MUSIC ARTS MEDIA
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…
Parcels lit up the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on December 4th with a show that felt less like a concert and more like stepping straight into a 70s-inspired disco dream. From the moment the band walked onstage, the energy was electric, warm, groovy, and completely contagious. Their signature blend of tight funk rhythms, silky vocals,…
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…
Franz Ferdinand Live At The Gardens, Melbourne November 28 Franz Ferdinand electrify Melbourne with a career‑spanning set at the Royal Botanic Gardens, proving once again why they remain one of the most vital live acts of their generation. Franz Ferdinand were last seen last playing in Melbourne in 2018, and the anticipation was unmistakable as…