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Before Holly Humberstone even reached the chorus of ‘The Walls Are Way Too Thin’, something remarkable was happening in the crowd. Strangers along the barrier were catching each other’s eyes across the darkness of Factory Theatre, exchanging those knowing glances that say “you too?”. They were singing every word back to her and to each …

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One moment the Concert Hall was full of chatter, the next it was all brass and a single giant spotlight – Ezra Collective had arrived to perform their Vivid LIVE showcase, and they weren’t waiting around.The stage had been opened up for this one, with the audience wrapped around all sides like a sunken dancefloor, …

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It’s wild, really – the Sex Pistols only ever released one official studio album. Just one. But what a detonation it was. Nearly fifty years later, the blast radius is still visible – even across the globe at Hordern Pavilion this week. They came out swinging – ‘Holidays in the Sun’, ‘Seventeen’, ‘New York’ – …

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Blossoms hit the stage with a kind of easy confidence that only comes from years of tight-knit chemistry. Their groove-heavy Britpop sound felt effortless live, frontman Tom Ogden carrying it all with a supernatural charm and touch of ’70s flair. Kicking off with ‘What Can I Say After I’m Sorry?’, they slid into a set …

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A full moon ballooned over the Opera House Forecourt, reflecting off the iconic sails as thousands of fans pushed through Sydney’s typical public transport chaos and signature late-summer humidity. The Forecourt is one of the most spectacular stages in the world, watching the sun dip behind the city while the skyline flickers to life is …

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There was no mistaking the excitement in Metro Theatre ahead of Courteeners‘ headline show, and the air was thick with a cacophony of British accents. Fresh off their Yours and Owls Festival set the weekend prior, Courteeners were primed to deliver the kind of night their fans had come to expect, anthemic and unrelentingly joyous. …

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Two decades in and The Wombats are bigger than ever, playing to massive crowds, dropping fresh records, and bringing in new generations of fans at every turn. Now, they’re jumping headfirst into the fog/their next chapter with ‘Oh! The Ocean’ – a freshly, introspective album that undoubtedly positions them at the forefront of the 2010s …

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Soft Play’s return to Australia hit like a damn battering ram and the sold-out crowd at Factory Theatre didn’t stand a chance. The second Isaac Holman and Laurie Vincent tore into ‘All Things’, the floor turned into a writhing mess of bodies, a seething mass that never stopped squirming. Vincent barely made it through the …

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British alt-rockers Kasabian are finally making their way back to Australia, hitting Naarm/Melbourne, Eora/Sydney, and Meanjin/Brisbane for the first time in over a decade. Joining them are Blossoms, whose knack for crafting shimmering, feel-good indie pop adds an exciting contrast to the lineup. Kasabian’s reputation as a live powerhouse speaks for itself, with anthems like …

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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. The evening was a masterclass in pairing sharp, crowd-pleasing performances with an iconic backdrop that confidently ranks among the most spectacular venues in the world. …

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