Review Scene

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.

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.

I’m not a big movie guy; I don’t watch many of them. So often, when I sit my body down and look at the screen, my eyes close as I become passive and relax, no matter how much I was looking forward to watching the movie. Well, this wasn’t the case with “The Cost” – the new Australian feature film from Matthew Holmes.

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.

Congratulations on 40 years to the Hoodoo Gurus. May we all enjoy many more years of your performances!