WORDS BY Jacqui James KAIYAH MERCEDES IS an extraordinary sixteen-year-old Melbourne singer/songwriter who, mark my words, has a big future ahead of her. In ten years’ time, you’ll be hearing her music on the radio. During Melbourne’s countless lockdowns, Kaiyah seized the opportunity to find her voice through singing and songwriting. Then if that’s not […]
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WORDS BY Jacqui James PHOTOS BY Eric “Chowie” Chow MELBOURNE’S based band Truck is determined to bring the pure joy of hearing good rock back to the masses. Truck is made up of five successful, heavy-weight musicians including lead vocalist Horsehead’s vocalist Andy McLean, Baby Animals’ guitarist Dave Leslie, keyboardist Mark Donaldson, bassist Kevin Hunt […]
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I was very grateful to receive a lot of positive feedback from the disability community when Tibi started. People were excited to see a disability led company taking on the world of live events. One of the most important things to remember is no two persons access requirements will be the same. That is why it is crucial to have as much information provided online. This allows people with disability to step into a space confidently with knowledge of what is available to support their access requirements. If a person cannot find the answer to their question or need clarification on something, have a contact number or email available where someone from your team can answer all access related queries.
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WORDS BY Jacqui James AS MELBOURNE EMERGES from the world’s longest lockdown, singer/songwriter Karen Harding saw the need to express what many of us might be feeling. Her new Single Anxiety was released on Friday and listeners will emerge into a meditative state with their thoughts swimming around. Karen is proud of being creative and […]
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WORDS BYJacqui James COMEDIAN CHRISTIAN HULL is a truly funny guy with several achievements unknown to most. With his infectious laugh and the knack of inventing relatable characters, Christian is like the friend you constantly want a hug from. (except during damn Covid) However, surprisingly, Christian isn’t a people person and is enjoying being alone! […]
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WORDS BY Jacqui James WHEN I HEARD a Melbourne band singing their so-good-gritty-bluesy track Pain And Misery on Melbourne’s Triple M morning radio show in May, I knew I HAD to interview them. Then Thor himself (aka Chris Hemsworth) plugged Pain And Misery on Instagram. Like Chris, Australia fell in love with The Tesky Brothers! […]
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WORDS BY Jacqui James TWENTY-FOUR YEAR-OLD Melbourne artist Keagan Clothier aka Ceeko recently released his debut single Alright which has been a mega hit on commercial radio. Drawing on his experiences performing live gigs around Melbourne and appreciating the music of his idols including Michael Jackson and Usher, Alright is a fused groove and soul […]
Continue ReadingAphrodite Les Folies World Tour 2011 Kylie Minogue (with special guest Gypsy And The Cat) Rod Laver Arena Wednesday, June 14, 2011 Written by Jacqui James AS YOU WOULD IMAGINE KYLIE didn’t hold back on her Aphrodite World Tour 2011 at all! Either did some of her fans either which Kylie acknowledged and loved! […]
Continue ReadingHands All Over World Tour Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Thursday, May 5, 2011 Written by Jacqui James LAST NIGHT MAROON 5 grooved, rocked, shook and surprised us with their Melbourne show as part of their Hands All Over world tour. Even though Rod Laver was unexpectedly no way full, the band seemed to […]
Continue ReadingU2 360 Tour Etihad Stadium Friday, December 3, 2010 Written by Jacqui James LAST NIGHT U2 PROVED why they’re kings of rock ‘n roll! When we walked and saw glimpses of their stage (actually the word stage isn’t the right word…their monster of a spaceship) through Etithad’s walkways you immediately think OH MY GOD! Quoting […]
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