There’s a specific kind of energy that comes with a country concert in Australia. Cowboy hats everywhere, Ringers Western trucker caps pulled low, Tooheys beer cans crunching under cowboy boots. A crowd that somehow feels equally Nashville and unmistakably Australian. And on Sunday 17th May, at the Hordern Pavilion, Warren Zeiders leaned fully into that…
This blog post is all about the Sydney Writers’ Festival. If you’re a book lover, a podcast junkie, or someone who simply loves a good story, the Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF) is about to be your dream come true. With some of the world’s best writers, thinkers, and storytellers gathering for a week of panels,…
If there’s one thing I’ve quickly learned since moving to Sydney, it’s that country music is not just appreciated here, it’s absolutely thriving. And on Tuesday 24th March, that was on full display as Jordan Davis brought his Ain’t Enough Road Tour to the Qudos Bank Arena. Despite it being a midweek show, the arena…
This blog post is all about my Riley Green concert review at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, Australia on Monday 16th March, 2026 as part of the Cowboy As it Gets tour. Country music fans in Sydney were in for a treat on Monday night as Alabama-born country star Riley Green brought his “Cowboy As It…
This blog post is all about my Pulp concert review in Sydney, Australia. On Saturday 7th March 2026, I found myself standing on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House, rain poncho on, staring out across Sydney Harbour as thousands of people gathered for a sold-out night of Britpop nostalgia. The band bringing everyone together?…
This blog post is all about my Lainey Wilson review of her Whirlwind tour at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. There’s something about a country concert on a Monday night that feels slightly rebellious. Monday is usually for early nights, getting organized and easing yourself into the week. Not pulling on cowboy boots…
This blog post is all about my Amble concert review from their gig at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney, Australia. On Saturday 14th February, Valentine’s Day, I spent my evening exactly how every Irish person abroad probably dreams of spending it at some point. In a packed theatre in Sydney, surrounded by almost nothing but…
This blog post is all about the perfect 3 days and weekend in Hunter Valley itinerary. If you’re planning a Hunter Valley weekend getaway from Sydney or elsewhere in New South Wales, you’re in for a treat. Australia’s oldest wine region is synonymous with world-class vineyards, scenic countryside drives, sunset views over rolling vines, top-quality…
This blog post is all about my review of Bimbadeen Estate in the Hunter Valley, NSW. If you’re craving a slow, romantic escape surrounded by vineyards, wildlife, and uninterrupted views across the Hunter Valley, then Bimbadeen Estate might just be your dream stay. We spent two blissful nights here during our first-ever visit to the…
This blog post is all about reasons to move to Australia. If you’re reading this, you’re probably toying with the idea of moving to Australia. Let me tell you: 2025 was the year I finally decided to take the leap myself, and I’m so excited to do so. For years, I heard the siren call…
This blog post is all about the best stops to make on an Adelaide to Perth road trip. Driving from Adelaide to Perth is one of the most iconic road trips in Australia. This is not a journey you rush. It’s a slow-burn adventure across coastal cliffs, remote roadhouses, wildlife-filled national parks and stretches of…
This blog post is all about my Lady Gaga concert review of her show at the Accor Stadium in Sydney. There are some concerts that are fun. Some that are loud. Some that are emotional. And then there are concerts that feel like events. The kind you know you’ll be talking about for years, the…