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Melbourne, Australia Critics Wanted

BWW is always seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage our over 130 regional areas. As a Contributing Editor, you will have the opportunity to review the shows of your choice, conduct interviews with local and touring talent, design features of your own choosing for publishing, and work/network with your local theater press reps to bring exposure to the theatrical offerings in your area.

All applicants should have excellent writing skills and an interest for giving local theaters and productions some prominence on BroadwayWorld.com.

Your compensation as a featured writer with us not only includes exclusive press seats to all of the shows you cover (as is standard in your area and arranged between you and the theater) but also the opportunity to be published under your own byline and publishing profile on both the local and main pages of the site for maximum exposure to our 5M+ monthly visitors.

If this sounds like you, please send a resume and one writing sample to social@broadwayworld.com.

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GENESIS PRES. MARKUS SCHULZ NYE
GENESIS PRES. MARKUS SCHULZ NYE
Dec 31

"First & Second Release tix SOLD OUT! Final tickets release – ON SALE NOW! As we prepare ourselves to say goodbye to 2011, and leave...

SAMMY J & RANDY - THE INHERITANCE
SAMMY J & RANDY - THE INHERITANCE
May 4

"Ancient parchments! Deadly secrets! Flimsy props! When Sammy J discovers he is heir to an enormous fortune, he seeks to reclaim his rightful throne. Will...

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA
ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA
Apr 7

rom a mysterious research facility in California to the stages of theatres and festivals across the globe, Zappa Plays Zappa is prepared once again to...

YANN TIERSEN
YANN TIERSEN
Apr 5

"It was one of those rare moments at a live gig when you realise you’ve been in the presence of greatness… – Michael Hubbard, Music...

JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO
JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO
Apr 3

"It’s been several years but finally we’ve managed to get one of the most requested and enduring artists back to Australia. The legendary rock guitarist,...

BORIS
BORIS
Mar 22

"Most recently seen on our shores in 2010 playing two sold out shows at Sydney’s Vivid Festival, Japanese quartet Boris will be returning to Australia...

CHIC feat. NILE RODGERS
CHIC feat. NILE RODGERS
Mar 5

Put your dancing shoes on as legendary disco group; Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, are heading to Australia. They will perform a series of rare and...

GLAMAZON ft RU PAUL
GLAMAZON ft RU PAUL
Mar 4

"RuPaul, the world’s greatest drag supermodel is heading to Australia for the first time in over a decade to perform live at “Glamazon”, a one...

BONOBO
BONOBO
Mar 2

It’s been twelve long years since Bonobo’s debut Animal Magic pulled heartstrings across the globe and since then Simon Green has developed his emotive brand...

ENTER SHIKARI
ENTER SHIKARI
Feb 29

NTER SHIKARI continues to defy those who dare seek to pigeonhole them.Their frenzied live shows have gone down in folklore, with NME declaring frontman Rou...

LOSTPROPHETS
LOSTPROPHETS
Feb 28

"In a career filled with millions of albums sales, sold out stadiums and a slew of awards, the LOSTPROPHETS have also managed to craft a...

THURSDAY
THURSDAY
Feb 27

"Revered by their peers and fans alike New Jersey’s post hardcore pioneers THURSDAY have announced their last ever headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne, a...

ANTISKEPTIC @ THE LAIR
ANTISKEPTIC @ THE LAIR
Feb 25

It’s been over three years since rock group Antiskeptic finished up after a ten year career that spanned a massive 1000 shows worldwide. So it...

THE ORB & BOMB THE BASS
THE ORB & BOMB THE BASS
Feb 25

Rarely do two such iconic acts who where so fundamental in shaping electronica music come together for two truly amazing Live sets Gusto international proudly...

IN-CYDE + DAWN HEIST @ THE LAIR
IN-CYDE + DAWN HEIST @ THE LAIR
Feb 24

IN-CYDE are a conglomerate of twisted heavy riffs and brutal beats, sweetened by haunting melody. After 7 years and 3 albums IN-CYDE are truly hitting...

