Articles by Maryanne Window

It’s been 10 years since New York City trio Yeah Yeah Yeahs played in Melbourne as proclaimed by vocalist and front person Karen O and the near capacity crowd assembled at Margaret Court Arena on this chilly winter’s night in Melbourne were eager to welcome them back with open arms and hearts.

The Byron Bay Bluesfest has been a top tier event on the Australian Festival circuit for many years now and a staple on the Easter Calendar. Top notch acts are always a given and a wish list event for many a blues and roots fan across the country.

Having formed in Glasgow in 1980, Del Amitri is largely the song writing vehicle for bassist
and lead vocalist Justin Currie.

There was a definite buzz in the air on the tram heading towards Docklands and Marvel Stadium in Melbourne this evening. Every time the tram made a stop, a new collection of young girls in feather boas, hot pink jumpsuits, pink cowboy hats and many sequins jumped on board.

On the approach to Melbourne’s AAMI stadium there was a buzz in the air, considerably hot air as the temperature held steady at 30 degrees Celsius and the atmosphere was charged.

Last time I saw Tony Hadley IRL (hey I’m old but I’m up with the TikTok talk) it was 1985 and the venue was the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre. Spandau Ballet, the band he famously fronted, were touring Australia to promote their album Parade.