
Monique La Terra is a Melbourne-based writer with over eleven years’ experience in arts and culture journalism. A regular contributor to The Music since 2022, she has covered everything from arena-sized concerts to intimate gigs, adding musical theatre to her repertoire in 2025. With a background in creative writing, Monique brings a sharp eye and strong sense of storytelling to her review, always looking for blink-and-you’ll-miss-them moments. A self-confessed playlist obsessive, her musical taste spans everything from classic rock to Disney Park soundscapes. Her favourite artists include Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, Green Day, and Kenny Chesney. Outside of journalism, Monique’s fiction has been recognised in national competitions, including the Microflix Writing Award and the Launch Pad Prose Competition.
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