Author: John Goodridge

After nearly thirty years making music and releasing eight studio albums, Queens of the Stone Age can afford to let loose a little. Their ninth album, Perfecth, is a deliberate play on words. Lead singer Josh Homme describes the process of recording the album as like kintsugi — the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery…

Absolut®  and Tabasco™ have teamed up to create a spicy new vodka blend. To celebrate, the team have enlisted former Spice Girl and queer icon Melanie C to play a DJ set at a free day party in Sydney at Beresford Sundays on Sunday 15 November. Beresford Sundays have been hosting Sydney’s iconic Sunday sessions…

Buena Vista All Stars will make their Australian debut in February 2027, bringing their 14-piece Cuban ensemble to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for three exclusive shows. Led by musical director Demetrio Muñiz and trumpeter Manuel Machado, both of whom have worked with the Buena Vista Social Club, the group celebrates Cuba’s musical heritage, drawing on…

Tickets for the next chapter of the Mundi Mundi Bash are now on sale. The iconic bush festival is held on the plains outside Silverton, near Broken Hill and will be held from 19-21 August 2027. Legendary performer Jimmy Barnes will lead the charge and has some words to say about the event: “The Mundi…

Celebrating 35 years of bringing the world to Adelaide, WOMADelaide has unveiled its first full artist lineup for 2027, returning to Adelaide’s Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla from 5–8 March. The festival has always been noted for its rich diversity of music and culture, and 2027 looks set to continue that tradition. British rave pioneers Underworld, known for…

It was all smiles at the Adelaide Film Festival opening night, as dignitaries and guests walked the Pink Carpet at Goodwood’s Capri Cinema. The event featured the Australian premiere of Wild Horse Nine, Martin McDonagh‘s dark comedy starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as two CIA operatives. Malkovich plays Chris, a prickly, terminally ill agent,…

South Australia’s McLaren Vale wine region will host a veritable smorgasbord of Australian musical talent for the inaugural Garage Days Festival in February 2027. Performing at the event will be Spiderbait, Jebediah, The Potbelleez, Gyroscope, The Delta Riggs and The Lizards. It’s the soundtrack to a generation. The event happens at Richard Hamilton Wines  on…

American jazz band The Bad Plus, initially a trio and now a quartet, are bringing their 26-year career to a close. Before they do, they’ll return to Australia in October as part of their farewell tour. We spoke to founding member Reid Anderson about the tour, the band’s evolution and what comes next. You must…

Following the release of their latest album Hoggar, Malian Tuareg band Tinariwen have announced an Australian tour, taking in Melbourne, Sydney, Byron Bay, Hobart, Brisbane, as well as two shows at WOMADelaide. Formed in northern Mali in 1979, Tinariwen champion their people’s nomadic culture, rooted in the desert borderlands between Mali and Algeria. They are…

For the last two decades, Interpol have been creating moody, dark songs that have worked their way into our consciousness. The 2002 album Turn on the Bright Lights was a slow burn, with songs such as “Obstacle 1” and “PDA” becoming fan favourites over time. Original members Paul Banks on vocals and guitar and Daniel…

Seminal 90’s band The Wallflowers are touring Australia, playing their breakthrough album Bringing Down the Horse in full. The 1996 album reached #9 on the ARIA charts and was certified gold. You may remember the hit single “One Headlight” or other singles “6th Avenue Heartache”, “The Difference” or “Three Marlenas”. The lead singer and songwriter, Jakob Dylan,…

With torrential rain leading up to the 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash, it’s a credit to the organisers that the event took place relatively successfully. Some 10,000 campers made it through the gates, with around a third of the camping area too boggy to be used. Those that missed out will receive full refunds. On top…

One of the reasons why the Mundi Mundi Bash is so popular is due in part to the sense of community and camaraderie on show. This year, the Bush Choir and the Mundi Undi Run raised some $150,ooo for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).  This year, some 1,600 festival-goers joined the fun and raced…

By the second day of the Mundi Mundi Festival, the rain had stopped, the sun had come out and the ground started to dry out underfoot. Thousands of festival goers joined in for an iconic rendering of Tina Turner’s “Simply the Best” in what could be one of the world’s largest choir. Decked out in…

In the week before the Mundi Mundi Bash, torrential rain meant that the organisers had to made some fast and difficult decisions. To ease congestion, early bird tickets holders could arrive earlier and set up camp. However, due to the muddy conditions, many were turned away. Still, over 10,000 people still set up camp ready…

