Milly Mead, Journalist

Alison Wonderland has Sydney on her side at the Metro.

Leaupepe took a moment between tracks to remind his mum, “People actually paid money to see me!”

"Who would’ve thought angry could look so damn good?"

City & Colour’s rendition of The Girl encapsulated the entire night, showcasing the raw, incomprehensible talent in Green’s vocals and the pulsing energy the band perform with – it was better than Christmas morning.

The Colorado rockers ensured it was lively, lighthearted and impossible to avoid dancing badly to the upbeat vibes; surely that’s a good checklist for a quality night.

Boy & Bear stuck to their own rule of no encores and although they had given the crowd ample warning of this rule, the audience was still left wanting more.

The only thing that punters could possibly have left the Hordern Pavilion unsatisfied by was the fact that they were not dating Matt Corby.

If the crowd’s appreciation of an artist is anything to judge a set by, the three bras that were launched onstage during the night are a sure indication that Illy killed it.