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Multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier performs on stage at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne during his Djesse World Tour on December 13, 2025.

After 345 shows, this modern-day musical genius brings his epic tour to an end

In a whirlwind of colour and energy, Jacob Collier rounded out his Djesse World Tour at Margaret Court Arena.

  • Martin Boulton, Jessica Nicholas and Tony Way

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The Tote owner Shane Hilton welcomes the new live music laws but says they need to have real teeth.

‘Revs Express’ tram push as live-music venues to be shielded from noise complaints

City of Yarra will soon mandate soundproofing for new builds in five live-music precincts to allow venues to a turn a deaf ear to complaints. It’s also pushing for a direct Fitzroy-to-Prahran tram line to service nighttime revellers.

  • Rachael Dexter
Garbage perform at the Palais.

After a tense week of scrutiny, Garbage address the beach ball drama at Palais gig

The American rock band took the beachside stage like a band with something to prove.

  • Nadia Bailey
Rebecca Black performs at Forum Melbourne on December 11.

Rebecca Black is charismatic, unpolished and camp as hell. The crowd adore it

The singer’s reinvention is glittery, dark hyper pop. The rawness of her performance – she’s no note-perfect diva – makes for more interesting listening than the albums.

  • Will Cox, Nell Geraets and Cameron Woodhead
Soul of Possum by Brodie Murray at fortyfivedownstairs.

Taut and potent, this is a story we should know

Soul of Possum serves as a potent and topical reminder of the past that still needs present-day reckoning.

  • Thuy On, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Nadia Bailey, Tony Way and Jessica Nicholas
Sofia Isella on stage in France in August.

‘Straight to the fans’: How this singer became a social media sensation, one post at a time

Sofia Isella defies expectations about femininity and beauty. And she’s only just getting started.

  • Karl Quinn
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Shirley Manson of Garbage - seen here at a show in Mexico last month - berated a fan at Good Times Festival in Melbourne on Saturday.

Singer’s beach ball rant reveals the fine line between amazing festivals and Garbage

Two music festivals held over the weekend highlighted what’s great, and what’s not, about the experience.

  • Karl Quinn
Declan Magee and Harrison Clark star in Sabotage

Talent scouts should make a beeline for this darkly comedic show

Every now and again Melbourne’s indie theatre scene throws up something destined for a bigger stage. I hope that’s the case with Harrison Clark’s Sabotage.

  • Cameron Woodhead, Nick Buckley, Bridget Davies, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen and Jessica Nicholas
Meow Meow unleashes in her show The Red Shoes: “You have to go for all levels of intoxicating.”

An ‘eternal showgirl’ puts a new spin on a grim classic about a woman cursed to dance forever

The original Hans Christian Andersen tale involves a girl enamoured with a pair of red shoes – Meow Meow’s version offers a new spin on things.

  • Thuy On, Nell Geraets, Andrew Fuhrmann, Tony Way and Karl Quinn
The Seekers’ Bruce Woodley is presented with a replica of the street sign by City of Port Phillip councillor Serge Thomann.

Streets of their town: Australian music legends get new laneway honour

The Seekers were the first Australian band to score major international success. Now they’re being recognised where it all began.

  • Karl Quinn

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