Australian punk-rock icons Amyl and The Sniffers proved they are in high demand at The Station on Thursday night.

With a sold-out show, the anticipation from punters at the Birtinya precinct was at an all-time high.

Ripping along for the ride was proud Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Kalkadoon and Yirendali woman, Miss Kaninna.

And British punk-duo Bob Vylan (AKA Two Bobs in a Pod).

As the roadies quickly put together a singular drum kit and straightened an Aboriginal flag, Miss Kaninna came strutting out.

She was confident, powerful, and present, embodying the sounds of R&B and hip hop. Having only a short set and minimal musical instruments, Kaninna’s vocals were enough to draw the crowd in.

Though very different musically to Amyl, Kaninna shares that same punk spirit and boldness. Kaninna took the time to rally action on important topics, particularly around the police brutality of First Nations people.

Miss Kaninna Photo Gallery

Bob Vylan made their national debut, greeting the crowd with a friendly smile and cheery wave as the boys took the stage. Juggling into a long intro, drummer Bobbie held the momentum while frontman Bob greeted the crowd, drilling into some aerobic exercises.

With the majority being first-time listeners, Bob had the crowd on their feet the moment they struck into their first track, “Down”. Kicking his feet and shaking his dreads, Bob had his first experience with the power of our Queensland heat.

Bob Vylan Photo Gallery

Pausing after the first song in his harsh British accent, he says, “Usually I do this on the last song, but its f*cking hot up here”. After ripping his shirt off, he energises the crowd with tracks like “He’s a Man and Wicked” and “Bad”.

And just like that, Bob Vylan became the Coast’s new favourite live duo!

Amyl and The Sniffers explode onto the stage

The crowd squished closer to the barricade to get their best vantage point for Amyl and The Sniffers.

After a major UK and US tour last year, and a third album, “Cartoon Darkness”, anticipation levels were next-level. Being two years since they played in Queensland, fans were ready to unleash their punk-rock spirit.

As the lights dimmed, a very familiar Aussie accent came through the microphone: “Testing…testing?!?!”

Bassist Gus must’ve taken Bob’s advice, powering onto the stage shirtless and rocking some denim shorts.

Amy entered and their fans went wild. As she prowls around, she’s modelling a “meat bikini” gifted by a local fashion designer and super-fan before the show.

But before we get into business, I have to say: Amy brings attention to the crowd.

After acknowledging the land’s traditional custodians, she says: “Oi Oi Oi, we’re here for a good time tonight! Lookout for each other, pick someone up if they fall down, and don’t touch ANYONE that doesn’t want to be touched!!!”

Cracking straight into a new tune, “Doing in Me Head”, Amy has the crowd completely under her spell. She throws herself across the stage, luring close to barricade to hear the crowd screaming back at her.

Crowd surfers take things next level

As Declan (guitarist), Bryce (drummer), and Gus stare straight into the crowd, it’s clear they’re use to Amy’s antics.

Playing all the much-loved tunes from their discography, it was “Freaks to the Front” which turned up the heat. And a couple of crowd surfers took things next level, before getting knocked back by security.

Mixing between albums, “Comfort To Me” and “Cartoon Darkness”, there was not one song where fans were silent. And showing us exactly why Amyl are on top of the scene.

Slowing down, Gus’s scratchy bass tone rolls into a sentimental song of Amy’s, “Knifey”. The song explores the on-going fears of walking alone on the streets at night as a woman and non-binary person.

The crowd applaud in support as Amy sings with pure passion and vulnerability, saying: “No one should ever have to go through this”. After the attention their explosive single “Jerkin'” received online, the punters were ready to hear it live and adopt it as their new national rock anthem.

Declan’s gritty guitar intro fired up the crowd as Amy circled the stage. Within the next 30 seconds the crowd belted every word back at Amy in full savagery.

Rolling all the way back to their 2017 EP, “Big Attraction”, Bryce began drumming into their fast, 70s punk inspired, self-deprecating song “I’m Not a Loser”.

Spiking the ears of old-school Amyl fans they performed the song in the same beautifully ragged way as the original. It was a great appreciation moment for how far they’ve progressed as a band.

Amyl act cool and casual about rocking roof off The Station

They finished the night with one of their most exhilarating songs “GFY”. And fans gave it all they had in hopes they could convince the band not to leave the stage.

Thanking the crowd, Amy and the boys jolt off stage, as though they didn’t just rock the whole roof off The Station.

As sweaty fans leave the venue, a collection of personal items appear abandoned on The Station’s floor.

All just a memory now, but hopefully not as long between drinks (or songs) next time.

Words and photos: Dameeka Middleton

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