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Jacob Collier: 'Music Makes Me Feel Unlimited'
Jacob Collier, once the ultimate 'one-man band', talks to Maxim Boon about how the credits for four-part project 'Djesse' are a list of "30 or so" of his favourite musicians from around the world.
Ronny Chieng Is So Successful He Doesn't Even Need To Do Stand-up
Ronny Chieng tells Maxim Boon he’s coming for the “arseholes in society” with his latest stand-up hour.
The Performers Set To Glam Up Brisbane's MELT: Festival Of Queer Arts & Culture
Performers Dolly Diamond and Reuben Kaye, and Daniel Gough, director of 'La Silhouette', talk to Maxim Boon about keeping cabaret subversive.
Behind Enemy Lines: Exploring The Toxic Side Of Fandoms
The increased power and prevalence of social media has taken mob mentality global. Maxim Boon looks at different ways toxic fandoms have mushroomed online.
Is OnlyFans The Natural Evolution Of Insta Thirst Culture?
With Instagram's stringent content restrictions, OnlyFans seems like a natural next step. Maxim Boon looks at the platform providing influencers and adult performers a direct line to their audiences.
How To Transform Australia's Most Beloved Stories For The Stage
Matthew Lutton and Sam Strong, the directors of 'Cloudstreet' and 'Storm Boy' respectively, tell Maxim Boon about what it takes to transport a literary classic to the stage.
Bleach* Festival's Arts Program Knows When In Doubt, Freak 'Em Out
Maxim Boon explores how this year's contemporary art at Bleach* Festival - including The Farm's 'Throttle', Leah Shelton's 'Terror Australis' and 'The Cleaners' by Shock Therapy Productions - will hijack your senses by defying expectations and harnessing fear.
A 'Misanthropic Inner Voice' Led Phill Jupitus Back To Comedy
Phill Jupitus tells Maxim Boon about the ‘misanthropic inner voice’ that demanded he return to stand-up comedy.
Michelle Wolf Knew Exactly What She Was Doing At The White House Correspondents' Dinner
Michelle Wolf tells Maxim Boon she was in no way surprised by the reaction to her appearance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner – in fact, it was just what she was aiming for.
Heading To The MICF? Make Sure You Check Out These Local Comics
When it comes to the who’s who of ha-ha, plenty of Australia’s most talented comics hail from this fair city we call Melbourne. And because we know our readers love a bit of local knowledge, we’ve cherrypicked some of our favourite hometown heroes set to deliver the best jests at this year’s fest. Words by Maxim Boon.
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