Other Shows & Concerts Pre 1992

1979 - Mi-Sex @ Long Reef Beach

1988 - Sydney Symphony Orchestra @ Opera House

1988 - Cats @ Her Majesty's Theatre

What I remember (in 2024)...

Walked down to Long Reef Beach with Mum from the house in Collaroy.

Unsure of the exact date, but it was before K was born.  Assume it was summer time, being at the beach.

We left early as the crowd started getting a bit out of hand.  I remember walking away and being able to see the stage from behind.  So much shit was being thrown at the stage.

The Symphony and Cats were 2 separate school excursions for Year 10 music.  I did fall asleep during the the Symphony, but I did really enjoy Cats.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hard Ons & Mantissa @ Hordern Pavilion

What I remember (in 2024)...

The show was postponed from 16 May 1992, when John Frusciante quit the band mid-tour in Japan.  It was moved to 10 October 1992.  Original Tickets remained valid.

Went with Luvvo, Steve and Butch.

Tried to go to the NSWRL Headquarters for a drink beforehand, but they wouldn't let us in because Butch had dyed pink and blue hair.

The Hordern was packed for the Chili Peppers.  From the first note, the 4 of us were separated, crossing paths briefly in the giant mosh pit through out the show, before getting back together in the end.

The Crap Facts

This is my 20th concert.

The Hordern Pavilion is the 11th venue I've seen a concert in.

This is my 3rd concert in Moore Park.

This is my 20th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 20th concert in Australia.

Mantissa are the 28th band I've seen.

This is my 2nd Hard Ons concert.

Red Hot Chili Peppers are the 29th band I've seen.

Boom Crash Opera @ The Zoo

What I remember (in 2024)...

The band played one song in the middle of the floor of the pub (came off stage and walked through the crowd).

The Crap Facts

This is my 19th concert.

This is my 7th concert at The Zoo.

This is my 7th concert in Long Jetty.

This is my 19th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 19th concert in Australia.

Boom Crash Opera are the 27th band I've seen.

The Australian Doors Show @ The Zoo

What I remember (in 2024)...

Went with Marieka.

The Crap Facts

This is my 18th concert.

This is my 6th concert at The Zoo.

This is my 6th concert in Long Jetty.

This is my 18th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 18th concert in Australia.

The Australian Doors Show are the 26th band I've seen.

Hunters & Collectors @ Central Coast Leagues

What I remember (in 2024)...

Went with Marieka.

The Crap Facts

This is my 17th concert.

This is my 3rd concert at Central Coast Leagues Club.

This is my 3rd concert in Gosford.

This is my 17th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 17th concert in Australia.

Hunters & Collectors are the 25th band I've seen.

Jimoein @ Central Coast Leagues

The Celibate Rifles @ The Zoo

What I remember (in 2024)...

The Rifles were loud and fast.

The Crap Facts

This is my 16th concert.

This is my 5th concert at The Zoo.

This is my 5th concert in Long Jetty.

This is my 16th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 16th concert in Australia.

The Celibate Rifles are the 24th band I've seen.

Gangajang @ The Zoo

What I remember (in 2024)...

This was the night I met Marieka.

Everyone in the pub knew every lyric for Sounds of Then.

The Crap Facts
This is my 15th concert.
This is my 4th concert at The Zoo.
This is my 4th concert in Long Jetty.
This is my 15th concert in New South Wales.
This is my 15th concert in Australia.
Gangajang are the 23rd band I've seen.

Midnight Oil & Roy & HG @ The Enmore Theatre

Midnight Oil Setlist

What I remember (in 2024)...

Roy & HG were not well received.  People didn't want to laugh, they just wanted the Oils.  I was bummed.  I loved Roy & HG.

Luvo, Kern, Rachel and I were in seats on the balcony.  The view was not good.  When Peter Garrett came to the front of the stage we couldn't see him.

