Live Review
Live Review: Madness – The Piece Hall, Halifax 16/06/23
The summer season of music is finally kicking off this year at the historic Piece Hall in Halifax with the first of a two-night stint by ska legends Madness. Following excellent sales when the band were first announced, a second date was quickly added and it’s a packed crowd here tonight. The venue has gone …
Live Gallery: Ones To Watch Oxford Art Factory, Sydney 22.06.2023
Ones To Watch at the Oxford Art Factory, Sydney 22.06.2023
Live Review + Photo Gallery: Dark Mofo Festival, Deafheaven at The Odeon Theatre, Hobart 15.06.2023
US post-metal/blackgaze kings, Deafheaven, made their long-awaited appearance at The Odeon Theatre for Hobart’s iconic Dark Mofo Festival on Thursday evening to another sold-out venue. Booked for the festival for 2022, the band had to cancel as a member of their team was diagnosed with a case of Covid-19, showing how the pandemic continues to …
Gallery: Beyond the Pale Festival – day three (Sunday) Glendalough Estate Co Wicklow, 18.06.2023
So the final day of Beyond the Pale arrived and the sun was out, so much so there were bodies scattered about the arena sunbathing most of the day and it was a day most were looking forward to the most as Singer / songwriter / model / actress Grace Jones was closing out the …
Gallery: Beyond the Pale Festival – day two (Saturday) Glendalough Estate Co Wicklow, 17.06.2023
Woke up to rain on day two of Beyond the Pale, but come 11am and it had stopped and time to hit the arena again for an opening act that’s a fav of mine that being Dublin act Scattered Ashes and they didn’t disappoint, but just felt a little odd having a post-punk band on …
Live Review: Slam Dunk South 2023
By Rebecca Bush Slam Dunk 2023 is here to make sure Festival Season is kicking into gear the right way. With an impressive lineup that promises to set the bar for summer nice and high. The day did not start off without its hitches unfortunately and as a result, I spent the first half of …
Gallery: Beyond The Pale Festival – Day one (Friday) Glendalough Estate Co Wicklow, 16.06.2023
I knew before going to Beyond the Pale that it was going to be something special due to its location and special it was, set on the beautiful Glendalough Estate in the Wicklow mountains and surrounder by many ancient Oak trees.This festival is only in its second year, but all ready is set to be …
Live Review + Photo Gallery: Dark Mofo Festival, Thundercat at The Odeon Theatre, 09.06.2023
US bass wizz, Stephen Bruner, better known as Thundercat, graced the stage at The Odeon Theatre here in Hobart as part of the marvellously diverse festival known as Dark Mofo, bringing an exciting and wildly eclectic mix of funk, R&B and acid jazz. The crowd at the fully sold-out venue, were treated to some of …
Gallery and set-list: Pet Shop Boys – 3Arena, Dublin 19.06.2023
Pet Shop Boys playing Dublin’s 3Arena as part of their Dreamworld-The Greatest Hits Live tour.Last time I say Pet Shop Boys in was way back in 1991 and their were fantastic and last night was no exception. They have lot lost a thing in their performances. Photos and set-list: SuburbiaCan You Forgive Her?Opportunities – Let’s …
Live Gallery: Rising Festival – RVG, Forum Theatre, Melbourne, 14.06.2023
Feature photograph: Ian Bickerstaff