
There are moments of radiant theatrical eloquence here, expressing the burden of a dead son, the loss of a cherished partner, of one’s country and the loss of one’s self.

Although The Berry Man might be centred on the Vietnam War, its theme really runs much deeper than that.

The sold-out Miike Snow gig at Melbourne’s Hi-Fi Bar was charged with a palpable energy right from the word, “Yo!” uttered, of course, with the slight baritone twang of the Swedish accent.

Do you like your whimsy mixed with just the right dose of very clever wit? Do you prefer your sentiment sweet rather than saccharine? Do you like seeing acts of an unspeakable nature performed on a sock puppet?

Headliners tonight were Smart Casual, a two piece musical comedy act who've been doing the rounds of festivals and national radio in recent months.

Handel’s music is overwhelmingly beautiful. The highly structured and intricate nature of the notes sweep you away to a musical paradise where great stories are re-told and consequently re-born.