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Brisbane has been waiting a long time for this festival for what seems forever, the last few years a blur of empty stages. It’s the first major of its kind festival since COVID and it feels like a relief to finally be here. Driving into the scene there were lines of people waiting at RNA…
Buckcherry + Fozzy Max Watts 2/12/22 You know when you have two of the finest hard rock bands performing together in one place, that it will be a night to remember – tonight was no exception! Chris Jericho’s Fozzy were the first to perform out of the pair and most defiantly didn’t leave anything behind….
Sisters of Mercy The Forum, Melbourne Recently celebrating their 40th anniversary, it was such treat to have The Sisters of Mercy grace our shores in what seems like forever since they were last here. On this balmy Melbourne spring evening, stepping into the iconic Forum Theater it felt like being transported back into the 1998…
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…
Hoodoo Gurus 16/9/22 Sidney Myer Music Bowl What an extreme privilege to be witnessing one of THE best rock ’n roll bands this country has produced, in fine form & definatly at the top of their game. Tonights show is the Hoodoo Gurus 40th Anniversary Tour, although strictly speaking it is now the 41st Anniversary…
MIDNIGHT OIL 5/3/22 The Palais – St Kilda – “One For The Planet” What an extreme privilege to be witnessing one of THE best rock ’n roll bands this country has produced, winding up their career in fine form & definatly at the top of their game. Tonight was a the first of two nights…
Something for Kate Friday 26th August, Northcote Theatre “We were the first electrified building in Northcote over 100 years ago. Today we look forward to amplifying culture all over again.” is what the Northcote Theatre have written on their website and there was definitely electricity in the air in anticipation of hometown heroes Something for…
DZ Deathrays 170 Russell It’s the depths of winter in Melbourne and tonights show falls into the cancelled/rescheduled category, but both of these circumstances do not perturb punters from venturing into the dark surrounds of 170 Russell. Kicking off the night are These New South Whales, who are part band & part comedy central TV…
Bluesfest Byron Bay After two years of painful cancellations, Bluesfest is back for its 33rd year. Not many festivals can boast this kind of longevity, not to mention returning after significant setbacks in 2020/21. It was an exhilarating experience to hear the first few sounds of a soundcheck coupled with the buzz of an eager…