Usher cancels Aussie tour – were high prices or too many stars to blame?

Usher in Sydney

American R&B singer Usher has cancelled his upcoming Australian tour โ€“ but no-one was saying why. Australia’s appetite for bit tours seems to be huge. But there had been complaints about high ticket prices. From October onwards, Australia will see massive tours from the likes of AC/DC, Oasis, Kendrick Lamar, Metallica, Addison Rae, Mariah Carey … Read more

Review: Cats, at the Theatre Royal, Sydney

Cats at the Theatre Royal Sydney

Sydney, youโ€™ve been blessed. In the past two months, weโ€™ve seen two of the worldโ€™s longest-running musicals. And they couldnโ€™t be more different. In May, we watched enthralled as Les Misรฉrables, from the pen of the man the New York Times called the most powerful producer in theatre, Cameron Mackintosh, took over the ICC Theatre. … Read more

Scott Silvenโ€™s The Lost Things Review: Illusions, Insecurities, and Emotional Awe

Illusionist Scott Silven

“Magic is the only honest profession. A magician promises to deceive you and he does.” โ€“ Karl Germain, renowned American magician. Scott Silven is an accomplished story teller.  And tonightโ€™s story is about a young boy with an Ipod โ€“ remember those? โ€“ who is lost in a forest near his home in Hamilton, Scotland. Ostensibly, … Read more

Sydney production of Picture of Dorian Gray gets New York award in huge win

Sarah Snook in Broadway's The Picture of Dorian Gray

New York’s famed Tony Awards have recognised Australian actress Sarah Snook and the Sydney Theatre Company’s production of The Picture of Dorian Gray. Snook, who plays 26 different parts in the remarkable and theatrically acclaimed production, won Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role and Marg Horwell won Best Costume Design in a … Read more

Defending White Cabs: Why Sydney’s Taxi Industry Deserves Our Support

a white car driving down the street

Here at The Sydney Travel Guide, we champion everything that makes our city unique and vibrant. From the iconic Opera House to the hidden laneway bars, we celebrate Sydney’s spirit. And that spirit, for generations, has included the reliable, ever-present white cab. In an era of ride-share apps and digital disruption, the sight of a … Read more

Six Sydney stars reveal their favourite authentic city experiences

two men posing for a picture on a beach

There is more to Sydney than its majestic Harbour Bridge and iconic Opera House. And now, tourist bosses at Destination NSW are embarking on a bold new mission: to convince the world – and Sydneysiders – that there’s more to discover beyond the postcard-perfect landmarks. A new campaign, the latest chapter in Destination NSW’s “Feel … Read more