Midnight Oil had been my favorite band all through high school and this was 2 from 2 concerts that I wasn't super impressed with. 

The Crap Facts

This is my 14th concert.
The Enmore Theater is the 9th venue I've seen concert in.
Enmore is the 11th city I've seen a concert in.
This is my 14th concert in New South Wales.
This is my 14th concert in Australia.
Roy & HG are the 22nd band I've seen.

This is my 2nd Midnight Oil concert.

The Angels @ The Zoo

The Crap Facts

This is my 13th concert.
This is my 3rd concert at The Zoo.
This is my 3rd concert in Long Jetty.
This is my 13th concert in New South Wales.
This is my 13th concert in Australia.
This is my 2nd The Angels concert.

Big Day Out @ Sydney Showgrounds

What I remember (in 2024)...

Went with Benno.  Caught the train down and back from the Coast.

Like every other individual on the day, I wore my Nevermind t-shirt.

Day started at midday at the Skate Stage to see the Village Idiots (12-12.45).

Smudge on the same stage (1.15-2).

You Am I also on the Skate Stage (2.30-3.15).

Moved over to Stage 2 for the Falling Joys (3.30-4.30).

Left early to head into the Hordern for the Beasts of Bourbon. (4-5)

Next was Cosmic Psychos on the Stake Stage, though they were advertised to play last on that stage.

Back into the Hordern early for Nirvana (7-8).  It felt like everyone at the show (10,000 people) were packed into the 6,000 capacity venue.  Was ragdolled around the building the whole set.  Security fired water cannons from the front of stage to cool everyone off.

Afterwards, everyone collapsed over by Stage 2 while the Hard-Ons tore it up.  Henry Rollins joined them about half way though.  I'd never heard of him, but crowd loved him - and so did I.  Would be the start of a mini obsession with him.

Ratcat followed on the same stage, outside it was now dark and a bit cooler.  Saw Krist from Nirvana up the back watching Ratcat.

Left them early to head back inside for the Violent Femmes.  While Nirvana was wild and crazy, Femmes were mellow and a ton of fun.

Bought a t-shirt, with the Big Day Out logo on the front, but no bands listed on the back.  

The Crap Facts

This is my 12th concert.
This is my 2nd concert at RAS Showgrounds.
This is my 2nd concert in Moore Park.
This is my 12th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 12th concert in Australia.

Village Idiots are the 14th band I've seen.

Smudge are the 15th band I've seen.

You Am I are the 16th band I've seen.

Falling Joys are the 17th band I've seen.

Beasts of Bourbon are the 18th band I've seen.

Cosmic Psychos are the 19th band I've seen.

Nirvana are the 20th band I've seen.

Hard Ons with Henry Rollins are the 21st band I've seen.

This is my 2nd Ratcat concert.

This is my 2nd Violent Femmes concert.

Australia vs India @ SCG

What I remember (in 2024)...

I don't remember exactly who was there, but I assume it was the Coasties

We sat in the Brewongle Stand and were in line with Mike Whitney when he ran forever to take a catch in the outfield.

Match details

Toss: Australia, who chose to bat

Result: Australia 9/208 (50 overs).  India 7/202 (50 overs).  Australia won by 6 runs

Australia won the best-of-3-finals series 2-0

Players of the Finals:  David Boon (Australia) and Geoff Marsh (Australia)

Crowd: 34,470

Violent Femmes @ Virgin Megastore

What I remember (in 2024)...

I caught a train down from the Central Coast with Lucas, Steve and Butch.  Train got delayed, so we thought we were going to miss the show.  Fortunately the band was late as well.

Was flicking through the CDs in the store, when Brian Ritchie stood beside me and started playing.  The band were right in front of me.

The Crap Facts

This is my 11th concert.
Virgin Megastore is the 9th venue I've seen a concert in.
Sydney is the 9th sity I've seen a concert in.
This is my 11th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 11th concert in Australia.

Violent Femmes are the 13th band I've seen.