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Do you go to live gigs? Do you attend other art/cultural events?

What's your most memorable experience of seeing a band/artist perform live? Why?

What's the best/worst shows you've attended? Why were they good/bad?

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You are going to read a live review on the band Joy Division. Before you read the review, check the meanings of these adjectives:

Jarring
Trenchant
Serene
Orgiastic
Dynamic
Introverted
Volatile
Hostile
Fluid
Lucid
Cryptic

What kind of band do you think Joy Division is based on the meanings of the words?

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Trailer fuer "Welcome to the 80s, Teil1: Postpunk & NDW" in Gaenze zu sehen am 11.08.2009 um 22.50h auf arte.

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JOY DIVISION - SEX DRUGS AND ROCK N ROLL (1OF4)

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You have one minute to skim read the review.

Do you think the reviewer enjoyed the show?

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Scan read for the answers to these questions – look for key words.

What venue did Joy Division play?

What are the names of the bands that supported Joy Division?

How many people were in Joy Division?

What was the band's new single at the time of the review?

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Read straight through for comprehension. You may need to read the review several times to find the answers.

Did the reviewer like the supports? Why/why not?

How did the reviewer describe Joy Division's stage presence?

Are Joy Division a mainstream or experimental band?

What was the new instrument introduced in the set?

What other bands/artists does the reviewer compare Joy Division to and in what way are they similar?

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Read the review again and circle any vocabulary used by the reviewer to express his opinion or emphasise his opinion. What kind of words are these? Can you see any patterns?

Add any words you find to the comments section.

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Background and context (one paragraph)

Describe the genre/movement the band is a part of

Establish the stage of the band's career (are they a new band? are they an older band that has made a comeback?)

Setting the scene (one paragraph)

Discuss any important atmospheric aspects that will add to the narrative of your review

Consider the size and location

Discuss the people at the gig (is the band a part of 'scene'?)

The supports (one paragraph)

If you see the supports, dedicate a short paragraph to them

If you miss the supports don't mention this

The main set (two–three paragraphs)

Structure your review chronologically (beginning of set, middle and ending) OR structure your review around the types of songs featured in the set (slow songs vs fast songs, good songs vs bad songs, new songs vs old songs)

Mention any funny/interesting moments from the set, including banter or anything interesting that the lead singer does in their performance

Discuss the audience's reaction – are people dancing, crying or bored?

Discuss your own reaction to the set

Compare the live versions of the songs to the recorded versions. How are they different?

Conclusion (one paragraph)

Summarise your overall opinion of the set

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Australian:
http://aaabackstage.com/category/reviews/
http://themusic.com.au/music/live-reviews
http://www.collapseboard.com/category/reviews/live-reviews/
http://whothehell.net/
http://messandnoise.com/
http://polaroidsofandroids.com

International:
https://www.theguardian.com/tone/livereview
https://pitchfork.com/
http://www.nme.com/reviews
https://noisey.vice.com/en_us

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Over the weekend, attend a live gig, art show or cultural event. If you are unable to attend an actual gig, watch a live show on Youtube and write a review of the show.

Draft a review (500 words) to bring to class on Wednesday for workshopping (this can be submitted for your writing folio assessment).