Live review
Live Review plus Gallery: A pop-up masterclass in craft, warmth and multigenerational magic – Crowded House, MyState Bank Arena, Hobart, 26 November 2025
The legendary Crowded House have been undertaking a return bout of what are being called ‘pop-shows’ across Australia, covering areas they missed last year and targeting more intimate venues. Neil Finn says: We are very excited about playing in some of our favourite theatres, in 2 halves to allow some musical adventures to take place, a wide …
Live Review: The Last Dinner Party, The Octagon, Sheffield – 21.11.25
The Last Dinner Party continue their inexorable rise to world domination on their latest “From The Pyre” tour
Live Review: Self Esteem, Sheffield Arena, 18.10.25
It’s a new era for Self Esteem. The Prioritise Pleasure chapter closed 2 years ago, just a stones throw from where we are tonight, Don Valley’s celebrated grass bowl. Tonight, we are indoors at the Utilita Arena, Sheffield, for the last night of the UK tour, a huge hometown show to round out an acclaimed …
Live Review: Katy Perry – Lifetimes Tour. The O2 Arena London, 14.10.25
Say what you like about Katy Perry, this could be one of the shows of the year
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 hectic first day, giving the crowd an early glimpse of the immense talent still to come. While the panels, tech talks and film screenings have …
Live Review & Gallery: 85 and Funking with George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic at Enmore Theatre – Gadigal Land, Sydney 21.09.25
At 85, George Clinton has earned the right to take things easy, but clearly no one told him that. Clad in gold, he launched the Enmore Theatre straight into the cosmic depths of funk. The stage was packed with musicians, which is exactly how P-Funk should be experienced. Horns blared, guitars criss-crossed, and voices piled …
Live Review +Photo Galleries: The Superjesus thrill with playthrough of their independently produced, self-titled fourth studio album and more at The Republic Bar, Hobart 19.09.2025
Adelaide rock legends, The Superjesus rolled into Hobart town on the back of a tour promoting their fourth long-player, the self-titled The Superjesus. The band, Sarah McLeod on vocals & guitar, bass player Stu Rudd, lead guitarist Cameron Blokland and surprise drummer, Mick Skelton worked their way through the entirety of the latest album before …
Live Review + Photo Galleries: Melbourne Ska Orchestra at Altar Bar, Hobart 05.09.2025
The Melbourne Ska Orchestra (MSO) brought their good-times vibes and warmth as they rode into town on a chilly Hobart evening, bringing their spaghetti-Western inspired, Ballad of Monte Loco tour to Tasmania for the first time. In a wonderful evening full of off-beats and dance grooves, Altar Bar came alive as a capacity crowd of …
Live Review: Vona Vella – Come Together Festival, Newcastle. 20.08.25
Vona Vella preview new tracks from their next album at Come Together in Newcastle