News/Events
SONDER - A storefront exhibition by Musonga Mbogo
30 August 2019 by Sancho MurphyMusonga Mbogo is an emerging visual artist from Canberra, Australia. At just 20 years of age having already exhibited with the Melbourne Fashion Festival (VIC) and the Nishi Gallery (ACT) he has set out to present works which are palatably modern and equally avant-grade. Often times examining complex issues of diasp...
RECAP: Weekend at Palko's
15 April 2019 by Sancho MurphyThe shop has always been a bubble for me to express myself and interests, and figuring out where that fits into the bigger scheme of things and what the hell is it that I’m doing with my time. It’s also been a gate-way for me to connect and collaborate with others who vibe off the same wave.
Bends & Loops - Jess Herrington
14 April 2019 by Sancho MurphyAs an individual interested in how we perceive and process our visual world, Jess Herrington draws inspiration from abnormality, experimenting with colour and form in both her neon making and AR/VR works. In this interview we talk about her free-form glassmaking process for neons, the influence the digital age has h...
Respect Your Mother - CAGEY'S PLANET
22 August 2018 by Sancho MurphyCagey’s Planet began as a creative outlet to combine an independent, ethical and local streetwear label, with a brand that was able to make a difference, raise money and awareness, and support other local businesses. The brand has managed to donate money to different causes that tackle climate change, support the LG...
Parli Funk - Your local style appreciation page
06 July 2018 by Sancho MurphyThe first interview with one of the individual's behind the blog Grandma Tuxan/Parli Funk - documenting and sharing content of Canberra centric Graff from the early 90's/00s and now! As a writer who’s been active for over 15 years, we talk about what it was like growing up in Canberra in the 90’s, who were some of t...
GOODBYE LOBROW GALLERY & BAR 2015 ~ 2017
22 November 2017 by Sancho MurphyIt was the blurst of times - farewell the weird little room up the dark staircase we've all come to know as Lobrow Gallery & Bar, 2015 ~ 2017 🙏
LAB Co: Beat Science & Rhymeology Tour - CBR PIT STOP
26 April 2017 by Sancho MurphyLab Co are hitting the road and bringing a LARGE showcase set to shake up Canberra, Sydney, the Blue Mountains and Melbourne. A mix of rhymes and beats - this performance will be epic!
Support Your Local DIY at No Front Fences 2017
15 March 2017 by Sancho MurphyKicking off this weekend is the three-day music and arts festival No Front Fences, presented by local legends Mulgara. Wanting to further grow the already thriving Canberran community, Mulgara saw the opportunity to pull together an event that encompasses a range of creative avenues, ensuring their ethos of inclusiv...
Flow with Stro on the Fat Beats Tour
27 February 2017 by Sancho MurphyAfter watching his mesmerising feature on Mass Appeal’s Rhythm Roulette, it’s not hard to see why Stro Elliot is one of the most respected and revered hip-hop producers of today. He hits our shores with the debut of his self-titled album, the endeavours of working closely with the likes of The Roots, performing with...
Let's Take a Trip with Tall Black Guy
27 February 2017 by Sancho MurphyDetroit native Terrel Wallace is no stranger to musical beginnings, with both parents filling his childhood with the likes of Tribe Called Quest, Luther Vandross, Teena Marie and De La Soul – an influence that is prominent throughout his production. Gearing up for his album launch through Australia, Tall Black Guy a...
GIRL POWER - Canberra Screening
05 November 2016 by Sancho MurphyGirl Power screening on Thurs 1st Dec at Lobrow Gallery & Bar, is a documentary that introduces you to female graffiti writers from fifteen cities around the world – from Prague to Moscow, Cape Town, Sydney, Biel, Madrid, Berlin, Toulouse, through Barcelona, all the way to New York . The graffiti community is pr...
What cud possibly go wrong with Z-Kreaturez?
11 October 2016 by Sancho MurphyForming an inspirational fusion of psychedelia and sci-fi, Terhor and Zeke’s Lunchbox launch their latest joint show at Lobrow, where the two journey down separate but contrasting paths – Zeke’s Lunchbox with "Z-Kreaturez", a collection of works drawing inspiration from fictional sidekicks, and “WHAT CUD POSSIBLY GO...