MUSIC ARTS MEDIA
Live Review: Sombr at Festival Hall, Melbourne Thurs 4 Dec 2025 Newcastle punk act dust open with their experimental soundscape of jagged instrumentation, atmospheric guitars and glitchy electronics full of frenetic energy. The band plays with an undercurrent of restraint, every moment stretched out and the arrangements sometimes sparse, yet explosive and confrontational. US alternative-pop artist…
26 November 2025 Kacey Musgraves invites us into her beautifully curated musical journey through the emotional landscape of her career that feels both cinematic and intimate. A light display reminiscent of an Aurora Borealis wash over the stage as the first quiet notes of ‘Cardinal’ drifts through the theatre and we instantly feel calm and grounded. The…
Darcie Haven sets the tone beautifully with her deeply personal storytelling glowing with an indie-pop production. Her soft-spoken presence and crystalline vocals ease the crowd into a space of quiet attention. Her performance holds an emotional rawness that commands the room with songs including ‘Doomsday’, ‘Hollywood’ and ‘Girlfriend’ that are woven with themes of intimacy,…
Live Review: Sam Fender and Holly Humberstone at Sidney Myer Music Bowl 14 October 2025 Sam Fender delivers an unforgettable first night of two sold-out shows at Sidney Myer Music Bowl full of sweeping emotion, explosive energy and unfiltered Northern grit. With support from the ethereal Holly Humberstone, the evening captures both the quiet poetry…
Live Review: Rob Thomas at The Forum Melbourne 29 October 2025 — Under the glittering starry ceiling of The Forum, Rob Thomas returns for the first of three sold-out shows in Melbourne. It’s been a few years since he last graced Australian stages, and the crowd makes it clear just how much his presence has…
Live review: Fridayz Live 2025 at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne 25 October 2025 — Melbourne’s Docklands pulsates with nostalgia and high-octane energy as Fridayz Live returns for its final stop of the 2025 tour. With the spectacular line-up headlined by Mariah Carey and Pitbull, and supported by the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Lil Jon, Eve, Tinie…
Live Review: Damiano David at Forum Melbourne 24 October 2025 — The venue hums with anticipation as the lights dim and the band kicks into the opening chords of ‘Born With A Broken Heart’. It’s a fitting entrance for Damiano David to step into the spotlight in a dapper fuchsia suit, ready to take us on…
Live Review: Tom Grennan at Northcote Theatre, Melbourne 9 October 2025 — Tom Grennan brings his signature mix of grit and heart to the Northcote Theatre, supported by Irish pop-rock band Picture This. Opening the show, Picture This makes a strong impression on their Australian debut and tonight is their second ever show on our shores. The four-piece wastes…
Live Review: Gryffin 170 Russell September 17, 2025 — Gryffin’s long-awaited return to Australia for his first-ever headline tour is nothing short of spectacular and his Melbourne stop at 170 Russell proves why he’s one of the most exciting names in electronic music today. From the moment doors opened, the energy in the venue was…
Live Review: LeAnn Rimes Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne 16 September 2025 — LeAnn Rimes makes a triumphant return to Melbourne, delivering a nostalgic, powerful, and deeply personal performance. The sold-out show marks the final stop of her three-city Australian tour. Starting off at the grand piano solo with ‘Remnants’ Rimes is a vision in a…