Newtown's independent legends Repressed Records have handpicked a must-see array of Aussie bands you should already be following. Just for Vivid Sydney, the crew have curated one incredible night at the Sydney Opera House — headlined by the long-absent gods of Sydney garage, Royal Headache.
Two years having passed since their last rabid hometown gig and with claims that this will kick off their final tour, their cult following of mad devotees will be out in force. An impressive, eclectic supporting lineup includes Brisbane's Blank Realm, Melbourne psych band Exhaustion paired with jazz veteran Kris Wanders, dream pop duo Superstar, Al Monfort (of Dick Diver) as Snake, and solo pianist Monica Brooks.
To a punk fan baffled by the allocated seating of the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Repressed Records has responded, "You'll be right Tim. I'm excited by the prospect of sitting."