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…
Concerts/Gigs
JJ Lin: “JJ20” FINAL LAP World Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, April 11th 2025 – Live Review
With 22 years of experience, no matter how many times you’ve seen him live in concert, JJ…
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – Live Review
Beloved animated children’s show Avatar: The Last Airbender has received the live music treatment with Avatar: The…
DAY6: 3RD WORLD TOUR , John Cain Arena, Melbourne, April 9th 2025 – K-Pop Live Review
Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon, collectively known as Day6, finally returned to Australia to tour for…
Zhou Shen: 9.29Hz World Concert Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, March 29th 2025 – Live Review
It was like being ported to another world. I was mesmerised by the unmatched beautiful vocals of…
Nelly & Special Guests: Where The Party At Tour, John Cain Arena, Melbourne, March 27th 2025 – Live Review
American rapper, singer and songwriter Nelly and his friends collectively took to the Melbourne stage at John…
Hannah Bahng: The Abysmal Tour ‘Worst Night of Your Life’ Australia, Howler, Melbourne, March 23rd 2025 – Live Review
Hannah Bahng performed two back-to-back sold-out Melbourne shows (on the same date) as part of her highly…
Kehlani: Crash World Tour, John Cain Arena, Melbourne, March 18th 2025 – Live Review
On the road for their highly anticipated Crash World Tour, American R&B singer Kehlani landed back in…
Dreamcatcher: Luck Inside 7 Doors Australia 2025 Tour, Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne, March 14th 2025 – K-Pop Live Review
In 2019, Dreamcatcher were meant to perform in Melbourne. While the 4th Generation K-Pop girl group did…
KAGAMI by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Tin Drum {Asia TOPA} – Live Review
I have always wanted to see Ryuichi Sakamoto live. Unfortunately, the Japanese composer, keyboardist, record producer, actor,…
Ice Cube: Live In Concert, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, March 9th 2025 – Live Review
Sunday was a good day for fans of rap royalty, as Ice Cube performed at Melbourne’s Sidney…
Roxette: Live In Concert 2025, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, March 7th 2025 – Live Review
My first exposure to Swedish music duo Roxette, originally consisting of members Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle,…
Goo Goo Dolls: Australia Summer Anthem Tour 2025, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, Sunday March 2nd 2025 – Live Review
The Goo Goo Dolls have fiercely contributed to the great American songbook with their gorgeous and soaring…
RINI: Somewhere in Time Tour, 170 Russell, Melbourne, February 27th 2025 – Live Review
No one graciously explores the essence of love and vulnerability like RINI. From his rise to fame…
Billlie: World Tour ‘Our Flowerld (Belllie’ve You)’, 170 Russell, Melbourne, February 19th 2025 – K-Pop Live Review
In their Australian stage debut, 7-member K-Pop girl group Billlie brought their Our FLOWERLD (Belllie’ve You) World…
XG: 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL”, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, February 16th 2025 – Live Review
After almost a full year and a string of dates across Asia, America and Europe, Japanese girl…
YANGHONGWON: World Tour 2025, The Night Cat, Melbourne, February 5th 2025 – Live Review
In his debut Australian tour, South Korean rapper YANGHONGWON took to the stage at Fitzroy’s The Night…
Symphonic Events Presents: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Live In Concert – Live Review
In 2003, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl took the world by storm. The…
Bryan Adams: So Happy It Hurts Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, February 6th 2025 – Live Review
When I was a kid, I set aside my school lunch money so that I could buy…
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Live in Concert – Live Review
Raiders of the Lost Ark is by far one of the best cinematic masterpieces of all time….
Damien Rice: Australia and New Zealand 2025, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, January 25th 2025- Live Review
It is extremely evident of the deep connection that Damien Rice has between his music and fans,…
Leon Bridges: The Leon Tour, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, January 23rd 2025 – Live Review
Returning to Australia for the 6th time and his latest world tour since 2022, contemporary R&B singer…
Vengaboys: 90’s Mania Live In Concert, 170 Russell, Melbourne, January 23rd 2025 – Live Review
It ain’t no 90’s Mania without the Vengaboys! The Vengabus was in full throttle, leaving nothing to…
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…
Legends in Concert 2025 – Theatre Review
In its seventh year of visiting our shores, Legends In Concert has returned to Melbourne’s The Palms…
Tinashe: Match My Freak World Tour, Forum Melbourne, January 7th 2025 – Live Review
American singer-songwriter Tinashe recently touched down on Aussie shores for her highly anticipated Match My Freak World…
Sugababes: Australia Tour 2025, Festival Hall, Melbourne, January 3rd 2025 – Live Review
Festival Hall was crowded with 90s kids on Friday the 3rd of January as princesses of Britpop,…
John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra: New Year’s Eve (& The Day Before) Gala Concerts, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne, December 30th 2024 – Live Review
John Foreman has been leading variations of the annual New Year’s Eve Gala Concerts tradition on several…
The Killers: Rebel Diamonds Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, December 12th 2024 – Live Review
The Killers are no strangers to Australia. The American rock band, hailing from “the fabulous Las Vegas,…
DPR: The Dream Reborn 2024 World Tour, Festival Hall, Melbourne, December 10th 2024 – Live Review
Who is DPR? DPR isn’t necessarily a singular person. Instead, DPR (Dream Perfect Regime) is a creative…
Crowded House: Gravity Stairs Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, December 10th 2024 – Live Review
Crowded House has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I, like…
Jack White: No Name Tour, Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, December 9th 2024 – Live Review
Jack White is one of those artists that I have always admired from afar. After his shoot…
Richard Marx: Live In Concert 2024, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, December 6th 2024 – Live Review
If you ever have the opportunity to see Richard Marx in concert, you should take it. You…
Keegan Joyce: Placeholder For A Conversation, The Wesley Anne, December 5th 2024 – Live Review
Keegan Joyce is one of those performers that I have seen in many live settings. Usually, it…
TAEYANG: 2024 TOUR [THE LIGHT YEAR], John Cain Arena, Melbourne, November 29th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
To understand the gravity of Taeyang’s music, one must first understand the magnitude of BIGBANG’s power in…
ARTMS: Moonshot 2024 World Tour, 170 Russell, Melbourne, November 14th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Following a string of dates across America and Europe, K-Pop girl group ARTMS (pronounced Artemis) touched down…
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…
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…
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…
Eric Chou: Odyssey~Journey RETURNS Tour, John Cain Arena, Melbourne, November 8th 2024 – Live Review
One thing I didn’t expect was Eric Chou’s return to Australian shores after his world tour last…
Colde: BLUEPRINT Tour Oceania 2024, Max Watts, Melbourne, November 6th 2024 – Live Review
With introspective references in his music, devoted Australian fans were fully immersed during the highly anticipated night…
Take That: This Life On Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, November 6th 2024 – Live Review
Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena was absolutely buzzing with excitement as fans of all ages gathered to see…
Oddshapes Music Festival: Day 2, Birrarung Marr, Melbourne, October 27th 2024 – Live Review
I couldn’t hide my excitement when I first heard about the Oddshapes Music Festival. Two full days…
Oddshapes Music Festival: Day 1, Birrarung Marr, Melbourne, October 26th 2024 – Live Review
Entering the final weeks of spring with warmth and good company, Oddshapes offered a delightful way to early welcome…
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:…