Wednesday night marked the long-awaited return of Biffy Clyro to a hot, packed Roundhouse at UNSW in Sydney.
Back in Australia after eight years, and playing a sold-out show, the crowd was more than ready (8 April).
The evening was opened by Teenage Joans, who brought their fun, casual (in the best way) energy to the stage. Tahlia and Cahli leaned into their 'we're just here to have fun with you' vibe, and the crowd fed off it.
They've got that quirky, genuine charm that makes their sets feel real. Even with a few minor venue sound issues, nothing took away from the performance. With a new album currently in the works, there's definitely something to look forward too.
Teenage Joans - image © AH Imagery
As the anticipation built, there was a sense of excitement – and maybe even a bit of relief. It was finally time for Biffy Clyro. . . and they were actually back. No big opening "we've missed you Sydney" peech, no drawn-out intro – just straight into it.
Leaning heavily into their latest album, 2025's 'Futique', they kicked things off with 'A Little Love' and 'Hunting Season', before heading straight into the classic 'That Golden Rule', giving the crowd a hit of both new and old.
Simon Neil hasn't missed a beat (and yes, the kilt is still very much part of the show). He was everywhere – on the stacks, across the stage, up, down, bringing that signature messy, high-energy spirit.
Biffy Clyro - image © AH Imagery
Touring members Naomi Macleod and Mike Vennart slotted in seamlessly alongside Ben Johnston on drums, keeping everything tight while still feeling loose in all the right ways.
The rest of the set balanced old favourites with newer material and, of course, the classics landed exactly how they should: 'Mountains', 'The Captain', 'Many Of Horror', 'Black Chandelier'.
Each one hit hard, with the crowd suddenly singing louder than they probably intended, and if you've followed the band at any point over the last 15, 20 years, there was plenty to love about the set list.
By the end the band looked wrecked, the crowd looked wrecked, and despite the reality of work the next day, no one seemed to care that much.
Biffy Clyro - image © AH Imagery
What an absolute cracker of a show. Overall, it felt less like a super-polished gig and more like hanging out at a really loud, sweaty and fun rehearsal with a thousand other fans – which, honestly, is exactly why people love them.
Fans were pumped and there was a bit of that shared thought 'you better not bloody leave it another eight years to be back next time'!
- written by Amy Halpin
