David Byrne has kicked off his australia tour in brisbane, with his show featuring a highly ambitious production and a mix of talking heads hits and avant-garde art. The concert has been well-received, with descriptions of it being superbly paced and choreographed, and filled with hope, humanity, and dancing. However, it is unclear if the show was entirely without criticism, as one outlet appears to compare it unfavorably to a different artist, nick cave.