFest members will be invited to a VIP party at a secret location. DateFest is all about making the first move instead of waiting for it, so get to it! |
 | 04/02 Ben's BIG Big Day Out Review
Big Day Out 2008 has come and gone, and with the dust now settled, reflect on events with Ben's BIG Big Day Out review.... As usual Friday greeted us with the regular 30+ temperatures we are accustomed to at Big Day Out's, with a scorcher on the cards. With a weak line up this year IMO, the main act I was looking forward to was RATM, with a few others to check out as well. After a slow start to my day I got to the showgrounds about 130pm, managing to jag a miracle park a couple minutes walk away. First on my hitlist were WA boys Gyroscope on the Green Stage. more... |
 | 03/02 Moon Under Water Competition
Become a member at Moon Under Water during February, and go into the draw to win 1 of 10 $50 drink cards! The newly refurbished Moon Under Water on Wakefield Street is the perfect place to go for a work lunch, after works drinks or a large one on the weekend. Becoming a member also gives you sweet benefits including drink specials, free entry on promo nights and free invites to their monthly members parties. To go into the running to score a $50 drinks card, simply enter via our Competition section. |
 | 01/02 The BDO Cocktail Bar is back
The day has arrived, with the one and only Big Day Out hitting Adelaide. And back for another year is Crown & Sceptre's Andrew McDowell running the cocktail bar at Lily World. If you are brave enough to wait in the multiple lines to qualify for alcohol (only topped by the ludicrous lines to get into the 'D' at main stage) then drop in to get some of the best tasting drinks on site. Andrew's put together a fantastic team of staff to ensure that the sold out crowd gets a range of great summer drinks. Andrew said "The bar is being sponsored by Bacardi so we will be making all those great, rum based, summer island drinks like Mojitos, Cuba Libres, Breezes and Pina Coladas. It's going to be great fun and perfect weather for cocktails". more... |
 | 31/01 Bar Girl of February - Suzy @ Moon Under Water
Bar Girl of the Month is back, as we tackle Adelaide's best bar girls head on. And for February we caught up with one of Moon Under Water's finest, Suzy. She likes long walks on the beach, candlelit dinners and poetry....Ok maybe we made that up, but the rest of her answers are real! Check out her Bar Girl profile HERE. |
 | 28/01 Beer & Burger Reviews - Leicester Beef Schnitzel Parmigiana
The Beer & Burger Boys are back to put their taste buds to the challenge against Adelaide's pub grub. The reviews focus on helping you find the best burger/beer deals and pub food around town. This time they headed to the Earl of Leicester to sample their delights. Did they get the royal treatment, or get royally pissed? Read on to find out! more... |
 | 22/01 Spoz does Summer Party Festival
In a special edition of his rant, our resident mad man Spoz ventured to this month's Summer Party in Rundle Park. After the alcohol induced haze cleared, he filed this report on the days frivolities. No one escapes his clutches, especially Vanilla's 3 hour delayed finale! Check out his rant here... |
 | 21/01 Australia Day Party Bus Bookings End Today!
Trampline's Party Bus is hitting the streets for a big Australia Day celebration this Saturday. 2 separate tours are on with The Afternoon Shift from 3pm and The Night Shift from 7pm. Tickets are $25 each or 6 for $100. To jump on board, email Trampline by today and reserve your seats! For the full routes and drink specials read on. more... |
 | 17/01 Valentines Day @ The Sceptre
Have you been thinking about what you and your partner are going to do this Valentine's Day? (If you are a girl probably yes, if you're a guy then probably no!)... either way, why not do something different this year and head to the Sceptre... They have put together an awesome menu that is sure to impress that special someone in your life. Tables will be available on both levels of the Sceptre's restaurant and they are catering for intimate tables of 2 or larger groups for that fun get together with friends. more... |
 | 13/01 Adelaide Fringe back and bigger than ever!
Now an annual fixture on Adelaide's event calendar, Adelaide Fringe is back for 2008, running February 22 - March 16. This year's event is the largest ever Fringe festival held in the Southern Hemisphere, featuring 543 shows, 5470 performances and around 3000 artists! Adelaide pubs, clubs & bars are again playing a major part in the festival with a huge number hosting everything from comedy to visual arts to music and more. In the coming month we'll be taking a closer look at the best shows of the fest on Adelaide's pub scene. In the mean time, be sure to grab a copy of the official Fringe Guide, hot off the press! |
 | 09/01 A Speed Daters Journal
On a recent hot Adelaide Tuesday night, 2 eligible pubscene representatives ventured to a Speed Dating night at a bar in town. With no expectations but plenty of hopes and dreams, the 2 lads, single for around a year, decided it was time to take charge and this would be the first step... more... |
 | 06/01 The HOT List Launched
The first collection of pubscene's HOT List has now been launched, featuring the hottest pics from around Adelaide's party scene. Each week we will bring you a new edition of HOT List Pics of the partying public of Adelaide. Who's sizzling at the moment? ... check out our first batch here! |
 | 03/01 Trampline's Grand Australia Day Tour!
This Australia Day, ramp up your celebrations by crawling through Adelaide's hottest venues on Trampline's Party Buses! Round up your mates as Trampline give you the opportunity to sample numerous tap beers and other alcoholic treats throughout Adelaide's newly refurbished hotels. With nothing but Ozzy tunes pumping on the bus through the journey, let Trampline take care of the driving as you sit back and enjoy the atmosphere of this special day. more... |
 | 02/01 Venue Focus - dragonfly
Looking for a new cocktail bar with a twist.... & a side of lemon? Well the newly owned dragonfly might be just the place. dragonfly opened its doors in July 2007 and since then has begun to carve a unique spot in the Adelaide market. Its offer of a distinctive dinner & cocktail menu has certainly made this little night spot stand out from the crowd. Check out the full Venue Focus article here! |
 | 31/12 Happy New Years!
From the pubscene crew, we wish everyone a sweet new years and all the best for the coming year. We've finished out first full year with pubscene and have had lots of fun bringing you the lowdown on Adelaide's party scene. We have got loads more in store for 2008, so stay tuned with exciting developments to come! |
 | 27/12 Beer & Burger Reviews - Hackney Beef Schnitzel Parmigiana
The Beer & Burger Boys are back to put their taste buds to the challenge against Adelaide's pub grub. The reviews focus on helping you find the best burger/beer deals and pub food around town. This time they head East to the Hackney to watch a hell of a lot of TV and check out the 10,000th pub rennovation in Adelaide this year. But was the food any good!? Read on to find out! more... |
 | 24/12 Your SHOUT! - This Summer's Music Festivals
This Summer things are heating up in Adelaide with more outdoor festivals than ever before. This segments Your SHOUT!, we want to hear your opinions on the festivals. Which ones can't be missed, and which ones aren't you shelling out your cash for? Share your thoughts in the Your SHOUT! section. |
 | 19/12 pubscene's Slackers Guide to New Years Eve
The biggest night of the year, New Years Eve is quickly approaching. Such high hopes and planning lead to oh to familiar let downs, and the night fails to live up to expectations. So before you shell out $100 of your hard earned dosh on a NYE event, check out our guide to some cheaper alternatives for Near Years partying. What you save in your hip pocket you can spend bribing a taxi driver to actually try and get home afterwards. Bonus! more... |
 | 18/12 Ice, Ice, Baby
Summer Party '08 is hitting Rundle Park on Saturday January 12, and yes it features the one and only Vanilla Ice! A party full of top music & and a massive fashion parade, it boasts an impressive lineup including Bloc Party (dj set), Van She, Ajax, Former Child Stars, the Onelove crew, Donnie Sloane (Sneaky Sound System), Master Celebrator (Modular) and Delux. There are limited 1st release tickets available for $50 (usually $70 through Venuetix), by calling Tony on 0422 406 376 or email tpolese@hotmail.com. |
 | 17/12 Fresh FM & Venus Xmas Party!
Haven't got your overload of Christmas events just yet?... Well a special edition of Club Venus comes to the Arkaba this Thursday (December 20), as Fresh FM & Venus celebrate their Christmas Party. All the usual Venus DJs will be playing as well as a host of Fresh FM talent across 2 awesome rooms. With a Fresh FM Live Broadcast from 10pm this is one Xmas Party you don't wanna miss out on. Venus Members tickets are $5 available from Venus, whilst Fresh FM subscribers get in for FREE. |
 | 13/12 Score free entry to Schutzenfest!
Das ist nicht gut, das ist wunderbar! That's right, as our dodgy German proclaims, the beginning of another year heralds another addition of Schutzenfest. Running annually since 1964, the German 'shooting' festival has become part of Adelaide's staple summer diet, with stiens of german brew and apple cidar on the menu. Of course there's also a couple other things happening, with the shooting range, Oompah music, 40 food and drinks stalls, the strong arm beer stein comp and more. This year the festival runs at Bonython Park on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th of January '08. You can score 1 of 5 double passes for free entry in our Schutzenfest Comp! |
 | 11/12 Garage Bar... the story continues
After last months farewell bash at Garage for the previous owners, despite rumours to the contrary, the party has definitely kept going. The new owners hit the ground running and are keeping the old favourites, while adding their own flava. Resident DJ Filthy Rich and crew are continuing to keep the beats crankin on Friday and Saturday nights, while expect to see new events coming soon including weeknights and weekend afternoon sessions. And with the weather heating up, the beer garden is set for a makeover as it becomes a permanent fixture at the bar. Most importantly however, the Boxing Day Reunion keeps up its tradition, still proving to be the biggest date on the Garage calendar. |
 | 07/12 The World's Biggest Pub Crawl
Think you're a hard core drinker and pub aficionado? Well now you can put yourself to the test with the world's first around the world pub crawl. Departing in March '08, the crawl takes in 60 of the most diverse pubs on the planet, with the tour going through London, Dusseldorf, Prague, Maria Alm (Austria), Munich, Reykjavik (Iceland), Phuket, Auckland, Queenstown, Honolulu and Cancun. Highlights include the 'Worlds Longest Bar' in Dusseldorf, boasting over 360 pubs in its tiny town square and Prague's Beer Factory, where drinkers get their own pouring taps, with a giant TV projecting each table's performance from strongest to weakest. The tour is run by aussies, and is all inclusive for $11,900. Grab more info on their website. |
 | 05/12 Summer's Hottest Festivals at your fingertips!
Summer is here! And with it comes the best outdoor music festivals of the year. We've put together a guide for the hottest festivals this Summer, with all the lowdown on what, when, where and who. We've got the perennial favourites, as Big Day Out and Enchanted are back for big shows, while newcomers are making their mark on the scene including Laneway Festival and Soundwave Festival. Read on for the full guide! more... |
 | 03/12 Moonlight Cinemas are back
Summer is here, and with Summer comes the Moonlight Cinemas. This season kicked off on November 29 and runs all the way through to February 17. The open air cinema screens latest release, contemporary, cult and classic movies on the lawns of Botanic Park in the Royal Botanic Gardens. It's a sweet way to spend a hot summer's night, watching one of your old favourites, or taking in a new release. You can grib tickets online for $14 (adult) or at the cinema for $16 (adult). Gates open at 7pm and the movie kicks off after sunset. Hire the cumfy bean beds on the night, or BYO low chairs / cushions / rugs. Check out the full season's program and buy tickets from the Moonlight website. |
 | 28/11 Sceptre's 6th Birthday Celebrations
After the massive success of their last few birthday parties, the Sceptre has huge expectations to fill to ensure that this years event next Thursday (Dec 6) lives up to the reputation. Well just looking at what they have in store, there is no doubt in anyone's mind that this is going to be a huge one. For starters, two years ago they brought over one of Australia's leading Flair Bartenders 'Leeroy Petersen' to wow the crowd with his highly entertaining acrobatics behind the bar. This year they they're bringing Leeroy back after just returning from Hong Kong where he came 2nd in the Skyy Global Flair Challenge. Leeroy Petersen is one of the top flair bartenders in Australasia and by far the most entertaining. more... |
 | 25/11 Hoyts Sneak Preview Giveaways...
Hoyts have hooked us up with a double dose of movie sneak previews. At Hoyts Tea Tree Plaza we have 10 double passes for 'Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium' for Sunday Dec 9 at 12pm. Definitely a movie for the kids (or certain older kids who want to check out Natalie Portman for 90 minutes), it's a family comedy starring Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman. At Hoyts Norwood we've got 10 double passes for a preview of 'P.S. I Love You', on Sunday Dec 9 at 2pm. As you may have guessed from the title, it's one suited for the girls (and lucky boyfriends who get to go along), a comedy drama starring Hilary Swank. So there you go, something for everyone! Check out the Competitions section on how to grab a double pass to either movie. |
 | 22/11 Beer & Burger Reviews - Oriental Salt n Pepper Squid
The Beer & Burger Boys are back to put their taste buds to the challenge against Adelaide's pub grub. The reviews focus on helping you find the best burger/beer deals and pub food around town. This time the Beer and Burger crew have taken a trip East to sample the menu at the newly rennovated Oriental Hotel. Does reality live up to the hype? more... |
 | 20/11 Big Day Out - 2nd Round of Artists Announced
The 2nd round of BDO artists is hot off the press, with a diverse range of groups and soloists on offer. Despite the no show of rumoured Smashing Pumpkins and Queens of the Stone Age performances, there is still a solid line up for the '08 festival. Leading the charge from the latest announcement are Newcastle boys Silverchair, back for their 1000th Adelaide tour in a year. Also featuring are Augie March, Spoon, Brand New, Regurgitator, Anti-Flag, Karnivool, Carl Cox, Pnau, Kate Nash, Josh Pyke, beXta, Gyroscope and ping pong bandits Operator Please. Venuetix has now officially sold out, with only limited tix remaining through selected retail outlets. If you haven't grabbed tix yet, get your act together FAST! Read on for a full break down of the 2nd announcement. more... |
 | 19/11 Guitar Lovers Rejoice
The 1st Adelaide International Guitar Festival kicks off this Friday (Nov 23), launching 10 days of guitar loving goodness in Adelaide. Presented by the Adelaide Festival Centre, it is hoped the event becomes a regular fixture on Adelaide's calendar. They've got a huge range of national and international artists starring from as far as Scotland, Brazil, India and West Africa. At the heart of the festival are 5 major concerts in Elder Park, each concert featuring a distinctive guitar genre and exclusive artist line-up. But to kick things off on Friday, the festival is gunning for a world record, trying to break the official Guiness Book of Records number for Biggest Guitar Band in the World. more... |
 | 15/11 'Interview' Movie Tix Giveaway!
