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Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever The Forum 25 March After having a couple of years of virtually no live music in Australia’s rock roll capital, Melbourne, we are now faced with slew of rescheduled shows from 2020/21. Tonight’s Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever headline performance at the iconic Forum, finally allows punters the chance to hear the…
Under The Southern Stars Margaret Court Arena It is a complete joy too not only have live music back in Melbourne, but to have international touring acts back on our shores after what seems like endless rescheduling over the last few years….even if this ‘mini-festival’ kicks off at 5PM on a Wednesday. Under The Southern…
Wildflower Festival Rochford Winey, Yarra Vallley This weekend saw the kick off of the inaugural Wildflower runs of shows at the very picturesque Rochford Wines in Melbourne’s beautiful Yarra Valley. Celebrating women in music, the all female lineup showcased some of the great talent here in Australia including Australia’s sweethearts Kate Miller-Heikde and Missy Higgins….
Amy Shark Rod Laver Arena Friday 4th March After a warm Melbourne afternoon, the rain gently falls down as the masses make their way into Rod Laver Arena to finally get to experience Amy Shark’s much rescheduled ‘Cry Forever’ tour. As the mixed demographic of fans fill the large arena, supports Teenage Joans & Evie…
Tropical Fuck Storm, Micheal Beach & Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice The Forum It’s a great feeling to be experiencing live music again, particularly in the beautiful surrounds of the regal Forum Theatre and particularly when its some of the exceptional talent this city has to offer. Photo punks, Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice, kick off promptly,…
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…
It’s a stinking hot Summer’s day in sunny Brisbane and rock fans are flooding into The Fortitude Music Hall in anticipation of an epic lineup of live music. Dancing is back on the cards, and the green light is now on for one of the first shows of this size to go ahead in…
Opeth at the Palais Theatre 13/12/19 Supported by CIRCLES Review and images by Paul Tadday The idea of witnessing arguably this generation’s greatest prog/death metal band in a venue like Melbourne’s Palais Theatre, has had me salivating since the tour was announced earlier this year. This beautifully renovated historic theatre was a perfect location to…