The must see gigs in Sydney
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Bring your voice … The Script love a massive crowd singalong. Picture: Supplied.
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THERE’S something for everyone in Sydney for the next few months with pop stars and rock bands lining up to play here this autumn.
Song stylist … British singer Sam Smith is a natural born entertainer. Photo Jeremy Piper
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Sam Smith
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, April 27 and 28, from $ 67.60, ticketek.com.au
One of the biggest breakthrough artists of the past 12 months, the British singer and songwriter has brought beautiful songs performed with a gifted voice back into fashion. Those who have witnessed him perform are well aware that voice is like butter — as Beyonce described it — and Smith has a confidence and effortlessness about his delivery which is mesmerising. His shows are deftly balanced between the lovelorn ballads which have dominated the pop charts for the past year and more up-tempo affairs to keep the energy levels buoyed.
Off the hook … Irish band The Script are one of the most compelling live acts on the big stages. Picture: Adam Taylor
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The Script
Allphones Arena, Homebush, May 1, from $ 87.80, ticketek.com.au
One of the most dynamic touring bands in the world, these Irishman now have the repertoire to match their enthusiasm having generated 10 top 50 hits from their four records over the past six years. With the focus on their harmonies as much as their musicianship, The Script have carved their own place in the pop rock scheme of things. Frontman Danny O’Donoghue knows how to work the crowd and get those epic singalongs going to Break Even, Hall Of Fame and The Man Who Can’t Be Moved.
All About That Voice … American pop star Meghan Trainor can seriously cut it live as demonstrated at every awards performance she has done. Picture: Kevin Winter / Getty Images
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Meghan Trainor
Big Top, Luna Park, April 27, from $ 79.90, ticketmaster.com.au
The young aspiring pop star discovered when she submitted her own songs to be recorded by another artist is now the name on everyone’s lips. Sassy and smart, Trainor has swept the global airwaves with her singular pop sensibilities from the infectious debut of All About That Bass right through to the latest hits, Lips Are Movin’ and Dear Future Husband. Trainor is bringing labelmates G.R.L. with her for her Australian concerts for their first live set here since the death of Simone Battle.
Drama queen … Expect plenty of theatricality from this engaging British pop singer. Picture: Jeremy Piper
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Paloma Faith
Sydney Opera House (May 10), State Theatre (May 12), from $ 99.90, sydneyoperahouse.com or ticketmaster.com.au
The big-voiced British singer has an even bolder and brighter personality and will no doubt bring her love of theatre and drama to the stage for her debut Australian tour. The flamboyant and charismatic artist has enjoyed success since her first record Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? in 2009, followed with Fall To Grace in 2012 and last year’s A Perfect Contradiction which gave us the retro classic torch song Only Love Can Hurt Like This. This prodigiously talented singer should prove just a big a hit on the stage.
With strings … Josh Pyke will reinterpret his most loved songs for a gig with the SSO. Pictures: Justin Lloyd
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Josh Pyke with Your SSO
Sydney Opera House, April 29, from $ 62, sydneyoperahouse.com
Orchestras are the New Black when it comes to Australia’s rock community — you just haven’t made it until you have been invited to front one of the country’s biggest bands. Award-winning singer songwriter Josh Pyke has scored the coveted call up to reimagine his stunning repertoire for performance with the Sydney Symphony. “Playing my songs with an orchestra has been on my bucket list since before I even had the catalogue to justify it ever happening,” he said. Pyke will also be inviting some special guests to help him recreate our favourites from Middle of The Hill to Make You Happy.
