Category: Reviews

Bowling For Soup – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – December 10, 2024

Bowling For Soup – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – December 10, 2024

It’s been too long since Bowling For Soup have been in Australia. Ten years in fact. See… too long. So here for Good Things we are lucky enough to have a sideshow in Sydney and that’s where we are tonight. Taylor Acorn is opening the show tonight and I’m stoked as her trip here in March was awesome so I’m […]

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Richard Marx and Tina Arena – Sydney Opera House Forecourt – December 9, 2024

Richard Marx and Tina Arena – Sydney Opera House Forecourt – December 9, 2024

Back at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt and tonight, this bill is something else, two amazing voices on the same night, I’m in! I’ve seen Richard Marx a number of times and he always delivers, but tonight will be my first night seeing Tina Arena live and I can’t wait to hear these songs of hers I’ve heard for the […]

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The Killers – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney – December 6, 2024

The Killers – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney – December 6, 2024

The Killers are back in Australia celebrating twenty years since ‘Hot Fuss’ was released, but as a treat Sydney is getting two nights of the band and tonight is a ‘Royal Diamonds’ show which will showcase all the bands hits and more. It’s been a while since I’ve seen The Killers so this should be a lot of fun. Radio […]

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Crowded House – Sydney Opera House Forecourt – December 4, 2024

Crowded House – Sydney Opera House Forecourt – December 4, 2024

I remember sitting at home in Victoria in 1996 watching the Farewell To The World concert and thinking how lucky everyone who was there was getting to witness this event. I guess for me that became Crowded House’s venue, the one I had to one day see them at, and tonight after 28 years I get the chance to see […]

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The Cult – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – December 2, 2024

It’s been over a decade since I saw The Cult live and they impressed me to no end, so here we are on the second of their third sold out Sydney shows, each at different venues. Tonight at the amazing Enmore Theatre we are in for a treat as the band are here celebrating their 40th anniversary on their 8424 […]

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The Tea Party – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – June 21, 2024

The Tea Party – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – June 21, 2024

Tonight at The Enmore Theatre which is without doubt one of the temples of The Tea Party we are here to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the brilliant TRIPtych album and I know I’m excited to hear how this will be done and how this ever loving Tea Party crowd will absorb the energy and amazingness that is this band […]

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Simple Plan – The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – April 13, 2024

Simple Plan – The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – April 13, 2024

Tonight is going to be fun!! Tonight Simple Plan return to Australia and they’ve brought along Boys Like Girls, We The Kings, and Jax to make the night even better. So let’s see how this night plays out… Jax is our early opener tonight and with ‘90’s Kids’ she’s fun, and this fun! Followed by a fun song called ‘The […]

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Live and Incubus – The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – April 10, 2024

Live and Incubus – The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – April 10, 2024

What a pairing and what a night this will be. Two bands that took on the 90’s together on the same bill. So this very full venue is excited and ready for a night of songs we all grew up with and have become a part of our lives. Live take the stage and as the spotlight hits Ed he […]

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KNOTFEST – Centennial Park, Sydney – March 23, 2024

KNOTFEST – Centennial Park, Sydney – March 23, 2024

Here we are again! Knotfest is back in Australia for its second year. This year sees the return of Pantera as headliner, and who ever thought we’d see this day? So with a stacked lineup, let’s see how the day plays out in this heat. Started the day with a special tour in the Slipknot museum and man that’s something, […]

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Halestorm – Liberty Hall, Sydney – March 20, 2024

Halestorm – Liberty Hall, Sydney – March 20, 2024

Halestorm are back (from the dead) I mean in Australia oh man that was terrible. Let’s start again… Halestorm are back in Australia for Knotfest and Sydney is lucky enough tonight to get one of the two side shows they have. It’s always a great night with Halestorm and tonight Skindred jump on board to make it even better. So […]

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Ville Valo – The Metro Threatre, Sydney – March 16, 2024

Ville Valo – The Metro Threatre, Sydney – March 16, 2024

It’s been far too long since we saw Ville Valo in Sydney and tonight he’s back but as a solo artist and with his band VV. The stage and the updated VV Heartagram is lit pink as the crowd cheers for the return of Ville Valo and haunting music plays setting the scene for what’s to come. The band arrive […]

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Taylor Acorn – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney – March 10, 2024

Taylor Acorn – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney – March 10, 2024

I’ve been following Taylor Acorn since her country days and I’m stoked to finally get to see her live as she makes her debut in Sydney tonight. I’m highly doubtful I’ll get my favourite ‘Back to You’ but hey I’m excited to hear live what Taylor has become as her newest album is sensational. Chez is opening tonight and I’m […]

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Slash feat Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators – The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – February 24, 2024

Slash feat Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators – The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – February 24, 2024

Slash and his merry men (Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators) are back in Australia, it’s been a while so tonight we are ready for a fun night of rock and roll! Rose Tattoo open the show and are ripping it up with basically a best of set. This is Aussie rock and roll and done well. It was short and […]

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The Struts – Crowbar, Sydney – February 21, 2024

The Struts – Crowbar, Sydney – February 21, 2024

It’s been far too long since The Struts have been on Australian shores. The momentum they were building pre Covid was amazing so now it’s time for them to get it back and I can guarantee they bloody well will. Opening tonight is Bad Moon Born and they’re just always impressive in my opinion. It’s just awesome to have a […]

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Glam Fest – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – February 18, 2024

Glam Fest – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – February 18, 2024

Glam Fest is back, in its second year and this is going to be fun. Silverback Touring have the balls to put on these kinds of events with bands that people love and a lot of which have never graced Australian shores before, so massive kudos to the team for doing this for us and for the fans. As we […]

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Ace Frehley – ‘10,000 Volts’

Ace Frehley – ‘10,000 Volts’

