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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

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

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Fifty years on, Paul Weller’s ever-changing moods continue to delight
★★★★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

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
A knight to remember: Sir Paul delivers all the hits and more
★★★★
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

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

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
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These are the Sydney gigs to catch in March

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
Sting in Sydney: Unexpected vigour and stealthy seduction
★★★★
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
The Killers bring the epic anthems and a little Vegas magic
★★★★
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
Guns N’ Roses shimmer in the November rain
★★★★
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
The gigs you shouldn’t miss in Sydney in November

The gigs you shouldn’t miss in Sydney in November

The party season is drawing closer and the local music scene is hotting up. Here are our must-see gigs for November.

  • by George Palathingal

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