Mick Radojkovic went to a Living Colour concert in his youth that “ruined him”. He is continually chasing his 'Amy' - that moment, that feeling, that pure pulsing energy of a show that will change his life again. Words will never replace the actual feeling that music gives us, but for the last nine years, he’s been writing for The Music to try and get there. Before that it was with Lunchbox, Aussie Playlist and Faster Louder. He also hosts an all-Australian music show on Sydney's 2SER, The Tuckshop.
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The question remains – How do we make Australian music relevant to Australian audiences?
While Copeland didn’t tackle the almost impossible discussions around rating, relevance, and the regions, she did prove that the ABC continues in the right direction.
If you took nothing else from Taylor’s keynote, it was this: “B*tch, this is the entertainment industry, don't think about it too much!”
Despite a bustling bar queue that occasionally broke the hypnosis, it was a very special and intimate experience that is unlikely to be seen much more, if at all.
“This is the most fun we’ve had on stage in a long f*cking time!”
The 2023 ARIA Awards ceremony was successful in doing what it’s supposed to - acknowledging and bringing together the people who make, create and support music in Australia.
“As Americans, we lack that joy and spirit."
With the promise of new music, Empire of the Sun are not about to disappear into the haze just yet...
Fontaines D.C’s music represents so much of the last three years, and it was encapsulated in a cathartic and visceral display before a hungry and desperate crowd.
"I never thought we were coming back, but we did and we’re glad to be here!"