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Author: Pete Dovgan

Photo Gallery: The Saints ’73-’78 + Kim Salmon and The Surrealists – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (22.11.24)

The Saints ’73-’78 played a killer set of original punk songs from their massively influential first three albums (I’m) Stranded (1977), Eternally Yours (1978) and Prehistoric Sounds (1979). The Saints consist of original members Ed Kuepper on guitar, Ivor Hay on drums with Mudhoney’s Mark Arm on vocals, The Birthday Party / Bad Seeds guitarist…

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Photo Gallery: Pearl Jam + Pixies – Engie Stadium, Sydney (21.11.24)

Rock and Roll legends Pearl Jam from Seattle, USA totally blew the crowd away with a performance for the ages. It was full of emotion and pure energy to a sold out Sydney crowd. Supported beautifully by icons Pixies from Boston, USA. Peter Dovgan brings you the images.      

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Photo Gallery: Pixies – Liberty Hall, Sydney (20.11.24)

American influential alternative rock band Pixies played a special intimate sideshow at Sydney’s Liberty Hall. Currently on tour around Australia supporting Pearl Jam. Pixies delighted fans kicking off with their classics “Where Is My Mind?”, “Monkey Gone To Heaven”, “Wave Of Mutilation”, “Debaser” also including new songs “Chicken” and “Oyster Beds” off their latest 2024…

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Photo Gallery: Fleshwater + Secret World + Futureheaven – Crowbar, Sydney (15.11.24)

Fleshwater’s killer show at Crowbar Sydney brought the grunge and the crowd surfing all the way from Boston USA. Supported perfectly by Secret World and Futureheaven. Tickets still available here Sunday 17th November LaLaLas, Wollongong NSW Wednesday 20th November Revolver, Melbourne VIC Thursday 21st November Jive, Adelaide SA Friday 22nd November Lynotts Lounge, Perth WA…

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Isabel LaRosa adds Sydney show to debut Australia Tour

Alt-pop sensation Isabel LaRosa will be bringing her Heaven Doesn’t Wait Tour to Australia in February 2025, and has just announced that Sydney has been added to the run of shows in Melbourne and Brisbane. Isabel will be playing at the beautiful Liberty Hall on Thursday the 27th of February. The Cuban-American singer, songwriter exploded into…

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Photo Gallery: Hanabie bring “Harajuku-core” to Liberty Hall in Sydney (10.11.24)

Hanabie are a self described Harajuku-core all girl band from Tokyo, Japan. They played their first ever headline tour in Australia at a packed out Sydney’s Liberty Hall to a mix of head banging metal fans and harajuku fashionistas. They totally impressed with their energetic, colourful and powerful display of upbeat nu-metal. Tickets for their…

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Pixies announce intimate live shows in Melbourne and Sydney

Alternative indie legends from Boston, USA, Pixies have announced exclusive intimate live shows in Melbourne and Sydney this November. Pixies are in Australia supporting Pearl Jam on their current East Coast Australian tour. Image by Pete Dovgan Fans will be treated to hearing live their latest album release The Night The Zombies Came (2024) plus…

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Photo Gallery: Viagra Boys + C.O.F.F.I.N. – Enmore Theatre (05.11.24)

Sweden’s punk rock legends Viagra Boys totally destroyed Sydney’s Enmore Theatre with a performance some are already hailing as “gig of the year”. Lead singer Sebastian Murphy was fierce, lively, charismatic and backed equally by the band. Superbly supported by local Sydney punk outfit C.O.F.F.I.N. (Children of Finland Fighting in Norway). Pete Dovgan brings your…

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Amyl and The Sniffers announce Australian Tour and release new album, Cartoon Darkness

Amyl and The Sniffers are on a high after announcing an Australian tour and releasing their new album, Cartoon Darkness. In the middle of their world tour Amyl and The Sniffers will play Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Wollongong, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, supported by Bob Vylan (UK) and Miss Kaninna plus Party In The Paddock Festival in Tasmania….

