Camp Cope perform "The Opener" | Live at Sydney Opera House

[@SydneyOperaHouse]

Camp Cope are returning to the Opera House! In one of their final Australian performances for the year, Camp Cope will play the Concert Hall on Wednesday 25 July. Tickets on sale now → bit.ly/SOHCampCope

[@IronTek]

Will that concert ever make it onto the channel?

[@TheTripwireSesh]

Georgia's eye roll gives me life

[@cedarcorey-flatau6823]

Kye Hardingham that was awesome!!

[@Its_RubyHere245]

Me everyday...

[@thomasmcgarr5346]

I am a 57 year old lover of Dylan/Sones/Van Morrison etc; ignore the snobs; these ladies rock, I love their sound. Don't let others tell you what to like.

[@j.c985]

I absolutely love this song, discovered it through Pitchfork’s list of the greatest songs of the 2010s and instantly fell in love with it. Unwaveringly feminist, socially conscious and evocative lyricism with a solid opening riff and instrumentation throughout and that voice is just exceptional ❤️🎶

[@hakarumonoka]

How appropriate that their last show together will be here as well. You ladies had a great run and your music will be missed!!

[@MusicalAirCastle]

That bass 🤤

[@punkrockboy860]

Agreed

[@Tomnedreb]

I just discovered Gergia Mac and Camp Cope and I have to say it's the best band I've heard in a very long time. Already bought their first album and can't wait to get my hands on their upcoming album. Keep rocking girls and plz come and play some gigs in Norway.

[@davidchez513]

Tomnedreb DAMN! I didn't expected to see you in here. I love your Nirvana's covers! Is a nice suprise to see you here

[@katbarber7225]

Gives me goosebumps! Such a tune!!!!

[@laurencebarnes1322]

I fall in love with Camp Cope earlier last year. I've been listening to their new album on repeat. I cannot wait to see them live. Such an awesome band. And I love what they do off stage as well

[@jes8253]

What exactly did they do off stage?

[@beigela]

@@jes8253 the suspense is killing meeee!!!!

[@brodierussell4839]

But where was the "Show em Kelly!"

[@roberteendres]

And she is the most talented part of the band, she straight up jams.

[@ThePled9e]

Brodie Russell gutted

[@ac8598]

The writing is incredible. Wish more bands were as talented as these lot.

[@vivianchetty7477]

Usually I illegally download music. But because these people sang so well. I am purchasing it of iTunes.

[@kbuselmeier69]

Vivian Chetty Excellent. I always make the point of purchasing music I like from independent, DIY type of bands.

[@stephenmiholick7548]

All I can say is wow! Just discovered you on a small college radio station in redlands ca. I can feel the passion in the vocalists voice. What an amazingly raw and passionate voice and the jangly guitar sound along with consistently moving bass and the changes in the drumming. Brilliant!! Everything these days is so overproduced and sounds the same. Whoever produces this band is doing a great service to real music lovers by leaving us to enjoy such a raw organic sound. Great chemistry with these girls. Come to SoCal!!

[@3ellengrace]

could watch this on repeat, you guys are the best xoxo

[@Waynimations]

I’m in love with this band!!!!

[@Ambushh]

I geared this song on triple j the other night and couldn't get it out of my head. I finally found it! Awesome!

[@TassieJake]

Wow !!!! The sound !!! I window tinted the back windows with bomb blast 🤗🤗 I seen ballerinas while working there. Awesome place !

[@heavyreckless]

Can't wait for the next album!!!! Will definitely be a headbanger

[@TheCucumberPhone]

i have so much respect for these girls

[@L1NTL1CKER]

the eye rolls are my fave

[@137magdiel]

MARAVILHOSAS

[@PrepElephant]

Hell of a song. Excited to hear more

[@lachie4017]

If you think this is a hell of a song you should hear every other song

[@odinp]

That voice, wow.

[@Doinkls]

let me like this more than once!

[@HugoAyala1983]

They're pretty good!

[@stephaniek6897]

why am I crying!!

[@punkandprovocation]

What an absolute tune.

[@jimmythunders999]

Gave me chills...

[@pixiescam]

I came her to listen as I'd never heard them. Really good!

[@trashghostpresents1805]

WOW. this video is freakin breathtaking

[@nelsonyoung4467]

Yes ❤🎉😂❤🎉

[@gregclarke8932]

You girls are awesome, love your music.

