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"The tribute music scene has evolved time and again since it first emerged more
than 60 years ago.
Beginning with Elvis impersonators, tribute acts garnered somewhat of a
“grubby” reputation through the 1970s and ’80s. They became synonymous with
glitter, wigs, jumpsuits and elaborate stage props – frowned upon by anyone
with an ounce of self-perceived integrity.
However, while these acts mainly existed as tributes to music no longer
accessible, in recent years we’ve seen an increase in artists being tributed
while they’re still active.
For the many Australian “Swifties” left without tickets for the recent Eras
tour, tribute shows offered a financially viable alternative. Interstate fans
who couldn’t embark on a “swiftcation” could instead see Adelaide sister duo
Reputation.
In Melbourne, drag star Taylor Sheesh performed “The Errors Tour” for a crowd
of thousands, while Taylor Swift performed about a kilometre away at the MCG.
But while they say it’s the sincerest form of flattery, can tribute acts really
come close to the “real thing”?"
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*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
