LIVE REVIEW: Clare Bowen – The Tivoli 

“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…

LIVE REVIEW: Brisbane Festival Closing Party – Riverstage

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…

LIVE REVIEW: Jack River – The Triffid

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…

LIVE REVIEW: Sarah Blasko – The Tivoli

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….

LIVE REVIEW: The Cat Empire – Triffid

With a unique fusion of jazz and ska mixed in with elements of alternative rock, The Cat Empire have made themselves one of Australia’s biggest exports. The Melbourne based six-piece are a global favourite with a string of sold out shows, massive festival slots and a very passionate fanbase from down under to Europe and…

LIVE REVIEW: Tkay Maidza – Brisbane Festival

Turning up the volume and bringing the heat to the Spiegeltent at Brisbane Festival, Tkay Maidza did not disappoint the excited Saturday night crowd. Running out to the reggae influenced vibes of ‘Big Things’ from her new EP ‘Last Year Was Weird’ she set the bar high by serving a whole lot of energy and…

LIVE REVIEW: Morgan Evans – The Tivoli

It’s not often that an Australian country artist successfully cracks the American and pop market but after years of persistence Morgan Evans has finally made it happen. With ‘Kiss Somebody’ currently comfortably sitting at the top of the charts the singer-songwriter has returned home for a massive run of sold out shows. The line outside…