Knotfest 2023 RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane, QLD, Australia 26 March 2023 It had finally arrived. The day metalheads had been waiting for. The Brisbane debut of the heavy music festival started by Slipknot in 2012, Knotfest! Learning from recent festivals, Knotfest got off to a smooth start, opening the gates nice and early to allow for…
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Live Review – Pentatonix
Pentatonix Live at Margret Court Arena 26/3/23 On the final night of their Australian Tour, Pentatonix performed with a bang to a packed Margaret Court Arena. A 5-piece A Capella act needs lights, pizazz and a show to fill a venue of this size, and the group had carefully crafted an experience that would take…
Live Review: Pale Waves
Pale Waves Max Watts 23 March 2023 Adelaide two-piece Teenage Joans bring their loud garage punk-pop to the stage with a raw angsty energy. They fire up the crowd with a cover of 5 Seconds of Summer’s She Looks So Perfect and a few brand-new tracks from their forthcoming debut album they will be releasing…
Live Review: My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World
My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World Rod Laver Arena 17 March 2023 Jimmy Eat World open for My Chemical Romance tonight and it’s somewhat of a reunion/comeback tour for both bands having shared the stage together for many years. My Chemical Romance have previously opened for Jimmy Eat World in their early days and this…
Live Review: Aurora
Aurora Palais Theatre 9 March 2023 It’s Blusher’s first ever tour and tonight is their first show in their hometown. The newly formed female pop trio instantly hook us in with infectious fun and lively energy. Together Jade, Miranda and Lauren have a great chemistry with synchronised dance moves and sweet harmonies that intertwine so…
Live Review: Charli XcX
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…
Live Review: Harry Styles
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…
Live Review: Sting
Sting Live at Rod Laver Arena Live Review – 23rd Feb at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne As the crowds spilled in to Rod Laver Arena, they were anticipating a jolt back to their childhoods via a live soundtrack curated for reminiscing. Sting’s ‘My Songs’ tour promised to give all the feels, and cover his…
Marlon Williams @ Palais Theatre
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…
Live Review: Icehouse
ICEHOUSE Great Southern Land – Concert Series 11 February 2023 Sidney Myer Music Bowl Setting the scene for Live at the bowl with an audience primed for an Icehouse comeback were Motor Ace, Frentē, and Eskimo Joe. Motor Ace set the atmosphere with their rock sound, pumping tunes to a thankful crowd who watched on…