Off The Rails debuted their first festival in a laneway in the heart of the Marrickville brewery district, and it went off! There were so many highlights throughout the day. Listing just a few, the femme soul punk outfit Downgirl were first-up and blew everyone away. Amyl & The Sniffers are still the best live…
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Angie McMahon commanded the stage at Northcote Theatre on Thursday night with soft-spoken words and belting vocals. The hometown show was exceptional as the singer-songwriter gears up to release her immensely vulnerable new record, Light, Dark, Light Again. Alice Skye more than won over the crowd with her opening set. Eloise Coomber was there to…
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New York’s punk pop finest Against The Current returned to Australia on their Nightmares & Daydreams tour playing an energetic set at a packed Marrickville’s Factory Theatre. The show was sold-out, and the fans were there early for an incredible night out. Supporting and pumping up the fans were electric alt-rock local Peni Parker and…
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Rex Orange County returned to Australia after cancelling his shows earlier in the year. After selling out his first show at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, he played a second one to the delight of his fans. He was supported by the Sydney-born Filipino artist Grent Perez. There are still a few shows left of his Australian tour….
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After sold-out shows in The USA and hometown London, Rex Orange County started the Australian leg of his Pacific tour in Adelaide. Alexander James O’Connor, as his mother calls him, released Bcos U Will Never B Free in 2015 and began his set with “Rex (Intro)” from that mixtape, seated in low red light at…
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The Forum was filled with nothing but love and warmth last Friday, with Cub Sport celebrating the final stop of their “Jesus At The Gay Bar” tour. Eloise Coomber was in the thick of it shoot the show. Cub Sport Setlist: Always Got the Love High For The Summer Hawaiian Party Chasin Confessions Beg U…
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With a sellout crowd of 12,000 people and the world record of 6,594 dancers doing Tina Turner’s “Nutbush City Limits” for five minutes, Broken Hill’s Mundi Mundi Bash was a festival to remember. This event alone raised more than $100,000 to support the RFDS. A younger sister festival to the successful Big Red Bash near…
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On a chilly Thursday night, 170 Russell buzzed with hot anticipation for MAY-A‘s Melbourne stop of the ‘Never Going Back’ tour. Stevan drew the crowd immediately, charming the audience with a great set and a selection of deep-cut covers including Mac Demarco classics. MAY-A and her band brought an incredible presence to the venue, each…
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English Madchester scene legends Inspiral Carpets returned to tour Australia after reforming in 2022. A packed Manning bar, mostly of English ex pats danced and sang along to the Inspiral Carpets songs lead by original keyboardist Clint Boon with his classic 60s garage punk sounds and original lead singer Stephen Holt belting out their songs….
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs made their triumphant return to Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion after starring at Splendour In The Grass festival. Fans have been waiting 10 years for the trio to return to our shores and weren’t disappointed. Blasting off with their latest single “Spitting Off The Edge Of The World” plus playing all the classics including…
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It was an exhilarating final day at Splendour in the Grass 2023. So many highlights from Memphis LK early on, and finishing up with Mumford & Sons at the end of the night. Bruce was there to capture all the action. You can also read Dylan’s review of the final day HERE. ’till next year.
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Day two of Splendour was a beauty. Opening with the somewhat risque “Number 1 Pussy”, Big Wett certainly got the heart started and blew away any cobwebs from the night before. It was then a busy day indeed. Teenage Dads and LA’s Automatic were other early bands for the day. Meg Mac as always put…
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The sun was out and the punters were smiling at Splendour in the Grass 2023. The mud from last year was fading from memory as a stellar day of music unfolded. Amongst the early highlights of the day was Claire Rosinkranz, who seemingly brought her fans all the way from Southern California, such was the…
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UK juggernauts You Me at Six put on a phenomenal performance on Sunday night to see out their celebratory tour for their 8th studio album, Truth Decay. They were joined by U.S. Alt group, Set It Off, and Melbourne’s own Between You & Me to close out their five-show Australian tour. See images of the night below.
