‘It’s hard not to feel at home’: As always, Golden Plains 2023 delivered a golden long weekend in the ‘Sup

With a constantly diverse lineup and an atmosphere unmatched by other events, Plains and Meredith mark themselves as some of…

Harry Styles live review: From disco music to tear-jerking ballads, Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium became Harry’s House

Following the cancellation of his highly anticipated 2020 Australian tour, Harry Styles: Love On Tour has finally made it down…

Live review: Turnstile delivered one of the most memorable hardcore shows Melbourne has ever seen

I’ve never served a prison sentence before, but I imagine it’s pretty damn similar to how it felt waiting for…

Live review: After a three-year hiatus, Laneway Festival 2023 yet again proves itself a staple on the Aussie festival circuit

I’d been wanting to attend St Jerome’s Laneway Festival for quite a few years now. Having previously hosted everyone from…

Live Review: With international and local acts, SummerSalt Festival brought a silver lining to a cloudy weekend in Torquay

The town was descended upon by festival goers and deckchair enthusiasts that took every opportunity to immerse themselves in the…

Live review: Fontaines D.C.’s Melbourne debut was everything we could have expected and more

Having initially announced their debut Australian tour at the beginning of 2020, (in support of the group’s first album Dogrel,)…

Live review: Red Hot Chili Peppers and Post Malone gifted Melbourne two brilliantly polar performances

It’s very telling of the night you’ll have when a multi-platinum-selling superstar – one worthy of his own headline arena…

Live Review: Thy Art Is Murder celebrate seminal 2012 album on Decade of Hate Australian tour

Maybe it’s just growing up, but god damn, it’s always such an odd experience when an album that has been…

Sun Cycle 2023 – A Saucy Simmering into the New Year 

Returning to the infamous Coburg Velodrome, Sun Cycle NYD supplied a delicious outlet to sweat out any remaining energy and…

Review + Gallery: In a brand new city location, Falls Festival was a triumphant three-day celebration of the music we love 

It’s been just over a week now since 2022 wrapped up and with it, one of our favourite New Year’s…

Review: RÜFÜS DU SOL proved worth the wait for 50,000 fans at triumphant Melbourne shows 

It’s pretty special when an electronic band from Australia can take over festival-sized green sites and command the attention of…

The return to the ‘sup for Meredith’s 30th birthday was one of the best yet

Meredith is the one event that regardless of the lineup, I find myself patiently looking forward to each year, and…

The Killers delivered a world-class rock show at a day on the green in Geelong 

The Killers are a phenomenal live band. Bursting onto the scene in 2004, the rockers are known for their irresistible…

Good Things 2022 brought an explosive lineup, comradery and fiery, razor-sharp moments to Melbourne

At last! After years of not being able to attend Good Things due to scheduling conflicts I finally got the…

Gallery: Spilt Milk Ballarat delivers a glorious day of monumental music, revelry and fun

Famously known for selling out within minutes every year, Spilt Milk well and truly delivered the goods over the first…

Americana legend Charley Crockett is heading to Australia for the first time ever in 2023

Tired of the boats, babes, and beers nu-country? Looking for something that’ll bring you back to the genre’s rough-and-tumble roots?…

True-blue country star Morgan Wallen announces One Night at a Time tour

Country fans, look sharp. Morgan Wallen is bringing his twanging guitars and foot-stomping anthems down under this March as part…

Live Review: Nick Cave and Warren Ellis bring their signature sound to Victoria

For the first time as a duo, Cave and Ellis have brought their tour to Australia. With two recent shows…

Despite the rain and main stage closure, Loch Hart Music Festival proved itself an exciting staple for Victorian festival goers

Located in the serene setting of Princetown, the three day BYO event which has previously hosted the likes of Beans,…

Live Review: The Lumineers wrapped up their Aussie tour in Victoria with a night of nostalgia, energy and joy

Named after their latest album Brightside, the tour encompassed new hits and old favourites alike by the American indie-folk artists. The…

Live Review: The Butterfly Effect prove themselves one of the all-time Australian greats of their generation

First of all, how good is Northcote Theatre!? I’ve been going to gigs all around  Victoria for at least 10…

Thirsty Merc are bringing their ‘Celebration’ album tour to Bannockburn 

Unquestionably one of Australia’s finest live acts, Thirsty Merc are back on the road for the first time in two…

Red Hot Chili Peppers announce two new huge Australian shows

Legendary rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have today announced that they’ve added two massive stadium shows in Sydney and…

Hoodoo Gurus

Hoodoo Gurus, Magic Dirt, Scott Darlow to play Frankston show

Among Australia’s greatest, most beloved and enduring rock bands of all time, Hoodoo Gurus will join the ALWAYS LIVE Rockin’…

 

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