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

Ben Meyer, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Shamir, GL
"It's all fun and high energy. Shamir does not disappoint."
Reviews / Arts
Water Pushes Sand
"The work fuses experimental jazz with the rhythms and melodies of China's Sichuan province."
Reviews / Arts
Barry Morgan's World Of Organs
"Perfect to take your grandma to."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Smith Street Band, Andrew Jackson Jihad, The Sidekicks, Flour
"Chris Cowburn gives an A+ demonstration on how to crowd-surf respectfully and responsibly (all the while playing a pink tambourine)."
Reviews / Arts
The Birds Conference
Sheshgelani's intermixing of singing with Persian and English dialogue creates a work that is often weird yet engaging.
Reviews / Arts
Stars Of Track And Field
A brave and honest exploration of family relationships and mental illness.
Reviews / Arts
Overworld
"The greatest strength of the show is how the performers encourage the participation of the audience."
Reviews / Arts
Totem
"'Totem', despite its shortfalls, is an accessible work that leaves everyone entertained."
Features / Music
The Music Writers' Poll 2014: Ben Meyer
Freelancer
Reviews / Arts
Deep Soulful Sweats
"Deep Soulful Sweats is honest, non-judgmental and should not be missed."
Reviews / Arts
Madonna Arms
"Madonna Arms is a strong show with great moments; definitely worth a visit."
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Elbow Skin's POV
"POV is tight and well worth seeing."
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