Despite many recent festivals being scaled back or cancelled altogether, Laneway Festival bounced back into Adelaide on Friday, 9th Feb, as big and bold as ever. Having outgrown the city laneways several years ago, then Hart’s Mill in Port Adelaide, the venue is now Bonython Park in the western city parklands. A glorious sunny day…
Legendary English singer-songwriter Paul Weller referred to as the Mod Father from his period with 19070s/1980s mod band The Jam, new wave soul band The Style Council and a huge solo career, played the first night of three sold out gigs at the iconic Sydney Opera House for his only performances in Australia. Pete Dovgan…
Glaswegian rock band Texas played a special 35th anniversary show at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre supported beautifully by local Australian artist Sarah Levins. The very chatty and animated vocalist Sharleen Spiteri from the get go had everyone out of their seats and dancing to the classic Texas songs from the 1990s including the smash hit “I…
Over their last two ethereal records – Strange Trails and Long Lost – Lord Huron have now fully realised their unique blend of Americana, with a more than subtle nod to Roy Orbison and the Phil Spector approach to production. The band’s sold out show at The Tivoli was an absolute treat for long waiting fans…
Vermont folk rocker Noah Kahan blew the roof off Red Hill Auditorium on Saturday. The sold-out show was a mix of tenderness and honest emotion from the proclaimed ‘Folk Malone’ who rose to recent fame with handfuls of stunning tracks. With help from Tik-Tok virality, Kahan has gained critical success from his latest album Stick…
Bruno Major wrapped up his world tour in Perth, celebrating the release of his third studio album, Columbo. The Rechabite was at a standstill for an incredible night of soulful music and laughs with the eager crowd tightly squeezed into the city venue. Bruno Major Setlist The Show Must Go On Like Someone in Love Fair-Weather Friend Wouldn’t…
Blues rockers The Teskey Brothers braved a summer lightning storm to grace Red Hill Auditorium on Friday. Celebrating the release of The Winding Way album, the 13-date tour stopped off in the stunning hillside just outside of Perth. With a dramatic backdrop of clouds and thunder, the heartfelt crooners swooned the audience easily in the…
Declan McKenna packed out Perth’s Astor Theatre on Monday, the conclusive show of his first-ever Australian tour. The set list was a mix of chart-toppers that earned him initial success in 2017 and new singles from his forthcoming album What Happened to the Beach?. The band brought an explosive energy throughout the set, with McKenna aptly…
Despite threatening thunderstorms in the morning, it all heated up for Wildlands Festival in Adelaide on Sunday afternoon. Set in the parklands near the Adelaide High School, it was an easy venue for the predominantly young crowd to access. A large tent in the centre of the grounds provided shade, with the single main stage…
Wildlands returned to Perth on the second-last stop of the Aus-wide festival tour. It was nothing short of a classic Western Australian summer day, with temperatures reaching a blistering 35C. Despite the heat, punters packed out Claremont Showgrounds and the lineup more than delivered, with a focus on hip-hop and electronica bringing international acts and…
Fresh off the Meredith Music Festival stage, indie darlings Alvvays played a packed-out Forum in Melbourne on Tuesday. The Canadians spent the night rattling off tracks from their glorious catalogue, spanning a humble twelve years. Eloise Coomber was there behind the lens.
Seasons change, sometimes four times in a day. Meredith Music Festival’s 2024 serving was a wet one, with a predicted steady rainfall of 20mm over the weekend. Despite the drizzle and cold, some 13,000 revellers met within the Sup, creating a weekend of joy and community. With heavy-hitting headliners such as Caroline Polachek and Kraftwerk,…
German electro-pioneers Kraftwerk mesmerized Sydney fans with a faultless display of electronic music, computer animations, and performance art. There were many highlights on the setlist, including “The Man-Machine”, “The Model”, “Autobahn”, “Geiger Counter”, “Radio Activity”, “Trans Europe Express” and the first of the four-song encore, “The Robots”. Pete Dovgan was there to capture images. …
Jai Paul took over 170 Russell on Monday to sold-out crowd for one of three nights in Melbourne. A part of the Always Live program, a state-wide celebration of live contemporary music, the singer-songwriter and producer made his first and only Australian tour stop-off. Eloise Coomber was behind the lens.