The great giveaways keep coming on pubscene! This time we've scored 25 double passes to see the hot new drama 'Interview'. Self-destructive journalist Pierre Peders (Steve Buscemi who also directs) is no stranger to violence and inhumanity. Having made his name as a war reporter, he has travelled the world seeing some of the most horrifying sights imaginable. So it's no surprise that he's upset when he's demoted to interviewing America's most famous soap star Katya (Sienna Miller). The two meet and immediately it's a collision of two worlds. The season kicks off at Palace Nova from November 22 and the passes are valid for the whole season. Bonus!... To score a double pass, simply enter via our Competition section. Check out the offical trailer site or IMDB for more info. |
 | 13/11 Garage Sale! The Party
The end of an era is coming later this month, with Garage Bar being taken over by new management. While the new owners will undoubtedly keep the party going, current owners Jamie & Ben are throwing a Garage Sale Party this Friday to celebrate all the good times over the last 7 years. In their own words.... 'For those of you who have been there on too many late nights, danced till the heel broke off your shoe, had too many drunken conversations with complete strangers on a balmy night in the Courtyard, stood in the No Standing Section just because you're special, asked Rich to play the same track again and again and... to our Garage Family & Friends who found that love at Garage please join us for one last dance...' more... |
 | 10/11 I love it everyday, spaghetti bolognaise!
That's right, direct from the 80's, 'childrens' entertainer Peter Combe is back to play all his greatest hits we grew up with as kids. Classics such as Spaghetti Bolognaise, Newspaper Mama and Toffee Apple will all be on show as hits the Governor Hindmarsh on Sunday as part of a national tour. Peter Combe has become somewhat of a cult figure these days, featuring in festivals including Schutzenfest, Enchanted Forest '07 and the '06 Adelaide Uni O'Ball. There's a show at 330pm for the kids and the shenanigans kick off from 8pm for the big kids, with support by Thom and Emily from The Finishing School and The Beards. |
 | 08/11 A Feast for the senses
This years festival kicks off Saturday night (10th) with the Opening Night Party hosted at Adelaide Uni Cloisters, followed by a 2 week feast of events. Feast is Australia's biggest queer arts and cultural festival featuring over 500 artists this year. In fact, there's 151 different events, 60 different performances in 70 venues, 46 local premieres, 24 world premieres and 28 visual art exhibitions. The live performance program includes circus, music, comedy, cabaret, theatre and dance, mixed with the stunning visual arts program. more... |
 | 06/11 Soundwave Festival
February 1 next year might be the date locked in by everyone, with perennial favourite Big Day Out going off at the Showgrounds, but March 1 could soon be coming a close second. The soundwave Festival is hitting Adelaide for the first time this year, after ripping up Perth for years and being introduced to Brisbane and Sydney last year. The festival is all about showcasing the cream of today's crop of exciting, fresh, up and coming performers. However you won’t be short changed on some big names either, with party punk rockers The Offspring and California alt-rockers Incubus headlining. The festival is rocking Bonython Park on Saturday March 1 from 12pm. You can grab tix @ $121 through the Soundwave website. For a full list of the huge lineup of artists read on! more... |
 | 04/11 Your SHOUT! - SA's new smoking laws
With SA's new smoking laws kicking in on November 1, the first weekend of partying indoors smoke free has come to a close. This segments Your SHOUT!, we want to hear your opinions on the new laws. How do you think they will effect the dynamic of pubs & clubs? Will certain venues become more or less popular? How did your first night out smoke free go? To vent your lungs or listen to everyone else puff their opinions visit our Your SHOUT! segment. |
| 31/10 DJ Kentaro to storm the Sceptre
| Thursday November 8 is one date to lock into your calendars, with Crown & Sceptre hosting the 2002 World DMC Champion, Japan's DJ Kentaro. One of the world's finest turntablists, Kentaro has released a smokin’ Solid Steel mix for Ninja Tune last year, and has just dropped his hot debut LP. This ain’t just a ‘wikka, wikka’ turntablist gig – this is a complete audio/visual sensation with live visuals accompanying his trademark hip hop, electronica and D&B sounds. There's 100 presale tickets available from Venuetix and The Sceptre for $25+B/Fee, or you can grab tix on the night for $30. Doors open 9pm. Get a true appreciation for Kentaro's amazing talents with these clips of him in action. |
more... |
 | 28/10 SA Venues go smoke free
This Thursday November 1 sees smoking banned in all South Australian enclosed pubs, clubs and bars. For non-smokers it means not coming home with your clothes smelling like an ash tray, and for smokers a new found respect for beer gardens. Many venues are prepared for the changes with a cement truck of beer gardens and outdoor areas going up in the last year to accommodate smokers. Other venues on the other hand are stuck in a tight spot with no outdoor areas, especially if they are not on the ground floor. It will be interesting to see how the new laws change the dynamic at different venues, and how crowd numbers will be effected. One things for sure, non-smokers will be breathing a little bit easier! |
 | 24/10 Whats Up Ya Sleeve?
After the success of the 1st - Whats Up Ya Sleeve? exhibition during the '07 Fringe Festival, Electric Light Hotel are presenting 'Whats Up Ya Sleeve #2. The exhibition features a variety of artists work on the medium of 12" Vinyl sleeves. Next Wednesday (31st) is the Launch Party from 8pm, with all invited! Throw in a complimentary drink on arrival thanks to Coopers, and its a great excuse to get all cultural like. And on Wednesday 28th November from 8pm the Auction party kicks into gear. All works will be auctioned, the sleeves making funky affordable Christmas gifts. Auction proceeds going to Monarto Zoo.....try doing that with an mp3 player! |
 | 22/10 It's time to get cheesy
Get your prom dates ready, this Saturday the Rhino Room steps back in time with Cheese Ball - Prom Night '89 edition. One of the biggest nights on the Rhino Room calendar, Cheese Ball will be celebrating everything good and bad about the 80's with the Rhino decked out in an 80's prom theme. Featuring DJs Kim Dezen, Jumbo, JMC, Kane, Curtis, Driller and Dr Wah Wah, with $5 vodka red bulls before 11 to get you groovin. Entry is $10 or $5 with flyer.
So get out your shoulder pads and sports jackets and head to Rhino Room this Saturday Oct 27 from 9pm.... and watch out for the spiked punch! |
 | 18/10 The Rob Roy lifts up its kilt
Last night saw the launch of the re-developed Rob Roy Hotel on Halifax Street in the city, with VIP attendees greeted by the sultry tunes of a bagpipe playing Scotsmen in the front beer garden. Inside, the hotel boasted a major facelift, with the spirited crowd clearly impressed by the makeover. Behind the re-launch are Mal & Stacey O'Farrell, the hands behind the equally impressive Gilbert Street Hotel. Rob Roy is well worth checking out, with Sunday Sessions starting in a week the perfect opportunity to take a peak! If you can't wait, here's a few happy snaps from the launch... |
 | 17/10 Tickets giveaway to Hoyts sneak preview of 'Waitress'!
It's time to grab the kleenex....Hoyts Norwood has hooked us up with 15 double passes to see a sneak preview of the new romantic comedy 'Waitress'. It's won 3 film festival awards and has scored an 8/10 on the IMDB website!
The Plot: 'Jenna is a pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.'
The Waitress sneak preview is showing on Wednesday 24th October at 630pm. To grab a double pass, simply enter via our Competiton section! |
 | 15/10 Beer Lovers Rejoice
For the hard core beer drinkers out there, this Sunday at the Arkaba is one not to be missed. On show is an International Beer Festival, featuring over 60 fully imported international beers for you to taste. With frothy drops from England, Belgian, Canada and everywhere in between, your new favourite is waiting to be discovered! Entry is $20 which gives you 30 tastings plus a schooner of Hofbrau. If that's not enough you can always buy extra tasting tickets on the day. The festival runs from 12-5pm on Sunday October 21 at the Top of the Ark. Happy Drinking! |
 | 11/10 A huge weekend of poker
Since the middle of this year, the texas holdem poker craze has been taking over Adelaide's pubs, with an increasing number of venues jumping on board. Adelaide has now got 3 free poker leagues, NPL, APL and NPPL providing no shortage of chip fuelled action. The first league in town NPL, has now wrapped up its first Season and is steaming into its second. This weekend however brings the Season 1 state finals, as well as a free satellite event with the winner scoring entry into the lucrative Aussie Millions tournament in Melbourne. more... |
 | 09/10 Your SHOUT! - Your Favourite New Adelaide Venues?
Thats right, we want to hear your thoughts on Adelaide's scene. This segments topic is your favourite new Adelaide venues. There are no shortage of new or recently renovated venues in Adelaide. Which new venues have caught your eye, and which venue makeovers have hit the spot? Share you wise words of wisdom and check out everyone elses opinions in the Your SHOUT! section. |
 | 07/10 Beer & Burger Reviews - Gilbert Beef Schnitzel Parmigiana
The Beer & Burger Boys are back to put their taste buds to the challenge against Adelaide's pub grub. The reviews focus on helping you find the best burger/beer deals and pub food around town. This time the Beer and Burger crew have ventured to Gilbert Street Hotel to put their menu to the test. Do they make the grade? more... |
 | 04/10 Venue Focus - The Brompton
With a rich history and cool design, the newly renovated Brompton Hotel, offers a great spot to relax, drink and dine. After undergoing a major revamp, the hotel presented its new face to the public in May this year. And there has been no shortage of praise, the Brompton scoring the title of 2007 SA Hotel of the Year recently! Whilst the modern glasshouse exterior is the first thing to catch your attention when you arrive, there are also many other delights to be discovered inside. Check out the full Venue Focus article here! |
 | 03/10 Club Venus heats up October
Club Venus is heating up Thursday nights over October and you could be the star! Starting this month, Venus will be holding a DJ competition for house DJs and commercial electro DJs, the main prize being regular guest spots at Venus on Thursday nights, plus a bunch of other prizes!
The girls are also taking over the joint throughout October. At the start of the month, DJ Kaelee is hitting the decks with her brand of house & electro. Kaelee has put her skills to use in all of Adelaide's premier venues and now Venus is getting a dose. more... |
 | 02/10 Big Day Out 2008 - 1st Round of Performers Announced
The first official announcement of next years Big Day Out lineup has just been released. And leading the charge are the reunited Rage Against the Machine pumping out their powerful political anthems. Recently back together, the boys first graced the BDO stage in 1996. Unfortunately Adelaide haven't got a guernsey for a dedicated RATM show (no surprises there), and the Melbourne / Sydney shows sold out in a record 10 minutes, so this is your best chance to see the boys in action. Also returning to the BDO stage is the electrifying Bjork, last seen at the 1994 festival. The 2008 Adelaide show is hitting the showgrounds on Friday February 1, with tickets going on sale Friday 12th October @ $125 a pop. Read on for a detailed list of performers from the first official announcement... more... |
 | 01/10 Bier ist Wünderbar!
If you're not lucky enough to be making a trip to Germany's Oktoberfest currently running in Munich, or can't wait for Adelaide's version 'Schutzenfest' in January, the SA German Association may have the answer. Each Friday in October they are celebrating Oktoberfest Adelaide style. The nights are running from 6pm till late at the SA German Club on Flinders St, in Bavarian style beer halls! For $10 entry you score a FREE Oktoberfest Stein and access to classic German festivities such as the Strong Arm Comp, slap dancing, pretzels, sauerkraut, Jagermeister giveaways and more! First night kicks off this Friday the 5th followed by the 12th, 19th & 26th. WÜNDERBAR! |
 | 28/09 Step back in time this long weekend
It would be fair to say a decent portion of us don't actually know what Labour Day is for this Monday, but neither do we care, its a day off work, and that means an extra day to party over the weekend! Luckily, there is no shortage of events on around Adelaide to keep you busy. If you're not sure what to do Sunday night, we'll give you the heads up on a few of the parties happening around town. Flashbacks seem to be the order of the night, with a number of venues stepping musically back in time... more... |
 | 27/09 Bar Guy of the Month is back!
Our Bar Guy of the Month is well overdue, so we are getting back into the swing of things as Lana catches up with one of the Crown & Sceptre's talented bar tenders in Liam. What deep dark secrets does he hold? Is an axe murderer serving you?....well no he isn't, he's actually a nice guy... shame on you for suggesting such a thing! Anyway, check out the profile here! |
 | 25/09 Electric Light Hotel Turns 1!
