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Live Review: Canyon Blu-The Washington Sheffield 18.12.25

Canyon Blu’s Sheffield set hints at a very bright future. The Washington in Sheffield was alive with energy as Canyon Blue delivered an outstanding performance. Frontman Frankie Beetlestone already has…

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Live Gallery: James Blunt Brought Back to Bedlam to Life at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena 25.10.2025

James Blunt celebrated 20 years of Back to Bedlam at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, performing his landmark debut album in full and reminding fans why his music remains timeless.

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Live Gallery: Downgirl Ignite the Stage Before Jebediah’s 30th Anniversary Set at Sydney’s Factory Theatre 24.10.2025

At The Crowbar, Jebediah celebrated three decades of friendship, riffs and unfiltered energy — joined by Sydney punks Downgirl in a night that honoured both past and present Australian rock.

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Live Gallery: The Ghost Inside Bring Redemption and Fury to Perth 19.10.2025

The Ghost Inside’s first Australian headline tour in more than a decade opened in Perth with a cathartic, high-voltage performance that proved why the Californian metalcore veterans remain one of the genre’s most resilient forces.

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Live Gallery: Picture This Bring Irish Charm as Tom Grennan Shines at Sydney’s Liberty Hall 10.10.2025

Ireland’s Picture This brought stadium-worthy emotion to Liberty Hall before Tom Grennan continued his unstoppable rise with a soulful, confident headline set.

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Live Gallery: The Kiffness brings viral energy to Liberty Hall in Sydney

The Kiffness transforms Liberty Hall into a space where meme culture collides with live performance, offering Sydney fans a night of parody, humour, and undeniable grooves.

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Live Gallery: Fear Factory Frontman Returns with a Vengeance at the Factory Theatre

Fear Factory’s legacy lives loud – and louder – in Sydney's Factory Theatre.

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Live Gallery: Roachford Returns: Soul Survivor Shines at the Manning Bar

Roachford’s first Australian show in 20 years turns mythic thanks to surprise guests Jimmy Barnes and KT Tunstall.

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Live Review: Robert Plant Presenting Saving Grace – Cirkus, Stockholm 16.05.2025

Words and photos by Anastasia Baranovskaia There are concerts that entertain, and then there are those that also leave an imprint, lingering long after the concert has ended. That’s what…

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News: Isle Of Wight Festival 2025 Preview

Words by Alfie Dook One weekend a year, an island is transformed. Taken over. Brought to a euphoric level. A weekend of sun, food, friends, excitement, nostalgia, and most importantly……

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