‘Worst show in 42 years’:Elvis Costello disappoints fans
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‘Worst show in 42 years’:Elvis Costello disappoints fans

Multi-award winning singer-songwriter and rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Famer Elvis Costello gives a disappointing performance at the Sydney Opera House.

  • byBernard Zuel

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Gladys Knight,Empress of soul sings her final goodbye to Australia
★★★★
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Gladys Knight,Empress of soul sings her final goodbye to Australia

Our critics take in some of the latest shows around town,including Gladys Knight,West Side Story,Faure’s Requiem,Wilco and Jessica Mauboy.

  • byJohn Shand,Michael Ruffles,Bernard Zuel andPeter McCallum
Fifty years on,Paul Weller’s ever-changing moods continue to delight
★★★★½
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Fifty years on,Paul Weller’s ever-changing moods continue to delight

Our critics give their verdict on the latest shows around town.

  • byKate Prendergast,George Palathingal,Bernard Zuel andPeter McCallum
Hot day at Laneway Festival saved by arrival of a late Stormzy
★★★★
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Hot day at Laneway Festival saved by arrival of a late Stormzy

Our critics check out the latest shows around town.

  • byJohn Shand,Peter McCallum,James Jennings,Bernard Zuel andShamim Razavi
Everything you could ever want to know about Bob Dylan
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Everything you could ever want to know about Bob Dylan

This massive book,assembled from the archives of the Bob Dylan Centre,offers everything a fan could ask for – and a whole lot more.

  • byBernard Zuel
Caroline Polachek delivers a stunning night of eclectic showstoppers
★★★★
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Caroline Polachek delivers a stunning night of eclectic showstoppers

Our reviewers take a look at some of the biggest shows around town.

  • byPeter McCallum,Chantal Nguyen,James Jennings andBernard Zuel
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Same but different:Trans-Atlantic dual-headliners a perfect combination
★★★★
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Same but different:Trans-Atlantic dual-headliners a perfect combination

Our critics check out some of the most recent shows around town.

  • byBernard Zuel,Peter McCallum andHarriet Cunningham
The Chicks raise a middle finger to all the lying liars from liar town
★★★★
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The Chicks raise a middle finger to all the lying liars from liar town

Our critics take a look at some of the new shows around town.

  • byMichael Bailey,Cassie Tongue,John Shand,Peter McCallum andBernard Zuel
Kenya’s super stylish answer to Bob Dylan doesn’t fear being a ‘traitor’
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Kenya’s super stylish answer to Bob Dylan doesn’t fear being a ‘traitor’

Folk/rock troubadour J.S. Ondara is on a mission to re-invent himself.

  • byBernard Zuel
Goth metal veterans Evanescence bring us to life with hit-heavy show
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Goth metal veterans Evanescence bring us to life with hit-heavy show

A wrap of the week’s live reviews,including Force Majeure’s idk,INDance,Cub Sport,Opera Australia’s Miss Saigon,Unprecedented and Evanescence.

  • byHarriet Cunningham,Bernard Zuel,Chantal Nguyen,John Shand andMichael Ruffles
Reuben Kaye makes triumphant return to Sydney after Project backlash
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Reuben Kaye makes triumphant return to Sydney after Project backlash

A wrap of the week’s live reviews,including Reuben Kaye,Bad//Dreems,Middle Kids,Romeo and Juliet,City of Angels and Live at the Great:8 Seasons.

  • byJohn Shand,Harriet Cunningham,James Jennings,Lenny Ann Low andBernard Zuel