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Photo Gallery: The Weeknd – Accor Stadium, Sydney (22.10.24)

Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actor The Weeknd on his After Hours Til Dawn tour performed to a sold out Accor Stadium Sydney and his fans went wild! Tickets still available for The Weeknd’s second Sydney Show on 23rd October 2024 tickets here Peter Dovgan brings you the images.  

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PJ Harvey returning to Australia in March 2025

English iconic multi-instrumentalist PJ Harvey returns to Australia to play the Sydney Opera House forecourt plus Golden Plains festival, WOMADelaide, and solo shows in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. PJ Harvey last toured Australia in 2017 to critical acclaim, thrilling her fans with songs from her classic albums. Supporting her solo shows will be legendary Australian guitarist…

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Photo Gallery: Olivia Rodrigo – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney (17.10.24)

Olivia delighted her screaming fans with a full on energetic performance. There are three shows remaining in Sydney. Head HERE for the chance to secure a ticket. You can read Sarah’s review of the first Melbourne show HERE. Pete Dovgan was there to bring you these images.  

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Photo Gallery: The Reytons + Satin Cali + Sunset Avenue – Metro Theatre, Sydney (04.10.24)

Massive UK Indie band The Reytons played an exciting energetic show, matched by their very lively fans at Sydney’s Metro Theatre. Supported by two very talented local Indie bands Satin Cali and Sunset Avenue. The Reytons Set list: Red Smoke Adrenaline Let Me Breathe Harrison Lesser Retro Emporium Headache Market Street 2006 Cash In Hand…

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US psychedelic rockers The Flaming Lips to tour Australia summer 2025

The Flaming Lips return to Australia performing their 2002 alt classic release Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots played in full, plus other cult classics. The Flaming Lips live show is a total psychedelic trip full of colourful props and of course the giant inflatable ball which Wayne Coyne jumps inside to ride across his adoring…

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Northern Irish rap sensations Kneecap announce Australian tour and venue upgrades

Belfast trio Kneecap announce their first Australian tour for March 2025, with a Sydney venue upgrade and a second Melbourne show. The trio consisting of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí deliver a concoction of satirical yet socially conscious Irish and English lyrics with their explosive live performance and we can expect one of…

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The Saints

The Saints to release new (I’m) Stranded Vinyl Boxset alongside expanded ’73-’78 Australian Tour

Legendary Australian seminal punk rock band The Saints have announced new dates for an ever expanding Australian tour, celebrating their music released between 1973 to 1978. The tour is now set to coincide with the release of a brand new (I’m) Stranded vinyl Boxset release. This version of the group includes original founding members Ed…

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Just announced seminal British rock band The Cult tour Australia in November 2024

Legendary British rock band The Cult have just announced their November Australian tour 8424 tour playing the iconic Sydney Opera House plus Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth and will be celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary Led by original members vocalist Ian Astbury, lead guitarist Billy Duffy with drummer John Tempesta and bassist Charlie Jones (Goldfrapp,…

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Tokyo’s all girl group Hanabie announce Australian Headline Tour this November

After impressing fans at Good Things Festival 2023 Hanabie return to Australia to embark on their first headlining Australian tour in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Formed in 2015, the Tokyo based all girl Harajuku-metalcore band consists of Yukina (lead vocals), Matsuri (guitar), Hettsu (bass) and Chika (drums) have released two studio albums Girl’s Reform…

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*Updated*: Viagra Boys announce Australian East Coast Tour 2024

Swedish punk outfit Viagra Boys return to Australia on The Australia Shrimp Grand Prix tour, with three headline shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Sebastian Murphy (lead singer) and the boys last played in Australia in 2019 and we can expect mayhem from one of Europe’s great live bands, with their high powered punk rock…

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Photo Gallery: Dirty Three + Laura Jean – Enmore Theatre (20.06.24)

