Music writer Harvey Rae captures Nick Cave’s electrifying Fremantle Park performance, a transformative night where Wild God-era energy met timeless classics.
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Crowded House Throw Their Arms Around Us
16 December 2025
A risky, unannounced acoustic opening gave way to a soaring, emotionally rich electric set as Crowded House turned Fremantle Prison into the site of one of their most memorable Australian performances in years. Harvey Rae writes.
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Spilt Milk: The Kendrick Lamar show
11 December 2025
Kendrick Lamar turned Spilt Milk into his own arena, delivering a blistering headline set that outclassed a mixed but memorable festival lineup. Harvey Rae writes.
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AC/DC: Forever Young
5 December 2025
AC/DC prove once again why they’re the most enduring band in Australian rock, delivering a two-hour masterclass in power, swagger and lightning-strike showmanship. Reviewed by Harvey Rae.
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In Tool We Trust: Art-metal packing an AV punch
5 December 2025
Writer Harvey Rae charts the band’s triumphant RAC Arena return, where rare early cuts, political undercurrents and breathtaking visuals combined into an overwhelming sensory experience.
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Lucky lucky Perth: Franz Ferdinand’s warehouse rave
3 December 2025
Cover Image: Alex Kapranos delivers peak rock-star athleticism during Franz Ferdinand’s high-voltage set at Ice Cream Factory. Photo: Stuart Mckay. Franz FerdinandICF: Warehouse, 26 November 2025 …
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Step Back in Time: The Unhinged Imagination of the Pixies
15 November 2025
Harvey Rae steps inside Pixies’ two-night takeover of Fremantle Prison — a wild, time-warping dive into Bossanova, Trompe le Monde and a barrage of indie-rock classics.
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It’s got to be Perfect: Tivoli Lovely a standing ovation success for WAAPA
12 November 2025
Tony-nominated writer Eddie Perfect’s new musical at WAAPA is a roaring success.
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Jebediah: 30 Odyears of Solid Gold Jebediah
6 November 2025
Jebediah mark three decades of hits and high energy at the Rosemount, proving they’re still one of Perth’s most beloved live acts, writes Harvey Rae.
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The Agony and the Ecstasy: Metallica’s triumph in Perth
5 November 2025
Metallica deliver an explosive performance at Optus Stadium, Perth, as part of their 72 Seasons world tour.
