The Darkness - Immigrant Song/ I Believe in a Thing Called Love Live Sydney (10/2/2024)

‪@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain‬ ‪@TheActualDarkness‬
Reprising my role as their "official videographer"

[@astroandyborgloh]

Being sober for so long was sooo good forJustin. Good, to see him ride again, and again, and again.

[@matthewchunk3689]

getting his teeth fixed was a good investment too. glad he got himself together for what should be the best years of his life.

[@dominikaksiazek7177]

​@@matthewchunk3689 why are people so fixated on having perfect teeth? What did his new teeth change or help him achieve? I'm just curious because I've never really cared how others' teeth looked. To me the only important thing is making sure your teeth are healthy. I'm aware not everybody was born with perfectly straight and snow-white teeth (they are like bones, so it's natural that they aren't pure white) and changing it may cost a small fortune.

[@matthewchunk3689]

True: It is a superficial concern but how your teeth look is related in people's minds to hygiene, attractiveness and status. Plus, having sore teeth just sucks. Getting my teeth fixed felt like a 10 ton weight off my chest. @@dominikaksiazek7177

[@danv8717]

​@@dominikaksiazek7177Because Justin mentioned it on his podcast. How getting his teeth fixed made him feel more confident and secure. He is a singer after all and people do look at his face, mouth, teeth etc when he is performing.

[@dominikaksiazek7177]

@@danv8717 oh, so Justin brought it up in his podcast, I didn't know that. Thanks for the explanation. Ok, now I can see how getting his teeth fixed has helped his confidence grow.

[@rum02]

Jaaaaaaaaahhhsten Hawwwwkins Ryyyddddess agaaaannnnn. Again.

[@kevinsmith5318]

I am late to discovering Justin Hawkins and pretty much through his wonderful blog but holy shit this guy is one cool hard rocking rocker. And he plays a pretty good guitar with the vocals to go with it. A true rock star! So few of them exist anymore. Rock on SIR Hawkins. You have a (new) fan for life! (P.S. I bought all of the Darkness albums because of you so go buy yourself a burger with the proceeds😁)

[@parisbear6062]

Same here - been following his Blog.

[@ElricX]

Yep, same here. I knew the song a Thing called Love but that was about it. Recently stumbled onto his KZbin channel. He and the Darkness are awesome!

[@mickadams1905]

The Darkness is a band that always sounded awesome to me and I loved how they seemed to be channelling various rock gods like Led Zep or Black Sabbath. I was never really a big fan though, but, I too got more interested in them after watching Justins YT videos. These guys have been around for a few decades now but they're clearly still having fun and entertaining huge audiences. Hopefully I'll drag my lazy arse off the couch one of these years and check em out live.

[@shawnmcvey7789]

Hot Cakes is very underrated. They did it old school with a lot of live band tracking and it shows.

Great fun. Proper musicians who don't take it too seriously. Makes me think of seeing Rod and the Faces in the 70s. Great live entertainment - ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!!!

[@FrederickChampaguno]

You got to see Rod With The Faces!! 😮😮 that is so awesome. I’ve been spinning those records for the last few weeks. Super underrated

[@thepavementendsnow1901]

You’re kidding, right?

[@veenoir1991]

Lmao Justin takes himself so seriously it's fucking comical, he's such a clown anymore

[@frankpoperowitzmusic]

My dude, Love The Faces! They don’t get enough attention.

[@dougsmith4602]

Justin being ridiculous is what makes the whole thing not too serious. It’s all a goof for fun. They’re in on the joke.

[@nickmcp7191]

"Until all of you are bouncing, we won't commence our most famous song." The huge brass ones it would take to say that to a crowded room...how can you not love the guy.

[@rodeliohernandez1647]

Thats how a Band should be!!!!!

[@mikekelly1771]

My daughter was at this gig. Her first festival experience. First thing she said when she got home was "Oh my God, dad, THE DARKNESS!!!!! The BEST band live, you have no idea'"!!!

[@-______-______-]

Beautiful guitar tone and he's still nailing those high falsetto notes too. Legendary.

[@Graystaff]

‘Tis him, Justin Hawkins.

[@user-qu9ev6pv8e]

Such a fun rock band. Jolly good show Darkness.

[@I-Libertine]

I love that I can watch this and feel like I know this bloke as a neighbor. Thanks, Justin. (Thanks, KZbin.)

[@wheels845]

Justin’s got the classic rock voice. Killer sound and what a range.

[@blunpabb2766]

I don’t think people realise just how good of a guitarist Justin is 🤘

[@ralphnewcomejr]

I remember when thing called love first got airtime & I was F^€√in FLOORED by that rockin KICKIN tune!!! 🤘☢️🤘im really glad to see justin still kills this live.ROCK-N-ROLL...

