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As seen in: The Courier-Mail, The Herald Sun, Gatton, Lockyer & Brisbane Valley Star, Perth Now, The Advertiser (South Australia), The Mercury (Tasmania), Geelong Advertiser
Writer. Dad. @couriermail journalist. Walkley-winning headline writer. @forcematerial podcaster. From the kingdom of Dalriada. Views my own.
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Concert review: Epic ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’ singalong sums up Bon Jovi’s ageless appeal

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By Baz McAlister Verified
| Perth Now Verified
BON JOVI THIS HOUSE IS NOT FOR SALE TOUR SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE DEC 6, 2018 SOME buzzkills will insist on calling Bon Jovi a “guilty pleasure”. It’s definitely time to drop the guilty – this is good, innocent fun, consummate musicianship packaged up in rollicking showmanship. Last night, under a breezy, overcast sky more suited to their native New Jersey, the veteran band took the stage at Suncorp Stadium and reminded Brisbane why the genre they helped define is still called “arena rock”.
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No guilt, just pure pleasure in Bon Jovi’s belters

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By Baz McAlister Verified
| Geelong Advertiser Verified
THIS HOUSE IS NOT FOR SALE TOUR SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE DEC 6, 2018 SOME buzzkills will insist on calling Bon Jovi a “guilty pleasure”. It’s definitely time to drop the guilty – this is good, innocent fun, consummate musicianship packaged up in rollicking showmanship. Last night, under a breezy, overcast sky more suited to their native New Jersey, the veteran band took the stage at Suncorp Stadium and reminded Brisbane why the genre they helped define is still called “arena rock”.
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Def Leppard: concert review Brisbane Entertainment Centre Show 2018

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By Baz McAlister Verified
| Geelong Advertiser Verified
SEEING Def Leppard has been worth a 30-year wait. Since fourth album Hysteria dropped in 1987, and had this then-teenage reviewer bopping in his bedroom, the band and I have never managed to cross paths in person – until tonight. It’s a definite tick off the bucket list after experiencing a gig crackling with equal parts nostalgia, spectacle and master craftsmanship.
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