Ben Meyer, Journalist

Join 'Backstage Pass', our FREE members program for music fans

Live Review: Shamir, GL

"It's all fun and high energy. Shamir does not disappoint."

Water Pushes Sand

"The work fuses experimental jazz with the rhythms and melodies of China's Sichuan province."

Barry Morgan's World Of Organs

"Perfect to take your grandma to."

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)."

The Birds Conference

Sheshgelani's intermixing of singing with Persian and English dialogue creates a work that is often weird yet engaging.

Stars Of Track And Field

A brave and honest exploration of family relationships and mental illness.

"The greatest strength of the show is how the performers encourage the participation of the audience."

"'Totem', despite its shortfalls, is an accessible work that leaves everyone entertained."

Features / Music

The Music Writers' Poll 2014: Ben Meyer

Deep Soulful Sweats

"Deep Soulful Sweats is honest, non-judgmental and should not be missed."

"Madonna Arms is a strong show with great moments; definitely worth a visit."

Elbow Skin's POV

"POV is tight and well worth seeing."

You Might Also Like

Tia Gostelow & Beddy Rays

'A Sense Of Belonging': Tia Gostelow & Beddy Rays Reflect On The Impact Of The Triffid's Album Of The Year

The Grove Studios

The Grove Studios Academy & University Of Canberra Introduce Bachelor Of Creative Industries

Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters 2026 Australian Tour Setlist: Dave Falls For Brisbane

KATSEYE

KATSEYE Add Extra Shows To 2026 Australian Tour

Triple R Building

Triple R Announces Massive Free Fed Square Birthday Show

Foo Fighters

Live Review: Foo Fighters @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Ecca Vandal

Ecca Vandal Takes Out The 2026 Australian Music Prize

Maribou State at Southwave 2026

Southwave Drops 2027 Line-up Featuring Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants & More

Full Flower Moon Band

'We’ve Worked Hard For This': Full Flower Moon Band Grow With Their Fanbase

Ólafur Arnalds

Ólafur Arnalds Announces 2027 Australian Tour

Ziggy Alberts

Ziggy Alberts Reveals 2027 Regional Tour Dates

Party Dozen

‘Be Weird, Try Some Sh*t’: Party Dozen Make Their Own Fun

Anthony Horan

Remembering Melbourne Music Journalist Anthony Horan

Sandro

'It Was Beautiful Music': Sandro’s Lost Slowcore Masterpiece Finds A New Generation

TISM

TISM & Promoters Call Out Inappropriate Behaviour At Gigs