Kicking off 2025 by seeing the Sugababes live is exactly what this year calls for. The iconic British girl group were back down under for a special run of shows to celebrate the new year which all kicked off at Beyond The Valley Festival. But they couldn’t come all this way without some headline shows,…
Category: Live Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: Wallows – Hordern Pavilion
Two years ago I stood in the Hordern Pavilion watching Wallows, and they delivered a strong live show that was all about the musicianship which their audience ate up every moment. Fast forward to December 2024 and the Los Angeles alternative-rock trio are back in Sydney playing to a sold out Hordern Pavilion in support…
LIVE REVIEW: The Killers – Qudos Bank Arena
The Killers are one of the greatest bands in the world, and there’s no denying that. Over their 20+ years they have crafted an iconic discography and live performance that is theatrical and has this deeply rooted impressive musicianship. Returning to Australia for another massive run of arena shows, the Las Vegas four piece have…
LIVE REVIEW: The Dare – Metro Theatre
“Elusive. Viral. And every ounce of cool.” That is the best way to describe The Dare. His rise to fame in 2024 has been so interesting to watch with this cult-like audience emerging around the release of his debut album “What’s Wrong With New York?”, and in-turn he has been coined to be bringing back…
LIVE REVIEW: Tiny Habits – Factory Theatre
Sunday evening gigs are always a test for my soul, because they sound like a great idea until you actually get to the day and you remember instead you could be in bed watching tv before the start of a new week. And sometimes that is true, but other times it’s worth it as you…
LIVE REVIEW: Twenty One Pilots – Qudos Bank Arena
10 Years ago I stood in the crowd watching Twenty One Pilots open for Paramore and You Me At Six at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. At the time “Vessel” had just come out, and they were relatively unknown to Australian audiences, but immediately during their opening song “Ode To Sleep” I turned to my friend…
LIVE REVIEW: Tate McRae – Hordern Pavilion
Tate McRae is truly THAT pop star. There’s no one doing it like her right now, and it’s clear that the Canadian chart topper is dancing in her own lane. Currently Down Under for a sold out Australian tour, she took over Hordern Pavilion in Sydney for two nights of pure pop magic as a…
LIVE REVIEW: LANY – Hordern Pavilion
Ever since I first witnessed LANY in 2017 at Splendour In The Grass, it was always notable that their live show was something special. Continually evolving and growing over the years along with their fanbase, the Californian duo have cultivated a show that feels arena-ready but also intimate. They find a unique way to blend…
LIVE REVIEW: The Weeknd – Accor Stadium
Stadium shows are really hard to get right. With the capacity of the venues so high, it’s easy to feel lost within the crowd and feel disconnected to the artist. They are becoming increasingly common in Australia due to demand being so high to see international artists, and I honestly don’t know how to feel…
LIVE REVIEW: Nick Ward – Oxford Art Factory
Earlier this month Nick Ward released his stunning debut album “House With The Blue Door” which perfectly captured his growth and journey as an artist who has been releasing for six years. To celebrate the release of the album, he embarked on a headline run of shows and also performed the record in full at…
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