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Perfume Genius performs at Forum Melbourne, December 4, 2025.

Sensuality, swagger and a world first in an unforgettable night at the Forum

Mike Hadreas, better known as Perfume Genius, has a chameleon’s voice and throws himself into his music completely. All of this was on full display last night.

  • Nadia Bailey, Tony Way, Vyshnavee Wijekumar and Thuy On

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Lady Gaga performs on stage at The O2 Arena on September 29, 2025 in London, England.

Lady Gaga returns to Melbourne – and her pop glory – with gothic, melodramatic opera

After emerging atop a giant birdcage, the megastar writhes in a sandpit filled with skeletons, is brought back to life by demonic nurses and plunges the stage into smoke and emerald green.

  • Vyshnavee Wijekumar
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
John Shearman and Miela Anich in Much Ado About Nothing at MTC.

My heart sank during the opening scene – but then things took a turn

In the opening moments of Much Ado About Nothing at MTC, it looked like we were in for a rough night. But this new spin on a classic is undeniably brilliant.

  • Cameron Woodhead, Bridget Davies, Tony Way, Vyshnavee Wijekumar and Andrew Fuhrmann
AC/DC’s Angus Young at the MCG for the Power Up tour, November 12, 2025.

AC/DC’s triumphant homecoming led by Angus Young’s guitar masterclass

The Australian leg of the rock band’s Power Up tour kicked off in style in front of a massive crowd at the MCG.

  • Karl Quinn
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Metallica fans Daphne Gattari (left) and Paige Scott prepare for the US heavy metal band’s performance at Marvel.

Hours of full on power: Metallica deliver fierce and fiery show

The Metallica family roared their approval at the heavy rock show on Saturday night.

  • Cameron Woodhead, Jessica Nicholas, Martin Boulton, Tony Way and Gabriela Sumampow
Emma Louise Pursey in Where Is Joy? at 45 Downstairs.

This play about artist Joy Hester is a must-see

Emma Louise Pursey’s firebrand delivery emphasises the relentlessness with which Joy Hester seized life.

  • Andrew McClelland, Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar and Bridget Davies
Liam Gallagher of Oasis performs on stage at Marvel Stadium.

Oasis bring Wonderwall magic to Melbourne – and the crowd goes wild

In their first concert in Melbourne in 20 years, Oasis proved they’re not the best band in the world, but they’re special. Their formula is limited, but they stretch it to amazing results.

  • Will Cox
Jelly Roll at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

Jelly Roll delights with all his hits plus The Angels and a shoey to boot

The artist formerly known as Jason Bradley DeFord delighted locals with his songs of struggle and redemption.

  • Kelsey Oldham, Will Cox, Tony Way, Jessica Nicholas, Cameron Woodhead and Vyshnavee Wijekumar

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