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Charli XcX at Northcote Theatre 02 March 2023 DJ Prophecy Girl gets the party started with a set packed with hyper-pop and goth techno bangers to amp-up the crowd. The self-proclaimed prophecy DJ cult-leader dedicates his work to Buffy The Vampire Slayer, even dropping a sample of the TV show’s theme in amongst fast-paced…
Harry Styles Marvel Stadium 24 Feb 2023 The city becomes awash of rainbow colours as fans flock to Marvel Stadium in their best party outfits complete with feather boas, flashy flares, cowboy hats and lots of sparkles. British indie rock group Wet Leg seem like an odd fit for tonight’s opening act but quickly capture…
Marlon Williams Palais Theatre, Melbourne 17 Feb 2023 Isabella Manfredi glows under the spotlight in a white pant suit as she takes a seat at the piano for a stripped-back solo set. Having recently released her debut solo album izzi last year, she’s excited to be on the road touring again, although she considers it…
Red Hot Chilli Peppers Post Malone Marvel Stadium 7 Feb 2023 “My name is Austin Richard Post, and I came to play some shitty songs and get a bit fucked up while we do it…let’s party!” Shouts American rapper Post Malone. He lights up a cigarette as he kicks off with Wow, followed by I…
Elton John at Aami Park 13 Jan 2023 Tonight marks Elton John’s second last ever performance in Melbourne and his 56th performance in Victoria since his 1971 debut at Kooyong Stadium. The ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour commenced in 2018 and although John managed to make it to Australia in early 2020, the tour was…
Tom Grennan Max Watts, Melbourne 23 Sept 2022 Local singer-songwriter San Joseph starts us off tonight with an acoustic set of alt-pop that quickly hooks us in. If you’re a fan of Ed Sheeran then you’ll instantly be drawn to his emotive, yet energetic sound that incorporates a diverse mix of genres with his own…
Tove Lo 170 Russell, Melbourne 28 September, 2022 Memphis LK jumps on the decks and drops a heavy techno beat to get the crowd bouncing along. Under a neon glowing light, she picks up her microphone and begins to sing over the top to pump it up to the next level with her soft…
April Sun festival kicks off with a huge line up of fresh faced Future Classic talent to keep the Melbourne music scene alive this Autumn. Held in the grounds of the St Kilda Triangle, in the Palais Theatre car park – it’s not a location that’s hosted a festival like this but it’s a great…
Live Review: Vera Blue at Hamer Hall 19/03/221 Supported by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra — Tonight’s concert is a very special event that is a celebration which honours women in music. It commences with an introduction by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) to celebrate female composers. They perform four pieces by Deborah Cheetham AO, Anna Clyne,…
Live Review: Ball Park Music at Sidney Myer Music Bowl 12/03/21 Supported by Thelma Plum and Alice Ivy — Sidney Myer Music Bowl has transformed into a socially distant space to host us tonight to celebrate the return of live music in Melbourne. The stalls have been changed to tiered café-style tables for guests and…