GalleryDitch This MagazineDecember 08, 2024gallery, live, melbourne, Louie Mosscrop, Destroy All Lines, Enter Shikari, Good Things Festival, The Living End, Mastodon, Electric Callboy, Aviva, Loathe, Imminence, Sleeping With Sirens, Korn

Good Things Festival 2024

photos: Louie Mosscrop @louiemosscropphotography

The first stop for Good Things 2024 was Melbourne, which saw a buzzing crowed filled with anticipation from all walks of life descend on Flemington Racecourse. It was hot, it was humid, the sky tried to threaten us, but a bit of rain wasn’t enough to dampen the spirts of the eager crowd.

The day kicked off with AM//PM DJ’s on stage 666 then into Aviva and Loathe on stages 4 and 2. As the sets started to roll on through the day, it grew an ever electrifying atmosphere over the sea of faces, each one a testament to the diverse tapestry of the audience.

Australian legends The Living End made the main stage home with a set that not a soul could refuse singing along too. Mastodon then threw down thunderous riffs and complex rhythms accompanied with pyrotechnics.

Sum 41 unfortunately had to share the devastating news that they were pulling out of their Australian dates due to advice from doctors as a result of Deryck Whibley’s pneumonia. This saw Electric Callboy move up to the second headliner spot, not without their own dilemmas with their drummer David Friedrich needing to return home also. So, who better to step in – Sum 41’s own Frank Zummo.

Electric Callboy kicked off their set with their signature metal/tekkno high-energy sound, a set filled with confetti canons, pyrotechnics and sparks falling from the roof. Their unique blend of electronic and metal had the crowd bouncing and headbanging in unison.

Memorable mentions throughout the day came in the form of From Ashes To New, Sleeping With Sirens and Imminence (debut Australian performance. come back soon please), all delivering sets that resonated with both old and new fans alike.

Finally, Korn took to the stage, and the festival reached its peak. The iconic band delivered a performance that was nothing short of legendary, their heavy beats and haunting melodies resonating deep within the souls of the thousands gathered at stage 1. Jonathan Davis led everyone on a journey through their discography, draped in his signature red Adidas tracksuit, and we can only hope it won’t be so long between visits next time.

The music created an infectious energy that rippled through the audience, connecting people from different backgrounds through the universal language of music.

As the day finished it was evident that the camaraderie among festivalgoers was palpable. Strangers became friends, and for a few hours, the music transcended all boundaries, creating a sense of unity and shared experience that would linger in the hearts of everyone present, long after the final note had faded.