Andrew Fuller, Author at Backseat Mafia

News: Rob Hirst Tribute 03.09.1955 – 20.01.2026

Australian music fans, and indeed, the world over are mourning the tragic loss of Rob Hirst, the musician best known as the powerhouse drummer of iconic Australian rock band, Midnight…

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News: The Wailers announce Positive Vibrations 50th anniversary tour, presented by Bluesfest Touring

In 2026, The Wailers celebrate 50 years of Rastaman Vibration, marking a defining moment in reggae history and honoring one of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ most influential albums. This…

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News: Bluesfest Byron Bay unveil second artist announcement for 2026 festival

Byron Bay Bluesfest, Australia’s most awarded music festival, today announces the next wave of artists joining the Bluesfest 2026 lineup with the addition of three of the most influential, revered…

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News: Cog add dates to 2026 Walk The Line Tour, including Hobart, Canberra and further NSW and Victorian dates

In 2026, prepare to share even more space with Aussie rock icons Cog, with the band today announcing eight additional shows for the new year. Joining their two already-added Western…

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Album Review: ‘Introducing Vintage Sounds In Modern Blues by the band called BROTHERS’ – BROTHERS

When Frank Sultana won the International Blues Challenge in 2023, little did he realise where this win would lead him. Whiilst it may be unwise to say that it has…

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Live Review + Photo Galleries: First-time Lutruwita Live festival goes off with a bang 19.12.2025

The inaugural Lutruwita Festival has been held at The Goods Shed in Hobarton Friday, 19.12.2025. In an era of seemingly shrinking returns in the live music industry, it was refreshing…

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Live Review +Photo Gallery: The Church tantalise at Princess Theatre, Launceston 10.12.2025

With over 40 years of material to choose from, The Church brought their ‘The Singles Tour: A Career Retrospective‘ tour to the beautiful Princess Theatre, Launceston in a one-off stop…

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News: Get set Tasmania – Foo Fighters set to play exclusive Australian performance at UTAS Stadium in Launceston

In massive news for live music in Tasmania, Frontier Touring are proud to announce that US giants and 15-time GRAMMY® winners, Foo Fighters are set to make history as they…

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Live Review + Photo Gallery: Dave Graney & The Coral Snakes at Longley International Hotel 30.11.2025

Effervescent rock and roll troubadour, Dave Graney brought his long-time compadres, The Coral Snakes, to The Longley International Hotel’s outdoor stage on Sunday afternoon on the final stop of his…

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Live Review + Photo Galleries: Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball (Gomez) at Altar Bar, Hobart 19.11.2025 alongside buddy, Buddy +setlist

On what seems like their umpteenth tour of Australia, legendary Gomez guitarists/vocalists Ian Ball and Ben Ottewell made a welcome return to Hobart as part of their ‘Gomez By Request/you…

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