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Blusher hit the accelerator on the Northcote Social Club
12th December 2024
Three pairs of chunky sunglasses decorated the merch desk, canvased by two merch designs printed on tees and a small printed price list. People were already filing into the space with a couple of point-and-shoot cameras held firmly in the grasp of those scrambling for barricade-less barricade spots. . |
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Mk.Gee's Guitar Weaves A Dream In First Melbourne Show: Live Review
10th December 2024
Droves of music heads of varying ranks poured out of Max Watts, Melbourne's underground hub, with a sense that they bore witness to an ethereal show that their imagination simply could not have crafted on its own. . |
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Palm Tree Music Festival Review
9th December 2024
I just had the most iconic weekend ever. Why, you might ask? Oh, because I was basically front row for The Chainsmokers... no big deal. That’s right — I got to fulfil my fantasy of attending a classic tropical EDM festival without having to travel overseas. Palm Tree Music Festival, launched in 2020 by Kygo and Myles Shear, made its return to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this year and it certainly lived up to my expectations.. |
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The Push’s All Ages Tour Touches Down in Geelong
8th December 2024
As part of Always Live 2024, youth music organisation The Push brought big names to parts of regional Victoria, opening up the opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy and experience the thrill of live music. Opening the show was triple j Unearthed competition winner Wild Gloriosa whose spellbinding vocal runs were sent straight into my soul.. |
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Baby He’s Back: The Kid LAROI takes over Rod Laver Arena
30th November 2024
Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena was electric as fans flocked to experience an unforgettable evening of rap, pop and raw artistry, headlined by The Kid LAROI with explosive support from ONEFOUR and TJ Mizell. With an energy that never faltered, the night showcased a perfect blend of crowd-pumping anthems and heartfelt moments, making it a night to remember for Australian music lovers.. |
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Importance of live music events in a struggling industry
12th November 2024
The first concert I went to was one I remember vividly. I saw Gretta Ray perform at the idyllic Chapel Off Chapel for her ‘In Between Eras’ fans-first show. As a regionally-based music lover, it was always a struggle finding youth-friendly concerts I could go to that didn’t break my non-existent bank account and wouldn’t have me getting stuck in the Melbourne CBD with no way home after the last v/line left Southern Cross at 9:42 PM.. |
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Confidence Man: camp, infectious and euphoric
9th November 2024
They’re camp, infectious, and oddly satisfying to watch. Yes, I’m talking about none other than Confidence Man.. |
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Whatever, Whenever, Wherever Tour 2024, Grinspoon at 170 Russell
6th November 2024
Fresh off the back of their brand new album whatever, whatever, classic Aussie rock icons Grinspoon proved to Melbourne that they absolutely still have it, conducting an electric and hyped crowd through an absolutely incredible night on 05/11. . |
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SYN Takes Ability Fest (part two)
5th November 2024
More insights from the volunteer crew that went to Ability Fest.. |
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SYN Takes Ability Fest (part one)
1st November 2024
It was as if even the weather knew of this day's significance to the Australian music industry, as the previous day's rain had disappeared, leaving only blue skies and good vibes. . |
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Lime Cordiale 'sweet talk' John Cain Arena
21st October 2024
Eora/Sydney brothers Oli and Louis of Lime Cordiale hit the road for their biggest Australian tour and “most environmentally friendly tour” to date, following the release of their latest album ‘Enough Of The Sweet Talk’. Fans were in for a real treat with support from singer songwriter Aleksiah and well-loved band Ball Park Music, who are long time friends of the boys. . |
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A Cold Rush with Juno Mamba at the Gaso
18th September 2024
Juno Mamba is an artist to keep on your watchlist as he moves from height to height. Following the release of his fourth EP Cold Rush in August, Naarm electronic artist Juno Mamba took his headline tour downstairs at the iconic Gasometer in Collingwood. . |
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A Night with J Balvin at Rod Laver arena
9th September 2024
Aisha Ambesi went to Rod Laver Arena to see J Balvin. |
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SYN Takes MIFF: A Night In ‘The Shrouds’
9th September 2024
SYN Takes MIFF - Scarlett shares her experience at MIFF headliner 'The Shrouds'.. |
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SYN Takes MIFF: Pepe Review
6th September 2024
Check out Josh's thoughts on Nelson Carlo De Los Santos Arias' film Pepe!. |
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GRXCE Take on a New Era with 'Sorry For Being Sad'
1st September 2024
GRXCE enter a new era with their debut EP Sorry For Being Sad and accompanying short film available to stream now! Check out Louis' review here!. |
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Looking back with Ramona Sky
19th August 2024
The Hoist chatted with Naarm four-piece band 'Ramona Sky' back in Feb around the release of 'Losing Myself' - here it is (with future annotations from Louis due to the time jump)!. |
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DICE At the Howler
19th June 2024
DICE - Live review from The Howler Melbourne/Naarm. |
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Luke Hemmings - Nostalgia For A Time That Never Existed
18th June 2024
Bringing his 'Nostalgia For A Time That Never Existed' tour back to where it all began, Luke Hemmings graced the Palais Theatre stage on Wednesday night to give blue-dressed and glitter-adorned crowds a night of electric showmanship.. |
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This is Angie McMahon's moment
13th June 2024
Angie McMahon's moment has come as she plays three sold-out home-town shows.. |
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Ben Howard's Sold-Out Show, Melbourne Night 1 - 25th May 2024
3rd June 2024
How does an artist paint a rich, sonic atmosphere that completely entrances their audience to the point where they feel as though they have been transported to an otherworldly realm? Well, we can learn a thing or two from Ben Howard. . |
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Peach PRC’s Secret PRC Tour
25th March 2024
Whatever angle you look at it, the world is bathed in glorious pink. Or more accurately, peach. . For more information download this document |
Golden Plains 2024: Stinking Hot and Wholesome
19th March 2024
I don’t think I’d be able to forget Golden Plains 2024 if I tried. The weekend out in Meredith was as much a test of physical endurance in the 38-degree heat, as it was a party celebrating high-quality music and an incredible community. . |
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Cavetown - Queer joy in a place near you
23rd February 2024
The first sold-out Australian show for English singer-songwriter and musician, Robin Skinner, known by stage name Cavetown (he/they), kicked off at The Forum on February 21 with support from local act, Aleksiah (she/her).. |
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Laneway 2024: bold artistry and pure summer energy
21st February 2024
It’s a Saturday afternoon in Naarm and the sun is beating down, hard. Bec and I are bobbing in a sea of jorts, bikini tops and bucket hats, shirtless guys with silver wrap-around sunnies and t-shirts wrapped around heads. This is Laneway Festival. Twenty years on, having outgrown its namesake and humble beginnings as a street party in Caledonian Lane (hosted by St Jerome’s bar), Laneway now sprawls across Flemington Racecourse and five generous stages.... |
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PAY FOR YOUR SYNS! RADIOTHON HIGHLIGHTS
20th June 2023
Thank you so much!. |
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SYN PRODUCTIONS HAS LAUNCHED!
20th June 2023
SYN Productions has officially launched! . |
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