Australian Guitar

THE WOMBATS

WHERE

JOHN CAIN ARENA NAARM/MELBOURNE, VICTORIA

WHEN

FRIDAY JUNE 10TH, 2022

REVIEW

ELLIE ROBINSON

PHOTOS

MATIJA SMOJVER

It felt weird to watch The Wombats play an indoor venue. Before tonight we’d never seen the British indie-rockers at their own show, but we’ve seen them countless times at festivals like Falls, Field Day, Groovin The Moo, Splendour In The Grass, Yours & Owls, Spilt Milk… Pretty much every one in the country, really. But there’s a reason why they’re so beloved in that unique festival atmosphere: their music is inescapably fun, their energy is infectiously affable, and their lowkey setup means the vibe steals the spotlight, not the spectacle.

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