Post Malone + Angus Stone @ Melbourne Showgrounds 30-11-23
photos: Nathan Goldsworthy @odin.imaging
words: Shona Thom
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As the rain had already begun to fall, Angus Stone and his psychedelic rock band, Dope Lemon, took to the stage as openers for Post Malone's Australian tour . Their performance was a blend of Stone's soulful vocals, Dope Lemon's intricate instrumentation, and a touch of psychedelic flair, creating an immersive soundscape, a perfect opening for what was about to come.
Angus Stone
One of the highlights of their set was their rendition of "Big Jet Plane," the iconic track from Angus & Julia Stone. Their version infused the song with a newfound energy and depth, emphasizing Stone's powerful vocals and the band's masterful musicianship
Angus Stone
Angus Stone
Angus Stone
Angus Stone
You know who Post Malone is. Even if you don't listen to rap music, you know who Post Malone is. That is his magic power; the ability to captivate a truly diverse audience with his genre bending music. Tonight was a testimate to that power.
When I look around at the crowd, all huddled together in an attempt to combat the rain, I half expect to see predominantly teenagers. And sure, there are a lot of teenagers here but im also pleasantly surprised to see such I diverse crowd.
Post Malone
The energy is palpable. Melbourne has been waiting for Malones return since before the pandemic in 2019 with only a sneaky little taste, when he opened from the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Feb, to sustain us. And now, Melbourne is ravenous.
Post Malone
Post Malone
Post Malone
Despite releasing albums that traverse multiple genres from rap and r&b, all the way through to rock and country; I'm still quite surprised when unexpectedly, three violinists and one cello player open the show. Introduced by classical rendition of 2018s "better now" Post Malone enters the stage amidst an explosion of fireworks and the screams of fans.
Post Malone
Post Malone
Post Malone
From the very first beat, Post Malone had the crowd under his spell. His infectious energy and charismatic stage presence are undeniable. Fan favorites like "White Iverson," "wow" and "zack and codeine" sent the crowd into a frenzy, while more personal and acoustic renditions of "goodbyes" and "hollywood dreams" demonstrated his continued evolution as an artist.
Post Malone
Post Malone
Post Malone
The stage production was nothing short of spectacular, with dazzling pyrotechnics throughout the night, as well as synchronized lighting, and giant LED screens that captured the Malones (unique) dance moves. Post Malone interacted with the crowd between each song, expressing authentic gratitude for their attendance and at one point, pulling one lucky crowd member up for Australia's favourite right of passage; a shoey
Post Malone
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