Godfather of punk, Iggy Pop, live and shirtless in Melbourne

The Godfather of punk returned to Festival Hall in Melbourne over the Easter long weekend. It was the legends 72nd birthday that day, and he still belts loud enough to wake up sweet baby Jesus a day early.

Reliving a day on the green with Red Hot Chili Peppers

Chili Peppers absolutely killed it and took the spot for best live show I’ve seen in my lifetime…

Here’s what you missed at Progfest 2019

Progfest well and truly delivered on its 10th year anniversary show in Melbourne last weekend on January 26

It really was a nice day to go to the pub…

Going to the Torquay pub on Australia Day is see the Cosmic Psychos is as Aussie as it gets…

How bloody special is Meredith?

For the last five years Meredith has been my yearly highlight and I can’t see that changing any time soon.

Photo Review: Urban Spread

Featuring The Jungle Giants & Northeast Party House DJ Set.

Photo Review: The Fourth Night

Featuring The Cat Empire, Sarah Blasko, Sahara Beck and The Sand Pepples.

Photo Review: Karova’s Carpark Festival was EPIC

Playing on the day was Illy, Spit Syndicate, Alice Ivy, Kuren, Citizen Kay and EMBE.

Photo Review: Angus & Julia Stone

Brother and sister duo captured everyone in the room for their sold-out gig with their dreamy folk tunes and distinctive vocals.

Photo review: Holy Holy stopped by Geelong for their Paint tour

For those who made it to the Wool Exchange last Thursday (June 29) for Holy Holy’s show it really was a night to remember.

Photo review: Leah Senior soothed and impressed when she hit Karova Lounge last Friday

Photographed by Jem King.

Photo review: Peking Duk ruled Ballarat at Karova’s sold out car park festival

For those who made it on Saturday to Karova Lounge’s sold out carpark festival, it really was a night to remember.

Photo review: Violent Femmes stopped by Geelong last Friday, here’s what you missed

Photography by Leonie Smith at Costa Hall in Geelong.

Review: Port Fairy delivers another event for music lovers of all ages

As you’d expect, heading along to such a festival with an incredible heritage in Australian music, you are always going to find artists that you’d never turned your attention to before.

Photo review: Hockey Dad slayed the Barwon Club last week

A sweaty loose affair was had by all.

Review: The Pleasure Garden, a first year paradise

“They say that paradise is hard to perfect but The Pleasure Garden comes damn close”

Here’s what you missed from Something for Kate, You Am I and more at A Day on the Green

Here’s what you missed at A Day on the Green this weekend.

The Glory that was Splendour in the Grass ’16

This year the gumboots were left behind as thousands flocked to Byron Bay and the home of one of the finest music festivals in Australia. Instead sheer dresses were rocked with Doc Martins, shirts became optional and sunnies soon became victims of the moshpit.

Narana Unplugged II Recap

Close to 200 people turned out at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre to immerse themselves in a day of music, culture and art at the second edition of Narana Unplugged with visitors soaking up the relaxed atmosphere on picnic rugs and camp chairs in the native bush garden surrounds.

Golden Plains X: Review

Ten years of a good thing can only be described as that: a good thing. Though in the case of Golden Plains, it’s even that little bit better – as anyone who has attended the festival will know. It’s such a highlight on the festival calendar that tickets are guaranteed to sellout and punters come from across Australia to camp out the night before on the street outside the grounds to ensure them the best possible camping posse.

Great Australian Beer Festival Review

The old slogan ‘Free Beer’ is used as a catch cry on promotional posters, often tongue in cheek, as a sure-fire way to attract thousands of punters.

Laneway Festival Melbourne Review

If there’s something I noticed this year at Laneway Festival, is that more and more it’s becoming a hub for indie dressers and a chance to flex your fashion senses.

Ballarat Beer Festival Review

What a success this event has become for Ballarat, from what I can remember in the short history of the Festival. The weather gods have smiled down and brought out the sunshine this year. Saturday January 16 was a stunning afternoon in Ballarat, perhaps not quite making up for the severe chill bestowed upon the town in mid-winter, but almost.

So Frenchy So Chic: Werribee Park Mansion

Usually when I hear the words ‘music’ and ‘festival’ paired together, I think of alcohol, loud bands and sweaty mosh pits everywhere.

 

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