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Six Tribute Acts Touring Now
June 6, 2021 | Scott Russell
Fans of The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Queen are in for a treat as some of Australia’s finest musicians pay tribute to the legends of music.
Live Review: Noasis @ The Triffid
May 31, 2021 | Scott Russell
Oasis are no more, but noasis are a more than worthy tribute to the Britpop legends.
Live Review: You Am I @ The Zoo
May 26, 2021 | Scott Russell
Rejuvenated by the release of The Lives of Others, You Am I are back doing what they do best: live rock and roll. Read More
Six Aussie Alternatives If You’re Missing International Acts
May 9, 2021 | Scott Russell
International tours are off the table right now, but don’t despair – we’ve got you covered with local acts that will scratch the itch for your international faves (but don’t forget to keep supporting Aussie music even when borders re-open!).
Tivoli Declares Open Season
October 9, 2020 | Tom Linkins
Restrictions are easing, the sun is shining, and The Tivoli you know and love is back. Read More
‘My Oh My’ Release Debut with Tyla Jane
July 29, 2020 | Bianca Aniceto
With over 4,000 streams of her debut single ‘My Oh My’, Tyla Jane is Brisbane’s current rising star. Read More
A day in the life of a dancer: Liam Geck
April 2, 2020 | Ashlee Smale
Call it destiny, hard work, or a little of both, Liam is a dancer. This is the making of, and a day in the life of Queensland Ballet’s Liam Geck. Read More
On Being A Queerstorian: Claire Christian
March 2, 2020 | Ashlee Smale
There’s more to being queer, than coming out and getting married,” said Maeve Marsden, so she curated a show for a community to tell stories on a larger scale. Cue Queerstories.
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Review: Glass Ocean @ The Outpost
March 1, 2020 | Reece Dargie
Sydney’s Glass Ocean along with Ballarat’s Ebonivory dropped in to treat their Brisbane fans to a sophisticated night of progressive music. Read More
Review: The Manic Magic of Montaigne
November 18, 2019 | Harry Wallace
There was a time, very recently, when the most likely person to know the name Montaigne was a philosophy major. Not so any more. These days many recognize it as the sobriquet of the singer-songwriter Jessica Cerro, and with good reason. Read More
Grinspoon Are Aus Rock Royalty, with Good Reason
November 13, 2019 | Harry Wallace
There was a sense of splendour to the latest show at The Fortitude Music Hall. Read More
Brisbane Festival: The Bluebird Mechanicals
September 21, 2019 | Harry Wallace
It’s a safe bet that The Bluebird Mechanicals is like no play you’ve ever seen before. Read More
Brisbane Festival: Bedtime Stories
September 20, 2019 | Harry Wallace
Who among us is not beguiled by secrets, entranced by stories and intrigued by mystery? Who among us would not lean in with curiosity at a crack of thunder and the words, ‘It was a dark and lonesome night…’ Read More
More and More Montaigne
July 17, 2019 | Harry Wallace
Jessica Cerro, otherwise known by her moniker ‘Montaigne‘, has had an enviable career by anyone’s standards. A Triple J Unearthed High Finalist while still in high-school, Montaigne kicked off her career in 2014 by signing a record deal and dropping two hit singles. Read More