It is not many bands that I am willing to drive an hour out to Frankston to see them. The Grogan’s is in fact one of those bands.

As I walked in the doors of Festival Hall on this fine Monday night– I immediately knew I found my people. I looked amongst the crowd – and there was a sea of beautiful women with Steve Nicks-esque ‘pirate’ outfits- it was like stepping into a hippie festival in the 70s. I thought, I am definitely at a Last Dinner Party concert – reserved for the hottest and coolest people only.

‘Do you listen to Girl in Red?’

The secret code for queers alike. And the answer is yes, and you should too.  

Girl in Reds’ presence in this Melbourne winter is exactly what we needed- her new album ‘I’m Doing It Again Baby!’ was an absolute must to see live at Margaret Court Arena last Wednesday.  

I hopped off my 6am flight from Melbourne to Adelaide, the official Spinoff playlist playing in my headphones as I went past airport security. There was no time to be tired- a rush went through my body as I realised THAT I’M SEEING THE QUEEREST LINE UP EVER– G-FLIP, GIRL IN RED, PEACH PRC, THE LAST DINNER PARTY! 

When I saw that Pisco Sour and The Noise were doing a gig together at Northcote Social Club on Kings B-day Eve- I couldn’t hide my excitement. I quickly texted my best friend and music photographer Chloe - ‘OH MY GOD IT’S PISCO AND THE NOISE- this is the dream team! We have to go!’