Editor's picks

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Illy Bring Two Degrees Back to Manning Bar

Ten years on, *The Two Degrees* still holds up as one of Australian hip-hop's sharpest records — and Manning Bar's room gives it the warmth it deserves. Illy perform the full album tonight, and that upstairs crowd will know every word.

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Sydney Honours a Classical Voice That Demanded Attention

Marinella's influence on classical vocal tradition runs deeper than most critics bother to acknowledge, and this State Theatre tribute gives that legacy the room it deserves. The program draws on decades of work that rewarded careful listening.

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David Campbell Brings Rare Intimacy to Pyrmont

Campbell commands a room like few Australian artists can — part jazz crooner, part soul storyteller, always utterly present. Foundry Theatre is the perfect small-room setting to feel exactly how good his voice really is.

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LA Punk Legends FEAR Tear Up Marrickville Bowling Club

FEAR bring nearly five decades of caustic, confrontational punk from Los Angeles to one of Sydney's most beloved suburban venues — and the mismatch feels absolutely right. Local heavyweights Tee Vee Repairman and Back By Unpopular Demand open, making this a full night rather than just a headline slot.