Korea Spotlight, 170 Russell, Melbourne, April 16th 2025 – Live Review
Music is a universal language that brings people together across borders and cultures. Through powerful soundwaves and…
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AFTER CAPTIVATING 780,000 THEATREGOERS, TINA CLOSES THIS SUNDAY!
AFTER CAPTIVATING 780,000 THEATREGOERS, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL ENDS ITS TRIUMPHANT AUSTRALIAN TOUR THIS SUNDAY, MARCH…
Dionne Warwick: One Last Time, Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, Melbourne, January 16th 2025 – Live Review
I remember my first exposure to Dionne Warwick’s music was through my parents and film. My parents…
Jimmy Brown: Love II Tour 2024 In Australia, The Night Cat, Melbourne, November 7th 2024 – Live Review
Just shy of a full year after taking the stage at St Kilda’s Prince Bandroom, Korean R&B…
HANABIE.: 2024 Australian Tour, 170 Russell, Melbourne, November 12th 2024 – Live Review
HANABIE. are no strangers to Australia. Having previously visited our shores last year as part of the…
Woosung: B4 WE DIE WORLD TOUR, Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, October 24th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Woosung, better known as the lead vocalist from Korean alternative-rock band The Rose, recently performed his solo B4…
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical – Theatre Review
My first memory of Tina Turner was in primary school where we learnt how to dance The…
Asen (艾志恒): Life After Small Town World Tour, 170 Russell, Melbourne, September 22nd 2024 – Live Review
A new wave of Chinese hip-hop has been dominating the scene, with rapid recognition from fans worldwide….
Rolling Quartz: Stand Up Australia Tour 2024 – Crown Melbourne Therapy, Melbourne, September 6th 2024 – Live Review
There’s K-Pop, K-Hip-Hop and K-R&B, but K-Rock isn’t something that South Korea is actually known for. However,…
Gareth.T (湯令山): T-Time, Melbourne, Corner Hotel, September 4th 2024 – Live Review
Returning to Melbourne for his debut sold-out solo tour T-Time, Gareth.T treated Melbourne fans to a wonderfully…
Animaga Expo 2024 – Event Review
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Animaga Expo, Melbourne’s reigning anime, manga and Asian culture convention took place at…
Epik High: The Pump Tour 2024, Melbourne, Ciel the Venue, August 15th 2024 – Live Review
Blurring and redefining the lines between K-Pop and K-Hip-Hop, all while maintaining their signature sound and identity,…
Kingswood: Microscopic Wars 10 Year Anniversary Tour, Melbourne, 170 Russell, August 2nd 2024 – Live Review
It is crazy how quickly time passes by. It seemed like only a couple of years ago…
OnlyOneOf: dOpamine World Tour, Melbourne, 170 Russell, July 21st 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
To promote their latest mini album ‘Things I Can’t Say Love’, K-Pop boy group OnlyOneOf touched down…
P1Harmony: 2024 [P1ustage H : UTOP1A] Live Tour, Melbourne, Festival Hall, July 18th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul, and Jongseob, collectively known as P1Harmony, are no strangers to Melbourne. In…
Babybeard: Adorable Assault on Australia Tour 2024, Melbourne, St Kilda Town Hall, July 1 & 2, 2024 – Live Review
When I first heard that Ladybeard was coming back to Australia in a new group named Babybeard,…
you.will.knovv: 2024 Oceania Tour, Prince Bandroom, Melbourne, June 25th 2024 – Live Review
Concluding the first ever you.will.knovv Oceania tour, South Korean artists Miso, Rad Museum and Tabber saved the…
Lightscape – Experience Review
Located in the heart of the city, the immersive and hit winter experience is back again with…
DT’s Hotel’s 29th Birthday Extravaganza – Event Review
Perfectly timed during Pride Month, DT’s Hotel celebrated its 29th Birthday with a special event on Saturday…
Sunset Boulevard – Theatre Review
It’s been 28 years since Sunset Boulevard graced the Australian stage. Now in 2024, Opera Australia and…
KIM JAE JOONG: Special J-PARTY Fanconcert ‘I’M TWENTY’, Festival Hall, Melbourne, May 8th 2024 – Live Review
Presented by Hanshin Entertainment and AElement, with assistance specifically for the Melbourne show from Luky Entertainment, came…
Stephen Sanchez: Angel Face 2024 Tour, Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, April 30th 2024 – Live Music
There must be something about Stephen Sanchez. Playing in Australia as part of his Angel Face 2024…
Dreamhack Melbourne 2024 – Event Review
Dreamhack Melbourne returned to for its third consecutive year at Melbourne Park and it was our outlet’s…
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – Experience Review
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is something that I’ve had my eye on for years. I’ve…
Tom Jones: Ages & Stages Tour, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, March 28th 2024 – Live Review
