TISM fans are known to be fanatical about their favourite band. The same day that a “secret” warm up gig was announced at The Gov hotel in Adelaide, the show sold out. With doors opening at 1pm, the pub itself opened the doors at midday to a throng of fans that would normally be just…
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Massive UK Indie band The Reytons played an exciting energetic show, matched by their very lively fans at Sydney’s Metro Theatre. Supported by two very talented local Indie bands Satin Cali and Sunset Avenue. The Reytons Set list: Red Smoke Adrenaline Let Me Breathe Harrison Lesser Retro Emporium Headache Market Street 2006 Cash In Hand…
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It’s the second day of Austin City Limits Festival’s first weekend in Austin, Texas. Waytao Shing is on ground and bringing us photos across the website and socials all weekend. He’ll be uploading photos throughout the day from Zilker Park in Austin, Texas – so keep checking back for more! So far he’s captured: Renee…
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Our very own Waytao Shing is on ground today at the first weekend of Austin City Limits Festival. He’ll be uploading photos throughout the day from Zilker Park in Austin, Texas – so keep checking back for more! So far he’s captured: Blink-182, Foster The People, Leon Bridges (pictured above), The Marias, Sir Chloe, Mannequin…
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The Old Mervs took to the stage on Thursday night for the first of the two sold-out shows at The Triffid as part of their ‘How The Fark Are Ya?’ tour. Off the back of previous headline tours around New Zealand and Australia, a nomination for Best New Artist at the Rolling Stone Awards, and securing…
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Teenage Dads took to the stage at The Tivoli in Brisbane last Friday night to kick off the national tour’s first stop in support of their new album MAJORDOMO. The venue was packed with enthusiastic fans eager to see the band live after their sold-out shows in Brisbane last year. Known for their unique blend…
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UK pop darling Griff filled Northcote Theatre with an undeniable warmth and energy last night. She lit up the stage, effortlessly blending her raw emotion with the kind of hooks that stay with you long after the gig ends. From the haunting “Black Hole” to the stunning “One Night,” Griff had the crowd in the…
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Legendary noise-pop pioneers The Jesus and Mary Chain captivated the crowd last weekend, filling the Forum with a rowdy crowd. The Scottish icons delivered a set drenched in their signature reverb and distortion, with a solid on-stage presence. Celebrating the enduring legacy of their influential sound, highlights from the set included classics like “Just Like…
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The UK’s The Last Dinner Party wrapped up their Australian tour last night at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. Originally scheduled to play at The Enmore Theatre, it sold out in seemingly nanoseconds and was relocated to the larger Hordern Pavilion, which also quickly sold out. It was the hottest ticket in town this week. The fans…
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Norway’s girl in red is currently in Australia for the latest leg of her DOING IT AGAIN tour, celebrating the release of her second album, I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!. We caught them last night at the Melbourne leg, at Margaret Court Arena. As with her last visit to Australia, the fans were there early to…
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Omar Apoll0 returned to our shores this week, for the first time since 2020. The GRAMMY-nominated, Billboard 100-climbing singer-songwriter is fresh off the back of his latest album God Said No, with Australian audiences being treated to the very first live shows since its release. The project is marked with emotional vulnerability wrapped in often…
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DZ Deathrays have been performing their brand of hard rock for around sixteen years now. It’s been ten years since the release of the album Black Rat, so what better excuse to tour the country. While the album was released by Simon Ridley and Shane Parsons as a duo, they’ve since added Lachlan Ewbank to…
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Groove-masters Mildlife played to a great crowd last weekend, packing out the 1400 seat capacity of Northcote Theatre. Punters were scrounging for tickets in the lead-up to Saturday, with the Tixel page insanely popular for the show. The Melbourne-based psychedelic jazz group played well into their fusion genre, with moody lighting and minimal on-stage interaction….