Dirty Three conquered a sold out Enmore Theatre with support from the very talented Laura Jean Led by the wild man of rock and roll Warren Ellis on violin/viola/piano, Jim White on drums and Mick Turner on guitar. The threesome mesmerised their fans with an energetic display that ripped out the soul out of all…

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Photo Gallery: Pond + Delivery – Carriageworks, Vivid Sydney (14.06.23)

Pond played to a packed out Carriageworks for Vivid Sydney on a very wet Sydney night and I’m calling it gig of the year 2024! Supported by the excellent Melbourne garage-punk outfit Delivery. With the imminent release of Pond’s 10th studio album Stung! we were treated to new songs “(I’m) Stung”, “Neon River”, “Black Lung”…

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Photo Gallery: Deerhoof + Annie Hamilton – Machine Hall, Vivid Sydney (13.06.24)

San Francisco’s experimental awesome foursome rock band Deerhoof played at the newest and coolest Sydney venue Machine Hall for Vivid Sydney supported by the wonderful Annie Hamilton playing solo. Deerhoof dazzled with their punchy eclectic pop tunes with bassist and lead vocalist Satomi Matsuzaki dancing and kicking her way for what was a delightful fun…

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Photo Gallery: Fever Ray – Vivid Live Sydney Opera House (05.06.24)

Swedish singer-songwriter Karin Dreijer under the alias Fever Ray and one half of the electronic music due The Knife dazzled with an impressive set at Sydney Opera House as part of Vivid Live. Pete Dovgan was there to capture the night.

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Photo Gallery: Underworld – Vivid Live Sydney Opera House – The Concert Hall (30.05.24)

Electric dance wizards Underworld dazzled with visuals and a high energy two sets show that had the punters out of their seats dancing like a rave party from the 90s. Vivid Sydney again delivered an amazing light show, not to be missed. Pete Dovgan was their to capture the moments.   Set 1 Low Burn…

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Dirty Three share new single from forthcoming album, Love Changes Everything

Dirty Three, who are on the cusp of a national tour next month, have dropped “Love changes everything II”, the latest single from their forthcoming album Love Changes Everything. “Love changes everything II” is the second single from the album, and follows on from last month’s “Love Changes Everything I”. In this latest track, Warren…

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Photo Gallery: Stumps + Raave Tapes + The Tullamarines + Grxce – Factory Theatre, Sydney (20.04.24)

Stumps on their Australian tour dropped into the Factory Theatre in Sydney and played to an enthusiastic crowd, showcasing their latest album Arcadia plus all their hits. Supported by some amazing Australian artists, Raave Tapes, The Tullamarines and Grxce. Pete Dovgan was there to capture the action.

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Photo Gallery: Incubus and +Live+ – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (10.04.24)

Iconic rock bands from the USA Incubus and Live co-headlined Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion tonight. Playing all their hits, the fans rocked out enjoying an incredible night of live music. Pete Dovgan was there to capture the night.  

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Photo Gallery: The Beasts – Metro Theatre, Sydney (05.04.24)

The Beasts return after last years 40th anniversary reformation of The Beasts of Bourbon to play Sydney’s Metro Theatre with the legendary line-up of Tex Perkins, James A Baker, Boris Sudjovic, Kim Salmon and Charlie Owen. Tex and the boys totally blew the house down. Pete Dovgan was there to capture the show.

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Photo Gallery: James Bay + Merpire – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (12.04.24)

UK singer-songwriter James Bay returned to Australia and Sydney to play a packed out Enmore Theatre. The adoring fans were treated to Bay’s classic soul rock gold hit “Hold Back The River”, the triple platinum “Let It Go” plus a whole lot more. Support on the evening came from the very talented Merpire. Pete Dovgan…

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Photo Gallery: Black Country, New Road – Sydney Opera House Concert Hall (07.03.24)

Black Country, New Road on their debut Australian tour played the Sydney Opera House. Fans were left mesmerised by the amazing talents of all six members whom were a perfect fit for the sold out iconic Sydney Opera House with their eclectic art-rock sound. Pete Dovgan brings you the images.

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