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Review Scene: Those Pretty Wrongs, Memo Music Hall St Kilda, Sunday 13 August 2023 by Maryanne Window
What a triumphant return to Melbourne for Those Pretty Wrongs who jingled our jangle on their last tour back in 2016.
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Review Scene: YEAH YEAH YEAHS – Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne 20th July 2023 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.
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Review Scene: ‘This Is Personal’ Mary Coustas, Playhouse, Arts Centre, Melbourne, 28th June 2023
Playing in her hometown, in this one-woman show, Mary Coustas sheds her bold alter ego Effie, a character she’s been famous for since the late 80’s and instead appears as herself. Through a series of […]
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Review Scene: RISING: Bungul, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
Bungul : A heart-felt collaboration to honour Gurrumul’s last album Gurrumul’s posthumously released album, Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow), celebrates his life by bringing together Western and his Yolŋu family’s musical traditions. As part of the […]
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Review Scene: Rocky Horror Show, Melbourne Athenaeum Theatre, 24th May 2023 by Karen Dean
The 50th anniversary celebration of the Rocky Horror Show in Melbourne brought audiences out in force. It was a night that will be remembered as a testament to the enduring power of this cult classic. From start to finish, the production delivered an exhilarating experience, delighting fans old and new.
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Review Scene: Melbourne Bluesfest – Melbourne Convention Centre, April 8-9 2023 by Maryanne Window
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.
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Review Scene: Tent Pole Festival, Mt Duneed Estate, 4th March 2023
A joint venture presented by RRR, A Day On The Green, Love Police and I Oh You, this one- dayer promised a lineup that made discerning Gen Xers scramble through the back of their wardrobes […]
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Review Scene: Pavement, Palais Theatre, 3rd March 2023
The first timePavementplayed Melbourne, in 1993, after the release of their critically acclaimed debut albumSlanted and Enchanted, their original drummerGary Younggreeted punters entering thePrince of Walesband room, with cheese and crackers. Thirty years later, the […]
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Review Scene: Del Amitri, Palais Theatre, Thursday 23 February 2023 by Maryanne Window
Having formed in Glasgow in 1980, Del Amitri is largely the song writing vehicle for bassist
and lead vocalist Justin Currie.
and lead vocalist Justin Currie.
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Review Scene: Harry Styles, Wet Leg, Marvel Stadium, Friday 24 February by Maryanne Window
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.