Missy Higgins reminded a sold out Tivoli why she is one of Australia’s best selling artists.

Jackie Marshall kicked things off with Not That Kind of Girl, taken from her latest album, Fight and Flight. Marshall (who was chosen from Triple J’s Unearthed program, through which Missy Higgins also came to national attention), is a popular choice for the support slot having previously supported the likes of Clare Bowditch and Emiliana Torrini. Unfortunately, whilst Jackie is usually a strong and entertaining performer, she failed to truly connect with the crowd this time.

After what felt like an eternity, Higgins took the stage. She opened with Secret, one of the slower tracks from her latest album On a Clear Night. It was a strange choice for an opener, but the crowd seemed to enjoy it. It took Higgins a little while to really settle in to her set. However, after a few songs, she began to relax, and played a great mix of songs from both of her albums and even treated the audience to a few of her b-sides.

Every song played from the Sound of White album felt like a bit of a soccer chant, as the crowd sang along wholeheartedly. Her new material also proved popular as fans cheered and sung along to Peachy and 100 Around the Bend. However, there was a shared silence when Higgins played Forgive Me, a heartbreaking tale of infidelity.

She also played a stunning version of Casualty in which her band really stepped up and show the audience what they were capable of. Missy finished a fantastic show with two of her most popular tracks, Scar and Steer.

Missy Higgins is the kind of artist who needs no promoting, her music speaks for itself. She is one of the finest talents this country has produced and Friday night was an indication that she is only just reaching her stride. She is a remarkable performer and worth seeing in concert, if you can get tickets that is. With almost all of Missy’s shows selling out in days, fans may have to wait for her next national tour.