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The idea was created so that the public can share their thoughts about their experiences and feeling when it comes to live acts or artists. This way it becomes more personal and truthful from a spectators point of view instead of a writers point of view. Real people, real experiences... How Good!
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HOW GOOD! ANNOUNCEMENT: BYRON BAY BLUESFEST 2026
How Good! Chronicles is returning to Byron Bay for the 37th Bluesfest. After an overwhelming response from fans and artists alike last year, Byron Bay Bluesfest returns bigger and bolder than ever for 2026 — set for Thursday, 2 April through Sunday, 5 April at the iconic Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm in Byron Bay, New South Wales. This year’s festival continues Bluesfest’s reputation as one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most beloved music celebrations, featuring a stunning mix of glo

How Good! Chronicles
Jan 262 min read


LIVE REVIEW: Travis Live at Darling Harbour Theatre (14/1/2026)
Why does it always rain at a Travis gig? Cause it did! On a Scottish weathered Sydney Wednesday evening, Darling Harbour Theatre proved the perfect setting for a night steeped in melody and nostalgia as Scottish indie alternative band Travis returned to the stage, joined by beloved Australian singer-songwriter Josh Pyke. The result was a concert that felt both intimate and expansive—equal parts sing-along celebration and reflective outlook. Josh Pyke opened the night with th

How Good! Chronicles
Jan 153 min read


LIVE REVIEW: Yungblud "IDOLS" (Live at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, 10/1/2026)
The final night of Yungbluds' Sydney residency after a week of nude boat parties and massive fan meet up queues around the block, for this wasn’t just another arena show — it was the explosive kickoff to his IDOLS World Tour, and an electrifying declaration that his connection with Australia runs deeper than hype. After swift ticket sales prompted an upgrade from the Hordern Pavilion to Australia’s biggest indoor venue, the atmosphere was already simmering long before a sing

How Good! Chronicles
Jan 113 min read


Behind The Gallery Presents "Yungblud Idols" An Exhibition By Tom Pallant
What a way to kick off 2026! These last couple of days have been nothing but insane. I got to catch a sneak preview of Tom Pallant Photo exhibition "Yungblud's Idols" at 551 King Street in Newtown the day before he opened to the public. The gallery consisted of Dom's personal moments over the last 18 months which has gained him the Grammy nominee rock n roll status. From the making of Yungblud's 4th studio album "Idols" , the raw energy he gives to the crowd in his concerts t

Jordan Newton
Jan 92 min read


LIVE REVIEW: NIGHT AT THE BARRACKS 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: MARK SEYMOUR, IAN MOSS, FURNACE AND THE FUNDAMENTALS
The Barracks at North Head, perched above Sydney’s Manly coastline, offered the perfect canvas for a night steeped in nostalgia,...

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Oct 4, 20254 min read


LIVE REVIEW: NIGHT AT THE BARRACKS 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: HOODOO GURUS & LIME CORDIALE
Night at the Barracks in its 2nd weekend continues to be one of those gigs where the setting is half the magic. Being up at North Head,...

How Good! Chronicles
Sep 22, 20253 min read


LIVE REVIEW: NIGHT AT THE BARRACKS 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: ICEHOUSE & KATE CERBERANO
"Thank god the rain stopped" - Iva Davies Night at the Barracks returns for its 4th consecutive year with a huge line of home grown acts...

How Good! Chronicles
Sep 16, 20253 min read


LIVE GALLERY: PAUL KELLY Live At Qudos Bank Arena 30/8/2025 (feating Lucinda Williams)
Australia's answer to Bob Dylan, Paul Kelly returned to Sydney to perform a string of his 40 year catalogue and new material whilst on...

How Good! Chronicles
Sep 1, 20252 min read


All My People Right Here Right Now (An Eye Witness Account at Oasis Live 25 at Wembley Stadium, London 25/7/2025)
Written and Photographed by Jordan Newton It's been a month since Oasis' triumphant return to Wembley Stadium since 2009 with 80,000...

Jordan Newton
Aug 25, 20255 min read


LIVE GALLERY: Jimmy Barnes Live at State Theatre, Sydney (featuring Taylor Sheridan)
Photos by Jordan Newton Aussie music legend Jimmy Barnes brought his ARIA award winning ' Defiant ' album tour to Sydney State Theatre...

How Good! Chronicles
Jun 28, 20251 min read


LIVE REVIEW + GALLERY: Spacey Jane Live at Hordern Pavilion 13/6/2026
Those who braved the 14 degree chill to see Spacey Jane's sold out residency at Hordern Pavilion on Saturday night were braver than I...

How Good! Chronicles
Jun 14, 20252 min read


LIVE GALLERY: ZZ Top Live at ICC Sydney Theatre featuring George Thorogood and Dallas Frasca 13/5/2025
Photos by Jordan Newton ZZ TOP: American blues rock giants ZZ Top made their final stop on their Nationwide tour in Sydney last night....

How Good! Chronicles
May 14, 20251 min read


MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU! Star Wars Day at Westfield Pitt Street Mall, Sydney 2025 4/5/2025
Images and Words by Jordan Newton Not a long time ago, in a galaxy not too far away...... Westfield Pitt Street Mall was a Mecca for Star...

How Good! Chronicles
May 5, 20252 min read


LIVE PHOTO GALLERY: Hans Zimmer Live at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney (26/4/2025)
Photographs provided by Jordan Newton One of the biggest film composers of the 21st Century, Hans Zimmer , brought his live theatrical...

How Good! Chronicles
Apr 27, 20251 min read


REVIEW + GALLERY: The Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter Live at Hordern Pavilion 8/4/2025
Written and Photographed by Jordan Newton The English weather didn't dampen the spirits of Sydney punk rockers flocking to Hordern...

How Good! Chronicles
Apr 9, 20252 min read


REVIEW+ GALLERY: KALEO Live at Sydney Opera House Concert Hall 20/2/2025
Written and Photographs by Jordan Newton The Icelandic blues rock band KALEO brought a religious experience to the iconic Sydney Opera...

How Good! Chronicles
Feb 21, 20252 min read


REVIEW + GALLERY: Wardruna Live at Enmore Theatre 25/1/2025
Written and Photographed by Jordan Newton Ques of Ragnar Lothbroks, shield maidens and metal heads lined around the block of Enmore Road...

How Good! Chronicles
Jan 27, 20252 min read


REVIEW + GALLERY: Orianthi featuring Lily Grace Live at the Factory Theatre, Marrickville 10/1/2025
Review and Photographs by Jordan Newton Australia's guitar goddess, Orianthi , returned home for a string of shows across the country,...

How Good! Chronicles
Jan 13, 20253 min read


REVIEW: The Lord of The Rings - A Musical Tale (First Preview: 7th of January 2025, State Theatre Sydney)
"One Musical Adaptation to Rule Them All" J.R.R Tolkien's masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings , returns to the stage to tell the story of...

How Good! Chronicles
Jan 8, 20253 min read


REVIEW + GALLERY: The Killers Live In Australia Tour featuring Radio Free Alice (Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney 6/12/24)
Written by Jordan Newton, Photographs of The Killers by Chris Phelps The Vegas rockers returned to Sydney shores on Friday night to...

How Good! Chronicles
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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