Overview
As support acts go, Amyl and The Sniffers are a perfect pairing with AC/DC, a union made real with the Power Up tour that's kicking off in Melbourne tonight at the MCG. If you wanna rock n' roll, but missed out on tickets to the big gig, Amyl and The Sniffers have just announced the show for you.
It's free, it's Fed Square, and it's this Friday. Best get to clearing your calendar. Your average Friday plans can wait when you can instead bask in the breakneck riffs and unfiltered rock energy that's made these local legends soar to stardom in recent years. And you don't have to drop as much as a dime.
The band originally formed back in 2016, with frontwoman Amy Taylor providing vocals (and no small amount of stage presence), Bryce Wilson on the drums, Dec Mehrtens on the guitar and bassist Gus Romer joining in 2017. Their first EP, Giddy Up, was released twelve hours after they started writing it, and now the band has sold out headline tours, played the world's biggest festival stages and won big at awards throughout the music industry. It's a story of all-time Aussie rock greatness that's still unfolding.
Like any good concert headliner though, they won't be alone — the supporting opener comes from another Melbourne local band, Public Figures. The passion project of Evie Vlah and Gigi Argiro, they'll open up the night with a set mixing AC/DC hits with their original works.
The whole evening is titled High Voltage, and it's presented by Fed Square, City of Melbourne and Double J, in celebration of Australian rock legends old and new. Katrina Sedgwick OAM, Director & CEO of MAP Co said the event and its lineup continue Fed Square's mission to bring great live music to Melbourne for free.
"Amyl and The Sniffers are one of Australia's most explosive live acts. Fearless, magnetic, and completely unmissable. High Voltage continues Fed Square's commitment to bringing iconic artists to the heart of Melbourne, celebrating the city's proud music heritage with events that are free, open and welcoming to all."
High Voltage Presented by Amyl and The Sniffers will take over Federation Square's main stage from 7.30 to 9.30pm on Friday, November 14. Entry is free.