Sir Thomas Jones Woodward OBE otherwise known as Tom Jones is a musician that I grew up…
Chicago the Musical – Theatre Review
It is not often that I get the opportunity to attend a musical that I have seen…
Bang Yongguk: 2024 Australia Tour, Trak, Melbourne, March 15th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Bang Yongguk: a name that has been synonymous with the K-Pop music industry long before he joined…
KARD: Playground Oceania Tour 2024, Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, March 8th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
After touching down in Melbourne for their exclusive fan concert back in November 2023, K-Pop group KARD…
WICKED – Theatre Review
I first discovered WICKED long before the musical made its way to Australia. I had a beautiful…
The Midnight: 2024 Australian Tour, Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, March 2nd 2024 – Live Review
If I could travel back in time to any era of my choosing, I would 100% head…
SOOJIN: FLOWERING 2024 FAN CONCERT, The Ciel, Melbourne, February 15th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Seo Soojin was my bias in (G)I-DLE. When she left the 4th generation girl group, I was…
GEMINI (제미나이): STILL BLUE TOUR 2024, Prince Bandroom, Melbourne, February 1st 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
The exterior of The Prince Bandroom was trickled with fans who arrived early, patiently waiting in their…
Grease the Musical – Theatre Review
Many would know Grease from the classic 1978 film starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta. However, few…
The Choir of Man (2024 Melbourne Season) – Theatre Review
Back at the end of 2019, I experienced a production like no other. I had the best…
tripleS EVOLution: Authentic 2023 World Tour, 170 Russell, Melbourne, December 20th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
Embarking on their first world tour, rookie girl group tripleS touched down in Melbourne to bring their…
oceanfromtheblue: 2023 Way to Blue Tour, Crown Melbourne Therapy, Melbourne, December 8th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
In his first visit to our shores, Korean singer-songwriter and producer oceanfromtheblue performed in Australia for the…
Foy Vance: Regarding The Joy of Nothing Tour, The Croxton, Melbourne, November 24th 2023 – Live Review
There are many artists that I never would have discovered if I had not seen them as…
KARD + Melbourne Fan Meeting & Concert, 170 Russell, Melbourne, November 12th 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
KARD are no strangers to Australia. Returning to Australia after 5 years, KARD, consisting of members BM,…
Kingswood: Homecoming Tour + Kingswood Lager, Prince Bandroom, Melbourne, November 17th 2023 – Live Review + Product Review
Fresh of the back of their record-breaking Hometowns Tour, Kingswood are back on the road! Their Homecoming…
The Living End: 25th Anniversary Show, Festival Hall, Melbourne, October 4th 2023 – Live Review
The year is 1998, I was in Year 8 and just starting to discover my own musical…
Miss Saigon (Musical) – Theatre Review
It’s hard to believe that the last time Miss Saigon was in Melbourne was 16 years ago…
Elvis: A Musical Revolution – Theatre Review
It’s crazy that 46 years after his death, we are still captivated by Elvis Presley. So, when…
Mamma Mia! The Musical – Theatre Review
I am not going to lie; I am not much of a fan of ABBA. Bold statement,…
Midnight: The Cinderella Musical – Theatre Review
Cinderella’s tale, and its thousands of variants, have been told all over the world and throughout time….
Darlinghurst Theatre Company: Once – Theatre Review
Once’s Australian premiere was almost ten years ago in Melbourne. Admittedly, I never thought I’d see Once…
The Smashing Pumpkins: The World Is A Vampire Tour, PICA Port Melbourne, April 22nd 2023 – Live Review
The World is a Vampire Tour is more like a mini festival. With its singular stage, you…
MaSiWei 马思唯: 2023 World Tour, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, April 12th 2023 – Live Review
I was not prepared for the power of MaSiWei. Accompanied by DJ Black McQueen and a giant…
Counting Crows: The Butter Miracle Tour, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, April 4th 2023 – Live Review
It’s been 32 years since Counting Crows were formed and 8 years since their last visit to…
AleXa: Girls Gone Vogue Tour, 170 Russell, Melbourne, April 1st 2023 – K-Pop Live Review
There are very few artists that I see live and think that they could not be doing…
Rod Stewart with Special Guests Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens: The Hits! Australia Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, March 14th 2023 – Live Review
Have you ever enjoyed a concert from start to finish? On Tuesday the 14th of March at…