MAYER HAWTHORNE
MAYER HAWTHORNE
Feb 24

How Do You Do? Asks Mayer Hawthorne on his brand new album and in February 2012, he returns with his band to Australia to find...

CUT CHEMIST
CUT CHEMIST
Feb 17

"The turntablist extraordinaire & founding member of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli is back! Dropping his most amazing live cut ‘n’ scratch audio-visual blowout ever!! Cut...

M83
M83
Feb 9

Hot ticket alert. M83’s new LP Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming is a sure contender for the Album of The Year. It’s an ambitious, sprawling, epic...

PORTUGAL. THE MAN/GIVERS
PORTUGAL. THE MAN/GIVERS
Feb 7

Having been announced for Laneway’s Sydney & Melbourne events, now get ready for a double dose of fun when GIVERS and Portugal. The Man bring...

SEETHER
SEETHER
Feb 5

"South African rockers Seether are returning to Australia in support of new album ‘Holding Onto Strings Better Left To Fray’. “We are anxious and excited...

JamRock Showcase: J BOOG + MILLION STYLEZ
JamRock Showcase: J BOOG + MILLION STYLEZ
Feb 4

"J BOOG taking the international reggae scene by force! Not since Matisyahu has an American created such a buzz in reggae music. J Boog brings...

SBTRKT LIVE
SBTRKT LIVE
Feb 3

"Following his sold out debut Australian DJ tour in October SBTRKT returns with his Full Live show including vocalist Sampha at The Metro Theatre in...

THE HORRORS
THE HORRORS
Feb 2

East London via Southend-On-Sea band The Horrors have come a long way since 2005, when they graced the cover of the NME with eye-linered eyes,...

CAVALERA CONSPIRACY
CAVALERA CONSPIRACY
Jan 28

Performing for the very first time in Australia, Cavalera Conspiracy are set to cause mayhem around the nation performing at all Big Day Out festivals...

MARIACHI EL BRONX
MARIACHI EL BRONX
Jan 25

"Punk rock. Mariachi. Two great tastes that go great together – er, right? Well, anyway, the two joined regardless one fateful August day in 2006,...

KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS
KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS
Jan 24

"Ragged Company are proud to announce two very special Big Day Out side shows for Kitty, Daisy and Lewis for both Sydney and Melbourne in...

BATTLES
BATTLES
Jan 23

"Anyone who witnessed NYC group Battles at the Big Day Out in 2008, at their sold-out Sydney Festival Becks Bar show in the same year,...

THE DAMNED
THE DAMNED
Jan 21

Celebrating 35 years of living dead, UK gothic punk rockers, The Damned, make a triumphant return to Australia in January 2012. Lead by original members,...

IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE - FIRST AUSTRALIAN TOUR
IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE - FIRST AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Jan 19

Slingshot is proud to announce the long awaited tour of battle emcee, activist, revolutionary and philanthropist – Immortal Technique! After many attempts over the years,...

KNOCKOUT 2012
KNOCKOUT 2012
Jan 14

"Gerardo Roschini‘s illustrious career began in the late 1990s, where he immediately set himself apart from the crowd and began to form his own sound....

GZA (WU-TANG) & PHAROAHE MONCH & JEAN GRAE & RAHZEL & DJ JS-1
GZA (WU-TANG) & PHAROAHE MONCH & JEAN GRAE & RAHZEL & DJ JS-1
Jan 7

"When it comes to thought provoking, street-bred raw lyricism, The Wu-Tang Clan’s fountain of wisdom, GZA takes his job very seriously. The way he crafts...

FLYING LOTUS + MARTYN + AFRICA HITECH
FLYING LOTUS + MARTYN + AFRICA HITECH
Jan 6

"Kickstarting 2012 with an exceptionally loud BANG, Niche Productions presents a bassbin twisting triple bill showcasing the best of future music producers in Warp Records’...

BAD MANNERS
BAD MANNERS
Jan 5

After sell out shows earlier in 2011 the larger than life frontman Buster Bloodvessel and his band are bringing back their exciting and fast paced...

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