And unlike most 1st birthdays, they are having a menage e trois...A menage e troise of party madness that is! All this long weekend the ELH Crew have hooked up a host of events to celebrate their 1st in style. Among the festivities are the launch of ELH's exotic new Fridays in the Cocktail Bar (with complimentary drinks at 8pm, bonus!), the Footy Grand Final on Saturday featuring DJs from 12-6PM (with free 1/2 time BBQ, bonus!) and Beat Smugglers in Producuers on Sunday. Each night they've got Happy hours from 8-10pm including 1/2 price coopers, shots, cocktails and fizz. Check out the full weekend's schedule here! |
 | 24/09 Beer & Burger Reviews - Stirling Hotel Grilled Chicken & Mushroom Pizza
The Beer & Burger Boys are back to put their taste buds to the challenge against Adelaide's pub grub. The reviews focus on helping you find the best burger/beer deals and pub food around town. This time the Beer & Burger crew have headed up through the hills to the Stirling Hotel. Has the higher altitude gone to their heads, or are they really onto a winner? more... |
 | 21/09 Sceptre & Gilbert do us proud at National Awards
It's been a successful week for a couple Adelaide venues at the National Bar Awards in Sydney. Crown & Sceptre owner Andrew McDowell has brought home the Bar Awards Operator of the Year, a great recognition of his continual innovations at the Sceptre. Around the corner, the Gilbert Street Hotel can also be proud, with Phill Kearney taking out 2nd place in the 2007 Stella Artois National Draught Masters Competition. Phill will undoubtedly find himself with a host of new best friends given his prize of $2000 worth of travel to spend. |
 | 19/09 pubscene Turns 1!!
Today pubscene celebrates its 1st Birthday! This time last year pubscene was launched in style at Garage Bar and has continued to grow and break new ground since! The past year has seen a lot of firsts for Adelaide as we have introduced a range of tools to make your job of partying in Adelaide that little bit easier.
Having said that, it's fair to say we are just getting warmed up! We've got lots in store for our 2nd year so stay tuned as we continue to innovate. Be sure to spread the word about pubscene and help us grow the community. |
 | 18/09 LA may have Disneyland, but Adelaide has Lagerland
Earlier this year we raised our glasses to Tooheys free beer events, now Coopers are back with another edition of their Lagerland parties. Over the next couple months they are hosting nights at venues right across Adelaide. The 3-hour events feature live music from Beat Smugglers and The Levitators, Coopers passports providing various merchandise and discounts, a chance to win concert tix and CDs, and of course a free beer. more... |
 | 16/09 Hoyts Movie Sneak Preview Giveaways
Hoyts are giving us a double dose of movie sneak previews, with 15 double passes to give away for previews of 'Death at a Funeral' at Hoyts TTP and 'The Brave One' at Hoyts Salisbury. Death at a Funeral is a comedy where chaos ensues when a man tries to expose a dark secret regarding a recently deceased patriarch of a dysfunctional British family. The Brave One is an action thriller as a woman struggles to recover from a brutal attack by setting out on a mission for revenge. Both screenings are on Wednesday September 26. To score tix, enter via our Competition section. |
 | 13/09 Crown & Sceptre to star @ Sydney BarShow
The annual Sydney BarShow will be running over Sep 18-19 next week. In it's 7th year, the show is the leading event for bar professionals across Australia. The Crown & Sceptre has got a busy week in store there, where they are in the running for a number of national awards as well as showing off their latest cocktail collection. For the Bar Awards held on Tuesday Sep 18, the Sceptre has been named national finalists in a number of categories including Best Drinks Selection, Bar Operator of the Year (Andrew McDowell), Bartender of the Year (Darryl Pratt & Jessica Couronne) and the prestigious Hotel Of The Year. more... |
 | 11/09 West End Music Festival '07
This Thursday sees the launch of the inaugural West End Music Festival, held from September 13-16. As the name suggests, the festival features a wide spectrum of live music playing at the best venues the West End of the city has on offer. There is definitely something for everyone with over 30 shows running across the festival with rock, hip hop, jazz, folk, blues, punk, country and cabaret all represented. Headlining the festival are Funeral For A Friend and Something For Kate playing at Fowlers Live back to back on Thursday (13th) and Friday (14th). more... |
 | 09/09 Spring-Rock Fest 2007
'Spring-Rock Fest 2007' a feast of live music is exploding at Jive on Friday September 21. Headlining the rock 'n roll onslaught will be powerhouse rock trio Booster, fresh from releasing their debut album 'The Real Deal' which is garnering airplay and reviews all over the nation. Very special guests at Spring-rock will be new up and coming rock quartet Dead Popes of the Vatican, featuring various members of the The Gels and Blow up Betty. Also performing are The Warsaw Flowers, a very recent feature artist on Triple J and playing their last show for a while, post-punk rockers Kasavett. Doors swing open at 8pm, and door charge is $10 entry. A special spring-rock night not to be missed! |
 | 06/09 Trampline Party Buses release new Service
Trampline Party Buses have just launched a brand new city service featuring 5 fresh venues. And to welcome in the new service, through September & October* Trampline are donating proceeds of nights held to the Royal Adelaide Hospital Burns Unit, so get onboard for a great cause! The new City Loop Service starts off at Gilbert Street Hotel followed by Coopers Ale House, Stag Hotel, London Tavern before rapping up at HQ's Soho Bar. more... |
 | 05/09 Gilbert Street Hotel's Parklife Giveaway
If your gagging to go to the Parklife music festival but don't have the dosh, we may have the answer. Gilbert Street Hotel are giving away a double pass to Parklife Adelaide (valued @ $150), held on Sunday September 23. All you have to do is sign up for the Gilbert's E-Newsletter. Parklife, running for the first time in Botanic Park, brings together the very best of local and international artists pumping out electro, hip hop, house, breaks, beats, turntablism and more. Winners are drawn on Wednesday September 19, good luck! |
 | 03/09 The Slackers Guide to Christmas Functions
Ahh office Christmas parties, the time where traditionally you have way too many drinks, end up completely embarrassing yourself and being reminded about it for the next 12 months. Now that Christmas is only a few months away, the Christmas bookings season is well and truly in full swing! If you've been bestowed the task of finding a venue for your office Christmas party, but haven't got off your lazy butt yet, we are here to save you! There are plenty of options in Adelaide to celebrate the festive season in style and we've rounded up a few of the funkier alternatives. more... |
 | 31/08 Phill Kearney - The Art of Pouring
Gilbert Street Hotel Assistant Manager Phill Kearney has won the SA heats for this years National Draught Masters Competition. He now heads off to the Sydney BarShow in September to compete in the National Finals for a chance to win a trip to Brussels, Belgium for the world championships. Last year Phill also made it to the nationals, but came home empty handed after getting a raw deal from the judges! We suspect this year he is right on track for the title, after trading in last year's relentless training regime for a more relaxed approach. Mixed with Draught Master Sensei Mal O'Farrell's 'pour on, pour off' technique, Phillson is a shoe in! more... |
 | 30/08 Foreshore our Artist Focus of the month
Foreshore, one of Adelaide’s bright emerging bands is living proof that the local music scene is alive and well. Formed in 2004, it’s been a fast rise for the quartet, releasing 2 well received EPs and playing a number of sold out shows including support slots for Nickelback and INXS, last years Big Day Out and more recently the Clipsal 500.
For this months Artist Focus we caught up for a bevy with Foreshore front man Nick Deegan to look back at the bands career to date and see what’s in store for the future. Check it out! |
 | 29/08 Kemp Brothers CD Launch @ Grace Emily
Every drummer dreams of being the next Dave Grohl right? And every singer-songwriter has a side project yeah? Sean Kemp from Adelaide rock band 'Booster' has done just that. Only this time, he's stepped out from behind the kit as a dual lead singer in 'The Kemp Brothers' with his little brother Drew Kemp. Together, they've been playing since their early teens, formed bands broke up bands and have now arrived at the point where they've recorded a cd titled 'Songs about Something' a five-track EP paying homage to their time together writing and performing over the years. more... |
 | 27/08 Score tix to see the hot new movie 'Strummer'!
As the front man of the Clash from 1977 onwards, Joe Strummer changed people’s lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before. In “The Future Is Unwritten”, from British film director Julien Temple, Joe Strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true communicator of our times. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of Joe’s life, Julien Temple’s film is a celebration of Joe Strummer – before, during and after the Clash. To score tix to the movie, enter via our Competition Section. |
 | 24/08 Parklife Festival
The Parklife festival is set to explode on Sunday 23rd September in Botanic Park, but you better get your tickets quick as Sydney is sold out and Adelaide tix are going fast! Parklife has been Sydney’s longest running premier festival, with Adelaide getting its first guernsey this year. The festival brings together the very best of local and international artists pumping out electro, hip hop, house, breaks, beats, turntablism and more. You can score tickets from Venuetix ($69+bf) or $70 VIP/industry tickets by the end of August from local outlets including Electric Circus, Rocket Bar, LAX and Moodswinger. |
 | 22/08 Beer & Burger Reviews - Argentinian Bar Grill & Daniel O’Connell
The Beer & Burger Boys are back to put their taste buds to the challenge against Adelaide's pub grub. The reviews focus on helping you find the best burger/beer deals and pub food around town. This time the Beer & Burger crew have returned to a couple of their favourite haunts to see if the quality meals they've enjoyed in the past are still up to scratch. more... |
 | 20/08 Your SHOUT! - Favourite local artists
Thats right, we want to hear your thoughts on Adelaide's scene. This segments topic is your favourite local artists at the moment. Which bands, DJs, solo artists have you been impressed by? Who can't you miss a show by? Who are going to be the next big thing? We want to hear it all, join in the discussion HERE. |
 | 17/08 Introducing Adelaide's dedicated pub, club, bar function directory!!
Sick of trawling the web, searching websites, tracking down venues to find their function room info? Well we've got the cure! pubscene.com.au presents Adelaide's only dedicated pub, club, bar function directory! A directory enabling you to research and book functions for any occasion from 18ths, 21sts, cocktail parties and bucks shows to engagements, product launches and corporate events. You can even email multiple venues at once to get the answers you need to book your next function! more... |
 | 16/08 BARKBANG making noise in all the right places
Adelaide based independent record company Bark Bang Records have had considerable hype surrounding their latest releases and now have another iron to add to their already "hot" fire with the opening of their Adelaide Studio. The state of the art studio can be found in North Terrace House in the city and is the young labels headquarters. Their debut CD release which has been mixed by the talented Sanjii, is a compilation of music the label has on offer and is one of the most exciting in the country this year, whilst their Vinyl sales are set to move up the charts not only in Australia but in the US and Europe. more... |
 | 14/08 Transmission celebrates its 3rd Anniversary
Transmission, Adelaide's premier Indie Night has been running amuck since August '04, and now they are turning 3 this Friday. And what do you do when you have a birthday, have a kick ass party of course. Transmission is on once a month downstairs at The Bull & Bear, with resident DJ's Travis, Ross, James & Naomy playing all the best Indie tunes from Bloc Party, Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys to Kaiser Chiefs, Wolfmother and The Killers. Their 3rd Anniversary is shaping up to be one of Transmission's biggest parties ever, kicking off from 1030pm this Friday (17th). Entry is $5, with $6 Coopers Imperial pints, $5.50 Smirnoff premix & $4 champagne all night. |
 | 13/08 A Huge Fortnight for Venus!
Club Venus at the Ark are serving up a big couple weeks with hot international DJs flying in for sets. This Thursday (16th) sees a much anticipated D.O.N.S Warp Brothers Set, while the following Thursday (23rd) backs up with an equally big night featuring Groove Terminator. more... |
 | 10/08 ABSOLUT Cocktail Hour Launch @ La Boheme
Last night saw the launch of the ABSOLUT cocktail hour at the charming parisian bar La Boheme on Grote St. The launch provided an intimate audience the chance to trial a range of ABSOLUT Vodka based cocktails, while enjoying the sultry tunes supplied by the resident pianist and singer. The Cocktail Hour is now set to be an institution at La Boheme, featuring 2 for 1 ABSOLUT cocktails every Wednesday through Sunday from 6 to 7pm. Cocktails on the menu include gems such as Kurant Delight, Mandy’s Mule, Vanilla Pines and Absolut Hunk. Read on for the lowdown on bar La Boheme. more... |
 | 09/08 The Brompton takes out the 2007 SA Hotel of the Year
Congratulations to The Brompton Hotel who last night took home the award for 2007 SA Hotel of the Year at the annual Australian Hotels Association awards. The suburban pub hidden behind Port Rd has recently undergone a multi-million dollar makeover. Once a lazy local, the heritage listed
Brompton has had a complete facelift, with a funky modern interior mixing seemlessly with the existing traditional structure. You can check out The Brompton for yourself at 5 First Street Brompton. |
 | 08/08 Pub Talk ventures into cyberspace.
Pub Talk is back to tackle the important issues effecting Adelaidians. For the latest edition we have dragged ourselves off the intoxicated streets of Adelaide into the even crazier world of myspace for some answers. Did we get any straight ones? Read on to find out! |
| 06/08 The Hot Lies go back to school
| One of Adelaide's bright new emerging bands The Hot Lies will be hitting Adelaide Uni this Saturday (Aug 11) to give the home town crowd a huge show. The boys have recently released their 'Emergency Emergency' single off the upcoming debut album 'Ringing In The Sane' due in September. The album was produced by Phil McKellar (Silverchair, Grinspoon, Kisschasy) and is being mastered in New York by Ted Jensen (Fall Out Boy & My Chemical Romance). Check out their 'Tell Me Goodnight' video clip to the left, or read the entire lowdown on the gig. |
more... |
 | 02/08 Kumfy Klub Winter Edition
Kumfy Klubs are always big nights at the Sceptre, and the Winter edition won't be an exception, the Kumfy crew always turns out en-masse! This Saturday (Aug 4th) sees two exciting up and coming acts headling the party. Sukatash have amassed a die-hard following who can’t get enough of this 8 piece collective’s irresistible blend of funk, soul and hip hop, while The Operators are back on deck after a short hiatus and are ready to rock the spot with their upbeat funky grooves and swinging house styles. more... |
 | 01/08 Morals of a Minor @ Electric Light Hotel
Morals of a Minor are back for a long awaited performance in Adelaide since moving to Melbourne. The gig will go off this Friday (Aug 3) @ Electric Light Hotel. The boys have been working hard both in the studio and playing live since they formed in the early months of 2006. Since that time they have developed a strong following on the local scene, toured the eastern states, and supported national and international acts like Dungen, Johnny Boy, Pharoahs and The Valentinos. Their sound has been likened to greats such as The Police, Early U2 and Pink Floyd. more... |
 | 31/07 Hoyts Movie Ticket Giveaway!
