Photography by Ant Ritz Photography
Featuring 19-Twenty, Allison Russell, Bill Chambers, BJ The Chicago Kid, Chaka Khan, Cimafunk, Hussy Hicks, John Butler, Kasey Chambers, Kim Churchill, Missy Higgins, Miss Kaninna, Neal Francis, Rag’n’Bone Man, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Roshani, WILSN
Review and photos by Peter Coates – https://www.facebook.com/InsideEdgePhotography
Back in Australia for BLUESFEST once more, Gary Clark Jr also managed to throw in a few sideshows in Australia, and Sydney got the third of these the night before he played the festival. I was lucky enough to see this astonishing bluesman play the Factory Theatre and the Corner Hotel in 2013, and those two shows will long remain burned into the brain.
Continue reading Live Review: Gary Clark Jr. + Hamish Anderson at Enmore Theatre, Sydney – 17 April 2025Photography by Ant Ritz
Featuring Allison Russell, BJ The Chicago Kid, C.W. Stoneking, Clarence Bekker, Gary Clark Jr., Marc Broussard, Melody Angel, RY X, The Cat Empire, The Memphis Three – Fiona Boyes, The Memphis Three – Frank Sultana, The Memphis Three – Jimi Hocking, Vance Joy, WILSN, Xavier Rudd
Photography by Ant Ritz
Featuring Ash Grunwald, Brad Cox, Budjerah, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Christopher Cross, Fanny Lumsden, Gary Clark Jr., George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Maoli, Marc Broussard, Melody Angel, Taj Farrant, The Beards, Pierce Brothers, Tom Morello, Toto
Review and photos by Peter Coates – https://www.facebook.com/InsideEdgePhotography
CIVIC are an Australian old-school rock’n’roll punk band, formed in 2017 in Melbourne. The band currently consists of founder Jim McCullough out front, guitarist Lewis Hodgson, bassist Roland Hvlaka, and with new drummer Eli Sthapit.
Continue reading Live Review: Sex Pistols (feat Frank Carter) + Civ1c at The Hordern Pavilion, Sydney – 8th April 2025Photos by Peter Coates – https://www.facebook.com/InsideEdgePhotography
Photos by Krista Melsom – Kristabella Photography
Review by Peter Coates
One of the most formidable guitarists of her generation, Samantha Fish deals in her own unmatched brand of bravado, bringing both mind-blowing power and extraordinary emotionality to everything she creates.
Continue reading Album Review: Samantha Fish – Paper DollPhotos by Ant Ritz
Featuring Ashley Cooke, Avery Anna, Carter Faith, Cody Johnson, Cole Swindell, Lane Pittman, Wyatt Flores, Zach Top
Photos by Ant Ritz
by Krista Melsom – Kristabella Photography
Knotfest isn’t just a festival—it’s a gathering of a family bound by a love for heavy music, unity, and pure, unfiltered energy. From the moment you step through the gates, there’s an unspoken understanding: this is a place where you can be unapologetically yourself. There’s no judgement here, only acceptance, camaraderie, and a shared passion for the music that fuels us. Whether you’re a pit veteran or a first timer embracing the chaos, you’re welcomed with open arms. I was lucky enough to be a part of the family for the final stop in Sydney.
Continue reading Live Review: KNOTFEST, Sydney 2025Photos by Krista Melsom – Kristabella Photography
Photos by Krista Melsom – Kristabella Photography
Photos by Krista Melsom – Kristabella Photography
Photos by Krista Melsom – Kristabella Photography
