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Live Review Plus Gallery: Blackwater Holylight, Dark Mofo Festival, Hobart 20.06.2026

The magnificent Odeon Theatre was awash in deep red light as Blackwater Holylight quietly took the stage, easing the audience into their distinctive blend of doom, shoegaze and psychedelia. Dispensing…

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Live Review: Gans / Pixies– “P40 – 40th Anniversary”-Royal Albert Hall, London – 29.05.2026

To mark the 40th Anniversary the Pixies return to London for a blistering masterclass of a no- nonsense, art-rock surge-grunge spectacular. The most influential American rock band in the past…

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Live Review & Gallery: Genesis Owusu brings Red Star Wu’s Pirate Radio Tour to Enmore Theatre following fresh release – 18.05.26, Gadigal Land/Sydney

If you know anything about Genesis Owusu‘s history with the Enmore Theatre, you know that Monday night carried a little extra weight. But first, Devaura. Born in Aotearoa and based…

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Live Review plus Gallery: All India Radio live broadcast their ethereal majesty, supported by Dvrkworld and Dededed, Altar Bar, Hobart, 14 May 2026

All may be dark and cold in the southern outpost of Australia, but in their first hometown gig in Hobart, All India Radio emanated a warm starburst of magic into…

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Live Gallery: DMA’s Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Debut at Metro Theatre – 27.03.26, Eora Land/Sydney

A one-off, completely sold out, hometown show celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album ‘Hills End’, performing it front to back (including tracks that had never been played live)…

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Live Gallery: Oklou Brings Avant-Pop to the Spotlight at Metro Theatre – Metro Theatre, Eora Land/Sydney, 10.02.26

Fresh from her appearance on the Laneway Fest run, French-born, London-based artist Oklou brought her mesmerising ‘Choke Enough’ tour to Metro Theatre this week, delivering a performance that blurred the…

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Live Gallery: Alex G Under The Sails Following Laneway Festival – Sydney Opera House, 09.02.26

In the midst of his Laneway Festival run across Australia and Aotearoa, Alex G – one of the most exciting acts to bless the lineup and sideshow circuit this year…

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Live Review & Gallery: Perfume Genius on the Floor at the Sydney Opera House – Eora Land/Sydney, 09.12.25

Mike Hadreas (A.K.A Perfume Genius) will never be a half-measure performer, and it was especially brilliant seeing him perform in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall this week. The setlist…

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Live Review & Gallery: Night Lovell, Haarper, and Standout Opener MUDRAT – Liberty Hall, Eora Land/Sydney, 16.11.25

Night Lovell and Haarper playing the same show already felt like someone stacked the deck in any fan’s favour. Then I saw MUDRAT was opening, and honestly, that was the…

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Live Review & Gallery: SXSW Sydney Kicks Off With Haley Holgate Ahead of a Big Week for Music

SXSW Sydney officially began today, easing into the week with a performance from local Haley Holgate at the Tumbalong Park stage. Her set brought a warm breath to an otherwise…

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