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Snap Scene: The Hives, Forum, 19th July 2025 by Mary Boukouvalas

Swedish garage-rock titans The Hives delivered an electrifying performance as part of their “Forever Forever The Hives” world tour. Their first Australian run since 2015. The high-voltage set featured fan favourites like “Hate to Say I Told You So,” “Tick Tick Boom,” “Walk Idiot Walk,” and the then-new single “Enough Is Enough”. Dressed in their signature black-and-white tuxedos, frontman Howlin’ Pelle’s dynamic stage presence and the band’s tight, garage-driven sound affirmed why they remain one of the most thrilling live acts in rock.

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Snap Scene: The Fabulous Caprettos, Palms, 17th July 2025 by Mary Boukouvalas

On the evening of 17 July 2025, Australian rock royalty The Fabulous Caprettos featuring Dave Gleeson, Joe Camilleri, Jack Jones, Rai Thistlethwayte, and special guest Wendy Matthews, lit up The Palms at Crown in Southbank with their Live in 25 national tour. The supergroup took the stage at 8:20 PM, delivering powerhouse renditions of Aussie classics like “Better,” “Hold Me in Your Arms,” “Chained to the Wheel,” and “In the Summertime”.

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Snap Scene: Marlon Williams, RISING, Melbourne Town Hall, 4th June 2025 by Mary Boukouvalas

On June 4, 2025, at Melbourne Town Hall, as part of the RISING festival, New Zealand artist Marlon Williams debuted his Māori-language album Te Whare Tīwekaweka. This performance features his band, The Yarra Benders, and a local Kapa Haka group, blending country, bluegrass, and pop with traditional Māori rhythms. It’s a powerful celebration of identity, language, and sonic beauty.

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Snap Scene: Kapa Haka, RISING, Melbourne Town Hall, 4th June 2025 by Mary Boukouvalas

On June 4, 2025, at Melbourne Town Hall, as part of the RISING festival, New Zealand artist Marlon Williams debuted his Māori-language album Te Whare Tīwekaweka. This performance features his band, The Yarra Benders, and a local Kapa Haka group, blending country, bluegrass, and pop with traditional Māori rhythms. It’s a powerful celebration of identity, language, and sonic beauty.

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