In a move that only the most dedicated and daring bands could pull off, Dear Seattle played two shows in one day at JIVE in Adelaide: an all ages gig and a sold-out show for over 18s.  Far from running on fumes, the band delivered a visceral, high-voltage performance that felt like a full-body purge—for both artist and audience. 

The energy was set early by a stellar lineup of support acts. Lucky opened with fuzzy, heartfelt rock that quickly won over the early crowd. TOWNS, local heroes in their own right, followed with their signature burst of joyful punk energy and crowd charm, keeping the vibe high. Heart Attack Man, all the way from the U.S., brought tight, aggressive riffs and snarky charisma that revved the crowd into a sweat before the headliners even hit the stage. 

Setlist Highlights 

Opening Song: “Nothing Stopping Me Now” – A defiant, high-impact opener that set the tone for the night: unapologetically loud and emotionally raw. 

“Cut My Hair” – A punchy anthem that had the crowd shouting every word with conviction, fists in the air. 

“Try” – One of the night’s rowdiest tracks, igniting a full-on pit and the first big wave of crowd surfing. 

“Day Time TV” – Slowed things down just enough for everyone to catch their breath while still keeping the emotional stakes sky-high. 

Encore: “The Special Two” (Missy Higgins cover) – A total curveball and surprisingly intimate closer. Fisher’s raw delivery transformed the beloved Aussie ballad into something gritty and fresh. The crowd was silent in awe before erupting into cheers. 

Multiple rounds of crowd surfing broke out mid-set, especially during ‘Try’ and ‘Cut My Hair’, with fans hoisting each other up in waves of unfiltered joy. At one point, Fisher laughed mid-song and shouted, “This is the best f***ing second show we’ve ever played.” 

The band’s interaction with the audience was effortlessly personal—between-song chats felt like catching up with old friends rather than a rehearsed script. Dear Seattle’s second show at JIVE wasn’t just impressive—it was inspiring. Where other bands might have coasted, they doubled down, delivering a set that was as sweaty and chaotic as it was soulful and honest.

Words and pictures by Skye Sampson

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