live review

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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, Continue Reading