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Clad in emerald green and wearing a headpiece that hides much of her face, Bjork stands on stage, dwarfed by a large screen projecting a fantastical image of a woman's face in profile, a shroud of vivid red and pink fanning out from her head like an underworld coral scene. This is 'Cornucopia'. Bjork’s fantastical epic a feast for the senses
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Bjork’s fantastical epic a feast for the senses

5 March 2023

Bjork elevates the environment in a wondrous Cornucopia of sight and sound. An awestruck Harvey Rae believes this daring spectacle is the epitome of great festival programming.

Reading time • 5 minutesPerth Festival
Riot grrrls still rule!
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Riot grrrls still rule!

2 March 2023

There’s a lot going on at Bikini Kill’s unforgettable show. So much that reviewer Harvey Rae ropes in Alicia Nowak to share their experience.

Reading time • 6 minutesMusic
Green spotlights beam down onto a stage where five musicians perform on a stage. This is Bon Iver at Red Hill. Bon Iver’s musicality in full flight
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Bon Iver’s musicality in full flight

27 February 2023

After a long wait, Bon Iver return to Perth with a talented line-up of musicians. Harvey Rae joins the crowd for an overwhelming sensory experience.

Reading time • 6 minutesMusic
A woman in a red dress with puffy sleeves stands in front of a microphone. She is playing the guitar and singing into the microphone. Behind her on the stage are two other musicians. This is Julia Jacklin at Perth Festival. Jacklin seduces with slow burn
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Jacklin seduces with slow burn

23 February 2023

Julia Jacklin takes her time getting to the hits, building the tension for her devoted fans, writes Harvey Rae.

Reading time • 4 minutesPerth Festival
A singer in a dark suit holding a guitair sings into a microphone. She is backlit by floodlights, giving an orange-red hue filled with sparkles. It is singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers performing at Laneway Festival. Laneway back on the right track
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Laneway back on the right track

15 February 2023

In its comeback year, Laneway delivers the kind of edgy artist line-up the festival became known for. The sprawling venue, however, is a different story, writes Harvey Rae. 

Reading time • 6 minutesMusic