Last Thursday, bbno$ brought chaos, cookbooks and comedy to his sold-out Adelaide concert.
I have never seen a line that long outside Hindley Street Music Hall. Before doors even opened (6 November), it stretched down two streets and wrapped onto another main road. A clear sign Adelaide was more than ready for bbno$; and judging by the crowd energy before the first beat dropped, the Canadian rapper could've easily filled a bigger venue.
The audience was mostly teens and young adults (hopefully I'm still in that category), but there were fans of all ages sprinkled throughout, including parents tagging along for the ride. Costumes were everywhere: anime characters, bright pink suits, and even someone dressed as The Lorax; you just knew this night was going to be unhinged in the best possible way.
Opening act Jungle Bobby set the tone perfectly with a high-energy, unpredictable set that felt like a house party caught in a lightning storm.
When bbno$ hit the stage with 'It Boy' and 'Sriracha' opening the set, the venue completely erupted. From that moment on, the crowd was feral in all the right ways. I honestly think he could've sat down and not sung a single word, and the audience would've handled the entire vocals/ raps for him.
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His DJ, Dan, was the perfect partner in crime, keeping the momentum at full throttle from start to finish. The set list was stacked! 'C'est La Vie' (a Yung Gravy cover), 'Bad Boy' (a Young Bae cover), 'Antidepressants', Eat Slay Love', 'Edamame' and 'Help Herself' were all delivered with that trademark bbno$ energy.
It wasn't just the music either; it felt like we were all hanging out with a mate. . . who just happens to be a global star. bbno$ leaned hard into the 'it's pronounced Baby No Money' joke throughout the night, even with Jungle Bobby playing it up every chance they got.
bbno$ also mentioned he'd done a shoey in Brisbane (boo, Adelaide is better!) the night before and "felt sick ever since," which received a massive laugh from the crowd. His banter was effortless, slipping perfectly into the Aussie sense of humour, the kind of dry, cheeky comedy that wins over a crowd instantly.
Production-wise, the show went all out. Behind him, a massive screen flashed animations and major lyrics like a live lyric video, while lasers cut across the room (which, as someone doing photos, was both thrilling and unbelievably terrifying). The visuals were sharp, fun, and totally in sync with his offbeat personality.
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Halfway through, he brought Jungle Bobby back out for a surprise track, which only added to the madness. From there, the three took over the venue and made that stage incredible. Dan on the DJ decks, Jungle Bobby hyping the crowd up, and bbno$ doing what he does best.
However, there were genuine moments too. When a small incident broke out in the crowd and someone had to be escorted out, bbno$ paused the show and calmly said: "If you're not here to have fun, you're welcome to leave. We're here for good vibes only." The place erupted in applause, a moment of honest communication with the crowd.
Then there was the chant. Mid-song, the crowd launched into the loudest "Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!" I’ve ever heard in my life. bbno$ had to stop singing because he was laughing too hard, just standing there in awe. For a second, Hindley Street Music Hall was his home town.
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The night wrapped with 'Lalala' (and its remix), followed by 'Pogo' sending the crowd into one final jump-fuelled frenzy. By the time the house lights came on, everyone was sweaty, grinning, and begging for one more song. I didn't want to leave either. I wanted it to keep going.
I've seen every bbno$ show in Adelaide, but this one felt different. It wasn't just another tour stop. It felt like a celebration between an artist and his people. Chaotic, hilarious, heartfelt, and unforgettable. In one sentence? FKN AWESOME! I can't wait to see him return to Australia again.
More photos from the concert.
