Just a mere 24 hours before arriving on stage in Manchester, Confidence Man’s Janet Planet and Sugar Bones had been making out on the podium of the Rolling Stone UK Awards in London after beating the likes of Dua Lipa and Little Simz to win the Live Act Award. So, their Friday night gig at Manchester Academy is a sort of test, or victory lap, for many to see if they can live up to earning such an accolade. Thankfully, the Brisbane four-piece come prepared with a show involving karate chops, raving pigeons, and a neon cone bra.
Since breaking out onto the scene in 2016, the dance act - who allegedly took their stage persona names from tombstones, of all things - have been described as everything from naughty and loud to over-the-top and ridiculous. And, to be fair, it’s an accurate portrayal in the best possible way. READ MORE: Two extra late-night train services to be put on after huge Manchester gigs With a start to proceedings welcomingly delivered by energetic indie-electro New Yorkers FCUKERS, with beat-bangers Homie Don't Shake and Bon Bon proving to be firm crowd favourites, the sold-out audience are ready and raring to go once the Australian quartet take to the stage.
Having recently released their third studio album 3AM (La La La) last month, the band are currently on a career trajectory with the latest effort earning many accolades, including already being named as one of the best albums of the year by the likes of Time Out and Rough Trade. Australian indie elect.
