Australian funk rock trailblazers Skunkhour are heading back to the stage for a rare hometown show, locking in a one night only Sydney performance this winter.
The band will take over Manning Bar on Saturday, June 20th bringing with them a lineup that feels like a snapshot of Australia’s groove driven ’90s scene, joining them for the night are fellow genre blenders Swoop, making it a double bill stacked with nostalgia and serious rhythm.
If you grew up with Skunkhour’s distinctive fusion of funk, rock, hip hop and soul, the show promises a reminder of why the band carved out such a unique space in Australian music.
Show Details
Skunkhour + Swoop
Saturday, June 20th
Manning Bar, Sydney
Tickets
Pre sale: Monday, March 16th at 10:00am
General sale: Wednesday, March 18th at 10:00am
All of the details and tickets here.
A Band That Refused To Sit In One Genre
When Skunkhour first emerged in the ’90s, their sound didn’t neatly fit into the boxes dominating the local scene. Instead, the band stitched together tight funk grooves, heavy guitar riffs and hip hop rhythms into something unmistakably their own.
That approach helped them build a cult following across the country, decades later their live sets still carry the same energy that made them stand out in the first place.
Get ready for a set packed with fan favourites including ‘Up to Our Necks in It’, ‘Home’, ‘Kick in the Door’, ‘Weightlessness’, and ‘Breathing Through My Eyes’.
Skunkhour ‘Up To Our Necks In It’
Swoop Bring The ’90s Groove
Joining Skunkhour on the bill are ARIA nominated outfit Swoop, another band that left a strong imprint on Australia’s alternative and dance leaning rock scene, their catalogue includes the Certified Gold single ‘Apple Eyes’, along with tracks like ‘Do It’ and their upbeat take on the Roy Ayers classic ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’.
Known for turning venues into full blown dancefloors, Swoop’s blend of funk, pop and groove-heavy hooks should slot perfectly alongside Skunkhour’s rhythm driven live show.
Swoop ‘Apple Eyes’
With both bands carrying serious live credentials, the Manning Bar date shapes up as a rare chance to see two influential Australian acts sharing the same stage, for fans of the country’s ’90s alternative scene, it’s the kind of lineup that doesn’t come around often.
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