Articles by Mary Boukouvalas

About Mary Boukouvalas
Mary is a photographer and a writer, specialising in music. She runs Rocklust.com where she endeavours to capture the passion of music in her photos whether it's live music photography, promotional band photos or portraits. She has photographed The Rolling Stones, KISS, Iggy Pop, AC/DC, Patti Smith, Joe Strummer, PULP, The Cult, The Damned, The Cure, Ian Brown, Interpol, MUDHONEY, The MELVINS, The Living End, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Rage Against The Machine, The Stone Roses –just to name a few - in Australia, USA, Europe and the Middle East. Her work has been published in Beat magazine, Rolling Stone magazine, Triple J magazine, The Age Newspaper, The Herald Sun, The Australian, Neos Kosmos, blistering.com, theaureview.com, noise11.com, music-news.com. She has a permanent photographic exhibition at The Corner Hotel in Richmond, Victoria Australia.
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Snap Scene: Winger, 170 Russell, 4th April 2025 by Mary Boukouvalas

May 1, 2025 Mary Boukouvalas
Winger ignited Melbourne’s 170 Russell with a powerhouse performance as part of their Farewell Tour, marking their first and final Australian show with the original lineup. The band delivered a setlist that spanned their career, featuring hits like “Seventeen,” “Miles Away,” and “Headed for a Heartbreak,” alongside dynamic solos from guitarists Reb Beach and John Roth. The evening was a nostalgic journey for fans, celebrating Winger’s enduring legacy in the hard rock scene.​

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Snap Scene: Stone Temple Pilots, Palais Theatre, 2nd March 2025 by Mary Boukouvalas

April 10, 2025 Mary Boukouvalas
On March 2, 2025, Stone Temple Pilots performed at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre as part of their ‘Purple’ 30th Anniversary Australian Tour. The band delivered a setlist that included the entire ‘Purple’ album, featuring songs like “Meatplow,” “Vasoline,” “Interstate Love Song,” and “Big Empty.” They also performed hits from their ‘Core’ album during the encore, such as “Wicked Garden,” “Plush,” and “Crackerman.”

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