Hoyts Tea Tree Plaza have hooked us up with 20 double passes to see a sneak preview of 'Black Sheep' this Monday. It's a classic shlock horror flic as an experiment in genetic engineering turns harmless sheep into blood-thirsty killers that terrorize a New Zealand farm. (We figured the sheep would fight back one day!) It's easy to score one of these passes, just enter in our competition section. Be quick, the giveaway is only running for 2 days! |
 | 30/07 Six Bar Lounge Launched
One of the newest bars in Adelaide is Six bar lounge at the site of the old Red Room on Light Square (Level 1 157 Waymouth St). Six was launched this month and are claiming to be the ultimate, intimate, luxurious clubbing destination. They are off to a good start with their first international DJ in Anthony Pappa hitting the bar this Thursday night (Aug 2). Tix are $15 on the night with doors opening 10pm. more... |
 | 28/07 Bar Girl of the Month is back!
Bar Girl of the Month is back, as we tackle Adelaide's best bar girls head on. And for August, we caught up with one of The Arkaba's finest, Kat aka Katwoman. She likes long walks on the beach, candlelit dinners and poetry....Ok maybe we made that up, but the rest of her answers are real! Check out her Bar Girl profile HERE. |
 | 26/07 Time to get into training!
This Saturday (28th) sees the biggest annual party on the Rhino Room Calendar with Tracksuit Party #9 going off across two levels. It's a celebration of the ultimate sportswear, with as you guessed it, tracksuits being the clothing of choice. They've got a big lineup this year, featuring Kim Dezen, Track Team, Sheop, Ollie, Jumbo, Nixon, Stephen King, Jessie and Dimes. There's also a range of prizes for the best dressed on the night. Doors open at 9pm with beats going to the early hours of the morning. (At which time you will be perfectly dressed to discard the Taxi and jog/power walk/stumble home) |
 | 25/07 A taste of Cuba
Adelaide is in the midst of a power surge of new bars & clubs, with a number staking claims as the next big thing. One of the latest is the recently opened Bar Cuba, situated above the Union Hotel on Waymouth St. Bar Cuba boasts an impressive interior, themed in rich gold and brown and decked out with comfy lounges, fireplaces and table service. more... |
 | 23/07 Your SHOUT! - Adelaide venues with best drinks lists?
Your SHOUT! gives you the opportunity to give us your thoughts on Adelaide's scene and check out everyone elses ideas. Naturally, one of the most important features of a venue when you are heading out for a big night is their drinks list. Which venues in Adelaide do you think have the best offerings, be it beers, wines or spirits. Got a favourite drink at a particular venue? Check out people's opinions and voice your own here! |
 | 20/07 Anthems The Homecoming - Tonight!
Ten years ago a legend was born. In 1997 anthems, itself celebrating the greatness of the scene, was born in the venue we now know as HQ. Over the last decade anthems has shown us the best of dance music in some of Adelaide’s best venue’s. Now anthems comes home to its birthplace. They've gathered the best of the locals who know exactly what to do to make an anthems party rock, featuring DJ Brendon, Davin, Devious, H-Bomb, Josh, Kontrol and MPK. Tix are still available from Venuetix outlets @ $21.80 for what will be one hell of a homecoming! |
 | 18/07 Northern Sound System ...Liftoff in 3,2,1...
This Friday (July 20) sees the launch of an exciting new venue, set to reinvigorate the youth music scene in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Northern Sound System provides a multi-purpose venue offering live gigs (with 300 person capacity), rehearsal and recording studios all-in-one. The centre will provide a much needed resource for up and coming musicians in the northern suburbs, as well as a great performance space. And their official launch night is gearing up to be a big one with Soft White Machine headlining, backed up by The Tony Font Show, Amity Affliction (QLD), Coma Lies (NSW) and Saving Savanah. Admission is FREE, licensed and all ages, kicking off Friday from 7pm @ 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth. |
 | 16/07 Tonic's doors closed for good
Our thoughts are with the Tonic crew after the sad news that they have been forced to close their doors for good. The decision has been made, that given the current environment, re-opening would be too difficult. It's a sad day when outside influences such as Bikie Gangs can bring the end of an Adelaide club. Let's hope the city as a whole can take measures before something like this happens to another club in our town. Thanks for the good times guys, you will be missed! |
 | 13/07 Beer & Burger Reviews - Broadway Hotel
The Beer & Burger Boys are back to put their taste buds to the challenge against Adelaide's pub grub. The reviews focus on helping you find the best burger/beer deals and pub food around town. This time the Beer & Burger crew have skipped their normal fair of pub burgers and shifted gear for some seafood and pasta at Glenelg's Broadway Hotel. Will they be happy with the decision? more... |
 | 11/07 84 @ The Crown & Anchor
Formed in Melbourne circa 2002, '84' has since fashioned a unique style of Australian garage, mixed with elements of blues, soul and beat. After becoming known for their wild live shows in Australia, the crew toured America and Canada in 2006, subsequently recording their debut album 'You, Me And Infamy' while there. With the album now released, they are back at the Crown & Anchor this Saturday (July 14th) for a free show with Ricochet Pete supporting. You can sample their tunes on their official website. |
 | 09/07 Your Shout!! - Best Venues in Adelaide to watch sports at?
Your SHOUT! gives you the opportunity to give us your thoughts on Adelaide's scene and check out everyone elses ideas. We've had a few requests lately on the best pubs to watch sporting events at. We want to hear your opinion on your favourite venues to watch sports at, and which sports do you watch there? Check out people's opinions and voice your own here! |
 | 06/07 Roller Disco Baby!
The 80's are back for 1 night only at the Shores Complex next Saturday (July 14) as the centre is transformed into a Roller Disco complete with full size rink, mirror balls and disco decor. Most importantly the event is 18+ and licensed, so you won't feel it when you land on your butt after attempting you pantented 80s roller dance move. There's no shortage of entertainment on the night either, headlining are Beat Smugglers and DJs HMC, Driller, Shep and David L. You can hire skates on the night or dust the cobwebs off your own. Tix are available from Venuetix at $25 + bf. Don't forget your happy pants! |
 | 05/07 A Tribe Is Forming Final Ever Show!
With a couple of members heading OS, The Tribe is calling it quits after many years as the premier party-hard hip hop crew in town. We’ll miss these boys crankin’ out their chunky funk and raucous rhymes on stage. Don’t miss the Tribe’s last hurrah @ The Sceptre on Saturday July 14 alongside the Poetikool boys and DJs Nixon, Busy and Westo. A full house is guaranteed, with presold tickets already sold out! Doors open 9pm. $10 entry on the door (including members) |
 | 03/07 The Red Paintings, painting the town red.
The Red Paintings are invading Adelaide this weekend with an audio visual feast to tempt the senses. The arthouse rock group from Brisbane are well known for their extravagant live shows, blending theatre and experimental rock to create a truly unique experience. Last year they toured with The Dresden Dolls and have recently released their 3rd EP Feed The Wolf. You can catch their amazing show this Saturday (11pm) & Sunday (730pm - all ages) at the Electric Light Hotel. Tix are available through Venuetix @ $13.10 +bf. Check out their myspace to take a taste test of their music and live performances... |
 | 01/07 Venus Reloaded
For over 2 years Venus has been the staple diet for many Adelaide clubbers, but now they have taken it up another notch. As of this Thursday (July 5), Venus will feature house and RnB under 1 roof, with Australia’s no.1 RnB DJ Chris C joining Kontrol, Skot Holder, Ben and NRG. For you clubbers out there, don't fear, we've been assured the anthems will keep on pumping! more... |
 | 28/06 SA Dance Music Awards Winners Announced
On Monday June 25 the 10th annual SA Dance Music Awards was held, once again producing a huge night. Performers on the night included High Dosage (NZ) and 'Most Popular Producer' winner SystemBot. Congratulations to all the winners including our Featured Artist Troy J Bean for 'Most Popular Groove/Electronica DJ'. Check out the full list of winners... more... |
 | 26/06 Your Shout!! - The importance of a good toilet
Your SHOUT! is back, tackling the important issues, and we want your opinion! This week we are getting back to basics. When you're out for a huge night, it's inevitable that more than a couple stops to the toilet will be required. Given the importance of the humble toilet, which Adelaide venues do you think have the best, worst, cleanest or most unique toilets? Check out people's opinions and voice your own here! |
 | 25/06 Anyone for a beer pop?
Last week we brought you the launch of Cooper's beer based Cocktail Collection, this week the Americans have put a twist on our favourite bevvys. A US bar has launched a range of beer ice blocks, comprising of 100% frozen beer on a stick. The bar road-tested hundreds of beers until they settled on three popsicle friendly flavours including "Raspbeer-y" made with Begian fruit beer and the "Fudgesicle" consisting of a stout with chocolate undertones. With more sizes and flavours in the works, the bar is drawing alot of attention...unfortunately not all of it welcome, with the US Alcoholic Beverage Control Department (ABCD) claiming they are illegal. |
 | 22/06 Beer & Burger Reviews - Saracen's Head Beef Burger
The Beer & Burger Boys are back to put their taste buds to the challenge against Adelaide's pub grub. The reviews focus on helping you find the best burger/beer deals and pub food around town. This time the boys from the Beer and Burger website take on a Saracen's Head Beef Burger. more... |
 | 20/06 Australia reclaims pub crawl world record
The city of Maryborough in south-east Queensland has reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Pub Crawl. The city had previously set the benchmark in 2006 with over 2200 participants, only to see the poms rip us off with 41 more crawlers in the slightly larger city of London. Not to be outdone, Maryborough took it up a notch last week and smashed the previous record with over 2800 crawlers. To be officially excepted into the record books, participants had to visit all 10 pubs on the route in six hours, consuming at least one drink at each. more... |
 | 18/06 Coopers Cocktails!? ..... surely you jest.
Well, no it's a reality. In a world first, Coopers beers will form the basis for a new collection of cocktails to be launched in Adelaide on Thursday night at The Crown and Sceptre. Renowned for their unique line of cocktails, The Sceptre team has come up with a range of cocktails that incorporate the individual characteristics of Coopers beer with a range of exotic flavours including Chocolate, Cinnamon, French William Pear, Madagascan Vanilla, Wild Dutch Apple and Elderflower. Providing an equally tasty soundtrack for the evening will be Adelaide's premier party rockers Lowrider and DJ Smiley. more... |
 | 15/06 Booster Debut LP Launch @ Enigma Bar
The time has come for local rock trio Booster to release and launch their debut album,'The Real Deal', title meaning 'This is real rock 'n' roll music exploding from every orifice'. In only a short time, Booster have built up a reputation for playing energetic, entertaining live shows. You can catch their inevitably mad album launch party on Saturday 23rd June at Enigma Bar, with support by local rock mainstays Angelik, Your Motive For and The Dairy Brothers! Doors open at 9pm! 'The Real Deal' will be available nationally in June. You can check out more info at Mixmasters Records Booster's myspace or have a squiz at our Artist Focus article on them. |
 | 14/06 Gilbert Street Hotel - Your local away from home
Nestled in the south east corner of the CBD, The Gilbert Street Hotel is somewhat of a hidden treasure. However for those in the know, there is a pub favourite, with something for everyone tastes. And that is exactly how the Gilbert likes it, leave your attitude at the door and enjoy the great atmosphere. Mal and Stacey O’Farrell took over the Gilbert in February ’06, and they’ve been working hard transforming the pub since. You can check out our Venue Focus article on them here! |
 | 12/06 Texas Hold'em Hits SA's Pubs
Texas Hold'em No Limits has finally been unleashed on our pubs and bars. Monday, everyone's favourite poker game was launched in South Australia. An institution interstate, The National Poker League tournaments will be featured in over 100 venues across the state. Free roll tournaments are now being held every week. Events range between 60 and 300 players, with tournys taking around 4 hours to complete including sign in. Just rock up on a tournament night and enrol for free, points are earned at each tournament along with nightly prizes. more... |
 | 08/06 Tonic re-opens today!
Tonic Bar is back open today following last weekend's Light Square events. The Tonic Team stress that last weekend's incident was unrelated to Tonic, and they have the finest security systems in town ensuring a safe environment to party! Friday brings electro house with $5 base spirits. Saturday features RnB out back and house beats in the front room. And back up Sunday night to break it down on the dancefloor in a House vs RnB showdown. Why not have a drink for the Queen while you're at it! |
 | 06/06 Help us improve pubscene.....and score free drinks doing it!
