Moana 2 – Film Review
I love Moana. The 2016 film is an undeniable masterpiece with excellent music and an inspiring uplifting…
Author: Stephanie Chin
James Blunt: Who We Used To Be Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, November 24th 2024 – Live Review
You’d be forgiven for thinking that James Blunt is a guy that only writes sad songs. The…
MIKU EXPO 2024 New Zealand & Australia, John Cain Arena, Melbourne, November 22nd 2024 – Live Review
Hatsune Miku is as much a character, a J-Pop idol, and a cultural icon, as she is…
Tate McRae: 2024 Think Later World Tour, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, November 16th 2024 – Live Review
Tate McRae has been touring the world since April as part of her 2024 Think Later World…
Wicked – Film Review
I must confess, I am a *massive* Wicked fan. To the point where I know the script…
2024 xikers WORLD TOUR TRICKY HOUSE : FIRST ENCOUNTER, Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, November 6th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
In their Australian debut, the KQ Entertainment K-Pop boy group xikers, consisting of current active members Minjae,…
Eurovision On Tour, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, November 15th 2024 – Live Review
It’s no secret that Australia has a big love for all things Eurovision. Eurovision has been broadcast…
My Brilliant Career (Musical) – Theatre Review
I must confess, I hadn’t known the origins of Melbourne Theatre Company’s My Brilliant Career until after…
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…
MARVELous The Show – Theatre Review
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been a cinematic staple for over a decade now. Converting fans…
Sister Act the Musical – Theatre Review
Alan Menken is one of my favourite songwriters and composers and is the smarts behind the gorgeous…
Yugyeom: 2024 TRUSTY Tour, Roundhouse, Sydney, November 1st 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
GOT7’s Yugyeom is currently touring globally as part of his 2024 TRUSTY Tour, proudly presented by AOMG,…
(G)I-DLE: 2024 WORLD TOUR: i-DOL, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, October 31st 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua, collectively known as (G)I-DLE, are currently on their 2024 WORLD TOUR:…
Stray Kids: DominATE World Tour, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, October 19th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N., otherwise known collectively as Stray Kids,…
The 10 (G)I-DLE Songs You Must Know Before Seeing Them In Concert This Year – K-Pop Article
Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua, known together as 4th generation K-Pop queens (G)I-DLE, are on their…
Gluttony by Night | A one-woman live-singing drag show {Melbourne Fringe} – Theatre Review
Finding your voice and your identity is just as important as finding your home. In a Melbourne…
PAX AUS 2024 – Event Review
Celebrating its 11th Anniversary in Australia and its 20th anniversary overall, PAX AUS 2024 was a joy…
The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, October 5th 2024 – Live Review
After initially intending on heading down to Australia in 2023 but unfortunately having his tour postponed, Abel…
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical – Theatre Review
My first memory of Tina Turner was in primary school where we learnt how to dance The…
Aespa: Synk: Parallel Line 2024 Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, September 2nd 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
My first exposure to K-Pop was through SM Entertainment’s 1st generation artists when I was growing up….
Victorian Opera: Sweeney Todd (Musical) – Theatre Review
In 2015, I witnessed Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd come to life on stage for the very first…
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,…
Korean Film Festival in Melbourne (KOFIM) 2024 – Event Review
For the first time this September, the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Melbourne, in collaboration…
Douglas Lim: Made In Malaysia – Comedy Review
Douglas Lim has triumphantly returned to Melbourne for the sixth time in his career to kickstart his…
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,…
Jeon Somi: Ice Cream – K-Pop Release Review
Although I’m aware that Jeon Somi had unsuccessful beginnings in Mnet reality survival show Sixteen (which formed…
Hyolyn: Wait – K-Pop Release Review
Sistar summer queen and smiling assassin Hyolyn is back with her solo comeback and latest digital single,…
Katy Perry: Lifetimes – Single Review
Hot off the heels of ‘Woman’s World’ comes Katy Perry’s newest single ‘Lifetimes’ from her upcoming album…
SIX the Musical – Theatre Review
Admittedly, when I first saw SIX in 2022 at the Comedy Theatre, I had expected this feminist…
Our Top 8 AESPA Songs – K-Pop Article
Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning, otherwise known as AESPA are coming to Australia for the very first…
IVE: Show What I Have World Tour, Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena, July 25th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
With an abundance of confetti, catchy tunes and captivating choreography, Starship Entertainment’s IVE, consisting of members Yujin,…
Stray Kids: Ate – K-Pop Release Review
Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N, collectively known as JYP Entertainment‘s Stray…
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…
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures – Live Review
Disney On Ice is back in Melbourne at Rod Laver Arena and their new show Road Trip…
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,…
Our Top 6 IVE Songs – K-Pop Article
Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo, otherwise known as IVE are coming to Australia this month…
Beauty and the Beast: The Musical – Theatre Review
Beauty and the Beast is a tale that is such a powerful and important part of our…
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…
Eminem: Houdini – Single Review
Guess who’s back? The incomparable Eminem has returned with new single ‘Houdini’ and his return couldn’t have…
EVERGLOW: Zombie – K-Pop Release Review
The most unexpected comeback in K-Pop this year thus far would be from K-Pop girl group, EVERGLOW….
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…
The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience, Melbourne – Theatre Experience Review
Perfectly timed with the recent release of Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1, and the upcoming Part 2,…
Opera Australia: Tosca – Theatre Review
Margaret Court Arena is a multipurpose venue known more for tennis and concerts, but it is the…
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…
Bridgerton (Season 3, Part 1) – TV Series Review
It’s been a long time in between dance cards. Although we did get the Queen Charlotte spin-off…
The Grinning Man (Musical) – Theatre Review
Based on the Victor Hugo 1869 novel ‘The Man Who Laughs’, The Grinning Man recently arrived in…
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…