Melbourne International Arts Festival

ReScene: Star Scene: Matt Johnson ~ THE THE

May 22, 2024 Mary Boukouvalas

Ahead of their Australian tour, we revisit Mary Boukouvalas’ interview with Matt Johnson. Matt Johnson’s scene is calming. The legendary THE THE founder states: “My scene is meditating, playing chess, and having as much silence […]

Review Scene: The The, Melbourne International Arts Festival, State Theatre, 4th October 2018

October 10, 2018 Anna-Maria Megalogenis

It has been 29 years since The The last toured Australia in 1989. Here as part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival it’s not surprising the buzz of excitement at the State Theatre is palpable. People dotted around the theatres many tiers abstaining from using their smart phones, ready to give Matt Johnson and his band their full attention.

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Star Scene: Matt Johnson ~ THE THE

October 4, 2018 Mary Boukouvalas

Matt Johnson’s scene is calming. The legendary THE THE founder states: “My scene is meditating, playing chess, and having as much silence as possible.” Currently Johnson’s reality is anything but silent. He is conducting interviews […]

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