Photos: The Gaslight Anthem at Croxton Park Melbourne

With Good Things Festival 2024 just a day away, Melbourne fans packed into Croxton Park Hotel last night for an intimate performance by The Gaslight Anthem—a band that has become synonymous with heartfelt, no-frills rock.

In a room that felt charged with anticipation, the New Jersey favourites delivered a set that spanned their career, striking a chord with a devoted crowd.

Part of the festival’s highly anticipated sideshows, the gig showcased the band at their best. From the opening notes of ‘High Lonesome’, The Gaslight Anthem navigated effortlessly through fan favourites like ‘Handwritten’ and deep cuts like ‘Film Noir’. A highlight of the night came with their soulful cover of Mother Love Bone’s ‘Chloe Dancer’, a track that added an unexpected layer of depth to the set. With their mix of anthemic choruses and reflective lyricism, the band proved why they continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.

While the excitement for Good Things Festival is undeniable, the lead-up hasn’t been without its challenges. Last night, Sum 41 were forced to cancel their Brisbane sideshow due to Deryck Whibley’s ongoing health battle, raising questions about their ability to perform at the festival.

Captured through the lens of Philippa Louise Grosse, the night was a testament to the connection between band and audience, where every lyric and chord felt like it hit home. For those gearing up for Good Things Festival, this was a fitting prelude—a reminder of the power of live music to bring people together in ways that no setback can diminish.

Stay tuned to Blunt Magazine as we bring you all the highlights from Good Things Festival 2024, starting tomorrow in Melbourne.

Photos by Philippa Louise Grosse:

Set List:

1. High Lonesome
2. Handwritten
3. American Slang
4. Chloe Dancer (Mother Love Bone cover)
5. We Came to Dance
6. 1,000 Years
7. Underneath the Ground
8. Wooderson
9. Film Noir
10. Michigan, 1975
11. Mulholland Drive
12. Autumn
13. Here’s Looking at You, Kid (crowd request)
14. Old Haunts
15. Blue Dahlia
16. Mae
17. The Spirit of Jazz
18. Bring It On (crowd request)
19. Blue Jeans & White T-Shirts
20. 1930
21. 45
22. The ’59 Sound
23. The Backseat

If you are heading to Good Things Festival this weekend you can check out the set times and maps here