Rod Whitfield
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"I don’t think there are too many other genres of music that have fans so loyal and devoted like this..." The story of Australian prog
By Rod Whitfield published
The rise of Australian progressive music, from its 60 roots to current day Eurovision success

“I think we cross a lot of boundaries and I think our fans are very open-minded.” Ne Obliviscaris and the making of Urn
By Rod Whitfield published
They’ve had strong financial support from their loyal fanbase, their music was included in a teaching curriculum at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and now Aussies Ne Obliviscaris are set to make big waves beyond their native land.

ProgFest Australia - live review
By Rod Whitfield published
Not yet ratedAustralia's travelling prog festival arrives in Melbourne

Dream Theater at Palais Theatre, Melbourne - live review
By Rod Whitfield published
Not yet ratedDream Theater head Down Under with their Images And Words anniversary show

"This is us at our absolute best." Caligula’s Horse and the maing of In Contact
By Rod Whitfield published
On their fourth album In Contact, Caligula’s Horse have challenged themselves not only musically but also lyrically, with their most ambitious concept to date. Frontman Jim Grey tells us more

The Tea Party with The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Australia - live review
By Rod Whitfield published
Not yet ratedCanadian proggers The Tea Party team up with Aussie orchestra for an evening to remember

Voyager in Melbourne - live review
By Rod Whitfield published
Not yet ratedAussies play to a home crowd down under with The Algorithm and Windwaker
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