Mitch Santiago took to the stage at the Rosemount Hotel with a quiet confidence to an already full and excited crowd. There was a sense that many in the crowd may not have known his name before that night; by the end of his set they certainly did. He switched effortlessly between guitar, keys, drums and vocals, proving himself a true multi-instrumentalist. He opened strong with tracks like “Seeing Straight”  and “Falling” , and later dropped fan-favourites such as “Home & In

Perth pop-punk favourites Belgravia  opened the night with an energy that was instantly infectious. It was their first time supporting an international act, but the band carried themselves with the confidence of seasoned headliners. Frontman Jordan Paul ’s powerful vocals cut through the mix with ease, driving fan favourites like Inhale , In Hell , Slim Chances , and Mourning After . Each chorus hit hard, with fans shouting every word and breaking into mosh pits during the ba

There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when a band like Motion City Soundtrack  returns to the stage, the kind that makes everyone in the room feel sixteen again. Metro City was packed wall to wall with fans who grew up on heartbreak lyrics and fuzzy synths, and from the first note, that nostalgia hit hard. Frontman Justin Courtney Pierre  walked out to a roar that felt like a homecoming. There was no slow build, the band came out swinging, tearing straight into their c

Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys opened the night with a set that felt like a slow exhale. Their mix of indie-folk and country charm wrapped around the crowd like the first drink of the night. Easy, genuine, and full of heart. Caitlin’s vocals carried beautifully, equal parts ache and comfort. The band played with effortless chemistry, filling the space with stories that felt close and lived-in. It wasn’t a loud start, but it was one that made e