[@ThePled9e]

Thank you 💚

[@bartewing8099]

These women bring it- the real deal

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Oh my does that sound wonderful

[@tbramhall94]

You showed em Kelly

[@jes8253]

Tell me you never wanna see me again And then keep showing up at my house Tell me you'll never be in love again Now you're walking around with someone else If I was hungry then you were starving And he was so sick but you were dying If I was hungry then you were starving Now tell the dead man that you're the one dying Treat them like queens until they disagree And never reflect and think "Why maybe the problem was me" Nah man just keep smoking weed Tell this one "Yeah they're all crazy, unlike you baby" Tell me that no one knows me like you do And tell me that my friends don't tell me the truth And maybe I'll come crawling back to you Like that was your plan right? You worked so hard but we were just lucky To ride those coat-tails into infinity And all my success has got nothing to do with me Yeah tell me again how there just Aren't that many girls in the music scene It's another whole male tour preaching equality It's another straight cis man who knows more about this than me It's another man telling us we're missing a frequency It's another man telling us we can't fill up the room It's another man telling us to book a smaller venue Nah, hey come on girls, we're only thinking about you! Now look how far we've come not listening to you Yeah just get a female opener, that'll fill the quota

[@lexthanexpected]

all the live performances sounds just like the record

[@kimpennefather2581]

So much attitude. Every female gets the feels !!!

[@ARCtheCartoonMaster]

I mean, it's cool that you like this song, but don't project your tastes onto every woman on the planet.

[@thma1553]

I'm male. I "get the feels", too. It's just excellent, exciting music. And I don't care (too much) about their gender. Nevertheless it's always nice to discover some new women who rock, as the music and the festival industry has neglected them quite a bit lately.

[@jixxxxer17]

I love her voice especially when she gets powerful with it WOW , what's her name ?

[@thma1553]

So where's the rest of their show?

[@ffm595]

So much love for these three! Great to see such powerful and talented people speaking out about the lack of diversity and acceptance in the music scene. Can't thank you guys enough for inspiring so many girls like myself to follow their dreams and to feel worthy of our own success. Keep doing what you're doing because you're honestly making such a difference to many girl's life not just in the music scene, but in society as I whole!

[@ARCtheCartoonMaster]

If you're only inspired to follow your dreams because of your gender, then maybe you should rethink your dreams.

[@ffm595]

​@@ARCtheCartoonMaster Absolutely, but what makes you think that's the case for most women? At the heart of it, I believe they're pursuing this career because it's their passion, however their success can serve as a further incentive for young girls who may have hesitations due to a lack of representation. That's the way I see it at least, but I do see where you're coming from

[@ARCtheCartoonMaster]

@@ffm595 But here's the thing: where did the first female musicians get their inspiration from? It couldn't have been other female musicians, because those didn't exist yet. And you said it yourself - these ladies *probably* chose this career path because they're passionate about music. So why can't we just let girls choose what they want to do, instead of having to "encourage" them, and treat them like dumb idiots who cannot think for themselves? And what if a girl is inspired to become a musician because she likes certain *male* artists? I chose to become an animator, even though there aren't that many animation studios in Australia. I was inspired by Americans. And I was passionate about the art, so I felt it should be a career path I should take.

[@ffm595]

​@@ARCtheCartoonMaster I guess it's about equity. It would be great if we didn't have to worry about giving girls extra encouragement, however the music industry remains very male dominated and so it's great to have these female inspirations. Whilst not everyone always agrees with Camp Cope, I think for the most part they've had a really positive impact on inspiring musicians who feel underrepresented. This representation can play such a huge role in shaping someone's pathway, and so its one explanation for why it took a while for lots of women to "make it" in the industry. The early female musicians were likely inspired by male artists, however they faced far more barriers and limitations than their male counterparts. Bands like Camp Cope aren't trying to patronise and belittle girls, but rather say "you'll be faced with more obstacles along the way, but you can still make it". I can see we both have different views on this, but thanks for sharing your opinion and I hope you'll also try to see where I'm coming from :)

[@anasalhorani1490]

This is fucking amazing!

[@AM-uv9hi]

Loveeee ittttttttt

[@OMega3n6]

So good

[@GregTheVideoMan]

Georgia's screams give me ASMR

[@renanfernandes5459]

Thank you

[@khaaleliilighntingcoronado9009]

It's bands like this that will start a revolution.

