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George Palathingal

George Palathingal

George Palathingal has been writing for The Sydney Morning Herald since 2001.

Peking Duk’s Reuben Styles and Adam Hyde on stage at Hordern Pavilion.

Peking Duk’s energetic party tunes solid but short of spectacular

Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles’ enthusiasm is infectious. But the swelling synths, flashing lights and banging bass got monotonous quickly.

  • Millie Muroi, Daniel Herborn, Kate Prendergast, Peter McCallum, George Palathingal, Nadia Russell, Harriet Cunningham and John Shand

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Much of Beck’s back catalogue lent itself to the symphonic treatment.

Beck sounds as good as ever with strings attached

Our review of alternative icon Beck teaming up with the Sydney Symphony Orchestras kicks off this wrap-up of shows around town.

  • George Palathingal, Rod Yates, John Shand, Peter McCallum and Nicole Economos
Jaafar Jackson stars as his pop megastar uncle in Michael.

Here’s what should be in the sequel to the Michael Jackson biopic

The movie Michael is a smash hit, so a sequel is in the works. Here’s how the filmmakers – and the estate – should handle what happens next.

  • George Palathingal
Prince in 1985, just after Purple Rain made him a phenomenon.

Prince was my first musical obsession. Ten years after his death, I still mourn his extraordinary talent

The impact Prince had on several generations of musicians and music fans is virtually unparalleled. He’s the reason I became a music journalist.

  • George Palathingal
Lloyd Cole: 'I make records because I have to. Thankfully, I still want to.'

The skin’s still perfect, but maybe it’s time Lloyd Cole mixed things up a bit

Our verdict on Lloyd Cole’s latest show leads this wrap-up of all the biggest performances around town.

  • Harriet Cunningham, Shamim Razavi, John Shand, Kate Prendergast, George Palathingal and Nicole Economos
Fay Du Chateau and Annie Byron in Es & Flo

A decades-old secret refuses to remain buried

Our reviewers give their verdict on all the latest shows around the city.

  • John Shand, Millie Muroi, George Palathingal, Peter McCallum, Harriet Cunningham and Cassie Tongue
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Nick Cave, who is nominated for best original song for Train Dreams, performing in London with the Bad Seeds.

Am I the only one who thinks Nick Cave would be better indoors?

The power of songs such as Red Right Hand was lost in Cave’s Domain show, but there were still many sublime moments.

  • George Palathingal, John Shand, Bernard Zuel and Harriet Cunningham
The chemistry between Samantha Jade and Ben Hall is credible.

Despite its flaws, this Pretty Woman shines

Our reviewers check out the latest shows around town.

  • George Palathingal, Katie Lawrence, John Shand, Millie Muroi, Shamim Razavi, Cassie Tongue and Nadia Russell
Beguiling: Alto Ashlyn Tymms.

This five-star, pared-back Messiah is a sparkling gem: Don’t miss it

Our reviewers take in the biggest shows around town.

  • Peter McCallum, George Palathingal, Nadia Russell, Kate Prendergast, John Shand and Harriet Cunningham
Liam Gallagher, all surly swagger with his zipped-up raincoat and tambourine.

Oasis serve Sydney fans a near-perfect set in triumphant return

After everything the Gallagher brothers have been through, there was a lot of love in the house at Accor Stadium, and more than expected was on the stage.

  • George Palathingal