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BERSERK - Jag Popham On Horizon 2025, And The Sunshine Coast Being A Hub For Dance

3 days ago | scenestr.com.au | Matt Innes

The Sunshine Coast takes centre stage at Horizon 2025, transforming into a vibrant polestar of dance, music and arts for the region. Jag Popham is a renowned dancer/choreographer and the Director of the electrifying performance ‘BERSERK’, which premieres at The Old Ambulance Station in Nambour as part of Horizon 2025. “You’ve got so many incredible artists on the Sunshine Coast with such a strong connection to the land and heritage of dance there, it’s just built in,” Jag says.
The Dan Barnett Big Band Is Your Gateway To The World Of Jazz

1 week ago | scenestr.com.au | Jade Kennedy

Sydney jazz lovers are in for a treat this May as local legends Dan Barnett Big Band roll into The Concourse Lounge at Chatswood, for Jazz At The Lounge – a boutique concert series bringing world-class jazz to the city's North Shore. Led by charismatic vocalist and trombonist Dan Barnett, the 14-piece ensemble promises a night of high-energy swing, unexpected sonic turns, and rich musical camaraderie. "There's nothing like the energy of a big band onstage," Barnett says.
Review: Gary Clark Jr. @ Hindley Street Music Hall (Adelaide)

1 week ago | scenestr.com.au | James Murphy

Since his early-career appearance in Adelaide during the dying days of the Big Day Out, Gary Clark Jr. has forged a devoted Australian following. Clark, who met his Australian wife at Coachella, delivered a performance that verged on the spiritual at Hindley Street Music Hall (15 April), showcasing his latest album, 'JPEG Raw'. The set list was a blend of new tracks from 'JPEG Raw' and some of his classic hits.
Review: Soft Cell @ The Gov (Adelaide)

1 week ago | scenestr.com.au | Jason Leigh

Soft Cell announced and performed their final reunion show in 2018, but given the success of that concert the duo of singer Marc Almond and instrumentalist Dave Ball have continued on in the ensuing years. They finally arrived in Australia to belatedly commemorate the 40th anniversary of their debut album live.
The Ironing Maidens' Electronic Beats Foster Inclusivity

2 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Jade Kennedy

Forget everything you know about ironing. As part of Horizon Festival's 2025 programme, the Sunshine Coast's iconic Solbar will transform into a pulsating dance floor with the unmistakable buzz of feminist electro beats, as Cairns-based duo The Ironing Maidens return to the region with their acclaimed show 'Electro House Wife'. The performance promises not just a sonic spectacle, but a bold, immersive art experience that fuses humour, activism, and beat-driven catharsis.
Take A Little Trip Through Latin America With Karen Arango

2 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Matt Innes

Brisbane-based Colombian classical guitarist and composer, Karen Arango will strum her way into your heart when she performs as part of the BEMAC Unplugged series in late April. Karen exists at the crossroads of art and academia. A devout classical guitarist currently studying a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) at Griffith University, Karen has transitioned from student to master with her own original compositions based on popular Latin American repertoire and folklore.
Busby Marou Get Together For A Rare Live Performance At Stones Corner Festival

2 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Jade Kennedy

When the Stones Corner Festival rolls into Brisbane early May for its 10th anniversary celebration, there's one name you'll be seeing on the line-up twice – Tom Busby. The Busby Marou frontman is ready to pull double duty, performing both with longtime collaborator Jeremy Marou and debuting his brand-new solo material to thousands of punters at one of Queensland's favourite community music festivals.
Review: Daniel Connell @ Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025

2 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Jesse Chaffey

In ‘Box-Headed Manbaby’, comedian Daniel Connell continues his tradition of delivering relaxing, relatable stand-up in its purest form. With such a colourful offering at our disposal for this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, there’s so much to see and so many stories to hear. The land of comedy has evolved, now presented in myriad perspectives across art forms. It’s so much fun to watch the many ways in which people present humour on the stage. All that said. . .
Beyond Infinity With The Dillinger Escape Plan Who Return To Australia In 2025

3 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Matt Innes

As mathcore pioneers The Dillinger Escape Plan eagerly await their upcoming Australian tour in August, founding guitarist Ben Weinman calculates the fickle nature of fame. "People think because you have a Wikipedia page, you're famous," Ben remarks. "So what? So does the most unknown Sesame Street puppet out there. I think we have been very typical, boring, passive people who have used this band as a way to express ourselves.
Review: Emma Holland @ Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025

3 weeks ago | scenestr.com.au | Jesse Chaffey |Real housewives

One thing you can always expect when it comes to Emma Holland, is the unexpected. That’s a pretty tired descriptor, but it couldn’t be more true here: Emma’s 2025 offering ‘Don’t Touch My Trinkets’ is a zany, off-the-wall presentation delving into art history and exploring the many roads Emma travelled down before landing at stand-up comedy. Immediately curious are the four artworks on pedestals as we enter the room – each a different style and each representing touchpoints across Emma’s life.