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Review Scene: The Stranglers, The Forum, 22nd March 2025 by Maryanne Window
One of the stalwarts of the UK punk scene, The Stranglers are no strangers to Melbourne.
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Review Scene: Sex Pistols, Saturday 5th April, 2025 Festival Hall By Anna-Maria Megalogenis
The Sex Pistols first formed in 1975, and despite disbanding two and a half years later, and producing only one studio album in 1977:Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols, widely regarded as one […]
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Review Scene: Crywank, Corner Hotel, 22nd March 2025 by Cecil Liu
Since I’ve only experienced Crywank’s music through their recorded albums, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a live performance. However, they far exceeded my expectations. Seeing them live was deeply moving -though the performance […]
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Review Scene: Jesus Christ Superstar, Princess Theatre, 20th March 2025 By Karen Dean
Timeless and Electric The return of Jesus Christ Superstar As a kid in the 1970s, seeing my first live performance of Jesus Christ Superstar left a lasting impression – one that has stayed with me for years. So the anticipation of seeing Jesus Christ Superstar for the […]
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Review Scene: New Order, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, 8th March 2025 by Gabe Robinson
From the ashes of the legendary band Joy Division, New Order has triumphed over tragedy to emerge as one of the most influential and acclaimed bands of all time.
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Review Scene: Richard Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg”, Royal Exhibition Building, 16th February 2025 by Clinton Dean.
In what is undoubtedly the opera event of the year in Melbourne, Richard Wagner’s epic “Mastersingers of Nuremberg” was given its premiere by Melbourne Opera on February 16th. It was presented at the Royal Exhibition […]
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Review Scene: Shirley Valentine, Athenaeum Theatre, 31st January 2025 by Karen Dean
Bravo Natalie Bassingthwaighte! A truly outstanding performance! From the moment Bassingthwaighte took the stage, we were transported into the heart and mind of Shirley Valentine, a character whose wit, resilience, and desire for something more […]
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Lifestyle Review Scene: Patrón El Alto Tequila Launch @ Electric Melbourne By Karen Dean
A special treat was unveiled at Electric in Prahran with the debut of Patrón El Alto tequila. The venue, with its eclectic mood lighting, artistic imagery, elegant arches, and comfortable seating, provided the perfect environment […]
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Review Scene: Luliepalooza, Collingwood, Saturday 23 Nov 2024 by Maryanne Window
LuliePalooza packed a mighty punch this year thanks to Always Live, PBS radio and the Lulie Tavern.
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Review Scene: The Cult, Enmore Theatre, 2nd Dec 2024 by 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.