Frenzal Rhomb‘s San Souci has just turned 23 and, to celebrate, the band have taken to the road for a mammoth Australian tour running from August through to November. On Friday night, they took to the stage at The Gov in Tartanya/Adelaide, with support from Handouts. Photographer John Goodridge was there to bring us all…

The Meredith Music Festival Ballot is now open. It’s simple to enter, and it’s the easiest way to get tickets. Just head over to mmf.com.au before 10:34pm AEST, Monday 10 August. Meredith 34 will be held over three days and two nights at the one and only Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, from December 11, 12 & 13, 2026. Camping,…

After Friday’s shenanigans at Adelaide’s Beer and BBQ Festival, things settled down a touch for the Saturday sessions. Whether it was the rain, the Crows game next door, or something else, numbers were down compared to the night before. Which made navigating the event easier, but there is something to be said for squeezing through…

Adelaide’s Beer and BBQ Festival has evolved from having market stalls in the cowsheds at the Showgrounds to more of a mini music festival at The Drive, right next door to Adelaide Oval. With a welcome balmy warm night and the lure of headlining band TISM, the joint was packed to the rafters. But was…

Patience and Penitentia is a powerful durational performance by South Australian artist Ida Sophia that explores silence, punishment, and power within relationships. Over forty days, the artist, weighted down by rose-petal chains, performs a ritual of penance and silence. Dark red walls and a haunting soundtrack evoke memories of cavernous churches. Strands of rose thorns…

Matt Tarrant is a highly regarded magician, mentalist, producer, creator, and performer. He has recently taken the role of Chair of the Adelaide Fringe Foundation. We spoke to him about what the Foundation provides for artists and venues and how it fits into the Adelaide Fringe. Congratulations on your appointment as the Adelaide Fringe Foundation…

Since her successful appearance on Australian Idol in 2006, Jessica Mauboy has gone on to capture Australian hearts with her dance orientated R&B sound. She  will perform at this year’s Mundi Mundi Festival, near Broken Hill in Western NSW. We chatted to her about the influences in her life, and how her musical journey started….

Global superstar Niall Horan has just announced that he will be touring Australia in February, bringing his highly anticipated Dinner Party Tour to arenas Down Under. Having just released the Dinner Party album, this will be the first chance for fans to see him perform it live. Horan is hitting arenas in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney…

Modest Mouse is an American rock band formed in 1993 by lead singer Isaak Brock. Their output is prolific, with well over a dozen albums and EPs released. In their latest release, An Eraser and a Maze, Brock explores the theory of time existing simultaneously. Which, of course, is an oversimplification of the fifteen tracks…

This is your friendly reminder that if you don’t already have your July Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival tickets, then now’s the time to get on it. The organisers have sent us an updated list of music, food and beer offerings that will make your mouth water. In their new home at The Drive, right…

Oscar Wilde‘s satiric play, The Importance of Being Earnest, is a “Trivial Comedy for Serious People”. South Australia’s State Theatre Company have sprinkled their own flavours into this delicious mix.  The best way to describe the event would be queer and quirky – in the most over-the-top camp way imaginable. The plot begins with Jack…

If you’ve been holding off buying tickets to the Mundi Mundi Bash, Australia’s biggest outback music festival, then don’t spend too long thinking about it. The event has almost sold out, with 95% of tickets already sold. This year’s sister event, The Big Red Bash had to cancel due to the extraordinary floods in central…

What better way to celebrate the State Opera of South Australia’s 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee), than with a special presentation of Rossini’s classic and joyful story of Cinderella (La Cenerentola). Artistic Director Dane Lam and Executive Director Mark Taylor have hit the nail on the head by choosing this beautifully simple story of an innocent…

Illuminate Adelaide is a beacon of light and energy in the midst of the city’s chilly winter. Expect the City of Churches to transform between July 1st and 19th into a vibrant winter playground of light, art, music, technology, and culinary discoveries. With world premieres, Adelaide exclusives and over 100 experiences and performances, this year…

When a musician throws a birthday party, he has some friends to call upon to make it special. Which is exactly what Sean of Sean Blackwell did on Friday night. To get the party started, Thom Lion played some tunes on the electronic piano accompanied by Troy from The Yellow Wallpaper on drums and Dylby…