Jess Hutton, Author at Backseat Mafia

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Live Review & Gallery: Royel Otis Wrap Up Meteoric Year With Sold-Out Hordern Pavilion Show – Eora Land/Sydney, 21.12.24

In a moment that felt like the perfect full circle, Royel Otis’s triumphant return to Eora/Sydney culminated in a sold-out show at the iconic Hordern Pavilion on Saturday night. The…

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Live Review & Gallery: Two Door Cinema Club and Declan McKenna Perform at the Iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt – Eora/Sydney, 06.12.24

The Sydney Opera House Forecourt became the ultimate indie haven last week as Two Door Cinema Club and Declan McKenna took centre stage for the On the Steps concert series.…

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Live Review: UK’s Fat White Family Bring Latest Album ‘Forgiveness Is Yours’ to Australia – Eora/Sydney, 03.12.24

It was a humid crucible full of sweat and banter as Fat White Family celebrated the release of their latest album, ‘Forgiveness Is Yours‘ at Oxford Art Factory earlier this…

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Live Review & Gallery: Mayatrix & The Psychics Support The Cult for a Night of Gothic Rock Majesty – Gadigal Land/Sydney, 02.12.24

The Enmore Theatre feels like it was made for nights like this. Its moody, timeless charm provided the perfect backdrop for an evening of atmospheric rock, led by the legendary…

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Live Review: YEEVS Wrap Up Sparkling ‘The Borderline, Thereabouts’ Tour With The Electorate at Botany View Hotel – Gadigal/Sydney, 30.11.24

The Botany View Hotel offered an intimate stage for a memorable close to YEEVS’ album tour, celebrating ‘The Borderline, Thereabouts’, with special guests The Electorate on Saturday. The night highlighted…

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Live Review & Gallery: TISM Returns With Stellar Lineup on ‘Death To Art’ Tour – Eora/Sydney, 29.11.24

Absurdity meets brilliance in a way that has you shaking in your boots—that’s what it felt like at Hordern Pavilion on Friday night as thousands of drenched Sydneysiders arrived to…

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News: Short Stack is Back! Celebrating 15 Years of Debut Album ‘Stack is the New Black’ With National Tour

Short Stack is back—and this time, they’re bringing nostalgia for one of Australia’s defining pop-punk eras. In June 2025, the Budgewoi trio will hit the road for their 15 Years…

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News: Royel Otis are ‘Coming Home’, Treating Fans to One-Off Eora/Sydney Show Ahead of Festival Season

Earlier this year, Royel Otis were riding the high of their sold-out Liberty Hall show, basking in the glow of their debut album Pratts & Pain. That night in February,…

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News: UK Punk Icons Soft Play Kick Off 2025 with Australian Tour

UK punk duo Soft Play is bringing their explosive energy to Australia in January and February 2025, marking their highly anticipated return to live stages Down Under since 2019. Known…

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News: The Cult Kicks Off Australia Tour With National Support Act Mayatrix & The Psychics

The Cult’s return to Australia is already shaping up to be something special. Kicking off their tour in Naarm/Melbourne tonight, the legendary British rockers will play six dates across the…

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