Fresh Finds: Class Of 2025 – Aussie Acts To Add To Your Playlist

Michael Prebeg, Journalist

Michael Prebeg

Michael Prebeg is a freelance journalist who has been working in the communications and media industry for more than a decade. During his Bachelor of Media Studies (Journalism), he discovered his passion for writing and photographing the live music scene and hasn't looked back since. Michael loves nothing more than attending a live music gig and has been an active writer for The Music since 2014 and previously contributed to a number of local online and print publications.

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Maddy Jane, Clews, Stumps
"Jane's unique indie-pop sound could be filed somewhere between other endearing Aussie artists such as Courtney Barnett and Alex Lahey who simply tell it like it is."
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Live Review: The Script, JP Cooper
"O'Donoghue then continues to make his way through the crowd, circling the entire arena, as he sings 'The Energy Never Dies' while stopping to pose for a few selfies along the way."
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Live Review: Batts, Nyck, Matthew Kenneally
"'I'm shaking so much, this is insane and I'm so overwhelmed. Are you at the right gig?'"
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Live Review: Asgeir, Woodes
"A magical experience that captivates our senses in every way possible."
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Live Review: Borns, Woodes
"Borns holds his microphone stand out over our heads as we all sing the chorus to 'Electric Love' at the top of our lungs."
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Live Review: Daniel Caesar
"Caesar's smooth and soulful vocals make the hairs on the backs of our necks stand on end."
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Live Review: Lanks, Samsaruh, Eliott
"'I'm not 27 anymore, though, I'm 28,' he clarifies. 'I made it past the 27 club.'"
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Live Review: Dua Lipa, Eves Karydas
"'Be who you are and your most unapologetic self!' Lipa shouts."
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Live Review: Ed Sheeran, Missy Higgins, Bliss N Eso
"Tonight we witnessed Sheeran at the top of his game and he shows no sign of losing momentum any time soon."
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Live Review: Fall Out Boy, WAAX
"[Wentz] offers to sign a fan with a broken arm's cast and takes out a pen to write 'HOLD ME TIGHT OR DON'T' - the perfect segue to this song, which follows."
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Live Review: Sigrid, Exhibitionist
"Sigrid has a knack for turning negative emotional experiences into powerhouse pop songs, but she dubs 'Dynamite' the saddest of them all."
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Live Review: Oh Wonder, Tora
"The audience throws their hands up in the air for the ultimate feel-good moment and we feed off each other's energy during 'High On Humans'."
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