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Author: Pete Dovgan

Photo Gallery: Clearly Music, Art & Wellness Festival – Kiama, New South Wales (11.11.23)

November 13, 2023

Clearly Music and Arts Festival is a unique event with a focus on wellness and community inclusion held in Kiama, NSW. The inaugural festival brings together community from all walks of life for a day to create awareness and celebration of Australia’s roots with a strong focus on cultural inclusivity. Highlights from the Clearly Stage […]

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Photo Gallery: Kristin Hersh + T Wild – The Vanguard, Sydney (09.11.23)

November 12, 2023

Kristin Hersh played a mesmerising gig at Sydney’s The Vanguard on her “Clear Pond Road” Australian tour. She was beautifully supported by Blues Mountains singer-songwriter T Wild. Kristin delighted her Sydney fans with songs from her prolific solo career, as well as from Throwing Muses, and reading from her book Seeing Sideways. Pete Dovgan was […]

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Photo Gallery: Teenage Joans + Bella Amor + Aleksiah – Factory Theatre Sydney (04.11.23)

November 5, 2023

Teenage Joans are touring their debut album The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest across Australia, and played Sydney’s Factory Theatre last night. They were supported by the impressive emerging artists Bella Armor and Aleksiah. Teenage Joans, a duo consisting of vocalist and drummer Tahlia Borg and vocalist and guitarist Cahli Blakers, powered through their […]

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DEVO announce Good Things Festival sideshows

October 26, 2023

American new wave legends DEVO return to Australia celebrating 50 years of De-Evolution. In 1978 DEVO released their debut album Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! produced by Brian Eno after David Bowie and Iggy Pop convinced Warner Bros to offering them a recording contract. DEVO made their mainstream breakthrough with their […]

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Photo Gallery: Young Henrys Presents Bad//Dreems Secret Gig – Hollywood Hotel Rooftop, Surry Hills (17.10.23)

October 18, 2023

This morning Young Henry’s the Independent brewery surprised Sydney by announcing a secret gig on the Rooftop of The Hollywood Hotel starring Adelaide’s finest OZ Rock band BAD//DREEMS. The announcement on Young Henry’s instagram said “Oi Sydney mates, we’ve got the keys to the Hollywood Hotel, so we are throwing a good old rooftop party, […]

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Photo Gallery: DMA’S + Fazerdaze – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (15.10.23)

October 16, 2023

DMA’S returned home to a packed out Enmore Theatre for a second night after selling out the first night. Supported brilliantly by New Zealand dream pop band Fazerdaze. Tommy O’Dell, Johnny Took, Matt Mason and band delivered the perfect DMA’S rock and roll set to their excited fans. The tour continues through out Australia and […]

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Photo Gallery: KISS The Final Curtain + Weezer + Regurgitator + The Delta Riggs – Accor Stadium, Sydney (07.10.23)

October 8, 2023

KISS returned to Sydney for their last ever show in Australia. Playing their greatest hits from over an incredible 50+ year career the KISS army of fans danced and sang through the night to their favourite classic rock and roll hits including “Detroit Rock City”, “God Of Thunder”, “I Was Made for Loving You” and […]

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Photo Gallery: Off The Rails Festival ft. Amyl and the Sniffers – Marrickville, Sydney (01.10.23)

October 2, 2023

Off The Rails debuted their first festival in a laneway in the heart of the Marrickville brewery district, and it went off! There were so many highlights throughout the day. Listing just a few, the femme soul punk outfit Downgirl were first-up and blew everyone away.  Amyl & The Sniffers are still the best live […]

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Photo Gallery: Against The Current + Days Like These + Peni Parker – Factory Theatre, Sydney (29.09.23)

September 30, 2023

New York’s punk pop finest Against The Current returned to Australia on their Nightmares & Daydreams tour playing an energetic set at a packed Marrickville’s Factory Theatre. The show was sold-out, and the fans were there early for an incredible night out. Supporting and pumping up the fans were electric alt-rock local Peni Parker and […]

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Paul Weller annnounces Australian exclusive performances at Sydney Opera House in 2024