We are continually trying to improve pubscene, adding new features, tweaking sections, the brains trust is in overdrive! However we want to hear your opinion, have your say on what you want to see on the website. Get involved by spending a couple minutes filling out our user survey. We will be giving away venue drinks cards to random surveyors! |
 | 05/06 Beer & Burger Reviews - Exeter Beef Burger
One of the latest tasty new segments we are serving up is food and drink reviews at Adelaide's various pubs. The reviews focus on helping you find the best burger/beer deals and pub food around town. This time the boys from the Beer and Burger website take on an Exeter Beef Burger. more... |
 | 03/06 Winter Enchanted 2007
So summer is well and truly behind us, as we gear up for a cold wet winter. But on the upside, the dawn of Winter means Enchanted Forest is back with Winter Enchanted 2007. Always one of the biggest nights on the calendar for the rave community, the latest enchanted is being held on the Queens Birthday Long Weekend, Sunday June 10. Artists confirmed at this stage include Proteus (Finland), Break (UK), Fierce (UK), Captain Tinrib (UK) and State Of Mind (NZ). more... |
 | 01/06 Zombies take over the city....but don't freak out.
If you thought you had stumbled into a scene from Dawn Of the Dead last Saturday night in the city (26th), you could be forgiven. Over a hundred zombie like creatures moaned and lurched their way through the city around sunset, devouring everything in their path. What actually took place was the first annual Adelaide Zombie Walk. An event which in the last few years has taken place in many cities around the world, it consists of getting together with a bunch of undead friends and making your way as a zombie pack through the city, scaring the s**t out of stunned onlookers. more... |
 | 31/05 Big Brother Is Watching
For all you reality tv junkies, the Big Brother circus is heading to town, with evictees appearing each Saturday at Earth Nightclub starting June 2. Yes I know, you're a closet Big Brother fan and don't want to get busted, so just play dumb and pretend you're going along for the great DJ lineup. If that doesn't do it for you, randomly Earth have got free live body piercings in action if you're into that sort of thing. |
 | 29/05 Pubscene Night Out: The Loveboat Edition
Pubscene’s Night Out took place last Saturday night, with a bus load of party goers running a muck across town. As the drinks flowed, the level of shenaniganisms (I doubt that’s a real word) increased, by the end of the night turning into a love fest with a number of punch-drunk love pubsceners (again doubt that’s a word but it should be) hooking up. Read on for my recap of the night minus quite a few blind spots. more... |
 | 28/05 'Splash' SA Movie Premiere at Garage
This Wednesday (May 30th), SA bodyboarding movie Splash is premiering at Garage Bar. There are a stack of giveaways on the night including Pro Model Bodyboards, Wetsuits, Clothing, Rashies, Board Bags, Hats and much much more. Doors open at 7pm with screening starting at 9. It's $10 entry and drinks specials all night. You can pick up a copy of the movie for $20 on the night. Get along and support a local production! For more info check out their myspace. |
 | 25/05 Troy J Been - Eclectic beats of a music tragic
We caught up with the refreshing Troy J Been at Fresh HQ in his role as Station Manager, to hear all about his recent exploits and find out what’s in store for this man of many hats. And as you speak to Troy you quickly get caught up in his infectious love of music and the local scene. Check out his artist profile here! |
 | 23/05 Ryan's Air Guitar Odyssey
On Monday pubscene was lucky enough to catch up with the State Champion of the biggest up and coming craze to hit the World. The Winner of the State Air Guitar Comp, Ryan Hume. First time air guitarist, 18 year old, Ryan flew out on Tuesday to compete in the National Comp in Darwin, where he will be going head to head, invisible string to invisible string with Australia’s best. Ryan has battled through the state heats and finals at Sky City over the past month, coming out with the state title. more... |
 | 22/05 Sceptre Cocktail List Launch Party
After months of arduous nights testing and perfecting recipes Andrew McDowell and the team at the Sceptre are launching their new cocktail list. Full of surprises, the list is sure to delight the novice through to the experienced cocktailian and it offers an opportunity to try some truly inspired creations as well as a very well thought out collection of classics. Celebrating the launch of the new cocktail list, the Sceptre are hosting a VIP party this Thursday May 24 from 7-9pm, followed by an open party for the public from 9pm. Headlining are Australia's premiere party rockers Funk Trust (DJs Will Styles & Learned Hand), supported by Troy J Been, Ish & Track Team. more... |
 | 20/05 Super Size This
There's a few pubs in Adelaide that serve some pretty decent sized schnitzels and pint glasses, but none of them come close to touching restuarant Waldgeist in Hofheim Germany. Here they specialise in giant food and drink, with standard beers served in 2L glasses!. If that doesn't fit the bill you can always try the popular 5L bacardi & coke for $50. And if you are a glutton for punishment you can have a crack at one of their huge schnitzels, 1.2kg rump steaks or 30cm burgers. Every table comes with tinfoil supplied, for the inevitable leftovers you can take home and feed to a small nation for the next month.....check out more pics. more... |
 | 18/05 Lisa Lashes Crashes to Earth
On her 'Always Faithful' Australian Tour, world renowned DJ Lisa Lashes is hitting Earth Nightclub tomorrow night (Sat 19th). Regarded by many as the top female DJ in the world, she has created the hugely popular hard house CD Compilations 'Hard House Euphoria' and 'Extreme Euphoria Vol 2' as well as being the only female DJ in the top 10 of DJ Mags Top 100 List. Specialising in hard dance beats, she also blends trance, techno and breakbeats into her sets, producing a euphoric experience. Supporting at Earth are Dj's JoSH, RE, Madusa, Aven, Cheeky b, Adrian V, Mr s, Odyssey and H-Bomb. Tix are available from Venuetix for $21.80 or you can try your luck at the door. |
 | 16/05 Countdown to our Huge Night Out!....
It's only 10 days until our pubscene Night Out on Saturday May 26th. We've had a great response to the night, and still have a few spots left if you are up for a big night out. We'll be jumping on a Trampline Bus and painting the town red as we spread our shenanigans across Adelaide's night scene. Get a group of friends together and come along for the ride!! You can find out all the info of how to grab your piece of the action here. And unlike the current public transport system, you can be assured the only time you have to stand on the bus is when you're dancing like a madman in the isles... |
 | 14/05 Kisschasy @ Fowlers Live
Melbourne boys Kisschasy are back in Adelaide, playing at Fowlers Live on Friday 25th May. The gig coincides with the release of their new single 'Opinions Won't Keep You Warm At Night'. Its videoclip has been getting recent airplay, a satire on John Howard, George Bush and Tony Blair's close political alignments. The band haven't headlined a tour for almost a year, focusing on writing and recording their upcoming album due out in July. Their debut album 'Untitled Paper People' earned Gold Status in Australia, with the new album covering a range of world issues. Tix are still at available from Venuetix at $19.80. The Mares and Miniatures of Massive will be supporting. |
 | 10/05 Beer & Burger Reviews - The Austral Burger
One of the latest tasty new segments we are serving up is food and drink reviews at Adelaide's various pubs. The reviews focus on helping you find the best burger/beer deals and pub food around town. This time the boys from the Beer and Burger website take on an Austral Burger. more... |
 | 08/05 Stylus on Saturdays @ The Gilbert Street Hotel
Pimped out in red, overflowing with delectable cocktails and vibrating with phunked out beats The Gilbert Street Hotel is all about style! And on Saturdays Stylus hits the Gilbert where an innate sense of style meets a wickedness that can only result in one hell of a good time! They've got free entry all night with DJs Spark, Benson and Lachy Pender providing the booty beats. To help you get into the groove, we’ve got 6 'Bar Beats & Breaks' CD and drink prize packs to give away. more... |
 | 06/05 Publish your event pics on pubscene!
Having a birthday, bucks night or other occasion at one of Adelaide's fine venues, or running your own pubcrawl? You can send us your pics and we will setup a dedicated page for your event in our popular Crowd Snaps section! Send all your friends the link to check out the nights best pics! more... |
 | 04/05 HOW TO: Get Served at a Bar Quickly
Another weekend is just around the corner, and that means getting into party mode and hitting your favourite bar. But one of the sure fire ways for your night to get ruined is to spend more time frustrated trying to order drinks at the bar then actually consuming them with your mates. With that said, we bring you the ultimate instructions on how best to beat the queue to get your drink at a crowded bar. These simple steps will optimize your drinking time, and minimize time spent standing and waiting (and waiting and waiting) at the bar. more... |
 | 02/05 Join our Mad May Night Out!
The details of the pubscene Party Bus night out have now been confirmed. The event will be held on Saturday May 26th. The basic concept of the night is get a group of mates together, and join us on a Trampline Party Bus as we visit a bunch of venues across town. Each venue providing a different drinks special to ensure your night is well lubricated!
The night is $25 per head and begins at the Cumberland Arms at 7pm, with 4 more venues visited through the night. Read on for our full route, drinks specials and how to book your spot! more... |
 | 30/04 Venus Prize Packs...mmmm free stuff!
Partying shouldn't be restricted to purely weekends! Club Venus Thursdays is a great excuse to get out and party during the week. Sure you might have to work Friday morning, but that's what panadol is for! And you might need the panadol with $3 Skyy Vodka, Canadian Club and Malibu from 9pm - 10pm and 11pm - midnight, PLUS $2 champers for the ladies 9-11pm every Thursday!
The good folks at Club Venus have hooked us up with 10 prize packs to giveaway. The packs are valued at $60 and provide yourself and 3 friends free entry and 2 free drinks each @ Venus. So check out our competition section to register! |
 | 29/04 Wolf & Cub to play Adelaide UniBar
Local boys Wolf & Cub recently supported Wolfmother when they played the Adelaide Uni Barr Smith Lawns in April. Now the boys are back to headline at the Adelaide UniBar on Saturday May 19. If you didn't get enough of them at Wolfmother, or missed out, now is the perfect opportunity to get your fix! Tickets are available from Venuetix at the bargain basement price of $16.80 |
 | 26/04 New Beer & Burger Reviews
Another tasty new segment we are serving up is food and drink reviews at Adelaide's various pubs. The reviews focus on helping you find the best burger/beer deals and pub food around town. This time the boys from the Beer and Burger website take a bite into the Crown & Sceptre's offerings. more... |
 | 24/04 Candy & Randy spice up our Blogs Section
Hot off the press, we bring you the latest addition to our 'Blogs' Section. Read about the misadventures of Candy & Randy, two girls documenting their experiences out on Adelaide's social scene, from crazy nights clubbing to their relationship escapades. Always amusing, occasionally sad, generally reading as an episode from Days of Our Lives! Candy & Randy's first blog is available NOW! |
 | 22/04 DJ Wei-Shen Storms Savvy Anzac Day Eve
There is no shortage of things to do Anzac Day Eve (this Tuesday night), with Savvy hosting internationally recognised DJ / Producer Wei-Shen. Resisting the popular trend towards electronica, Wei-Shen plays his unique brand of ballearic house music infusing afrocentric percussion, Latin rhythms, dirty disco, a dash of electro and a huge dose of funk! He is fast becoming one of the most respected house DJs having seduced crowds both here and throughout Asia. Supporting are Professor X , Jazzy James and Paul Butler on percussion. Doors open @10pm, $7 entry. |
 | 20/04 Score a free history lesson....
Hoyts Norwood have hooked us up with 20 double passes to see a sneak preview of the movie 'The History Boys', a comedy/drama about an unruly class of gifted and charming teenage boys who pursue of sex, sport, and higher education. The film was nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards and is based on an award winning play. If you want to grab a double pass to the preview, check out our competitions section. |
 | 19/04 Get Fresh This Anzac Day Eve
The best thing about Anzac Day falling on a Wednesday is the opportunity to turn your working week on its head. Take the Thursday, Friday off and you've got yourself a 2 day week and 5 day weekend, now that's the way it should be! And what better way to kick off your 5 day weekend than Fresh FM's 9th Birthday Extravaganza at HQ on Anzac Day Eve (24th). Featuring is Systembot live plus over 20 fresh DJs bangin' out the beats across 3 rooms! This one is shaping up to be a big one, so get along and support the Adelaide institution that is Fresh. DJs kick off from 9pm with entry $10 before 12 and $15 after. Fresh subscribers $10 all night or $5 presold from FreshFM. Trampline are running shuttles to the event. |
 | 18/04 Introducing our new Blog Section!
We have just launched our brand spanking new Blogs section, bringing you the A-List of Adelaide’s bloggers. Over time we will be featuring local bloggers with their generally crazy, always entertaining experiences on Adelaide's social scene. Our first regular blog is by a man who those intimate with the local music scene will be familiar with Spoz. ‘Spoz’s Rant’ has been a regular institution for years, never failing to deliver his weekly band reviews, slick photos and mind bending rants. Read about his weekly misadventures in the local music scene, his ranting philosophical musings on the nature of very stupid things and all the idiotic stuff in between. Each week we will be featuring the cream of Spoz’s Rant, starting...NOW! |
 | 16/04 Pubscene Traveller - In Poland even the pubs are drunk
This modern architectural marvel is known as the 'Crooked House' and can be found in the town of Sopat, Poland. Built in 2004, it is the most photographed building in Poland, housing a pub among other things. There are 2 questions that need answering here: 1. What substances was architect Szotynscy Zaleski on when he designed it, and 2. Does the house actually look straight to people after a few too many vodkas? Either way it's certainly an impressive structure! With all the talk of modernising Adelaide, are we ready for such a unique building? |
 | 15/04 Pub Crawl Generator RELOADED!