The Spaceman is back! It’s been a few years since new music from Ace Frehley, so here we are with his new offering in ’10,000 Volts’ and I can’t wait to check it out. Big drums, big riffs to kick off the album and I’m here for it. The album opens with the title track ’10,000 Volts’ and it’s an […]

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Candlebox – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – January 12, 2024

Candlebox – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – January 12, 2024

When a band has been around as long as Candlebox have, it’s a crime they haven’t been to Australia before. Thirty years into the bands career and they are finally here to say hello and goodbye. Bittersweet but so glad we got the chance to see them in Australia this once. Thanks Silverback Touring. A couple of openers tonight. The […]

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Foo Fighters – Accor Stadium, Sydney – December 9, 2023

Foo Fighters – Accor Stadium, Sydney – December 9, 2023

It’s a hot one! So tonight is going to be something… BUT we’re here to rock, and rock we will at this massive stadium tonight to see the Foo Fighters. It’s a long afternoon ahead but here we go… Hot Milk come out firing. The opener is just full of energy and says the scene. It’s loud, they’re here to […]

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Good Things – Centennial Park, Sydney – December 2, 2023

Good Things – Centennial Park, Sydney – December 2, 2023

And we’re back! After missing last years, it’s great to be back and I know I’m ready for a whole heap of good things today. It was an excellent easy entry, I have to give it up to them for that, no hassles, no lines, this was great and a really good start to the day. Hardest thing is there’s […]

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Jackson Browne – Aware Super Theatre, Sydney – December 1, 2023

Jackson Browne – Aware Super Theatre, Sydney – December 1, 2023

After months of waiting, it’s finally here. Postponed from April it was a very nice surprise remembering this was happening and is an amazing way to start the new month. Liz Stringer opened the show solo acoustic and I have to say, I was impressed. Lyrically these songs were fantastic, she was engaging, and most definitely someone I will now […]

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Def Leppard & Motley Crue – Giants Stadium, Sydney – November 11, 2023

Def Leppard & Motley Crue – Giants Stadium, Sydney – November 11, 2023

It’s finally here, The Stadium Tour, two of the biggest bands of the 80’s and beyond are in Australia to show that this kind of stadium rock is still alive and well, and I’m here for it. I like many here today grew up with both of these bands and to see them sharing the same stage tonight is kinda […]

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Extreme / Living Colour – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – September 12, 2023

Extreme / Living Colour – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – September 12, 2023

This is going to be something! Extreme were last here in 2018 with Mr Big, and Living Colour also in 2018, so this five year break from our shores, and this time teaming up is truly going to be a masterclass. Two technically, amazing, funky bands. I for one can’t wait. Bang on time as Living Colour take to the […]

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Avatar – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – August 26, 2023

Avatar – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – August 26, 2023

One of my favourite things is when a band is touring Australia for the first time. There’s a sense of awe, of the unknown, and of excitement. That’s the vibe tonight in here. I for one can’t wait. Pyrefly stepped up tonight as last minute support and they were good. Heavy, catchy tunes. Not afraid to put on a show, […]

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Skid Row – The Manning Bar, Sydney – May 19, 2023

Skid Row – The Manning Bar, Sydney – May 19, 2023

It’s been a bit of a week for the Skid Row camp, front man Erik Grönwall fell ill and they were forced to cancel their Brisbane show, but after some rest we got the “all systems go” for Sydney and a sold out Manning Bar is ready!! Wicked Smile opened the show and belting out tracks from their debut album […]

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Don Broco – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – May 6, 2023

Don Broco – The Metro Theatre, Sydney – May 6, 2023

I haven’t been this pumped for a gig in a long time. I have been mesmerised by Don Broco for years and tonight will be my first time seeing the band and I can’t wait. Although, I need to as we have two openers tonight to get the crowd ready for the oncoming headliners. Wayside and Alt were the supports […]

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Knotfest – Centennial Park, Sydney – March 25, 2023

Knotfest – Centennial Park, Sydney – March 25, 2023

Welcome to Australia, Knotfest! It’s this massive festivals first time Down Under and I know I’m keen for everything today, and like any new festival to see the ins and outs and see how it all runs. Let’s start with the unbelievably, super easy entry. No lines, flowed through, circulation cut off by my drinking verification wristband, ahhh festivals I’ve […]

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Richard Marx – State Theatre, Sydney – March 5, 2023

Richard Marx – State Theatre, Sydney – March 5, 2023

The songwriter is back, it’s been a while since we’ve seen Richard Marx in Australia and tonight he’s back at The State Theatre for a night of hits and new songs from his brilliant ‘Songwriter’ album. As a fan from the very start it’s always a pleasure to see him perform his music live and hear some great stories. An […]

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Sting – Aware Super Theatre, Sydney – February 15, 2023

Sting – Aware Super Theatre, Sydney – February 15, 2023

Tonight is exciting for me, I’ve never seen Sting before, solo or with The Police, so I’m eager to check out someone I’ve listened to for as long as I can remember, so I’m looking forward to the show and just what songs Sting gives us in his ‘My Songs’ tour. Bring it on! Joe Sumner opens the night, a […]

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Halestorm – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 4, 2023

Halestorm – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 4, 2023

It’s been far too long since both Halestorm and their opener Theory of a Deadman have graced Australian shores, and tonight in an awesome pairing both bands return and are ready to give us one hell of a rock show! Theory are up and straight out of the gate with the catchy as hell ‘Lowlife’ and you can’t help but […]

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City and Colour – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 1, 2023

City and Colour – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney – February 1, 2023

Sometimes I want to just write a review that simply says “that was magic” and leave it at that. This is one of those shows I’d happily do that for, but that wouldn’t do it the justice it deserves of me rambling on about it for a bit. So I now give you my review of the magical City and […]

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