[@mrjjman103]

Omg that guitar tone ❤❤❤❤

[@DarkAtFour]

Just. Wow. Great to see happy and healthy =playing great to outstanding crowd on the other jade of the world. Great credit to you all. X

[@jaysreview1]

Saw them when they first came to the states, and they proceeded to blow the strokes right off the stage! Absolutely great live band to watch. So much fun.

[@cmcc3721]

Strokes were decent but Justin was just too much energy as a frontman.

[@UrsulaZA]

I saw them opening for Lady Gaga in South Africa in 2011. My Gaaaaawd were they effing amazeballs

[@lesliehutchins8365]

They NEVER disappoint ❤

[@gagacrazy10]

Would have been so good to see a full cover of immigrant song.

[@johnnynbk]

Go watch a real band play it

[@ElGordo1959]

@@johnnynbk remember to put your recycling bin out today...

[@garycook5071]

First saw The Darkness supporting Def Leppard over 20 years ago in Brixton. I remember their set more than I do Def Leppard's.

[@getwhatyougive]

I didn't get it back then, but I get it now. Awesome.

[@daviddavidson4496]

Noob This was pure 80s hair metal channeling in early 2000s

[@getwhatyougive]

@@daviddavidson4496 ah an elitist snob.

[@daviddavidson4496]

@@getwhatyougive yeah No

[@getwhatyougive]

@@daviddavidson4496 no yeah

[@daviddavidson4496]

@@getwhatyougive wat

[@manofbeard]

Justin walking and jumping around the stage just so he can get his 10,000 steps a day in.

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Dude's batshit and talented and batshit talented, with a fantastic sense of humor, and one helluva performer.

[@91batkins]

Can't wait to see them in July!!

[@antoniobonilla-re7xm]

They are the Best!!! From Spain.

[@kropek2008]

Awesome thanks for the upload.

[@meatdamilkman]

Just what I needed to see today! Thanks for posting!

[@Shelly-op1kx]

Thee BEST!! Doesn’t get any better than this! That’s all there is to it. OMG!!! Justin is JustAmaaaaaaazing!!😍💓💓💓💓

[@motopatisserie2398]

Most Excellent!!!!!!

[@lillyblack530]

Was a great night of pure rock n roll 🤟

[@totallyfrozen]

Justin’s still got it! I remember when this song came out. I was in the Army. He still has the pipes for those high notes. A genuine rock star.

[@iamspartacus6713]

went to see these in my home town of leamington spa and i have to say i was blown away by how brilliant they were,What a lead man Justin is he was a combination of freddie mercury and russell brand,he had us in stitches all night,i was expecting a 6 or 7 but truly they were 10/10 so if you ever get the chance go see em!

[@ElGordo1959]

Missed them in Perth WA, so plan to see them at Warwick Castle in June when I go back to my hometown of Beduff 🙃

[@petermcfarlane6573]

Thanks for posting, great vid. Couldn't get to see them in Brissy last week so this makes up for it (sorta). Next time!!!

[@DirkDiggler007]

Seeing The Darkness live should be a bucket list event for all..They are pure entertainment with talent to back it up..I see them every time they come to the Toon and always leave laughing ..and slightly deaf

[@petemitchell8884]

Toon army🖤🤍

[@jamiefoyers2800]

"BOUNCY BOUNCY" as we used to say in the "Barrowlands"...nice to see Justin try to get the same feeling in Sydney...you can feel the floorboards bouncing in a rockin' way!.

[@2501vai]

No one else is saying it so I will: Justin's always in really impressive shape!

[@remedy9648]

Love them!

[@RandySasquatch]

Pretty pretty pretty great

[@seandevine3695]

Great performance, and epic trousers.

[@davidkohli6117]

Justin, you are a delight

[@Scott.Powell]

Mother Flipping EPIC !!!!!!!!!

[@stevenyapp2334]

So good live, one of the best gigs last year for me. ❤

[@chrisroberts7607]

Bloody awesome as usual!!

[@Raittway]

Justin is a treasure!

[@VELOCITYSTACK666]

Love them and ive seen it all Go darkness🎉

[@postulusml]

Love you guys.

[@111RAMONES]

Saw their 1st US Tour in Seattle they were incredible.

[@samsanchez5815]

It's really impressive that then after years they still hear like studio version... wow!! Regards from México 🇲🇽

[@AfonsoCrp]

Que vibe! Bom demais❤🇧🇷🇧🇷💯💯👏

[@twosons5290]

A song filled with hooks Lyrical and musical

[@derfsmusic4367]

Wow! Just Wow! Justin still has it! Hopefully they tour the US near me!

