Holy shit! I haven’t seen The Hi-Fi as animated as it was Saturday night (May 25) since, well... I can’t recall.



And I’ve seen a fair number of shows at the West End venue. With both levels so crammed sardine juice was leaking from the walls, Seth Sentry had 1200-odd devout followers in the palm of his hand. And aside from a little shyness at the start (surely play-acting, Seth?), the Melbourne rapper — whose 2013 has included trips to South By Southwest, a live appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ and an endless run of charting singles — delivered a performance that offered more than a glimpse at what Seth can expect to be doing across the next couple of years.



With a gorgeous crowd singalong of ‘The Waitress Song’ and near-chaotic scenes of rabid rans dancing during the hits ‘Dear Science’, ‘My Scene’ and ‘Float Away’ this was a performance that packed international punch, showmanship unlike any other Australian rapper I’ve witnessed for some time and a genuine warmth from Seth towards the fans, his face mirroring utter shock/ childlike wonder at the wall of faces showering him with love.

It must seem like an eon ago that we chatted backstage at Sprung Festival last year, mate — enjoy the ride that awaits you.



Photos: Stephen Sloggett