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This Is What Live Music Looked Like Last Week

It's likely wherever you are in Australia, you've been freezing your asses off — we're with you there. If you didn't manage to get out to any shows this past week, don't fret; here are some amazing photos from this week's local and international shows, shot by our set of frozen icicles/photographers.


Gang Of Youths in their Sydney hometown playing at the Metro Theatre. Photographed by Jodie Downie. Review and gallery here.


The Grates summoning the gods of live music at The Triffid, photographed by Freya Lamont. Review and gallery here.


Olly Murs can't keep his feet from grooving at the Enmore Theatre. Photographed by Uppy Chatterjee. Review and gallery here.


...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead back in action at Rosemount Hotel. Photos by Linda Dunjey. Review and gallery here.


Marlon Williams performing as part of Rubber Soul Revolver at Sydney Opera House. Photos by Josh Groom. Review and gallery here.


Gurrumul in the beautiful Perth Concert Hall, photographed Ash Westwood. Review and gallery here.


James Bay playing a one-off show at Metro Theatre in Sydney, the same day he announced he'd be back early next year for a national tour. Photos by Rohan Anderson. Review and gallery here.


George Maple at Manning Bar keeping warm in (faux?) fur, photographed by Pete Dovgan. Review and gallery here.