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This Wollongong rock duo is new to headlining arenas – but utterly match-ready
Hockey Dad take on Margaret Court Arena with an all-killer set.
- by Michael Dwyer, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Andrew Fuhrmann and Tony Way
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It might be a tale as old as time, but this musical is pure delight
Musical theatre lovers with fond memories of seeing Beauty and the Beast as children will find them refreshed in this production (and kids will love it too).
- by Cameron Woodhead, Tony Way and Jessica Nicholas
The ghostly theatre classic you should see at least once in your life
Daniel MacPherson and John Waters star in The Woman in Black – the second-longest running play in London, after Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap.
- by Cameron Woodhead, Nadia Bailey and Andrew McClelland
This moving and vibrant Rising show is a must-watch
Gurr Era Op, a beautifully composed dance theatre piece, is like a sea breeze: it blows strong and tastes fresh.
- by Andrew Fuhrmann, Cameron Woodhead, Tony Way and Vyshnavee Wijekumar
One of Melbourne’s most underrated bands return home and blow off the roof
At first, indie duo Good Morning and the Melbourne Recital Centre seemed like an unusual match. But then the music started.
- by Will Cox, Andrew Fuhrmann and Brodie Lancaster
This Sunset Boulevard looks the part, but just isn’t dark enough to deliver
This production marks Sarah Brightman’s long-awaited return to musical theatre – but despite its many highlights, the show falls short.
- by Cameron Woodhead and Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Hot nights and cool gigs: Your guide to Melbourne’s best this winter
From Rising to Pharoah, a sea slug count and the Reclink Cup, these are your must-see events in the city this winter.
- by Kath Dolan
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ABBA close to landing Flemington as venue for spectacular virtual concert
Spectacular 3D virtual concert ABBA Voyage is close to signing a deal to call Melbourne home. But are our major events safe in a tough budget environment?
- by Stephen Brook
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Live music
This program is supposed to support live music. So why are venues so angry?
The Victorian government’s 10,000 Gigs fund has got some of its intended beneficiaries up in arms.
- by Karl Quinn
Calling all Janiacs: Austen’s love of music has inspired a modern concert
Melburnians brought out their boas for Harry Styles then sequins for Taylor Swift. For a Jane Austen musical tribute, the dress code is: favourite character.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Pop superstar Billie Eilish announces huge Australian tour
The two-time Oscar winner will return to Australia to tour her coming album.
- by Helen Pitt
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