For many in attendance, it's the most exciting night of the year as Perth drum & bass powerhouse Pendulum swing Hordern Pavilion within their mighty grip.
The crowd filter off public transport mixed in with Swans fans heading to the first game of the season (5 March), but separation is quick. The Pavilion fills early with a diverse crowd, some in black t-shirts, others dressed to the raving nines.
Ekko & Sidetrack kick the bass right in and regardless of what you're wearing, everyone is here to party. They close out with a remix of 'Still Sleepless' by D.O.D. under pink flashing lights, and the crowd respond in kind.
The air becomes thick with expectation as body heat fills the floor. The main show begins with a bang and images of nuclear waves driving sands. A narrator invites you into "the domain of the untamed," and it's clear the show will be a little theatrical.
"Sydney, are you f...ing ready?" frontman Rob Swire asks, as 'Napalm' descends, the orange stage lights flickering like flames. 'Save The Cat' features a computer screen then city streets, as Swire moves into his first melodic vocals.
If anyone isn't on the train by now, they better get on quick because the crowd is getting rowdy. A country and western mini film plays to start 'Propane Nightmares', as Swire belts "bring it on home!", the crowd joining in unison. The track explodes into red and white flashing lights as temperatures start to rise.
A spoken-word interlude mentions monsters before green and red flashes introduce 'Come Alive'. The pit opens and continues into next song 'Blood Sugar', which has the crowd singing the infectious melody under red lights and orange beams. It flows into their remix of 'Voodoo People', the sound reflecting off the ceiling.
"Hands up Sydney," Swire demands as rocks appear onscreen for 'Granite', the crowd increasingly energetic. The track takes a pause to build, before ending characteristically on a high.
'Cannibal' is full of static sounds, then 'The Island' generates the biggest crowd sing-along so far, the belted Australian voices joining in all their ocker glory.
'Cartagena' is straight fury as futuristic visuals play, while 'Halo' is heavy as metal under white lasers, Swire letting out a scream. 'Archangel' feels sentimental as Swire taps his Ztar, before a large buildup for 'Witchcraft'.
"Sydney, make some f...ing noise," Swire demands as the track launches into its climax. 'Watercolour' closes the regular set with one of their best, the crowd showing no signs of slowing.
"I can't believe they didn't play 'Tarantula', everyone said," Swire jokes upon the band's return, as they do indeed play 'Tarantula'. Swire incites the crowd to open the biggest pit of the night and it's chaotic, sweaty and supportive to anyone who goes down.
As the last notes echo out and the lights come on, the crowd leave, some to continue the party, others fully satisfied. One thing is certain, no one is unchanged.