Our patented pub crawl generator has proved highly popular among the good party people of Adelaide, with routes being generated for bucks nights to uni crawls to birthdays and everything in between. The generator allows intelligent creation of routes on google maps based on distance between venues and available happy hours. We have now beefed up the generator from the previous max of 5, to 10 venues per crawl, providing the most hard-core crawler ample venues to stumble to. You can generate your routes to be printed and shared, or if you are a pubscene member, save the routes to display on the website, send to friends and modify down the track! Here's a sample route using our new juiced up generator. Go forth and crawl! |
 | 13/04 Hilltop Hoods get re-strung
Local lads the Hilltop Hoods are continuing their innovations by releasing a 're-strung' version of their popular 'The Hard Road' album featuring the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Artists in different genres have successfully teamed with orchestra's such as Ben Folds and Metallica, so will be interesting to see the experiment layed to Hip Hop. The boys are holding a unique one-off performance with a 31 piece ASO, held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Sat May 12 to coincide with the release of the album. At under $50 and the Hoods only Adelaide gig in '07, this is one performance definitely worth checking out. But if you do miss out, no doubt you'll be able to buy the DVD later this year! Tickets are on sale now at Ticketek. |
 | 11/04 FREE BEER!....Have we got your attention?
Lately, the breweries have been doing their best to get you on side by providing free beer. And who are we to complain! Such offers should become stock standard with any pub visit. Back in February Coopers ran Lager Land with their free tastings, and recently Tooheys have been shouting free pints to the good beer drinking public. Tomorrow night (Thursday) they are at it again, with a free pint direct from the brewery for everyone at various venues across Adelaide. Read on for the times and locations. Cheers! more... |
 | 10/04 Interested in a crazy night out!?
The pubscene crew ventured out on the Trampline Party Bus in February and had an awesome night. Now we are looking at running another special Trampline night out and getting you involved! Get a group of friends together to come along and meet cool new people at the same time. The night includes bus service around the city and loads of drinks specials... email us (including your age) at nightout@pubscene.com.au to register your interest and we will hook you up with more info. |
 | 07/04 Free Tickets to Hoyts 'Sunshine' Sneak Preview! - CLOSED
Hoyts Norwood have hooked us up with 20 double passes to see a sneak preview of 'Sunshine', a hot new movie by the director of Trainspotting and 28 Days Later. The screening is on this Wednesday (11th April) 6:30pm @ Hoyts Norwood. Check out the low down on Sunshine here. To grab one of these double passes, check out our competitions section. Get in quick though, as the comp only runs for 3 days! |
 | 05/04 Cargo Street Party is back
The annual Cargo Club Street Party is back on this Easter Sunday. Historically a huge night, this year brings another hot line up. Paul Farris direct from the UK of Defected and Ministry Of Sound fame headlines the Cargo Arena outside. Inside, the She Arena features Sydney's Graham Cordery on the decks, backed up by Audioporn, Kaelee and Matt Campbell. The night cranks from 9pm-5am, pre-sold tix for $25 available from Cargo Club, Naked Clothing and Perfume Parlour. |
 | 04/04 Easter Venue Trading Hours
Easter is a great time to head out with friends and have a 'quiet drink or 2'. But when are all the pubs, clubs & bars actually open over Easter? Well, Good Friday is a no go zone, so everything is closed all day. As a general rule, most venues close at midnight on Thursday night, although some are running extended hours for a little later. If you can't survive without partying on Friday, clubs can open at midnight Friday night, so you can throw on your dancing shoes then. Saturday is as per normal and Sunday night should be a big one with Monday being a public holiday and a number of venues holding special nights....Have an awesome Easter!....The pubscene Crew. |
 | 03/04 Have you checked out our 1st monthly email newsletter!?
We've recently sent out our first monthly e-newsletter, keeping your finger on the pulse of what's happening on Adelaide's scene, as well as hot competitions and the latest on the website. If you haven't scored a newsletter, let us know and we'll hook you up! Either send an email titled 'Newsletter' to newsletter@pubscene.com.au or enter your email address in the 'Mailing List' box on the top right corner of the homepage. Alternatively you can become a free member, providing the newsletter and lots of other benefits including uploading your own pics, contributing to the user forum and saving your designed pub crawl routes! |
 | 02/04 Party Hard over Easter at Tonic
Tonic have got an action packed Easter long weekend to look forward to.
Easter Thursday brings Funkshop vs. Therapy DnB, as well as special guests the Signal Drivers from Perth, famous for their regular party night 'Destination', voted “Best Club Night Perth 2006”. Last year's Easter Thursday was huge so expect another big night.
Easter Sunday sees the Bunnies bouncing in, to party with all of Tonic's Fave DJ's. Check out Matt G, FBI, Lou Lou, Reload, Dylan Sanders, Steve Daly and MC Shyne. There's Free Entry before 11pm, as well as Free for the "Bunnies" (Ladies) before 1am. |
 | 01/04 Need a ride to the Red Hot Chili Peppers Gig?
For those lucky enough to grab tickets, the hot show in town this Easter Weekend is the Red Hot Chili Peppers on Saturday night at the Entertainment Centre. The good people at Trampline Party Buses are putting on a couple bus services on the night, helping avoid the inevitable pain in the butt of making your own way there. They've got an EXPRESS service from Golden Grove Village and another service from the Aberfoyle Hub Tavern via Marion Shopping Centre. Both routes run return services to the Entertainment Centre for $10. Check out their website for more info, and make sure you book ahead as seat numbers are limited! |
 | 30/03 Reel Big Fish @ Fowlers
Ska-punk Californian rockers Reel Big Fish are back on our shores playing a gig at Fowlers Live this Monday and promoting their upcoming live CD/DVD. The boys have been regular visitors to Australia over the years, last playing in Adelaide with Goldfinger at The Gov. If you haven't seen them play live before, they are well worth checking out. Known for their highly energetic, college type humour shows, the boys always put on a great night. And with punk troublemakers Guttermouth and Sydney band Bagster backing them up, it should be another show to remember. The gig is all ages and tickets are still available from Venuetix at $46.40. |
 | 29/03 New Crown & Sceptre Menu and Drinks List!
The Sceptre team have brought out a range of sweet new food and drinks offerings. They have added a brand new 'tastes' section providing a large range of Spanish, Asian and Mediterranean dishes that are designed to be put together and share. Ideal when catching up with friends or for business lunches!
The drinks list has also been spiced up with a selection of drinks coined 'Back to the Future', testing the boundaries and your taste buds! And the best part is they are half price each Wed, Thurs & Sun from 8pm! more... |
 | 27/03 Your SHOUT!
A new feature hot off the pubscene press is our 'Your SHOUT!' segment, highlighting the hot topics of Adelaide's scene. Get involved and have your say on the important issues effecting Adelaide's party goers. Each week we'll be looking at a different topic such as 'Best Venues in Adelaide to Pickup at' and 'What Venues are Hot at the Moment'. You can check out the current topic at the top right of the home page. Have some fun and submit your thoughts as well as checking out everyone else's opinions. |
 | 25/03 Amazing Prizes In Our New Photo Comp!
We are introducing a smokin' new competition where you can submit your happy snaps and win great prizes!! Simply send us pics of you and your friends enjoying Adelaide’s nightlife .... breaking it down on the dancefloor, having a drink with friends or just general shenanigans. The best pic wins an awesome 7” LCD digital photo frame valued at $350! The new age digital frame allows you to display slideshows of your digital photos, play mp3s, run videos and can be operated by remote control!! Runners up get $50 bar tabs at The Elephant. The more pics you send, the better chance of winning! Read on for more info more... |
 | 23/03 Don’t know what to get your dad for his Birthday? How about a portable pub!
We all know beer prices have inflated over the last couple years, but who’d have thought we’d see the day when the pub itself inflated. Well, that day has come with the world’s first inflatable pubs being manufactured in the UK by Airquee. The pubs fit up to 50 people and inflate in less than an hour. All pub features are painted directly onto the PVC walls, from the artwork to the wooden beams to the fire place. Although it’s doubtful there are any dartboards in sight! more... |
 | 21/03 Fuse Festival - Igniting Australian Music
The city will come alive next Wednesday and Thursday (28th, 29th), as the Fuse Festival explodes. The festival features the best new music from across Australia all in Adelaide’s city centre. Wednesday night @ Electric Light Hotel the EXPLODE! Export Ready Showcase goes off. The night features hot Australian bands performing across two stages in one very explosive night! You can grab tix for $15 from FringeTIX. Thursday night and the city lights up with IGNITION! Open Access Showcase. The best new music right across Adelaide takes the spotlight. The only problem is choosing who to see where! Luckily, you can read on to see who’s performing where or check out our sweet google map of Thursday night's gigs! more... |
 | 19/03 Your local weatherman at your service
At pubscene we strive to make partying it up in Adelaide as easy as possible. Our latest innovation will ensure you aren't caught short when planning your adventures. In the What's On section on the homepage we have installed our own weather chart for upcoming days of the week, so when hitting the town you'll know whether to pimp out with polo OR jacket, and style out with your mini OR jeans. |
 | 18/03 *Fringe Watch* Get Funked @ The Sceptre
The Crown @ Sceptre is getting into the Fringe spirit with back 2 back shows this weekend. Friday night brings six piece Aussie Funk 'n Roots band NEO. Expect unbridled, theatrical musical madness with lots of wild dancing! 9pm with free entry!
On Saturday night, Club Fiction will be shaking the foundations with 3 legendary Byron Boy DJs hitting town. Get dirty with Nick Taylor's filthy fistfunk, Jackie Onassid's fat electrosmut and Dave Baseks whore house. 9pm, with tix $15 ($10 members). |
 | 16/03 Why do Irish men wear two condoms?
To Be Sure, To Be Sure......with that said, Saturday is St. Patrick's Day, everyone's favourite national celebration (excluding Australia Day of course). It's the perfect excuse to head down to your local and join in the festivities. The street party will be on again outside PJ O'Brien's on East Terrace from 9AM (yes that's not a misprint). The festival as always will prove to be an extremely messy affair as the sun goes down, so not for the faint hearted! If that's not your cup of tea, there are plenty of Irish & British pubs across Adelaide holding St. Patrick's Day celebrations to head down to and have a Guinness at! more... |
 | 14/03 *Fringe Watch* Trevor! Live From Burnside
We'll be keeping an eye out on the best Fringe Acts at Adelaide's pubs throughout March. This time we focus on a man who single handedly has saved dozens of people at breakdowns - Trevor. Sure those RAA ads are ultimate corn, but at the same time, whenever they come on you can't help but crack up. The star of those gems George Kapiniaris teams up with Simon Palomares also of Acropolis Now fame to bring a night of supercharged comedy. You can catch them at the Cavern Club Wed-Sat @8pm throughout March. Tix are $25 and can be booked here. |
 | 12/03 pubscene's Hangover Cure
There's only one thing harder than coming back to work on a Monday after the weekend, and that's coming back to work after a long weekend of partying. And with the Adelaide Cup run on Monday, there are sure to be more than a couple sore heads to start the working week. We are here to help you minimise any hangover while perfecting your hand eye co-ordination with this educational flash game. Can you last longer than your big night out last weekend? more... |
 | 08/03 Future Music Fest '07
Everyone I’ve spoken to over the last couple weeks has seemed completely oblivious to this Monday’s public holiday, and thus completely unprepared. If you’re looking for something to do, the Future Music Festival could be the answer. The futuristic festival boasts 12 hours of beats in the funky setting of the Garden of Unearthly Delights in Rundle Park. Claiming to be the future of Australian music festivals, they combine intelligent lighting and mind-blowing pyrotechnics with crystal clear audio and state of the art digital video. And they’ve got a huge lineup to back them up, featuring Carl Cox, Ferry Corsten, Felix Da Housecat and a crap load more. Keen? You can grab tickets from Venuetix (18+ only). |
 | 06/03 ‘Service by Descendents of Criminals’ - The rise of the Aussie themed pub
Here in Australia we are accustomed to a healthy selection of ‘authentic’ English and Irish pubs to choose from, but other countries are getting in on the act, of the ‘authentic’ Aussie pub. And some of these pubs are more Australian than Australia! To get a true sense of what constitutes a real Aussie pub, you have to head bush. There isn’t exactly an overpowering Aussie theme in our capital cities, except for maybe the local beers on tap, and local footy fans yelling at the big screen TVs. In fact, our pubs lack such a true Australian identity, we have our own Aussie themed pubs in Australia itself! more... |
 | 04/03 Rhino Room is comedy central this Fringe!
Its going to be a crazy March with a plethora of acts to choose from for Fringe ’07, serving up something for everyone’s tastes. And a number of Adelaide’s pubs & clubs are playing a big role in hosting some great performers. The Rhino Room is doing what it does best, with a huge lineup of comedians gracing both upstairs and downstairs from March 7 – 31, Tuesdays through Saturdays. more... |
 | 28/02 Clipsal 500 is back and that means Street Parties!
It's going to be another huge one this year with the V8 carnival back in town as of tomorrow. As always the city comes alive with a range of cranking street parties. The Hutt Street Clipsal 500 Street Party is on Saturday & Sunday from 5pm - midnight, bringing food & service from Hutt Street’s best – live bands, fashion parades, plus much more. Friday through Sunday Gouger Street, Rundle Street and Hindley Street set the scene for ‘Party Adelaide’ with alfresco wining and dining, entertainment, music, dance and fun for all....so go on...get into it! |
 | 26/02 Another dosage of your weekly medication pubscene style
We are back again to save you from those Monday morning blues as you try to get out of neutral to start the working week. This week we draw upon our experiences at the Parade Food, Wine & Music festival on Sunday. It was definitely a top notch day, but there always is that problem of a couple too many glasses of your favourite unwooded chardonnay and the inevitable trip to the toilet. We've tracked down a game to hone your skills for the next big festival. more... |
 | 25/02 Vote for Shanna in the Galliano Hottest Bartender Comp!
