George Palathingal
Senior music writer
George Palathingal has been writing for The Sydney Morning Herald since 2001.
After weeks of controversy, Blondie and Alice Cooper finally play to Sydney crowd
This all-day event had a lot to live up to but, powered by the terrific acts who actually did turn up, it didn’t disappoint.
- by George Palathingal
★★★★½
Sydney live reviews
Fifty years on, Paul Weller’s ever-changing moods continue to delight
Our critics give their verdict on the latest shows around town.
- by Kate Prendergast, George Palathingal, Bernard Zuel and Peter McCallum
Seven years in Botany and loving every day
It’s a sign of the times when you need to move because a growing family demands more space.
- by George Palathingal
★★★★
Review
A knight to remember: Sir Paul delivers all the hits and more
The former Beatle supplies some of the most special live musical memories you will ever have.
- by George Palathingal
These are the best Sydney gigs to catch in April
This month’s five recommendations include alternative superheroes from the past and present, soaring Aussie stars and … a rock festival-cum-wrestling event?
- by George Palathingal
Jack reckons $100m to fix humanity is a bargain
Reluctant CEO Jack Manning Bancroft is winding down AIME, but first he has to raise funds – which is where an ambitious, sprawling three-day event comes in.
- by George Palathingal
These are the Sydney gigs to catch in March
This month: a couple of modern female icons, a hip-hop superstar party, an ARIA winner who does pretty much everything, and a veteran poet from east London.
- by George Palathingal
★★★★
Review
Sting in Sydney: Unexpected vigour and stealthy seduction
There was a time when it wasn’t hard for a young rock snob to dislike Sting. That time, it quickly transpires on this night, is long gone.
- by George Palathingal
★★★★
Review
The Killers bring the epic anthems and a little Vegas magic
They remain masters of their arena-rock craft who perform like the fate of the world depends on them.
- by George Palathingal
★★★★
Review
Guns N’ Roses shimmer in the November rain
To some, three hours might have felt too long. To others, as a show they didn’t want to end, it might have been perfect.
- by George Palathingal
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