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Lizzo brought her long-awaited Special tour to Melbourne. With a full Rod Laver Arena dancing and singing along, her energy more than heated up a cold winter night. Eloise was there to capture the action. You can read Alaisdair’s review of the gig HERE Lizzo Setlist: Cuz I Love You Juice 2 Be Loved (Am…
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What a Hoo Ha! Legendary Adelaide rock band Bad//Dreems wrapped up their Australian tour on the back of their 4th studio album Hoo Ha! playing Marrickville’s The Factory Theatre to a sold out crowd, supported by a stellar line-up of Children Collide, Dr Sures and Sad Girls Sex Club. The audience was well primed to…
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Middle Kids graced the Northcote Theatre stage on Friday, playing to a more than eager crowd who patiently waited two years for a headline show. The Sydney-siders were well supported by Elizabeth M. Drummond, who held the stage easily in her own right. Eloise was up front and centre to snap pictures of both stellar acts. Middle…
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Nicholas Allbrook dropped by The Workers Club for the Melbourne leg of his national tour celebrating the release of his new album Manganese. Sunfruits opened up the evening with a burst of energy. Allbrook quickly packed out the room with his unique brand of jangly new tracks and Bowie-esque moves to match. Eloise was there to…
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It’s been 30 years since Frente released the platinum winning album Marvin the Album. Currently they are touring the album at selected venues around Australia. We caught them at the Gov in Adelaide, supported by Kate Pomery. This folk singer from Kuarna land, whose latest single “Cardiologist” connected well with the audience. She has an…
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The Waifs graced Northcote Theatre for their Up All Nights 20th Anniversary Tour, and absolutely brought the house down with nostalgic tunes and reflective stories to match. Eloise was there to capture the joy of the night. Mama Kin Spender opened the night, a playful joint venture between Mama Kin and Dingo Spender. The two artists complimented…
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On a cold midweek gig legendary UK punk band The Damned smashed up Sydney’s Metro Theatre. Supported by the colossal power of The Neptune Power Foundation fronted by Imperial Priestess Screaming Loz Sutch. Pete Dovgan was there to capture the dark night.
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Ethel Cain played her third sold out Vivid Live show at Sydney Opera House in the Drama theatre. Unfortunately Ethel collapsed during her second show and was unable to finish her set. There were concerns that she may not make an appearance tonight, but she announced on instagram that “all this touring and traveling has…
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Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir performed at Melbourne Recital Centre on Thursday night. Our reviewer Sarah described the show as “an enchanting journey through emotion and melody, leaving an enduring impression on all who were present”. You can read Sarah’s review in full HERE. Eloise was there to capture the beauty of a remarkable performance.
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The Gum Ball festival held at ‘Dashville’, near Lower Belford in the Hunter Valley is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding festivals on the calendar. The property is owned by the local Johnston family, and as the name would suggest, it is held amongst many mature eucalypt trees, with the added advantage of being only…
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On Friday, the Adelaide Showgrounds in Kuarna Country hosted the first leg of the Groovin the Moo tour. What a way to start it was. With three stages, the day was full of non-stop music and activity. Fatboy Slim closed off the main stage with his unique blend of mashups. Taking the collage theme one…
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The Smashing Pumpkins brought their The World Is A Vampire tour to Sydney last night at The Hordern Pavilion. Featuring Jane’s Addiction, Amyl and the Sniffers, Battlesnake and of course The Smashing Pumpkins, it was an incredible afternoon and evening of music. As if the music wasn’t enough, the crowd was entertained between sets by…
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And before we knew it, the final day of Byron Bay Bluesfest 2023 was upon us. Jon Stevens was up early, and brought the hits from his days fronting The Noiseworks and dipping into his time with INXS. There were plenty in the crowd who had come on Monday specifically for this. The legendary Bonnie…
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We rolled into day four of Byron Bay Bluesfest 2023 full of beans for the day ahead. Rockwiz is a perennial favourite at the festival, with Brian Nankervis and Julia Zemiro dishing up the laughs and giving the crowd their chance at 15 minutes of fame. The special guests included Chris Cheney (The Living End)…
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Day 3 of Bluesfest 2023 was dominated by the legend that is Buddy Guy. He has been to the festival many times over the years, and 2023 has been pegged as his final visit. His performance did not disappoint. He was playful and thoroughly entertaining. The humour was complemented by his mastery of the…
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Day two of Byron Bay Bluesfest 2023 was a cracker. It was well worth getting to the festival early, as one of the highlights was Southern Avenue who ripped up the Juke Joint just after midday. Their mashup of gospel, blues and R&B had us dancing and blowing away the cobwebs. Southern Avenue Over at…
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