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

Darren Moldrich, Journalist

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Reviews / Arts
Frank Woodley: Extra Ordinary
"The crowd was knocked for six."
Reviews / Arts
Peter Helliar: One Hot Mess
"He dissects his life up until what he was to what he is now: 'an old fart'."
Reviews / Arts
The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse
"The frenetic nature of The Umbilical Brothers left the audience exhausted."
Reviews / Arts
Dave Hughes: Sweet
"Here is a comedian that is much more than just a TV personality."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Stratosfunk
Combined with the most gorgeous harmonies you’re likely to hear anywhere, funky rhythm and horn sections that will blow your mind, Stratosfunk is one of the best kept live musical secrets in Perth.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Cottontail & The Supper Club
There’s no question this young group has oodles of talent and will go on to bigger and better things, but they need to find the electric energy they had at the Fringe Festival for every one of their future performances – after all, it is swing, which by definition means exuberant energy.
Reviews / Arts
Lawrence Leung: Part-Time Detective Agency
"Spoiler alert: don’t sit at the front row."
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Lawrence Mooney: Is A Stupid Liar
"A man on top of his game, confident and happy to ad-lib."
Reviews / Film & TV
Chef
"Chef will be a big hit this autumn. Just make sure you eat before you go and see it."
Reviews / Arts
Daniel Sloss: Stand Up
"He’s 23. When he’s 33 he’ll be like an award-winning Penfolds Shiraz, with a bit more body to his comedy."
Reviews / Arts
Sam Simmons: Death Of A Sails-Man
"Bad things happen to a dolphin’s private parts, a seagull gets devoured and his grandmother flies a rocket."
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Paul Foot: Words
"Hilarious, zany, bizarre are only some of the adjectives used to describe Foot."