Gig Review
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Review: Victor Ray @ Oxford Art Factory (Sydney)
It's the perfect kind of Sydney evening only early autumn provides, as Oxford Art Factory prepares for British sensation Victor Ray.
The busker turned... -
Review: The Old Rugged Cross @ Melbourne Recital Centre
As a long-time fan of Emma Donovan and The Putbacks, I was very excited to see this event, The Old Rugged Cross, in Melbourne Recital Centre's 2025 programme.
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Review: Crash Test Dummies @ The Triffid (Brisbane)
Brisbane's The Triffid on a Wednesday night was home to a '90s reunion of sorts.
Crash Test Dummies and their fans in Australia finally got to reunite after 33... -
Review: Telenova @ Northcote Theatre (Melbourne)
Under the glow of crimson stage lights, Telenova delivered an enthralling performance at Melbourne's Northcote Theatre, weaving their signature blend of dreamy pop, R&B,
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Review: 80s Mania @ The Tivoli (Brisbane)
It was like time-traveling straight back to 1984 when strolling into The Tivoli last Saturday (29 March).
The crowd was an absolute '80s fashion explosion –... -
Review: The Wonder Years @ King Street Bandroom (Newcastle)
Some people say Newcastle's King Street looks like a brutalist nightclub inspired by the movie 'Thirteen Ghosts', but I don't know.
When they hosted The... -
Review: Tech N9ne @ Northcote Theatre (Melbourne)
Melbourne's heat may have simmered to a cool 24 degrees by nightfall, but inside Northcote Theatre, the temperature was rising.
Tech N9ne, the Kansas City... -
Review: The Wonder Years @ The Tivoli (Brisbane)
Brisbane has waited a long time for The Wonder Years to return, and last night they brought their touring mates Joyce Manor and our Melbourne's Suzi to The Tivoli (27
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Review: Nelly and the St. Lunatics @ John Cain Arena (Melbourne)
The early 2000s was a particular golden era for hip hop and R&B lovers.
Everything from the production, the beats, right through to the swag, the music... -
Review: Ginger Root @ The Princess Theatre (Brisbane)
To the displeasure and defiance of Juban TV, underrated indie band Ginger Root proceeded forward with their Shinbangumi tour arriving at Brisbane's The Princess Theatre on
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Review: Fatboy Slim @ Sirromet Winery (Brisbane)
Fatboy Slim raved with South East Queensland once more, this time at Sirromet Wines in Brisbane's south on Sunday.
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Review: Barry Adamson @ The Old Museum (Brisbane)
"Hey, Barry," a voice called from the darkness of Brisbane's The Old Museum audience. "Can you play some Barry White?"
It's a heckle that would make a serious... -
Review: The 5.6.7.8's @ OHM Festival Brisbane Powerhouse
As part of the OHM Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse, Friday night saw Japanese three-piece The 5.6.7.8's play this stunning venue in front of a sold-out audience (21
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Review: Great Gable @ Rosemount Hotel (Perth)
As the week wound down and the weekend rolled over the horizon, there was no better way to welcome the shift than with some surfy, indie rock music from Bunbury locals, Great
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Review: Babe Rainbow @ Crown & Anchor Hotel (Adelaide)
The second of two sold-out nights at Adelaide's Crown & Anchor saw Byron Bay's most eccentric psych outfit remind South Australian audiences just how much fun live music
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Review: Dua Lipa @ Rod Laver Arena (Melbourne)
On a sweltering, sticky, 27-degree Melbourne night, Dua Lipa emerged from a bomb of smoke atop a wave-shaped screen, bringing her Radical Optimism tour to an ecstatic crowd
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Review: Kasabian @ The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)
"We're not here to f... around," announced Kasabian.
Serious audience participation reached record highs on a particularly rowdy Tuesday Night (19 March) at... -
Review: ERRA @ The Tivoli (Brisbane)
Australian heavy music fans are currently blessed – and nearly inundated – with a huge volume of exceptional artists, both locally and internationally.
So it's... -
Review: PJ Harvey @ Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
The walk into The Great Hall at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (16 March) felt a bit like stepping through a hidden doorway – like I left the week of cyclone
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Review: Alexisonfire & Underoath @ The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)
In 2004 – yes, 21 years ago – Alexisonfire released 'Watch Out!' and Underoath released 'They're Only Chasing Safety'.
These two records propelled both artists...