Adore Händel’s Little Black Book {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
When I was single, I used to write about all my juicy, crazy, unbelievable dating experiences and…
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Randy Adeva: Killa From Manila {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review
Bursting onto the scene, Randy Aveda initially had his solo debut at the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy…
Nelly & Special Guests: Where The Party At Tour, John Cain Arena, Melbourne, March 27th 2025 – Live Review
American rapper, singer and songwriter Nelly and his friends collectively took to the Melbourne stage at John…
Dreamcatcher: Luck Inside 7 Doors Australia 2025 Tour, Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne, March 14th 2025 – K-Pop Live Review
In 2019, Dreamcatcher were meant to perform in Melbourne. While the 4th Generation K-Pop girl group did…
Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical Party – Theatre Review
Cruel Intentions The ‘90s Musical Party isn’t your average musical experience. For starters, when visiting Melbourne’s Alex…
KAGAMI by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Tin Drum {Asia TOPA} – Live Review
I have always wanted to see Ryuichi Sakamoto live. Unfortunately, the Japanese composer, keyboardist, record producer, actor,…
Roxette: Live In Concert 2025, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, March 7th 2025 – Live Review
My first exposure to Swedish music duo Roxette, originally consisting of members Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle,…
Goo Goo Dolls: Australia Summer Anthem Tour 2025, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, Sunday March 2nd 2025 – Live Review
The Goo Goo Dolls have fiercely contributed to the great American songbook with their gorgeous and soaring…
Harry Potter: Visions of Magic, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore – Experience Review
Harry Potter is a franchise and global phenomenon that has been loved by generations. Over the years,…
Symphonic Events Presents: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Live In Concert – Live Review
In 2003, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl took the world by storm. The…
Bryan Adams: So Happy It Hurts Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, February 6th 2025 – Live Review
When I was a kid, I set aside my school lunch money so that I could buy…
Dionne Warwick: One Last Time, Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, Melbourne, January 16th 2025 – Live Review
I remember my first exposure to Dionne Warwick’s music was through my parents and film. My parents…
Dear Evan Hansen (Musical) – Theatre Review
Have you ever felt alone in a crowded room? That despite your efforts, nobody can hear you,…
The Killers: Rebel Diamonds Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, December 12th 2024 – Live Review
The Killers are no strangers to Australia. The American rock band, hailing from “the fabulous Las Vegas,…
DPR: The Dream Reborn 2024 World Tour, Festival Hall, Melbourne, December 10th 2024 – Live Review
Who is DPR? DPR isn’t necessarily a singular person. Instead, DPR (Dream Perfect Regime) is a creative…
Richard Marx: Live In Concert 2024, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, December 6th 2024 – Live Review
If you ever have the opportunity to see Richard Marx in concert, you should take it. You…
TAEYANG: 2024 TOUR [THE LIGHT YEAR], John Cain Arena, Melbourne, November 29th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
To understand the gravity of Taeyang’s music, one must first understand the magnitude of BIGBANG’s power in…
Moana 2 – Film Review
I love Moana. The 2016 film is an undeniable masterpiece with excellent music and an inspiring uplifting…
James Blunt: Who We Used To Be Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, November 24th 2024 – Live Review
You’d be forgiven for thinking that James Blunt is a guy that only writes sad songs. The…
MIKU EXPO 2024 New Zealand & Australia, John Cain Arena, Melbourne, November 22nd 2024 – Live Review
Hatsune Miku is as much a character, a J-Pop idol, and a cultural icon, as she is…
Tate McRae: 2024 Think Later World Tour, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, November 16th 2024 – Live Review
Tate McRae has been touring the world since April as part of her 2024 Think Later World…
Wicked – Film Review
I must confess, I am a *massive* Wicked fan. To the point where I know the script…
2024 xikers WORLD TOUR TRICKY HOUSE : FIRST ENCOUNTER, Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, November 6th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
In their Australian debut, the KQ Entertainment K-Pop boy group xikers, consisting of current active members Minjae,…
