A Day to Remember are no strangers to chaos, and their Knotfest Melbourne set proved exactly why they’re still one of the best in the game.
Balancing skull-rattling breakdowns with massive singalongs, they turned Flemington Racecourse into a war zone of circle pits, crowd surfers, and some of the loudest crowd participation of the day.
Opening with The Downfall of Us All, A Day to Remember wasted no time. The iconic chant-along intro gave way to a full-throttle breakdown, and the crowd responded accordingly. Frontman Jeremy McKinnon barely needed to encourage the pit—bodies were already flying before the first chorus hit.
The early part of the set leaned into ADTR’s heavier side, with 2nd Sucks and I’m Made of Wax, Larry, What Are You Made Of? bringing the kind of violent energy that fits right at home at Knotfest. But the band isn’t just about breakdowns. They showed this range by seamlessly transitioning into Right Back at It Again and LeBron, proving they can turn a metal festival into a pop-punk anthem fest in seconds.
It wouldn’t be an ADTR show without a few surprises, and this time it came in the form of Make It Make Sense, a live rarity that had longtime fans losing it. Rescue Me, their collaboration with Marshmello, also got a rare festival outing, showing their ability to mix hardcore roots with crossover appeal.
Then came the emotional gut punch—If It Means a Lot to You. McKinnon delivered the acoustic verses with the entire crowd singing along before the band exploded into the full breakdown, making for one of the most cathartic moments of the night.
They wrapped up with All Signs Point to Lauderdale, a track that never fails to get a festival crowd moving. The pit hit peak madness, with fans jumping, screaming, and throwing everything they had into those final minutes.
A Day to Remember walked into Knotfest with something to prove, and they left no doubts. They may not be the heaviest band on the bill, but they’re one of the most versatile. And that’s what makes them truly unstoppable.
