Former Sticky Fingers frontman Dylan Frost has appeared in Waverley Local Court alongside partner Elyssa Ford over cross-apprehended violence order applications brought by police following a reported argument.
Frost and Ford appeared in the Sydney court on Thursday, September 10, after neighbours called police over what was described as a loud argument between the pair, according to a report by the Wentworth Courier.
The court heard there had been a “tussle over a phone”, with lawyer Chris Ford characterising the incident as a simple argument. He told the court there were “no allegations of violence, intimidation or threats”.
Police had taken out cross AVO applications involving Frost and Ford, which the couple opposed. The applications were adjourned until December, with the court hearing the matter is expected to be dismissed if there are no further issues between the pair.
Outside court, Frost and Ford were photographed together and declined to discuss the proceedings in detail. Frost instead told reporters: “Love is the key, love is the answer.”
The appearance comes just over two months after Sticky Fingers publicly explained why they had decided to continue without Frost.
In a July Reddit AMA covered by BLUNT, the band said Frost would not be in the lineup “for the foreseeable future” and described years of trying to make the arrangement work. Seamus Coyle said at the time that “where he is currently at in his life isn’t conducive with being in a touring band”.
Other members went further in explaining how the decision was made. Beaks said he and Freddy Crabs were the ones who told Frost they felt Sticky Fingers needed to move forward without him, while Paddy Cornwall referred to a series of “on stage and off stage incidents” and said the band had initially considered stopping altogether.
The band also said Frost had struggled to consistently commit to writing, rehearsals and touring, while repeatedly stressing that he remained like family to them and that they wanted the best for him.
That earlier account should not be read as an explanation for Thursday’s court appearance. There is no established connection between the current AVO matter and Sticky Fingers’ decision to continue without Frost.
Sticky Fingers are now moving ahead with Claude Bailey on vocals and have been working on their next album without Frost. The band said in July that Bailey was recording the new record with them and that Australian touring plans were being developed for 2027.
Frost’s AVO matter is due to return to court in December.
