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Snap Scene: Peter Hook & The Light, Palais Theatre, 18th July 2026 by Mary Boukouvalas

July 21, 2026 Mary Boukouvalas

Peter Hook & The Light brought the unmistakable basslines of Joy Division and New Order to Palais Theatre on July 18th, 2026, delivering a powerful mix of nostalgia and energy. The band’s passionate performance honoured the originals while standing confidently on its own, captivating longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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Review Scene: Peter Hook and the Light ‘Get Ready’ 25th Anniversary Tour, 17th July 2026, The Palais by Anna-Maria Megalogenis

July 20, 2026 Anna-Maria Megalogenis

Peter Hook’s legacy is formidable as is his rich back catalogue. He was the bassist for Joy Division, one of the most influential post‑punk bands, (despite only releasing two records) and for New Order, pioneers […]

Scene News: THE CRIBS Announce October 2026 Australian Tour. Pre-Sale details included

July 14, 2026 Mary Boukouvalas

Beloved UK indie‑rock trio The Cribs; brothers Gary, Ryan and Ross Jarman will return to Australia in October 2026 for their first national tour since 2018, celebrating the release of their bold new album, Selling A Vibe. After more […]

Star Scene: PETER HOOK ~ PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT, NEW ORDER, JOY DIVISION ~ by Mary Boukouvalas

July 13, 2026 Mary Boukouvalas

Peter Hook chats to Mary Boukouvalas about the upcoming Australian tour “From the dark brilliance of Unknown Pleasures to the dance floor highs of Blue Monday, Peter Hook has been at the heart of some of the most […]

Q&A Scene: Dez Fafara ~ DEVILDRIVER

July 6, 2026 Mary Boukouvalas

DevilDriver’s Dez Fafara opens up about Australia as the band prepares to join Cradle of Filth for a massive national tour Dez, you’ve toured Australia multiple times, what are some memories of Australia that still […]

Scene News: CAKE Announce ”An Evening With Cake” March 2027 Australian Tour. Pre-Sale details included.

July 2, 2026 Mary Boukouvalas

CAKE make their long-awaited return to Australia for the first time in 15 years, bringing their unmistakable wit, groove and distinctive originality back to fans nationwide. An Evening with CAKE features two full sets spanning the […]

Review Scene: The Waterboys Palais Theatre, 16th May 2026 by Karen Dean

May 17, 2026 Karen Dean

The Waterboys Deliver a Powerful Night The Waterboys fans were out in force for the long-awaited 2026 Australian tour, and in true Waterboys style, the performance proved well worth the wait. From the opening number […]

Scene News: ASH Announce ”1977 30th Anniversary” Australian Tour. Pre Sale details included

May 7, 2026 Scene News

“Ash rule. They are geniuses. Gods maybe.”- NME Ireland’s favourite power pop trio ASH, finally return to Australia and New Zealand to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their iconic debut album, 1977, by performing the album in full. Released in 1996, […]

Scene News: PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) Announce Australian and New Zealand Dates Of ‘This Is Not… The Final PiL Tour’ ~ PRE SALE Details Included.

May 6, 2026 Scene News

“The word legend does not do justice to the legacy of Sex Pistols and Public Image founder, vocalist and agent provocateur John Lydon; and tonight’s performance with PiL is beyond a return to form. He […]

Q&A Scene: Yudai “YD” Miyamoto ~ Crystal Lake by Mary Boukouvalas

May 1, 2026 Mary Boukouvalas

You’re returning to Australia after six years — what does it mean to be back, and what can fans expect from these shows? YD: Honestly, it’s a real honor and makes me very happy to […]