Winsome Walker Archive

The concerns of Senegalese hip-hop artist Didier Awadi couldn’t be further from the lifestyle of fast cash, cars and women chased by mainstream American rappers. Awadi is the subject of United States of Africa: Beyond Hip-Hop, which makes its Australian Premiere at …

How often do you stare blankly at an artwork – be it painting, sculpture, performance or installation – completely bewildered by the intentions of the artist? The cryptically confusing written statement alongside a work often complicates its meaning even further. But what …

Studio 54 Shades of Grey and I Shot the Shire were among the hilariously named teams that took to the Enmore stage for the 2012 Celebrity Theatresports Challenge on July 21. The eclectic line-up of celebs, experienced improvisers and young guns included …

News has just broken that police tonight arrested an 18-year-old man in Belmore for the death of Thomas Kelly, 18, killed in an unprovoked attack at 10 pm in Kings Cross on July 7. Kelly’s death triggered an emotional community response and …

Australia’s favourite celebs will face off in an epic battle of wits in the 2012 Celebrity Theatresports challenge, relying upon nothing but fearless spontaneity. The handpicked cast of hilarious celebrity players includes Andrew O’Keefe, Adam Spencer, Rob Carlton and Claire Hooper, paired …

Full disclosure: I am a die-hard fan of Flight of the Conchords, New Zealand’s ‘fourth most popular folk-parody duo’, and was positively squealing with excitement at the prospect of seeing them perform live at the Sydney Opera House. The sold-out opening show …

Eat your heart out, The Amazing Race contestants. I trekked across Sydney by ferry, water taxi, bus and foot, visiting four spectacular venues in just one day for the 18th Biennale of Sydney. I braved the miserable winter winds and a swarm …

The 2012 Sydney Film Festival will bring an eclectic mix of international and local films to our screens this month. From June6-17, the festival showcases the works of more than 150 directors, including many world premieres. Opening Night will feature the world …

Penny Vozniak’s compelling documentary Despite the God’s captures the literal blood, sweat and tears involved in the process of making a film. The documentary follows director Jennifer Lynch, daughter of eccentric filmmaker extraordinaire David Lynch, as she shoots her third feature film …