Eurovision On Tour, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, November 15th 2024 – Live Review
It’s no secret that Australia has a big love for all things Eurovision. Eurovision has been broadcast…
My Brilliant Career (Musical) – Theatre Review
I must confess, I hadn’t known the origins of Melbourne Theatre Company’s My Brilliant Career until after…
HANABIE.: 2024 Australian Tour, 170 Russell, Melbourne, November 12th 2024 – Live Review
HANABIE. are no strangers to Australia. Having previously visited our shores last year as part of the…
MARVELous The Show – Theatre Review
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been a cinematic staple for over a decade now. Converting fans…
Sister Act the Musical – Theatre Review
Alan Menken is one of my favourite songwriters and composers and is the smarts behind the gorgeous…
Yugyeom: 2024 TRUSTY Tour, Roundhouse, Sydney, November 1st 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
GOT7’s Yugyeom is currently touring globally as part of his 2024 TRUSTY Tour, proudly presented by AOMG,…
(G)I-DLE: 2024 WORLD TOUR: i-DOL, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, October 31st 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua, collectively known as (G)I-DLE, are currently on their 2024 WORLD TOUR:…
Stray Kids: DominATE World Tour, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, October 19th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N., otherwise known collectively as Stray Kids,…
The 10 (G)I-DLE Songs You Must Know Before Seeing Them In Concert This Year – K-Pop Article
Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua, known together as 4th generation K-Pop queens (G)I-DLE, are on their…
Gluttony by Night | A one-woman live-singing drag show {Melbourne Fringe} – Theatre Review
Finding your voice and your identity is just as important as finding your home. In a Melbourne…
PAX AUS 2024 – Event Review
Celebrating its 11th Anniversary in Australia and its 20th anniversary overall, PAX AUS 2024 was a joy…
The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, October 5th 2024 – Live Review
After initially intending on heading down to Australia in 2023 but unfortunately having his tour postponed, Abel…
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical – Theatre Review
My first memory of Tina Turner was in primary school where we learnt how to dance The…
Aespa: Synk: Parallel Line 2024 Tour, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, September 2nd 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
My first exposure to K-Pop was through SM Entertainment’s 1st generation artists when I was growing up….
Victorian Opera: Sweeney Todd (Musical) – Theatre Review
In 2015, I witnessed Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd come to life on stage for the very first…
Rolling Quartz: Stand Up Australia Tour 2024 – Crown Melbourne Therapy, Melbourne, September 6th 2024 – Live Review
There’s K-Pop, K-Hip-Hop and K-R&B, but K-Rock isn’t something that South Korea is actually known for. However,…
Korean Film Festival in Melbourne (KOFIM) 2024 – Event Review
For the first time this September, the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Melbourne, in collaboration…
Douglas Lim: Made In Malaysia – Comedy Review
Douglas Lim has triumphantly returned to Melbourne for the sixth time in his career to kickstart his…
Animaga Expo 2024 – Event Review
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Animaga Expo, Melbourne’s reigning anime, manga and Asian culture convention took place at…
Epik High: The Pump Tour 2024, Melbourne, Ciel the Venue, August 15th 2024 – Live Review
Blurring and redefining the lines between K-Pop and K-Hip-Hop, all while maintaining their signature sound and identity,…
Jeon Somi: Ice Cream – K-Pop Release Review
Although I’m aware that Jeon Somi had unsuccessful beginnings in Mnet reality survival show Sixteen (which formed…
Hyolyn: Wait – K-Pop Release Review
Sistar summer queen and smiling assassin Hyolyn is back with her solo comeback and latest digital single,…
Katy Perry: Lifetimes – Single Review
Hot off the heels of ‘Woman’s World’ comes Katy Perry’s newest single ‘Lifetimes’ from her upcoming album…
SIX the Musical – Theatre Review
Admittedly, when I first saw SIX in 2022 at the Comedy Theatre, I had expected this feminist…
Our Top 8 AESPA Songs – K-Pop Article
Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning, otherwise known as AESPA are coming to Australia for the very first…
IVE: Show What I Have World Tour, Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena, July 25th 2024 – K-Pop Live Review
With an abundance of confetti, catchy tunes and captivating choreography, Starship Entertainment’s IVE, consisting of members Yujin,…
Stray Kids: Ate – K-Pop Release Review
Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N, collectively known as JYP Entertainment‘s Stray…