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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: Japanese Wallpaper, E^ST
"The soft sound of raindrop-like wind chimes have us floating high above the clouds."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Troye Sivan, Tyde Levi, Nicole Millar
"There's no doubt we'll find glitter in all sorts of places for weeks to come."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Selena Gomez, DNCE
"For Gomez's Zedd collaboration 'I Want You To Know', her dancers bounce around the stage on fit balls."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Santigold
"[Santigold] makes use of the stage and invites a few people up for a party to get loose on 'Creator'."
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Live Review: Ladyhawke, Gideon Bensen
Her carefree and casual style shines through and inspires us to let go as the sweeping choruses wash over us.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Dua Lipa, Two Can
"There's no doubt that Lipa is the latest pop 'It' girl destined for greatness."
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Live Review: Alex Lahey, The Outdoor Type, Frances Fox
"A night of 'sensory overload' for Lahey."
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Live Review: Brandy
"Brandy starts the song again, reminding us that she goes first and then cues us in to sing Monica's part of the duet."
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Live Review: ZHU, Running Touch
"Our senses are overwhelmed by visuals as we're taken for a drive through a neon city of lights."
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Live Review: Thelma Plum, Saatsuma, James Crooks
Plum's quirky personality is infectious and she shines on a brand new track about ice cream.
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Live Review: Client Liaison, GL
"The stage set is lined with fake plants and giant water coolers that transport us to an Wall Street office from the '80s."
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Live Review: Bag Raiders
"'Who came here to dance?' shouts Stracey, getting the crowd amped up for upbeat, feelgood track Waterfalls."
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