Articles by Martin Cilia

About Martin Cilia

Martin is an Australian guitarist and vintage guitar collector. Apart from his solo work he is a member of The Atlantics, Dave Warner’s From the Suburbs, Mental As Anything and is currently the lead guitarist in The Radiators.

Review Scene: OzManouche Gypsy Jazz Festival, Brisbane Jazz Club 27th Sept 2026 by Martin Cilia

October 21, 2026 Martin Cilia

Even if you’re not a regular jazz supporter or visitor to the Brisbane Jazz Club, the OzManouche Festival is an event well worth attending. Emerging from traditional manouche style, local and International artists come together […]

Review Scene: Hank Marvin Gypsy Jazz, Memo Music Hall, 17th & 18th May 2025 by Martin Cilia

May 19, 2025 Martin Cilia

What an absolute treat to witness the legendary Hank B. Marvin and his ensemble light up the stage at Memo Music Hall.

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Review Scene: The Cult, Enmore Theatre, 2nd Dec 2024 by Martin Cilia

December 3, 2024 Martin Cilia

It’s a Monday night at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney and a capacity crowd of mostly black T-shirt clad people are gathered here to see ledgendary band The Cult in concert.

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Review Scene: Steel Panther & John 5, Hordern Pavillion, 23rd Oct 2024 by Martin Cilia

October 31, 2024 Martin Cilia

On a Wednesday night at the Hordon Pavilion in Sydney we were treated to two famous acts all the way from the USA.

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Review Scene: Cold Chisel – The Big Five-0 Tour, Entertainment Quarter, 11th Oct 2024 by Martin Cilia

October 15, 2024 Martin Cilia

Who knows how many more opportunities we’ll have to see bands from this classic era? See them while you still can, it’s well worth it.

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Review Scene: Nick Cave with Colin Greenwood, State Theatre Sydney, 30th April 2024 by Martin Cilia

May 2, 2024 Martin Cilia

It was a rainy Tuesday night in Sydney for Nick Cave’s second show at the historic State Theatre.

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Review Scene: Kiss, Accor Stadium, 7th October 2023 by Martin Cilia

October 11, 2023 Martin Cilia

Promoted as the last ever KISS show in Australia before they retire from touring, and I believe them too, this will be it!

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Review Scene: Extreme & Living Colour, Enmore Theatre, 12th September 2023 by Martin Cilia

September 21, 2023 Martin Cilia

It was a near capacity crowd at the Enmore to witness two (essentially) 90s bands.

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Review Scene: Sting, Aware Super Theatre, Darling Harbour 15th February 2023 by Martin Cilia

February 16, 2023 Martin Cilia

Sting hit the stage running with the classic Police song Message in a Bottle. When you open with a song like that you know you’re in for a great night.

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Review Scene: Hoodoo Gurus 40th Anniversary Tour, Hordern Pavillion 15th September 2022 by Martin Cilia

September 20, 2022 Martin Cilia

On a rainy Thursday night a sold out crowd arrived at the Hordern Pavilion for the rescheduled Hoodoo Gurus 40th Anniversary Tour.

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