The War On Drugs played in the iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt, returning for the first time since 2018 in support of their fifth studio album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore. They were supported by one of rock’s most acclaimed acts, Spoon. Last here in 2017, Spoon are touring Australia for the first time since…
Post Malone performed to a drenched sold out Sydney crowd after a massive storm hit pre gig and the fans went crazy. Pete Dovgan was there to capture the magic.
Itlain rock power-houses Måneskin finally made their way to Melbourne as part of the RUSH! World Tour last night. Riding the wave of recent world-stage fame, the four-piece filled a sold-out arena show with the very best of European modern glam ballads and guitar-driven hits. Eloise Coomber was there behind the lens.
Saturday’s performance at the Forum Melbourne was a fantastic showing of SAFIA’s new album A Lover’s Guide to a Lucid Dream. Joined by Gold Fang and BIRDEE 王煒, it was a highly memorable evening for all attending. You can read Dan’s review of the show HERE.
With 36 bands over three stages running all day, there was so much to see at Froth and Fury Festival that it would be impossible to see it all. From local punk rock outfits to the raucous antics of Suicidal Tendencies, there had to be a heavy metal band to suit your tastes. Taking over…
Indie Rock legends Interpol from New York and Bloc Party from London joined forces for a double headlining gig at the sold-out Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. They were supported by Australian post-punk outfit Dust. Pete Dovgan was there to capture the night.
Suicidal Tendencies brought their Still Cyco Punk After All These Years tour to Sydney’s Metro Theatre on the 40th Anniversary of their landmark, self titled debut. 1983’s Suicidal Tendencies! Supported by Melbourne’s thrash power pop duo Mannequin Death Squad and local Sydney metal duo Astrodeath. Pete Dovgan was there to capture the mayhem.
It was packed to the rafters on Sunday night at the Hindley Street Music Hall as punters excitedly waited for the triumphant return of UK legends Bloc Party. Co-founders Kele Okereke on lead vocals and Russell Lissack on lead guitar were joined by Louise Bartle on drums and touring bassist Harry Deacon. They played a generous…
West Australian legends San Cisco took over Northcote Theatre on Saturday. With fans lining up around the busy block well before the doors opened, Melbourne was ready to show that the best days of the long-standing indie/pop trio are well ahead of them. Fellow west-sider Noah Dillon joined for the support slot. The night was…
Clearly Music and Arts Festival is a unique event with a focus on wellness and community inclusion held in Kiama, NSW. The inaugural festival brings together community from all walks of life for a day to create awareness and celebration of Australia’s roots with a strong focus on cultural inclusivity. Highlights from the Clearly Stage…
Kristin Hersh played a mesmerising gig at Sydney’s The Vanguard on her “Clear Pond Road” Australian tour. She was beautifully supported by Blues Mountains singer-songwriter T Wild. Kristin delighted her Sydney fans with songs from her prolific solo career, as well as from Throwing Muses, and reading from her book Seeing Sideways. Pete Dovgan was…
Pop-punk American royalty All Time Low returned to Melbourne for a massive night of hits, old and new. Joined by the equally renowned Mayday Parade and British up-and-coming Lauren Hibberd, Margaret Court Arena well and truly rocked on a hot Saturday night. Eloise Coomber was there behind the lens! You can read Sarah’s review of…
Teenage Joans are touring their debut album The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest across Australia, and played Sydney’s Factory Theatre last night. They were supported by the impressive emerging artists Bella Armor and Aleksiah. Teenage Joans, a duo consisting of vocalist and drummer Tahlia Borg and vocalist and guitarist Cahli Blakers, powered through their…
The second instalment of Harvest Rock is back in the Adelaide parklands, bigger and better than even the first. After last year’s wet weather, the event organisers ensured plenty of astroturf would keep the mud away if it did rain. Luckily, this weekend we were blessed with glorious weather after a brief early shower at…
New York quirky rockers The Lemon Twigs packed out the Corner Hotel on Thursday, swinging past the Melbourne venue on their Harvest Rock sideshow tour. With equally enigmatic Jack Ladder as support, the Southside bandroom was truly rocked by the Long Island twins. Eloise Coomber was there to capture the action.
Earl Sweatshirt, fresh off the Yours and Owls festival stage, dominated Northcote Theatre on Tuesday. Balancing laughs and quips with hard-hitting lyricism, he rattled off tracks to a sold-out crowd. Eloise Coomber was there behind the lens. Earl Sweatshirt Setlist E. Coli The Bends Setting The Mousetraps Molasses Ontheway! The Mint Against The Wind Making…
