Category: Gig Reviews

National Folk Festival 2022
Review and pictures by John P. Harvey. After a three-year interval, the National Folk Festival returned to Epic this Easter ...
![[REVIEW] Canberra treasure CJ SHAW launches album "All Sorts"](https://i0.wp.com/bmamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CJ-Shaw.jpeg?fit=1080%2C567&quality=89&ssl=1)
[REVIEW] Canberra treasure CJ SHAW launches album “All Sorts”
CJ Shaw album launch — Belconnen Arts Centre — Saturday, 2 April 2022 — review by Anthony Plevey Like many ...

Fred Smith and friends — The Playhouse — Thursday 17 February
The Canberra Theatre Centre played generous host on Thursday evening to Fred Smith’s Welcome Concert to Aid Recently Arrived Afghan ...

REVIEW: Nora, Suli, AVA Martina @ Smith’s Alternative
Nora, Suli, and AVA Martina gig review - 6 August - by Rory McCartney AVA Martina Accompanying herself on acoustic ...

Face to Face With The Spooky Men’s Chorale — Saturday 1 May — Gungahlin College Theatre
The characteristics that contribute to The Spooky Men’s Chorale’s wonderful silliness are many and varied, ranging from postures of contemplation ...
![[Gig Review] E-Gads! They're back! With as many instruments as they've had years performing - The Gadflys @ Smith's Alternative, 6 March](https://i0.wp.com/bmamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Australian-Radio-Promotion-e1572845196919.jpeg?fit=2500%2C1667&quality=89&ssl=1)
[Gig Review] E-Gads! They’re back! With as many instruments as they’ve had years performing – The Gadflys @ Smith’s Alternative, 6 March
Review by Rory McCartney The Gadflys were channeling a bit of the Derelict look, taking the stage in a kaleidoscope ...
![[Gig Review] A wealth of Canberra musical riches shine at Underground Roots and Reggae – The Basement, 5 Feb (with bonus state-of-the-industry rant!)](https://i0.wp.com/bmamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Basement-2-Los-Chavos-photo-by-Dave.jpg?fit=4032%2C3024&quality=89&ssl=1)
[Gig Review] A wealth of Canberra musical riches shine at Underground Roots and Reggae – The Basement, 5 Feb (with bonus state-of-the-industry rant!)
Review by David Caffery Instinctual excitement filled our ride to The Basement. It was like the Golden Years again, edging ...
![[Gig Review] Waves of sound pound Canberra Theatre as Ocean Alley and Seaside celebrate the return of the live show](https://i0.wp.com/bmamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GIG-REVIEW-Ocean-Alley.jpg?fit=2000%2C1126&quality=89&ssl=1)
[Gig Review] Waves of sound pound Canberra Theatre as Ocean Alley and Seaside celebrate the return of the live show
Review by Rory McCartney Four-piece indie band Seaside from Byron Bay reputedly has a dream-pop vibe. However, the PA setup ...
![[Gig Review] Have chair, will travel; how the SummerSalt Festival @ Commonwealth Park (Saturday, 27 February) conquered COVID](https://i0.wp.com/bmamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SummerSalt-BYO-graphic2-2184173550-1614679260547.jpg?fit=600%2C361&quality=89&ssl=1)
[Gig Review] Have chair, will travel; how the SummerSalt Festival @ Commonwealth Park (Saturday, 27 February) conquered COVID
Review by Rory McCartney In an unusual - or perhaps, given the times, usual - COVID related requirement, we all ...

Human Nature @ Canberra Theatre, 21 December 2020
Review by John P. Harvey. People seem to have a long memory for bands that give them joy. Human Nature’s ...