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Live Review: Ed Sheeran at Marvel 26 Feb 2026 Opening the evening is Melbourne’s own Aaron Rowe, whose gravel-toned vocals and blues-infused indie rock provide a compelling start. Rowe’s breakout single ‘Ghost’ resonates strongly with its brooding build and emotional grit cutting through the early chatter of arriving crowds. ‘Hell of a Time’ showcases his knack…
Live Review: Good Charlotte at Bendigo Racecourse 21 February 2026 Good Charlotte make their long-awaited Australian comeback with their first visit in eight years as part of the Motel Du Cap World Tour and the result is nothing short of an epic celebration of rock nostalgia. Supported by fellow scene heroes Yellowcard, Australian favourites Kisschasy, and…
Live Review: One Republic at Sidney Myer Music Bowl 15 Feb 2026 OneRepublic turns Sidney Myer Music Bowl into a mass singalong of pop anthems and polished showmanship, with Freya Ridings setting the tone through a spellbinding, piano-led support set. Freya Ridings emerges first, cutting a striking figure dressed entirely in black with a dramatic…
David Byrne Sidney Myer Music Bowl January 23, 2026 David Byrne walked onto the Sidney Myer Music Bowl stage with effortless confidence, flashing a bright orange jumpsuit that matched his perfectly choreographed band. Within moments, the entire ensemble appeared to float across a vast LED moon, suspended in space and set upon the lunar surface….
MUKI’s set at Bodriggy on January 22 felt less like a formal EP showcase and more like a communal exhale, a room full of people gathering around an artist stepping confidently into his own world. The Naarm/Melbourne-based artist (born in Dubai with Indian roots) played through his new EP in full, and from the opening…
Live Review: Tom Odell Festival Hall 21 Jan 2026 — Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Them & I kicks off with an emotive set starting off with an exceptional cover of Adele’s ‘Someone Like You.’ With a live cellist and piano by his side the emotional delivery is amplified to command our attention. His soft and vulnerable vocal delivery…
Turi Tharma’s performance at Howler on January 17 offered a compelling snapshot of an artist confidently shaping his own lane within Australia’s evolving R&B and hip hop landscape. Australian-born and deeply connected to his Tamil roots, Tharma’s sound draws from a blend of hip hop, R&B and Carnatic influences, resulting in music that feels both…
Camelphat Riviera Beach Club, St Kilda 17 January 2026 Camelphat delivers the perfect summer session on a warm evening at Riviera Beach Club in St Kilda with support from Samantha Loveridge and Bound. Bound set the tone for creating the perfect club atmosphere with their slightly darker, club‑leaning energy adding bite in the late afternoon…
Laura Ingram lit up the Bergy Bandroom on December 11 with a set that felt more like a full-blown party than a mid-week gig. Laura opened with Hearts Like Lightning, starting the night with an absolute bang. The moment the first chorus hit, the room erupted, people clapping in time, and immediately feeding off Laura’s…
Sofia Isella lit up the Palais Theatre on December 10 with a performance that felt equal parts intimate, daring and completely her own. From the moment she stepped on stage, she carried a confidence and artistic presence that filled the room, yet still managed to feel personal, like she was letting the audience into her…