Charli Evans
When it comes to the push for gender equality within independent wrestling, specifically here in Australia, there is one particularly outspoken woman - Charli Evans.
Emma Salmon - The Black Light
The key to pursuing any creative passion is finding the joy & the fun in the work. If you can find this then the creative process will never feel like work. This ethos has guided Emma Salmon along every step of the way in her photography career.
'The Bad Guy' Vinnie Vain
Pario recently spoke with 'The Bad Guy' Vinnie Vain, who is not only a fantastic technician in the ring but also a master of the marketing game outside of it.
Driven Women Magazine
In 2017 Driven Women Magazine shattered the motoring magazine stereotype by becoming the first Australian motoring magazine by women & for women.
Deborah Mailman - Total Control
As Total Control enters into its final season this month we spoke to Deborah about why it was so special to her as an Indigenous woman.
Orpheus & Eurydice
Each summer Opera Australia & the Sydney Opera House come together to bring an exhilarating program of shows to the harbour city. This year, Creative Director Lindy Hume has curated a series of shows with collaboration at the core, to highlight the virtuosity & scope of Australian talent both on & off the stage.
Jay Laga’aia - Grease The Musical
“The wonderful thing about Grease is that you could take your 8-year-old or you could take your 80-year-old & they would get two different shows out of it... Hopefully, we'll be able to make life memories for those people who come to see the show for the first time.”
Richard Peakman - Circus 1903
In 2016 the Sydney Opera House was transformed into a magical circus big top for the world premiere of Circus 1903. Now after 7 years of touring the world, evolving & maturing Circus 1903 is set to make a thrilling return to its birthplace. Ahead of this return, Pario spoke with Associate Director Richard Peakman about his journey with Circus 1903 & the journey of the show itself over the past 7 years.
Darren Hall - Championship Gold
Professional wrestling is a truly unique form of entertainment where competitors fight to claim ownership over large, ornate belts. In Australia, one man paved the way for championship belt makers locally by seeing a void in the market & stepping up to fill that void. That man was Darren Hall from Championship Gold, who recognised there was an opening for a more affordable, local belt maker in a burgeoning Australian wrestling scene.
Marc Fennell - The Mission
Australia was first introduced to Marc Fennell as 'That Movie Guy' on Triple J radio. Since then Marc has developed his critical thinking skill set to go on to become a Walkley Award-winning journalist & documentarian. Ahead of the release of his latest SBS documentary series, The Mission, Marc sat down with Pario to discuss the show & his career journey.
Garth Davis - FOE
After directing the critically acclaimed film Lion, which earned 6 Oscar nominations at the 2016 Academy Awards, Australian director Garth Davis was rightfully highly sought after. Now Garth returns with his latest film, Foe, starring Saoirse Ronan & Paul Mescal.
'The Chief' Rig
The nickname 'The Chief' has been synonymous with one man for many years, former NRL player Paul 'The Chief' Harragon. Recently though, there’s been a new Chief in town, the Newcastle Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion & huge Newcastle Knights fan 'The Chief’ Rig.
Amanda Miller
Amanda recently sat down with Pario to discuss her journey from a career in emergency medicine to acting. While chatting with Amanda the strike action inevitably became a major talking point as we spoke on the eve of SAG-AFTRA joining the cause alongside the WGA.
Kingless: Festival Of Explosions
Australian game creators Two19 have entered into the fray with their game Kingless & its new expansion Festival Of Explosions to rousing success, earning a PAX Australia Indie Showcase Award.
Wanderer Festival
Australia has been known for its music festivals throughout the years. From the father of them all Big Day Out right through to the iconic Tamworth Country Music Festival, Groovin' The Moo, Listen Out & even Falls Festival. However, nothing has captured the imagination quite like the newcomer, Wanderer Festival.
Gretta Ray
With the beaming positivity that emits from Gretta it only seems fitting that her new record is aptly titled, Positive Spin.
BLCKSMTH Apparel
BLCKSMTH Apparel is a London-based clothing brand that fuses wrestling merch with sportswear, particularly football shirts. In a recent conversation, Allan told Pario how this concept first formed in his mind.
Greg Gould
Australian singer-songwriter Greg Gould has been working tirelessly to pursue his passion over the past 10 or so years.
'HeartbreakCore' Shazza McKenzie
Speaking to Pario just a couple of months after moving to the US, Shazza explained her thought process in deciding to move, the hurdles she had to jump through, the joy at being able to follow her passion & the immense opportunities that have already presented themselves to her.
Dave Faint
For Sydney-based graphic designer/artist/illustrator Dave Faint, constant immersion in art has been incredibly creatively stimulating.