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Another great triple-act night was had at Tasmania’s world-renowned, mid-winter festival, Dark Mofo at Hobart’s Altar Bar. This triple involved three bands who sit within the punk-rock category, albeit that each band was wildly different from the other. This was one of the reasons why the night was as successful as it was. Each band …

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There is something about Dark Mofo’s ability to bring together some of the most amazing artists that many people have never heard of that has almost certainly become a trademark of the festival. …..and so it was on the Sunday when Melbourne punk rock outfit, The Peep Tempel were ably supported by Hobart’s own post-punk …

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A large crowd witnessed New York’s hardcore punk outfit, Show Me The Body (SMTB) take to the stage as part of the return of Hobart’s world class festival, Dark Mofo following a one year hiatus. Having not heard of this band prior to this event. I must say I was hugely impressed with the energy …

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Crime & the City Solution‘s recent live performances have been a testament to their enduring relevance and artistic evolution. Fronted by Simon Bonney, the band has seamlessly blended their post-punk roots with a more intimate, acoustic approach, captivating audiences across Europe in late 2024. They brought their set to Australia for an exclusive gig at …

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In the heart of Hobart, at an exclusive gig in Hobart at the very edge of the world in the middle of winter and under the enigmatic glow of Dark Mofo’s crimson lights, The Horrors delivered a performance that was nothing short of a sonic séance. The Odeon Theatre, steeped in history, became the crucible …

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Cold Cave’s performance at Hobart’s Odeon Theatre on 7 June 2025, created an incandescent ray of light in the deepest darkest winter at the southern capital at the very edge of the world. The darkwave pioneers were part of Dark Mofo’s Australian-exclusive lineup, the band delivered a set that was both haunting and exhilarating. The …

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Machine Girl Return with New Album and Devastating Live Show

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Like an influencer on Ozempic, Dark Mofo returns this year in a very slimmed down form but without the nausea and a lot more agile as a result. And hopefully this is just a pause before normal services resume next year, in rude health. Despite the initial impression from an announcement earlier this year that …

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naarm/Melbourne bands, ENOLA and RVG played their sets for Dark Mofo 2023 at In The Hanging Garden, an open air venue which sits between two of Dark Mofo’s other sites, The Odeon and Altar. This was the first time, surprisingly, that I had shot at this venue, and was surprised at how good it was …

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King Woman was another of those performers I had never heard of prior to the lineup announcement for Tasmania’s iconic Dark Mofo Festival. Always keen to find new acts I might like (one of the great beauties of this festival), I researched the band and found that their look and sound intrigued me, so it …

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