Savvy’s very own Shanna is competing in the finals of the Galliano Hottest Bartender Comp. She’s made it to the top 10 and stands as the only remaining SA contestant and only female in the field! She now needs your help to take out the title! The winner is decided by the public, with voting closing this Tuesday night. So get behind her and register to vote here. You could also win a sweet prize for yourself! |
 | 23/02 The Parade Food, Wine and Music Festival is back for another year
That's right the Parade Food, Wine and Music festival is back on in Norwood this Sunday 25th. The festival has become a favourite amoung Adelaide's hip crowd with 85,000+ revellers expected. The fun kicks off at midday, just grab a souvenir wine tasting glass for $5 and your all set. Entertainment runs all arvo with music and fashion shows on 7 different stages. This year is set to be another hot one, so if you haven't been before, check it out, and if you have... you know exactly what to expect! See you there!
You can grab the official program here. |
 | 22/02 Pubscene does O'Week - Did you win our photo comp?
Uni is back for another year, and the pubscene crew hit Adelaide Uni O'Week to spread the love. Everyone was in high spirits as the beer flowed, and we took a clip of crowd pics to capture the atmosphere at the Uni Bar and around campus. One lucky pic has been selected as the winner of our O'Week Crowd Snaps comp, as pictured in this news piece. The first person from this pic to email in some photo ID, their name and address to competition@pubscene.com.au scores $120 worth of free drinks and entry at Venus for themselves and 7 friends! Also don't forget the Adelaide Uni O'Ball this Saturday night on the Barr Smith Lawns! more... |
 | 21/02 FREE Hoyts 'Bobby' Sneak Preview Screening
'Bobby' is the story of the assassination of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, on June 6th, 1968, which centers around 22 people who were at the Ambassador Hotel where he was killed. Hoyts Norwood have got a sneak preview screening on this Wednesday 28th, to which pubscene have scored a bunch of free double passes. To grab one of these double passes check out our competitions section. |
 | 20/02 Happy Birthday to the Rhino Room
An Adelaide institution, the Rhino Room is celebrating their 9th birthday this Saturday night (24th) with another one of their infamous parties. This year brings 2 levels of mayhem including 2 dance floors, 2 bars, an outdoor beer garden and plenty of chill zones. The lineup includes a swag of DJs including Kim Dezen, HMC, Track Team, Shep, Madcap and Wah Wah. $3.50 Becks from 10-11 plus specials all night long. Doors open 9pm with entry $7 @ the door. |
 | 19/02 Shout out to the Adelaide United Boys
In a sad end to this seasons A-League, Adelaide United succumbed to the Melbourne Victory over the weekend. From pubscene, bad luck to the boys in Red, you've had a great season and we're still proud of ya! I think John Kosmina summed it up best with this quote of the week: This is one of those games where the dark forces of the universe etched that result in concrete before the first whistle even went. |
 | 18/02 Start of the week blues? pubscene has the answer!
You've just had a huge weekend and it's time to start another week of work. Stuck at your computer, withdrawal symptoms are already starting to kick in as you yearn for next weekend to come around. Don't fear, pubscene is here to save you! We'll be providing some light relief to those Monday blues with some fun 'drinking' games, to help avoid any chance of doing work! This week see how far you can make it home before the bevvies take over. more... |
 | 16/02 Kumfy Klub's 9th Birthday
The biggest parties of the year at the Crown & Sceptre are Kumfy Klubs. The concept of Kumfy Klub is a club night offering groovy music, friendly faces and a house party vibe in the casual surroundings of a hotel instead of a nightclub. This Saturday 17th will be one of the biggest yet with Kumfy Klub celebrating their 9th birthday. They've got a huge line-up including the funk/breaks collective 'The Levitators', local hip hop legends 'A Tribe Is Forming', phat house grooves and percussion by 'TrunkFunk Sound System', mash-up masters 'Track Team' and a whole lot more! Doors open @ 9. $14 entry / $7 Sceptre members and priority pass holders. |
 | 14/02 The pubscene crew does a night out on Trampline
Trampline Party Buses launched in Adelaide last year, bringing with them their own style of buses and specialised routes. They’ve recently got involved in pubscene so we decided to check out what they’re all about first hand and take the crew out for a night on the town. more... |
 | 12/02 Missed out on scoring Venus Prize Packs? We've got some good news....
Partying shouldn't be restricted to purely weekends! Club Venus Thursdays is a great excuse to get out and party during the week. Sure you might have to work Friday morning, but that's what panadol is for! If you missed out on our Venus giveaway, have no fear! The good folks at Club Venus have hooked us up with another 10 prize packs to giveaway. The packs are valued at $60 and provide yourself and 3 friends free entry and 2 free drinks each @ Venus. So check out our competition section to register! |
 | 05/02 Last chance to win 36ers tickets! - CLOSED
This Friday the Adelaide 36ers are hosting the Cairns Taipans. This is your last chance to catch the Adelaide 36ers in action this season! To enter the comp simply check out our competitions page and follow the directions. |
 | 03/02 Pubscene Traveller – The Rise of the Ice Bar
This is the first in a series of features investigating the more unique bars & clubs around the world. Now we are into the 21st century, entrepreneurs are looking into ways to take bars to the next level. One such approach is looking into the actual materials used in the bar. Bricks & mortar are so last century, this century sees the coming of the ICE BAR. more... |
 | 30/01 Adelaide's first Cocktail Bar at the Big Day Out!
Andrew McDowell, owner of The Sceptre, has been asked to run Adelaide's first cocktail bar at this years Big Day Out. He's put together a fantastic team of past and present staff as well as a few well known friends from some of Adelaide's other great venues to ensure that the sold out crowd gets a range of great summer drinks, as they have come to expect from the Sceptre. more... |
 | 27/01 pubscene has gone competition crazy!
We've got a load of sweet competitions running at the moment, something to suit everyone's tastes! The latest installment is an Adelaide 36ers comp for tickets to their next home game V Melbourne. If you're in a dancing mood, enter our Venus Comp to score free entry and drinks at Venus on Thursday nights. Want to be a star for a day? Then enter the Impressions Photography comp to score a free photo shoot and prints! Or if you want to get comfy with some popcorn, grab tickets to a sneak preview of Jessica Simpson's new movie 'Employee Of The Month'. All the comps are on our competitions page here. |
 | 25/01 Hoyts dump truck load of movie tickets on pubscene
Hoyts Cinemas have supplied pubscene a huge 30 double passes to see a sneak preview of the new Jessica Simpson movie 'Employee Of The Month'. The screening is at Hoyts Tea Tree Plaza and Salisbury on Monday 5th Feb at 6.30pm. To grab some of these passes, grab a shovel and head to our competition section. |
 | 23/01 Adelaide Big Day Out Personal Planner
So the Adelaide Big Day Out schedule has finally been released, but with 60 sets on show, you'll get dizzy just trying to decipher the schedule and not miss any of your fav. bands while your at it! Fear not! pubscene is here to save the day. We have devised an ingenious personal schedule planner, allowing you to select the sets you want to see. Auto-generate your own schedule, print it out along with a map and you're on your way. Check it out here! |
 | 19/01 Score a double pass to see the Adelaide 36ers play!
We’ve locked down 5 double passes to the basketball to see the 36ers host the top of the table Brisbane Bullets on Saturday January 27. Catch all the hot action as the 36ers fight to make the playoffs. To score one of these double passes, check out our competition section. |
 | 18/01 Congratulations to Triple J Unearthed SA Winners
A big congratulations to local band Antony Of The Future who won the SA Triple J Unearthed Competition. The boys competed against hundreds of other artists for the prize, judged by a panel of experts. And what a prize it is! They will be playing a set at Adelaide’s Big Day Out on February 2nd! Get along to see the boys at the Local Produce stage at 12:30. They also feature in our current Artist Focus article, so check it out to learn all about ‘em! |
 | 17/01 Win a photo shoot and prints valued at $490!
We’ve got one of our best comps to date, giving you the chance to win a professional photo shoot and prints by Impressions Photography Studio, worth $490! It’s the perfect opportunity to prepare for Valentines Day to surprise that someone special with a couple session. But if your flying solo, don’t fear, get those shots you’ve always wanted before the ravages of time take over! Check out our competition section to enter. |
 | 15/01 Check out our Bar Girl & Guy for January
We've continued our search for Adelaide's best bar staff. This month Tahlia from Swish and Dan from Garage Bar take centre stage as Beck Riley grills them. |
 | 11/01 Adelaide Big Day Out Sold Out In Record Time!
Advance tickets to the ADELAIDE BIG DAY OUT to be held on Friday February 2nd at Adelaide Showground have SOLD OUT in record breaking time. Adelaide music fans have come out in force this summer to snap up tickets to the 2007 event, but for locals who missed out there will be one final opportunity to secure a chance to attend the Adelaide BIG DAY OUT. more... |
 | 09/01 The Drink Meter
Summer is the perfect opportunity to venture out to your favourite bar and down a few brewskies. But you’ve borrowed mum's station wagon and now you don’t know if it’s too wise to drive her (the station wagon not mum) home. Here’s a quick guide of what it might take to push you over .05. |
 | 06/01 Schutzenfest Is Here!
Get out your lederhosen and steins it’s that time of year again! Schutzenfest is on this Friday & Saturday (12th & 13th) at Bonython Park. The famous German festival has been running annually since 1964, and every year it seems to get bigger and bigger! And the good news is pubscene can hook you up with free entry passes so you can skip the ticket queue and go directly to the stein tent. more... |
 | 03/01 Score a double pass to see the Adelaide 36ers play!
We’ve locked down 5 double passes to the basketball to see the 36ers host the Cairns Taipans on Wednesday January 10. Catch all the hot action as the 36ers mount a charge to the playoffs. To score one of these double passes, check out our competition section. |
 | 29/12 Respecting your temple
Summer is here, Christmas has come and gone, the party season is now well and truly in full swing! At pubscene we are all about respecting your temple, and I’m guessing your string of nights out partying are starting to take their toll. But wait, the big one, NYE is just around the corner, you need to make sure you are in tip top shape to enjoy the night, and just as importantly enjoy the public holiday the next morning! more... |
 | 23/12 Annual Garage Boxing Day Reunion
Garage Bar is again hosting its annual Boxing Day party this Tuesday. This is the one event of the year not to be missed, proving to be the biggest day on Garage's calendar. Previous years have seen the likes of Groove Terminator play. This year HMC, MC Scott T & Filthy Rich will keep the beats flowing on a Boxing Day sure to remembered. The party kicks off at 9 and goes through to 5. If you want tickets from Venuetix get in quick, as it's always a sellout! more... |
 | 21/12 A short tale of a magical New Year's Eve
Once upon a time in a land not that far away, a beautiful young lady ventures out for New Years Eve..... more... |
 | 19/12 pubscene Cocktail – Ingredient #1 Google Maps
This is the first round in a series of articles liberating your minds into just what pubscene has to offer. We all know out and about with a few bevies under our belts, the old built in navigation system tends to go a bit haywire. The goodness of google maps is your salvation. Google maps is an awesome innovation, letting you basically fly to wherever your heart desires around the world and get a birds eye view of the area. more... |
 | 17/12 Merry Christmas from pubscene
From everyone at pubscene we wish you all a great Christmas and new years. '06 has been an awesome beginning for pubscene, and we've got LOTS more in store for '07. Stay tuned as we continue to grow and innovate to provide you the lowdown on Adelaide's pub, club & bar scene. Here's an advent calendar pubscene style to bring in Christmas! Enjoy the party season and stay safe! |
 | 14/12 Final Adelaide Big Day Out '07 Lineup Announced!
The final lineup for next years Adelaide Big Day Out has now been released. The biggest name from the latest announcements is the inclusion of The Vines, with their latest album Vision Valley released in 2006. This rounds out a huge lineup with the likes of Tool, Muse, Violent Femmes, The Killers & My Chemical Romance coming from abroad. And the local acts are well represented by Eskimo Joe, Jet, John Butler Trio, Evermore and a bucket load more! more... |
 | 11/12 Check out pubscene's latest offerings
At pubscene we love providing fresh dynamic features. Check out our latest offerings which include December's Bar Guy & Girl, the latest Pub Talk, a great article on the Bull & Bear, and our new 'Random Venue' feature on the home page, maybe you'll discover somewhere new! We've also made competitions even easier to enter! Stay tuned for lots more goodies to come! |
 | 09/12 FREE VIP EXPRESS entry to Supafly this Friday @ Savvy? We'll hook you up!
This Friday, global dance floor duo and DJ / Producer sensation Supafly are hitting Savvy. Panos Liassi (aka Mister P) & Andrew Tumi (aka One) together have developed a massive profile from their inimitable ability to infuse funk injected groove, live reggae voice, hip hop cool & a sexy house beat. Their two massive hits “lets get down” & “moving too fast “ lay testament to their music being labeled aural paradise. Tix are $15 @ door / $10 b4 12 / $5 b4 11pm or score FREE VIP EXPRESS Entry for you and a friend here!! |
| 07/12 Members Comp Winners Unmasked
We have now discovered the identities of our pubscene members competition winners. Winning 2 tickets to the Adelaide Big Day Out '07 is Lauren Whelan of Modbury. And the 2nd generation 2GB ipod nano goes to Marissa Romalis of Panorama. Enjoy the tunes girls! |
 | 05/12 Christmas calendar more crammed than the 6 o’clock express to Mumbai?
There seems to be this inbuilt, instinctive, obligation we feel to meet, drink and be merry with all our friends before the new year- no matter what the cost.
So how are you staying fresh for work the next day?
