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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


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,...

How Good! Chronicles
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: 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 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


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


GABS – The Great Australian Beer Spectapular
GABS Craft Beer Festival - rundown and highlights of the 2024 Festival held at the ICC Sydney

Simon Bell
Jun 5, 20244 min read


Le Foote – Swillhouse’s swish new Mediterranean style restaurant in The Rocks, Sydney
It was a picture perfect Sydney Winter’s day last Sunday. We’d spent some time in The Rocks and instead of enjoying the street styled...

Simon Bell
Aug 4, 20233 min read


Hekate – Robot God – Green Amphibian A Celebration of Heavy Tunes at MoshPit Bar, Newtown
The boss has cracked the whip on my lack of content. It’s not for a dearth of gigs and venues, It’s just, in the words of the mighty Sex...

Simon Bell
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Enmore Road Barhopping - Part 1
It’s Saturday. The promise for the evening ahead is Marrickville Bowlo, where local lads, Starcrazy, are having an album launch for...

Simon Bell
Mar 24, 20234 min read
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