September 27, 2023

Paul Weller returns to Australia for an exclusive three night performance at the renewed Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in February 2024. The iconic leader of British Mod band The Jam, blue eyed soul outfit Style Council and then turning solo will perform all his classics from nearly 50 years of exploring different rock and […]

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Photo Gallery: Rex Orange County + Grent Perez – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (24.09.23)

September 25, 2023

Rex Orange County returned to Australia after cancelling his shows earlier in the year. After selling out his first show at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, he played a second one to the delight of his fans. He was supported by the Sydney-born Filipino artist Grent Perez. There are still a few shows left of his Australian tour. […]

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40 Years of Morrissey Australian Tour dates announced

August 11, 2023

Morrissey the lead singer and lyrist of lengendary 1980s English band The Smiths have just announced an Australian tour called “40 Years of Morrissey” and it’s happening this year! To the delight of his fans, Morrissey will play all the favourites from The Smiths through to his solo career. Expect to hear the classics from […]

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Photo Gallery: Inspiral Carpets – Manning Bar, Sydney (04.08.23)

August 6, 2023

English Madchester scene legends Inspiral Carpets returned to tour Australia after reforming in 2022. A packed Manning bar, mostly of English ex pats danced and sang along to the Inspiral Carpets songs lead by original keyboardist Clint Boon with his classic 60s garage punk sounds and original lead singer Stephen Holt belting out their songs. […]

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Photo Gallery: Yeah Yeah Yeahs + Automatic – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (24.07.23)

July 25, 2023

Yeah Yeah Yeahs made their triumphant return to Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion after starring at Splendour In The Grass festival. Fans have been waiting 10 years for the trio to return to our shores and weren’t disappointed. Blasting off with their latest single “Spitting Off The Edge Of The World” plus playing all the classics including […]

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Off The Rails Festival ft. Amyl and The Sniffers, The Mark of Cain & more in Marrickville and Newcastle this October long weekend

July 13, 2023

Our October long weekend has just been organised! Just announced Off The Rails Festival this October long weekend in Marrickville and Newcastle featuring the best of pub, punk and indie rock and roll, Amyl & The Sniffers, The Mark of Cain, Private Function, RVG, Full Flower Moon Band and a whole lot more. Currently touring around […]

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Kraftwerk Announce Australian and New Zealand Tour November/December 2023

July 12, 2023

Kraftwerk the pioneers of electro, have announced headline dates for Australia and New Zealand this November/December 2023. Kraftwerk founder Ralf Huetter and his team continue to show outstanding innovation, illustrating their belief in the respective contributions of both man and machine. They emerged in 1970 as part of West Germany’s krautrock and continued to experiment […]

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Photo Gallery: Bad//Dreems + Children Collide – Factory Theatre, Sydney (01.07.23)

July 3, 2023

What a Hoo Ha! Legendary Adelaide rock band Bad//Dreems wrapped up their Australian tour on the back of their 4th studio album Hoo Ha! playing Marrickville’s The Factory Theatre to a sold out crowd, supported by a stellar line-up of Children Collide, Dr Sures and Sad Girls Sex Club. The audience was well primed to […]

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Photo Gallery: The Damned + The Neptune Power Federation – Metro Theatre, Sydney (08.06.23)

June 9, 2023

On a cold midweek gig legendary UK punk band The Damned smashed up Sydney’s Metro Theatre. Supported by the colossal power of The Neptune Power Foundation fronted by Imperial Priestess Screaming Loz Sutch. Pete Dovgan was there to capture the dark night.  

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Photo Gallery: Ethel Cain – Vivid Live, Sydney Opera House (04.06.23)

June 5, 2023

Ethel Cain played her third sold out Vivid Live show at Sydney Opera House in the Drama theatre. Unfortunately Ethel collapsed during her second show and was unable to finish her set. There were concerns that she may not make an appearance tonight, but she announced on instagram that “all this touring and traveling has […]

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Photo Gallery: Black Midi + Floodlights – Metro Theatre, Sydney (28.03.23)

March 29, 2023

What a great “Boxing style” introduction for Black Midi entering the stage for their first ever Australian gig at Sydney’s Metro Theatre. “Ladies and Gentlemen introducing to you, weighing in at 10,000 tonnes of pure steel, they are currently undefeated in their campaign with 3.5 million wins and all of those wins coming in by […]

