Review: Michael Paynter: Great Australian Songbook Live 2026
90 minutes spent at the summit of Australian songwriting with one of the country's finest voices – and an equally brilliant surprise guest.
April 12, 2026
90 minutes spent at the summit of Australian songwriting with one of the country's finest voices – and an equally brilliant surprise guest.
Liquidators called in to manage the demise of what was once a cornerstone of Australia’s live music culture.
A fusion of psych-rock and symphonic power alternates between overwhelm and brilliance.
Ethereal majesty, cinematic power and childlike glee as Sigur Rós light Vivid’s candle.
“Michael’s Rule” offers promoters a $20,000 reduction in hire fees at major venues in NSW – if they book at least one Australian act.
Talking to Limelight ahead of what is only his second Australian tour, seventies superstar Gilbert O'Sullivan remains a songwriter above all else.