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FROM THE NEW UNDERGROUND

The emptiness of night followed me through a maze of situations that could’ve only been conceived by a drunk.  There were rivers of regret that...

STAR

The thing about a star is, you can take that person and drop them into obscurity in some remote place that doesn’t know who...

OBITUARY TO A WORLD

Everyone will get lauded And betrayed by a kiss I’ll call that Life, said God It is what it is And so it was And the story...

SALOME Review By Frank Howson.

The Victorian Opera’s latest production of “Salome” is, in my opinion, a triumph. The huge stage and perfect acoustics of the landmark Palais Theatre,...

BILLY ELLIOT Review by Frank Howson

Stephen Daldry’s skillful direction elevates the musical “Billy Elliot” from the potential syrupy quagmire of cute to the genuinely touching and ultimately thought-provoking result...

NOBODY

My name is Nobody The world don’t know my face When I was young My family moved from place to place Never done much schoolin’ Other kids called me dumb It...

A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood

The film basically told through the eyes of the troubled and angry investigative reporter sent to interview Mr Rogers, balances for some time on whether the children's show host is too good to be true. Isn't it revealing that we feel more comfortable with people of darkness than people of light?

BERLIN IN RUBBLE

I remember raindrops I remember a child I remember that look of yours When we were young and wild I drink to forget these days And sing songs without...

MY MOTHER

My mother had suffered. While other teenage girls were carefree, my mother's youth was robbed from her by polio. And the result was she'd...

YOU LOVED ME

We had our reasons Gone like the seasons Hollow excuses Followed phony abuses We lodged our defences And lost our senses Now here we are It feels so bizarre Before then You loved...
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Enjoying a Cozy Night in With Japanese Takeaway in Hastings

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Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.