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Margaret Court Arena was treated to a triple threat last week, with Hockey Dad’s Rebuild Repeat tour stopping off in Melbourne. With a fourth studio album on the way, the stellar duo of childhood friends Zach Stephenson and Billy Hemming still pack a punch through their long-standing presence in the Australian scene, filling out the GA…
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Last night, one of Australia’s finest psych rock outfits POND lit up Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre for a massive sold out show. The group are currently on tour in support of their 10th LP, Stung! They hit the stage with an epic setlist that kicked off with “Daisy” and closed with “Toast”, before a two track…
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Marlon Williams graced the Melbourne Recital Centre for night two out of three of his An Evening with Marlon Williams tour. Presented as a stripped-back version of his usual energy-filled sets, the stunning historic theatre setting warmed up the chilly Melbourne crowd. Williams’ was his usual affable self, garnering laughs and applause interspersed with immense quiet from…
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Dirty Three conquered a sold out Enmore Theatre with support from the very talented Laura Jean Led by the wild man of rock and roll Warren Ellis on violin/viola/piano, Jim White on drums and Mick Turner on guitar. The threesome mesmerised their fans with an energetic display that ripped out the soul out of all…
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The Paper Kites flew into Brisbane on Friday night for a joyous evening at the perfectly suited Tivoli Theatre to deliver songs from their latest album At The Roadhouse, plus covering many of the beautifully crafted songs we’ve all grown to fall in love with over their last 10 or so years. Hannah Cameron, accompanied…
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The Rions rocked the stage at The Triffid in Brisbane last night as part of their sold-out Sweet Cocoon Tour. Supported by both Park Rd and Blusher, this night was truly one to remember. Since forming in 2016, this four-piece indie rock band from Sydney’s Northern Beaches has continually reached new heights. Emerging from the…
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Pond played to a packed out Carriageworks for Vivid Sydney on a very wet Sydney night and I’m calling it gig of the year 2024! Supported by the excellent Melbourne garage-punk outfit Delivery. With the imminent release of Pond’s 10th studio album Stung! we were treated to new songs “(I’m) Stung”, “Neon River”, “Black Lung”…
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‘An Evening With Marlon Williams‘ was simply that, a seated theatre style show with Marlon alone on stage… sometimes acapella with his head covered by a hoodie and lit by dark orange lights, or joyously dancing around the stage with his soaring voice guiding us to another world. An intimate, personal and at times very…
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Luke Hemmings has well and truly redefined himself. The Syndey-born musician’s career, who now spends most of his time in Los Angeles, was born out of the successful boyband 5 Seconds of Summer. Though remnants of their adoration were clear at his Melbourne show on Wednesday, with an ample amount of screaming fans – it’s…
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San Francisco’s experimental awesome foursome rock band Deerhoof played at the newest and coolest Sydney venue Machine Hall for Vivid Sydney supported by the wonderful Annie Hamilton playing solo. Deerhoof dazzled with their punchy eclectic pop tunes with bassist and lead vocalist Satomi Matsuzaki dancing and kicking her way for what was a delightful fun…
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RISING Festival this year, as much as any other year, is well known for its headline acts. The winter festival takes place in the heart of Melbourne city for only two weeks and never fails to deliver a stellar selection of music and arts programming. Good Morning reunited for a special hometown show this time…
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Freemantle’s San Cisco are on the tail end of a two-week blast around Europe, touring their fabulous new album, Under The Light. They’ve hit Amsterdam, Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, followed up by a handful of shows in England. I caught them last night in Manchester, and they were on top form. It was a packed…
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Swedish singer-songwriter Karin Dreijer under the alias Fever Ray and one half of the electronic music due The Knife dazzled with an impressive set at Sydney Opera House as part of Vivid Live. Pete Dovgan was there to capture the night.
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Angie McMahon returned to Melbourne in full force for night three of her sold-out Forum takeover. The hometown show was filled with warmth, the crowd holding space for McMahon just as much as she was for them. The trajectory of her 2023 record Light, Dark, Light Again is well known by now, earning her incredible critical…
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Pittsburgh-native Montell Fish touched down in Melbourne on Friday for the VIC leg of his AUS/NZ Intercession Before Charlotte tour. From the get-go, Fish’s performance is rife with emotion and vulnerability – the singer draped in moody strobes and a mask. The costume references his alto-ego dj gummy bear, the moniker he also releases music under. Throughout…
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Electric dance wizards Underworld dazzled with visuals and a high energy two sets show that had the punters out of their seats dancing like a rave party from the 90s. Vivid Sydney again delivered an amazing light show, not to be missed. Pete Dovgan was their to capture the moments. Set 1 Low Burn…
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The rain had lifted and whilst the sun might not have been shining, day 3 of The Great Escape had another action-packed lineup. Heading back to the TGE Beach stages, the Australian contingent was in full force again – occupying all three stages during the afternoon. Tamara & the Dreams was first up, an act we’ve…
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