It was nearly four years ago to the day that I spoke to Blixa Bargeld from Einstürzende Neubauten on the eve of the release of their album ‘Alles In Allem’. It was a strange time given we were both just entering lockdown and it was an interview interrupted by food delivery services, which symbolised, in …

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If you have ever had the luck to see the Dirty Three perform live, you will understand the powerful force that is created by this instrumental trio on stage – creating something close to a musical epiphany or spiritual enlightenment that will always be treasured (read my review of their appearance at the iconic Dark …

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Mona Foma, run by the iconic Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart, is a summer festival of music and art, running from 15 February to 2 March 2024. This festival is the ying to Dark Mofo’s yang – a celebration in the sparkling light as opposed to the gothic wintry dark. Perhaps making …

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Backseat Downunder Top Gigs 2023

In 2023, the Backseat Downunder team experienced an electrifying journey through Australia’s vibrant live music scene, discovering a diverse array of performances.

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Mona Foma, run by the iconic Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart, is a summer festival of music and art, and is returning for its sixteenth edition from 15 February to 2 March 2024. This festival is the ying to Dark Mofo’s yang – a celebration in the sparkling light as opposed …

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Ben Salter is a bit of a star in the firmament – his long term engagement with the iconic Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Hobart resulted in a trilogy of brilliant concept albums written and recorded in the vast halls of MONA and he followed this up curating some enticing performances during …

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The millionaire philanthropist David Walsh not only gifted his hometown city of Hobart the spectacular Museum of New and Old Art (MONA) and numerous music and art installations and festivals including Dark Mofo, he also partnered with Melbourne’s Riverlee group, who bought a sizeable block of buildings in the central business district of Hobart and …

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It was rather apt that The Church should mark their first gig in Hobart for more than twenty years one week ahead of the ritual bacchanalia that is Dark Mofo. A perfect time for sonic absolution before the descent into the wicked ways of Hobart’s famed winter festival. And what a performance it was. The …

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