Sunday night saw Current Joys play for the first time at the Sydney Opera House as part of Vivid Festival. It was a great night and band were definitely in fine form. Their show was in the Joan Sutherland Theatre, a venue slightly smaller than the larger Concert Hall, and I think more intimate. It was their second visit to Sydney and their set was littered with selections from across the 12 or so years that they have existed. Initially is was a project for just Nick Rattigan but overtime he has fleshed it out to the tight and solid four piece that exists now. Their music is catchy and melodic but can also rock out, evident on songs like 'Cigarettes'. The crowd was young and enthusiastic. Like most Opera House shows the audience is never sure if they should stand or not. But towards the end we mostly did when the band played songs like the energetic 'Blondie'. The encore was a bit of a treat too, as Nick announced that they have a new album on the way and he would play three songs from it. But he informed us that the band hasn't truly rehearsed them so Nick sung over a backing track. It was surprisingly effective. A nice way to end a pretty great night.

Set List
Ghosts
Desire
Legends
Cigarettes
New Flesh
Under the Influence
My Blueberry Life
Breaking the Waves
Symphonia IX
Fear
Close the Door
Way Out Here
American Honey
My Motorcycle
Blondie
You Break My Heart
Kids

Sufferer (Nick solo) 
Skinamrink (Nick solo)
Halloween (Nick solo)