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Photo Gallery: Knotfest ft. Slipknot, Parkway Drive, Megadeth, Northlane & more – Centennial Park, Sydney (25.03.22)

March 26, 2023

Legendary Heavy Metal band Slipknot brought Knotfest, their curated festival to Sydney for the first time with a very heavy dose of overseas and local artists. A sold out out Centennial Park were treated to a smorgasboard of legendary metal favourites including headliners Slipknot, Megadeth, Trivium, Vikings Amon Amarth, Australian world dominator’s Parkway Drive plus […]

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Bluesfest 2023 Sideshows not to be missed

March 24, 2023

Easter is just around the corner and of course, this means Bluesfest will be happening over 5 days in Byron Bay. If you cant make it to beautiful Byron Bay, here is a list of Artists that shouldn’t be missed in mostly Sydney and Melbourne. Beck  Beck @ Harvest Festival. Image by Pete Dovgan Beck […]

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Photo Gallery: Bikini Kill – Sydney Opera House (13.03.23)

March 14, 2023

Punk rock riot grrrl legends Bikini Kill reformed and not seen in Australia since the 90s played the Sydney Opera House for the first time last night. They were led by iconic singer Kathleen Hanna and original members Tobi Vail and Kathi Wilcox. Powering away through their set list, the newly renovated Sydney Opera House […]

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Photo Gallery: Alice Phoebe Lou + Gabriella Cohen – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (09.03.23)

March 10, 2023

Alice Phoebe Lou on tour for the first time in Australia played a sold out Oxford Art Factory supported by the talented Gabriella Cohen solo. Singer-songwriter Alice born in South Africa, based in Berlin, Germany is not new to the music scene having released four studio albums and her 2016 song “She” being shortlisted for […]

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Photo Gallery: Carly Rae Jepsen – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (07.03.23)

March 8, 2023

Carly Rae Jepsen returned to Australia on her The So Nice Tour and performed all her hits to a sold out Enmore Theatre in Sydney. Carly showed all her star quality, delighting her fans with a dazzling performance. Pete Dovgan was there to capture the images.  

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Photo Gallery: Pavement + Floodlights – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (02.03.23)

March 3, 2023

Playing to sold out shows across Australia, it was Sydney’s turn last night to revel in the indie rock genius of lo-fi Californian rock legends Pavement, supported by an impressive performance by Melbourne band Floodlight. Inside the Enmore Theatre we were transported straight back to the 90s, which for many in the crowd may have […]

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Photo Gallery: Charley Crockett & The Blue Drifters + Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys – The Metro Theatre, Sydney (01.03.23)

March 2, 2023

Charley Crockett played his first ever gig in Australia at Sydney’s The Metro Theatre and he didn’t disappoint. He was supported by local Sydney darlings Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys. Caitlin drank all the tequila, broke hearts, won hearts and was without doubt the perfect support act for the Texan. Charley and his band […]

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Photo Gallery: The Black Crowes – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (13.11.22)

November 14, 2022

Rock and Roll is back! with The Black Crowes absolutely lighting up a sold-out Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on the 30th Anniversary tour of their 90s album Shake Your Money Maker. Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson turned on their southern charm delivering a rock and roll show that Sydney fans will not forget. There are some […]

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Photo Gallery: IDLES + Pinch Points – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (02.11.22)

November 3, 2022

British band IDLES returned to Australia on their second tour, selling out two shows at Sydney’s iconic Enmore Theatre. Lucky me was there to catch their first show! High energy from the get-go, IDLES whipped up the punters into a frenzy. Showcasing songs from their latest release Crawler and all their favourites. They were well-supported […]

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Photo Gallery: George Thorogood & the Destroyers – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (31.10.22)

November 1, 2022

Classic rock legend George Thorogood & the Destroyers returned to Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on his Good To Be Bad Tour: 45 Years Of Rock. George and his band absolutely ripped through his signature rock and roll classics including the fan favourites “Bad To The Bone”, “I Drink Alone”, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” and […]

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