[@neo19830901]

實在是太棒了！

[@muddysludge7117]

Bravo!

[@willnewsome6222]

And THAT is how it’s done!! 💜🔥 Legend status!

[@tippecanoe5469]

To this day, the greatest live performance I’ve ever seen was the Darkness at the Tabernacle in ATL when they were touring The Permission to Land album. It was also one of the loudest shows I’ve ever been too. Blew my ear drums out for days.

[@SEKreiver]

Justin's still got it!

[@larrydavid6852]

I'm a casual admirer mainly through his pod. Justin can play like f**k. Talented guy indeed.

[@teresasilverlight2759]

wow this guy is amazing

[@k2rocksstl]

Futuristic!

[@richardmoore3749]

Very good Justin

[@ackerjawaka4742]

Saw them at Leeds festival in 2003, they were pretty good 😜

[@machendez]

Me too!

[@johngabriel9481]

this was a 'kin amazing show!!

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

GREAT JOB ALL...THANX 4 MAKING Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO the music worldwide. LOVE YOU ALL...!!!....MUCH LOVE.!!

[@dwayneard5997]

You know..l quit "bouncing "a couple years ago....but...Damn ..they sure as Hell make me want to try... Again !!!! Mr Dilly.. Likey !! 👍🎸😎

[@philijean9810]

Ah we were at this show as well! So much fun and a great show. Amazing footage ❤

[@grobbler1]

Great Hard Rock Band.

[@jond.2868]

Cool!

[@chiprenner3800]

🎉 very cool

[@barrygill4376]

Wait new fan love it!

[@TomHenry-gl5fm]

I FKN LOVE this band!!

[@GypsyDanger514]

I need a studio version of the immigrant song now

[@user-cs7tc6cw1i]

I love technology now! Pretty freaking amazing to watch the performance you posted from Oct 2024 WAY BEFORE IT HAPPENS! THANK YOU! Unlike Pearl Jam, this is the thing that will finally put ticketmaster and live nation out of business!

[@dj-kq4fz]

Always lean into your strengths!

[@Kahuna54]

Nice to see and hear real rock n roll from a modern band!😂🎉

[@sixer6er]

Brilliant. They had Brisbane on toast too

[@user-rs6fk1vu6q]

They put on a great show. I’ve seen them twice. Come to Philly guys?!

[@mickadams1905]

Damn! These guys know how to have fun and put on a great show, I wish I went.

[@axxellein]

TRES Cool/Heavy

[@pault1964]

Love how the switch from lead to rhythm

[@shamblesman]

Epic...

[@davehall8584]

f**KIN rock n roll!!!!

[@model_number_band]

What a killer performance..

[@vinylrescueband2126]

That was a tease. They should have played the whole song!

[@lyricma3]

I was here! Got justins pick and sadly lost it at the venue, but still got Frankies! Incredible show, miss it so much!!!!!!!!

[@AAX1975]

Really wish the chaps would come to Hawaii!

[@thesoundlikechameleons2082]

That was actually great.

[@andythebritton]

It's a bop - how could you not bounce? Loved it; why the feck didn't I hear about you coming to Adelaide?!?!

[@angelssanchezluna2179]

Slim The Weeknd is killing it

[@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec]

How in the hell did I miss this tour completely? Had no idea they were playing in Australia! Saw them last year (I think) in Melbourne, I would have bought a ticket to in a heartbeat.

[@terrycarlton6991]

Still sounds great !

[@vig237]

Zaebis!

[@MrTonemaster]

Happy times in a world gone wrong.

[@daryllcornier4509]

Used to see them at the Gillingham Swan on a Sunday night, and the Butchers Arms on a Thursday. Or the Triangle.

[@1971bradleybuxton]

❤😁🤘

[@steveleadbeater8662]

Never been a fan but you gotta respect that live energy and Hawkins really knows how to play a crowd. As I said, not a fan of the music but I know i'd still have a good time in that crowd.

[@rockjawslim2005]

Came for the Zeppelin. Stayed for The Darkness.

[@roars9561]

Vi Necessitiamo 👻🐉🥳🎉🌈🎊❣️🥰

[@Shooter_FPV]

How can you NOT bounce to this????

[@clarkbuckner4900]

Made my shit day better.

[@Counterflak]

What a fucking gig man. Was in Sydney just by chance and couldn't believe my timing.

[@Mexxx65]

No idea they were here this year. Worth the ticket price?

[@nickyrodriguez95]

​@@Mexxx65 absolutely

[@Counterflak]

​@@Mexxx65absolutely. You Am I and DZ Deathrays were sick in support. Definitely better than the Pink concert that happened next door at SFS and drier too 😂