25 years later and 8 albums deep into their discography, The Living End are forever showing no signs of slowing down. Celebrating the release of ‘Wunderbar’ the Melbourne three piece kicked off a massive national headlining tour in Brisbane to a sea of longterm fans that packed out The Tivoli in eager anticipation. There are…

Sometimes it’s important to just be honest and a little vulnerable. It’s okay to admit when things go wrong even when you’re worried of coming across unprofessional. Because in the end, in this industry and this confusing world it’s important to be authentic at all times. So when I began writing this review I had…

Versatility is Kevin Mitchell’s biggest strength and with over 21 years in the industry he has learnt to express that in many different ways. One of the biggest comes from his solo project which he created the pseudonym Bob Evans to perform under. This was a massive departure from the grunge rock sound of his…

Some of your favourite acts from the 70’s and 80’s tour to relive their hay-day whilst other bands tour because they are still in their prime and Cheap Trick are one of those rare acts. Within a kaleidoscope of colour and bursting with high energy, the classic rock four-piece invaded The Tivoli stage for the…

Disco never dies and Boney M returned to Australia for a massive greatest hits tour to remind everyone just that. With a packed Brisbane crowd at Eatons Hill Hotel dressed in their best retrospective disco outfits, they were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the iconic group to kick off their rainy Friday night in style….

Trophy Eyes have come a long way since the release of their debut album in 2014. Over the years the Newcastle five piece have toured the world and even been apart of two Vans warped Tours which is a massive feat for an Australia punk-rock band. In August 2018, the band finally released their third…

“Don’t tell me I can’t sing this song, tell me that I’ve got it wrong cause this is where I belong” may have just been the perfect lyrics for Clare Bowen to open her Brisbane show with. As the Australian born singer-songwriter twirled across the stage she had everyone’s eyes locked on her. With feathers…

Every year Brisbane Festival seems to somehow lift their game with a increasingly more innovative curated list of shows and experiences. The 2018 program has seen an incredible selection of traditional and pop-up venues that have entertained theatre, art and music lovers alike. One of the most anticipated events each year is the family favourite…

The authenticity of 80’s pop-rock seems to be making a strong comeback in the music industry and I am all here for it. Jack River’s debut album delivered those strong comparisons with her catchy hooks, shiny synths and gritty guitars. Her massive ‘Sugar Mountain Tour’ saw the Sydney singer-songwriter selling out shows all over the…

For the 2018 edition of Brisbane Festival we have seen an incredible curated list of shows that have taken theatre, art and music lovers all over the city and into some of your favourite traditional and pop-up venues. But nothing was more exciting than the announcement of The Tivoli’s first ever “in the round” shows….