George Palathingal
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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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