[@goochasbruh]

Georgia Mac should do a song with Davey Havok from AFI. I think their voices would go so well together.

[@suricatasoy]

good job! lml

[@jamestheace1]

tasty grooves

[@RihannasForehead]

DIS MY SHIT BRO

[@timotarttanen8841]

Camp cope is so awesome together as a girl band great lyrics, base and drums these women are so cool telling the truth about equality in female bands they will make a mark in the world music industry its inevitable thanks for you tunes great work TIMO

[@ARCtheCartoonMaster]

If they want to be treated as equals, then maybe they should treat *themselves* as equals, instead of bringing attention to their gender.

[@riffbear3254]

So fucking good!!

[@DropItStudio]

Great job ! :-)

[@saraho362]

YES SUPERSTARS FUCK ME UP I LOVE IT

[@renanfernandes5459]

Love from Brazil

[@fineanwilliams3731]

fucking valid

[@OUTaz]

zajebiste!!! :)

[@usefulsunrise9299]

I'll have to track these girls down

[@rubbad]

Gangster AF

[@stormzamboni6157]

thought they were terrible at first but holy cow this band slams

[@BlackPrimeMinister]

I'm furiously googling to find al of these amazing female rock bands. Where are they? I live in Manchester, and all it does is music. If they were there, I would see them. I'm an old-school Sleater-Kinney fan. Women who play rock are outliers. The few that do are usually puppets fronting the boys. So much for the #GenderPlayGap.

[@ARCtheCartoonMaster]

So... have you never heard of tomboys?

[@Flabtke316]

Bit of a dirge this one eh?

[@franko2466]

Yeahh just get a female opener that'll fill the quota

[@Sulfuric13]

Impressed at how creatively terrible this music is.

[@ARCtheCartoonMaster]

Honestly, if they want women to be taken seriously in the industry, then maybe they shouldn't make it about gender.

[@robertrood4728]

@@ARCtheCartoonMaster Maybe Georgia should learn how to play a lead break or solo, maybe Sarah should learn how to play rolls or fills. You take away their constant whining about imagined oppression and the music just sounds so generic and uninspired.

[@ARCtheCartoonMaster]

@@robertrood4728 Eh... I think the rest of their songs are good. The ones where they *don’t* whine about oppression. Admittedly, I’ve only listened to their album _How to Socialise and Make Friends_ and their split EP with Cayetana, so maybe they have other songs like this...

[@crabPEOPLE2000]

I love camp cope and have their first record and shirt but doesn’t it seem kinda grandstandy to call out cis straight men when they’re cis and straight themselves? If I’m wrong someone correct me though, it just feels like an ally trying to get brownie points.

[@katteycat]

I think they're saying that a band full of queer ppl might feel the same way/ receive the same treatment. Also are they all cishet? idk. it also may be referring to how a straight cis man has never experienced the 'oh you're only popular because there aren't a lot of ________ bands'

[@charlottesimss9853]

Cis het guys don't have to deal with being invalidated for their gender or sexuality, they're expected to be that way and to get what they want and have more potential than other people cuz they don't let others succeed a lot. Most everyone important in history is a cishet man so now we have to change that

[@rodneyking8896]

Kinda sounds like the song hit a nerve of yours.

[@ARCtheCartoonMaster]

@@katteycat Well, maybe if women don't want to be singled out for their gender, then they shouldn't make everything about gender themselves. In this song, they specifically complain about gender quotas, yet that's exactly what the feminists are advocating for.

[@ARCtheCartoonMaster]

@@charlottesimss9853 But not everyone hates female bands. Most normal guys are perfectly okay with women following their dreams. If any guy's a sexist prick, you can just brush him off as a hater and move on.

[@yehheapsmadaybut]

Thoroughly mediocre pub rock

[@ARCtheCartoonMaster]

Maybe instead of whining about sexism, how about just make good music, and people will see you as normal musicians? It's a shame too, because these are really talented musicians, and they should be putting that effort towards something that isn't political in nature. Like, oh, I don't know... the rest of their songs, that their fans actually want to listen to?

[@JacobSever]

Lol imagine being so daft you actually just said keep politics out of music. Which have been the subject of nearly all music for the past 60 years.

[@egc1724]

they have a platform and they’re using it to bring attention to things that need to change - imo it makes the music even better

[@julianandjoysadventures6944]

Good effort girls. But I know you can do better. You can really play. Good luck with your future music.