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1 week ago | whatsmyscene.com | Iggy Pop |Patti Smith |Joe Strummer |Ian Brown |Mary Boukouvalas

The Stranglers, The Forum, 22nd March 2025 by Mary BoukouvalasOn March 22, 2025, The Stranglers delivered a memorable performance at Melbourne’s Forum Theatre as part of their ‘Fifty Years In Black’ anniversary tour. Celebrating five decades of their influential career, the band captivated the audience with a dynamic set that showcased their evolution from punk origins to a more nuanced sound.​ Mary is a photographer and a writer, specialising in music.

2 weeks ago | whatsmyscene.com | Iggy Pop |Patti Smith |Joe Strummer |Ian Brown |Mary Boukouvalas

This production, directed by Timothy Sheader with choreography by Drew McOnie, has received widespread praise during its Australian tour. ​The cast features Michael Paynter as Jesus, Javon King as Judas, and Mahalia Barnes as Mary. Reviews have highlighted the ensemble’s dynamic energy and the production’s modern interpretation.

3 weeks ago | whatsmyscene.com | Paul Miles |John Varvatos CBGBs

Grinspoon, Lookout Festival, Mornington Racecourse, Melbourne 23rd March 2025 by Paul MilesLookout features some of the most iconic names in alternative rock and rising stars making waves in the industry. This event is for those who love soaking in epic live music and rocking with their mates on a huge day out, for those who not only want to hear music but to really feel it.

3 weeks ago | whatsmyscene.com | Paul Miles |John Varvatos CBGBs

Australian pop duo The Veronicas performed at Lookout festival held at Mornington Racecourse south of Melbourne on Sunday 23 March 2025. Formed in Brisbane during 2004 by identical twin sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, The Veronicas soon released their debut studio album The Secret Life of… that peaked at number two on the Australian Album Chart and was certified 4× platinum.

3 weeks ago | whatsmyscene.com | Paul Miles |John Varvatos CBGBs

Australian alternative rock band Spiderbait performed at Lookout festival held at Mornington Racecourse south of Melbourne on Sunday 23 March 2025. The band was formed in Finley, New South Wales during 1989 by bass guitarist and singer Janet English, drummer and singer Kram, and guitarist Damian Whitty. In 2004, Spiderbait’s cover version of the 1930s Lead Belly song “Black Betty” reached number one on the ARIA Singles Chart.