Here's a few pointers... more... |
 | 03/12 Crown and Sceptre's 5th Birthday Bash
The Crown and Sceptre is celebrating its fifth birthday this week with an event that will be remembered as one of the parties of the year. Thursday December 7 the Sceptre will unleash renown London DJ, Ben Watt, who will be smokin' up the decks with his infectious house and groove beats. Ben is part of the music duo, Everything But The Girl, and he also has established his own successful record label, Buzzing Fly Records. This will be the only Adelaide event on Ben's world tour so do not miss out.
more... |
 | 01/12 Major Members Comp Winners Drawn!
We have just drawn the winners of our major members competition. We've had a great response for the comp, thanks to everyone who has joined the pubscene community! The winners are.......
1st - lolly83 ** 2 tickets to Adelaide Big Day Out '07 **
2nd - funkyqt ** latest 2nd generation 2GB ipod nano **
3rd - sjsherriff ** Live at The Chapel DVD **
4th - EskiMojo ** Live at the Chapel DVD **
Winners will be contacted shortly and we will track down their true identities! |
.JPG) | 30/11 Chantal Scores Trip To Paris With Winning Mix
Congratulations to the Hyatt Regency's cocktail maker, Chantal Keats, who has proven she is a true ‘mix master’ by winning the national 2006 Chartreuse Mixability competition. An annual competition run by Suntory, it challenges Australian bartenders to create an original cocktail featuring Chartreuse. All entries are judged on presentation, aroma, taste and name. Titled ‘Treuse of Lust’, Chantal’s award-winning cocktail comprises of a refreshing mix of green Chartreuse, Apricot brandy, Southern Comfort and Ruby red grapefruit juice, finished with a flamed orange zest.
more... |
 | 29/11 New life to be breathed back into Oriental Hotel
The Oriental Hotel on Magill Road has been taken off life support and is getting a full makeover. The heritage listed building is being partially demolished and rebuilt to give it a modern meets historical feel, popular with many hotel restorations these days. This continues a spate of makeovers in the Norwood area. more... |
 | 27/11 DJ Wei-Shen @ Savvy, and you can score a double pass!
With its inaugural S.N.A.P. event ( Savvy New Audio Project ) on Friday December 8th, Savvy Bar lounge will feature internationally recognised DJ / Producer Wei-Shen! Renowned for his interactive style, Wei-Shen never fails to deliver an infectious performance. Resisting the popular trend towards electronica, Wei-Shen plays his unique brand of house music infusing afrocentric percussion, Latin rhythms, dirty disco, a dash of electro and a huge dose of funk! Check out our competition section to score one of 10 double passes to see DJ Wei-Shen @ Savvy. more... |
 | 25/11 Now you can save your Pub Crawl Routes!!
We've continued the innovation at pubscene and now you can take your night out planning to the next level. The ability to save any pub crawl routes you design with our Pub Crawl Generator has now been added. Save you routes to share, view, edit and delete any time you want! This feature requires you to become a free member with pubscene. You can check out the latest shared routes in the bottom left column on the home page. more... |
 | 24/11 Less than 1 week until pubscene Members Comp is drawn!
That's right, our huge members competition is being drawn on December 1st. Major prize is 2 tickets to see the Big Day Out 2007! We've also got the latest generation 2GB ipod nano and Live at the Chapel DVDs. To enter, simply become a free member on pubscene. If you're already a member, refer your friends to give yourself extra entries in the draw! Winners will be contacted and displayed on pubscene on December 1. |
 | 18/11 Koral does us proud at the World Draught Masters
The Belgium Beer Cafe's Koral has arrived back from the Stella Artois Draught Masters 2006 World Championships. Koral took out the Australian title a couple months ago and earned the right to compete for Australia at the Worlds in Belgium. Koral pulled out a top notch performance to come 6th in the world out of a classy field of 30+! more... |
 | 17/11 Venus Prize Packs to Win
Join the groovers @ Venus Thursdays and enjoy free entry and drinks while your at it! That's right we've scored 10 free entry and drinks passes to Venus @ Arkaba, and we can only drink so much, so we are looking for a good home for them. Each pass provides yourself and 3 friends free entry and 2 free drinks each @ Venus. Venus is Adelaide's hottest dance sensation with resident DJ's Kontrol, Skot Holder, RMAC and DJ Ben with MC Jules and NRG every Thursday night. See the competition section for the lowdown. |
 | 14/11 Get Involved! Members Pics Launched
We've continued to up the anti with pubscene's content, and for our latest offering you are the stars! You now have the chance to upload your own pics from your last big night out and have them displayed on the home page (see bottom right corner) as well as in our dedicated members pics section. Alternatively you can mark your pics as private and start your personal online party photo album! To upload pics you need to be a pubscene member. Sign up here, its quick and free! |
 | 10/11 More Members Competition HOT Prizes Announced!
We've just announced more prizes for our major members comp!! We already have 2 Big Day Out Tickets to giveaway, now we have added a latest 2nd generation ipod nano (2GB) to the prize pool! As well as this we've got the latest Live At the Chapel DVDs to giveaway. If your not a member yet, simply join for free here. If you are a member, get more chances to win by referring your friends here. Every friend that joins gives u an extra entry in the draw! Competition closes November 30 so get cracking! |
 | 08/11 Catch a free movie next Wednesday (15th)
COMP CLOSED Take a load off next Wednesday, sit back, relax and see a movie on us! We've got 2 awesome special preview screenings on. Thanks to Dendy Films we've got 'Metal: A Headbangers Journey! showing at Palace Nova. It's a an entertaining and
thought-provoking rockumentary on the origins of Heavy Metal Music......And Hoyts Norwood has got an advance screening of 'The Prestige'. A story of an intense rivalry between 2 magicians in the 19th century, Hugh Jackman leading an awesome cast. Check our comps section to score a double pass! |
 | 05/11 pubscene jumps on myspace bandwagon
Yes we've given into the beast which is myspace and created our myspace profile which you can check out. We'll include sneak peak info on what's coming up on pubscene and how the website is going. If you're on myspace be sure to add us to your friends list! |
 | 05/11 'Like Minds' Movie Competition
Thanks to Dendy Films we've got 15 double passes to see the new pyschological thriller 'Like Minds' to give away. The film stars Toni Collette, Richard Roxburgh, rising stars Tom Sturridge and Eddie Redmayne, and portions of it were filmed in Adelaide!. The film comes out November 9, at Palace Nova and Greater Union (Marion) cinemas. View our competitions section to see how to pick up some free tickets! |
 | 03/11 Movember is here!
It's that time of year again, the month formally known as November (aka Movember) has arrived and it's time to for the boys to grow their finest Mo for a good cause. The month is one big charity event to raise awareness of the important issue of Men's Health. The boys at the Crown & Sceptre are doing their bit so get behind them and show your support! The crew over at the Dublin are also going all Boony and Merv for the cause and collecting donations. If your getting involved let us know! Send your mo pics to movember@pubscene.com.au. We'll be showing pics of everyones Mo's at the end of the month and awarding the most popular a prize. more... |
 | 02/11 Pub Talk Section Launched!
We like to keep our finger on the pulse in Adelaide, so we've launched our first Pub Talk segment, taking some hard-hitting questions to the good party goers of Adelaide. This will be an ongoing segment with new questions and victims err respondents updated regularly. The latest Pub Talk segment can be found in the bottom right corner of the home page....Enjoy! more... |
 | 26/10 Huge pubscene Members Competition Announced! WIN BDO '07 TIX & MORE!
Here at pubscene we are all about sharing the love and bringing you lots of giveaways and great competitions. Now we bring you our best one yet. The competition is simple, all members go into the draw. If you're an existing member you are automatically in the running already! For everyone else, get your chance at a slice of the pie by signing up for a free pubscene membership account here! more... |
| 25/10 User Forums Launched!
The pubscene.com.au User Forum has now been officially launched! You can check out a range of hot topics and share your words of wisdom here. To contribute to the forums, you need to sign up for a free membership here. This will also provide you access to special sections on the main pubscene website in the near future. Sign-up and enjoy being part of a growing community! |
 | 19/10 Hook n Sling @ HQ VIP Prize Giveaway
COMP CLOSED Hook n Sling, one of Australia's fastest rising producers and DJs is playing at HQ on Saturday 28th October. We've secured 5 VIP double passes to the event so you can enjoy it in style. Visit our competition section for the low down on how to score a double pass. more... |
 | 18/10 Hoyts Norwood 'A Good Year' Preview Screening Giveaway
COMP CLOSED Hoyts Norwood have come to the party again and supplied us with a stash of double passes to see 'A Good Year' starring Russell Crowe. Check out how to grab a double pass in the competition section. |
 | 17/10 Arkaba Saturday Band Night Freebies
Another great giveaway from pubscene, this time we've got free entry and drink passes for Saturday Night Bands @ The Arkaba. All the details on the comp can be found in our competition section. |
 | 05/10 Hoyts Norwood Movie Ticket Giveaway!
COMP CLOSED Pubscene brings you another hot competition! We’ve secured 10 double passes to see preview screenings of ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ thanks to Hoyts Norwood and Fox Distributions. All the details on the comp can be found in our competition section. more... |
| 03/10 More venues join the party at pubscene
The latest additions to pubscene.com.au are the Rhino Room and Goodwood Park Hotel. Two venues with lots to keep you entertained, be sure to check out their profiles! Venues not on pubscene yet can contact us here. more... |
 | 29/09 HQ mashes it up with Ministry of Sound
If you haven’t checked out the new HQ yet, this Sunday could be the perfect excuse to have a looksy. Another long weekend is upon us (Labour Day I’m told) and one of the hot tickets in town Sunday night is the ‘Ministry of Sound’ Mashed Tour 06.
HQ are pulling out all the stops with 5 rooms of clubbing exhilaration! Headlining are ‘Tonite Only’ consisting of ex-pats Groove Terminator & Sam La’more more... |
 | 27/09 Ticket Giveaway to Australian Beatles Festival!!
It’s the Australian Beatles Festival this long weekend – and we’ve got free tix to give away!! The festival is back on this year at the Cavern Club, bigger and better than ever. The festival runs across 4 sessions on Saturday and Sunday, and pubscene have secured a double pass to each session! To grab one of these double passes (valued at $90), simply email the name of your favourite Beatles song to competition@pubscene.com.au, along with your name and phone number. The first 4 emails we receive get the goods. It’s as simple as that! more... |
 | 26/09 More pics from the pubscene.com.au Launch Party!
Now that everyone has recovered from the pubscene.com.au Launch Party held Tuesday 19th, it's time to take another look back with our latest round of pics from the night. Check them out here! more... |
| 25/09 Welcome aboard to our latest venues!
Our venue list keeps growing rapidly, with our latest additions HQ, Arkaba and Cavern Club. If you're a venue and you're not on pubscene yet, do something about it! Contact us here and we'll hook you up, your venue will be up on the website in no time! more... |
 | 22/09 Koral takes home the title!
Congratulations to Koral, our Bar Girl of the Month, taking home the national Stella Artois Draught Masters finals in Sydney this week! Undoubtedly it was pubscene's pre-comp pep talk that got her across the line! This continues SA's dominance in the national competition and we look forward to see if Koral can take it a step further and take home the World Title in Belgium later this year. more... |
 | 21/09 Big Thanks to our Launch sponsors Wood Park Wines
While the pubscene launch party was a hit, it couldn’t have been done with out its major sponsor – Wood Park Wines. Owner/Director John Stokes was happy to hand over a plethora of his award winning wines The Wild’s Gully Cab Sauv/Shiraz and Wild’s Gully Sem/Sauv Blanc for the evening (all of which were consumed). more... |
 | 21/09 Mojo West Turns Five!
On Saturday 23rd Mojo West will have been around for 5 years and is ready to celebrate this milestone with style! As always, Mojo are putting on a huge night for their birthday, and if previous years are anything to go by, this is going to be a big one! The past few weeks has seen the club have a face lift, or rather, a make over and is ready to show the town what it has got! more... |
 | 20/09 Pubscene is launched with a bang!
Pubscene.com.au is officially here, following our launch party at Garage on Tuesday. A mix of venues, media and friends made for a truly memorable night, with a great time had by all. A good flow of beer and wine kept the crowd well lubricated throughout the evening. DJ Kaelee added great atmosphere with her ambient and house beats during the night. more... |
| 19/09 The Revolution has arrived!
The time has come for pubscene to be officially unleashed onto the public. We are really excited about what's on the site already and the cool features that are coming up in the next few months. We've got our venue base growing rapidly and will be releasing new sections on the site on a regular basis. Drop us an email to let us know what you think of the website and spread the word! more... |
 | 10/09 Waite Ball 2006
On the 9th of September the Waite campus of the Uni of Adelaide held their annual ball at the Burnside Ballroom. more... |
| 03/09 MEDIA RELEASE
Pub crawls in the past have been executed with vague details and directions, but now plotters can take planning to the next level and beyond thanks to a user-friendly and innovative website, www.pubscene.com.au. more... |
 | 02/09 The countdown is on to the launch party
Only weeks to go until the official launch party for pubscene! The exclusive event is being held on Tuesday 19th Sepetember @ Garage Bar for venue owners/managers and media identities. more... |
| 01/09 Let The Trials Begin!
It's September 1, and that means the beginning of trial period for venues! The free trial period from Sep 1 - Nov 30 allows venues to get their profiles on the website to evaluate what it offers. The official launch of the site is being held on Tuesday September 19th, with a special event @ Garage Bar more... |
| 26/08 pubscene's HOT offers on venue memberships!
With pubscene.com.au going live in the near future, now is your chance to get in early and be elegible for our range of discounts. All venues registering their first years annual membership prior to the site launch will receive a 20% discount on all fees for the first year including membership, value-add services and advertising. more... |
|