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Kevin Parker and the band Tame Impala returned to Perth on Saturday night for their first performance at RAC Arena since 2022. The shows were part of the Australian leg of the Deadbeat Tour, which follows a recent U.S. tour and the promotion of Parker’s fifth studio album, Deadbeat. The Perth concerts were the first of two shows this weekend. The set began with a high‑energy performance by Australian electronic act Ninajirachi, who served as the support act. Parker opened the main event by stepping onto the stage in a relaxed outfit of loose pants, a white T‑shirt and a light jacket, and greeted the audience with a brief monologue. “We finally made it back to Perth, it’s a hometown show,” he said. “I can’t even begin to tell you how special this is. I’ve been thinking about tonight for a long time.” The setlist included a mix of older Tame Impala tracks and newer songs from Deadbeat. Highlights were the 2015 single “Let It Happen,” the 2019 track “Eventually,” and the 2023 releases “Loser” and “Dracula.” The band also performed “The Less I Know the Better,” “Feels Like We Only Go Backwards,” “Elephant,” “New Person, Same Old Mistakes,” and “End of Summer.” The encore featured “Dracula,” “The Less I Know the Better,” and “End of Summer,” the latter of which had been teased earlier in the tour. During the show, a mid‑set break saw the frontman’s ticket holder for the Dockers football club pause for a restroom break, leading to a brief comedic moment when he encountered former Fremantle player Andy Brayshaw. Parker later asked the crowd, “Who started the Freo chant?” prompting a “Freo! Freo!” response from the audience. The chant had previously been encouraged by Parker at a U.S. concert in September. Parker also performed a brief DJ set from a small stage in the mosh pit and at one point lay on his back, face and body directed toward the ceiling, creating a visual effect of a vortex of light. The concert concluded with a confetti blast after the first track from Deadbeat, “My Old Ways,” and the band returned for the encore. The event was attended by fans who had followed Parker’s career from his early days as a multi‑hyphenate musician to his current status as a two‑time Grammy winner. No additional collaborations or guest appearances were announced for the show. Article source: The West Australian | Image credit: The West Australian
Kevin Parker and the band Tame Impala returned to Perth on Saturday night for their first performance at RAC Arena since 2022. The shows were part of the Australian leg of the Deadbeat Tour, which follows a recent U.S. tour and the promotion of Parker’s fifth studio album, Deadbeat. The Perth concerts were the first of two shows this weekend. The set began with a high‑energy performance by Australian electronic act Ninajirachi, who served as the support act. Parker opened the main event by stepping onto the stage in a relaxed outfit of loose pants, a white T‑shirt and a light jacket, and greeted the audience with a brief monologue. “We finally made it back to Perth, it’s a hometown show,” he said. “I can’t even begin to tell you how special this is. I’ve been thinking about tonight for a long time.” The setlist included a mix of older Tame Impala tracks and newer songs from Deadbeat. Highlights were the 2015 single “Let It Happen,” the 2019 track “Eventually,” and the 2023 releases “Loser” and “Dracula.” The band also performed “The Less I Know the Better,” “Feels Like We Only Go Backwards,” “Elephant,” “New Person, Same Old Mistakes,” and “End of Summer.” The encore featured “Dracula,” “The Less I Know the Better,” and “End of Summer,” the latter of which had been teased earlier in the tour. During the show, a mid‑set break saw the frontman’s ticket holder for the Dockers football club pause for a restroom break, leading to a brief comedic moment when he encountered former Fremantle player Andy Brayshaw. Parker later asked the crowd, “Who started the Freo chant?” prompting a “Freo! Freo!” response from the audience. The chant had previously been encouraged by Parker at a U.S. concert in September. Parker also performed a brief DJ set from a small stage in the mosh pit and at one point lay on his back, face and body directed toward the ceiling, creating a visual effect of a vortex of light. The concert concluded with a confetti blast after the first track from Deadbeat, “My Old Ways,” and the band returned for the encore. The event was attended by fans who had followed Parker’s career from his early days as a multi‑hyphenate musician to his current status as a two‑time Grammy winner. No additional collaborations or guest appearances were announced for the show.
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