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September 11, 2024
Megan Milner

Young Henrys and Volcom Australia announce RIP IN Weekender 2024 with DJ sets from Dune Rats, The Buoys, Haiku Hands, Fangz and more!

YOUNG HENRYS AND VOLCOM AUSTRALIA ARE TAKING OVER HOTEL STEYNE FOR A FREE 2-DAY SKATE & MUSIC MINI-FESTIVAL

RIP IN WEEKENDER 2024

FEATURING DJ SETS FROM DUNE RATS, THE BUOYS, HAIKU HANDS, FANGZ + MORE

PLUS AN IN-VENUE HALF PIPE, YOUNG HENRYS BEER SPECIALS & GUEST SKATERS ROB PACE, ROME COLLYER, LIV LOVELACE AND MANY MORE

THE HOTEL STEYNE, MANLY BEACH
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
FREE ENTRY

MORE INFO HERE
Brewing champions, Young Henrys, are hitting the Northern Beaches this November with best mates Volcom Australia to bring back the infamous RIP IN Weekender at Manly’s Hotel Steyne. From Friday, November 1 to Saturday, November 2, the two-day party will feature Volcom Australia’s Pro Skate Team tearing it up on the in-venue half pipe, a pop-up tattoo parlour, plenty of beer specials and DJs sets from Dune Rats, The Buoys, Haiku Hands, Fangz, Crocodylus and DOWNGIRL. Get a taste of the RIP IN Weekender vibes by checking out last year’s wrap-up video HERE.

Headlining Friday on the DJ decks are Australia’s adrenaline-fueled main stage players, Haiku Hands. After bringing the beat worldwide with their 2023 record Pleasure Beast and having shared the stage with Kendrick Lamar and Lizzo at New York’s Governors Ball, jam along to the fury unleashed by Australia’s most exciting dance-pop trio.

Fresh off a national tour with The Bennies and Cancer Bats, Sydney-based punk rock quintet FANGZ will bring their high-octane energy to the decks, delivering a DJ set that promises to ignite Hotel Steyne with the same ferocity as their live shows. And opening the show is the fiery four-piece femme-punk soul band DOWNGIRL DJs, Eora’s keen and proud rockers known for sharing their love of “making loud noises” and easily pumping up the dancefloor.

Shaking things up on Saturday are the rough-around-the-edges, indie alt-punk legends, Dune Rats DJs. With a discography packed with anthems like “Scott Green” and “No Plans” they’ve distilled their rebellious spirit into the mind-melting album If It Sucks, Turn It Up. Expect a rollercoaster of good times, raw truths, 90’s nostalgia and fuzzed-out pop, delivering a sizzling DJ set that’s sure to hit home.

“We’ve got some A-class beer drinking bangers ready to drop! We don’t get to DJ that often so expect 900 beers to be drunk during our set + Brett is gonna attempt a 1080 on the half pipe!” –
Danny Beusaraus – Dune Rats

Joining Dune Rats are high octane band, The Buoys, who carved out their name in the scene with “I Want You” and “Settle Petal”, promise to deliver a rousing DJ set. Catch the band as they hit the decks and deliver a party-fuelled set, riding the momentum of their powerful album Lustre and sold out Sydney show last month. Also on the bill are Northern Beaches locals and crocodile rockers, Crocodylus. They’ll be warming up the decks with their distinct brand of surf rock, highlighted by singles “My Baby” and “Sweaty Already”.

There will also be an epic DJ battle between pro skaters and surfers, and a lineup of guest pro skaters from Volcom Australia’s Skate Team, including Rob Pace, Rome Collyer and Olympic skater Liv Lovelace. If that’s not enough to tempt you, enjoy Young Henrys beer specials all weekend, plus a special tattoo pop-up to add some extra flair.

“Is there a better way to kick off summer in Manly? RIP IN Weekender is my favourite cocktail of music, skating & arts, it’s gonna to rip the roof off!”
Shane Azar – Managing Director, Liberated Brands (Volcom)

“Looks like RIP IN Weekender is going to be the most epic thing happening in Sydney this November! Beer lovers, skaters, bands and tattooists are taking over the Steyne Hotel for another weekend of fun, sun, skating and good ol’ fashioned malarky. YH are stoked to be partnering with our long time friends and collaborators Volcom, curating an epic lineup in the beautiful surrounds of the hallowed Steyne beer garden.”
Oscar Mcmahon – Young Henrys

A testament to their history of celebrating culture, arts and live music over the years accompanied by a well deserved frothie, Young Henrys’ RIP IN Weekender is set to turn the Hotel Steyne on its head this November. For your chance to witness some of Australia’s most exciting local artists at one of the Northern Beaches most iconic venues, RSVP here to secure your spot at Young Henrys’ weekend-long festivities.

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YOUNG HENRYS AND VOLCOM AUSTRALIA PRESENT RIP IN WEEKENDER
HOTEL STEYNE, MANLY
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

DJ SET LINEUP

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
HAIKU HANDS
FANGZ
DOWNGIRL

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
DUNE RATS
THE BUOYS
CROCODYLUS
+ DJ BATTLE BETWEEN PRO SKATERS AND SURFERS

PRO SKATERS
Rome Collyer
Rob Pace
Ethan Copeland
Jesse Noonan
Kai Shimakage
Liv Lovelace
& friends

+

YOUNG HENRYS BEER SPECIALS
TATTOO POP UP

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December 15, 2023
Megan Milner

[Review] Royal Blood @ Hordern Pavilion, Sydney 13/12/2023

The Hordern Pavilion transformed into a rock playground on Wednesday night as Royal Blood, the notorious UK rock duo, graced the stage in support of their latest album, Back to the Water Below. Along for the ride were local acts Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and The Buoys, as supports for the entire Australian run. It’s been a long 5 years since their last headline run in Australia, and releasing two new #1 albums in their absence, fans are chomping at the bit to see them once more.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, hailing from Perth, took the night up a notch. As the second support act, sthey brought their unique brand of heavy drums and intense rhythms to the stage. Their setlist, featuring tracks like Tally-Ho, MundungusNootmare (K-I-L-L-I-n-G) Meow!, and Hymn for a Droid, showcased their ability to seamlessly blend heavy and (dare I say) psychedelic elements, the perfect addition to the evening by complimenting the headliners. There is no doubt that they gained many new fans tonight.

Before the show, the audience was treated to a prelude of Rage Against the Machine, Queens of the Stone Age, and Arctic Monkeys, over the venue PA – they sure know their clientele tonight!

As the lights dimmed, Prodigy’s Firestarter signalled the arrival of tonight’s headliners. Purple hues bathed the stage as Royal Blood emerged, front man Mike Kerr sporting sunglasses, and drummer Ben Thatcher, true to form, donning his signature hat. The set kicked off with Out of the Black instantly lighting up the crowd. From the first chorus you can hear the venue singing over the band, and this doesn’t stop for the remainder of the evening. As the first song is wrapping up Thatcher jumps down from his drum kit and motions for the crowd to split in two. He then hops down into the masses and joined his fans, snapping photos.

A brief hello led straight into an enormous set featuring hits like Come on Over, Boilermaker, Typhoons and Lights Out, each met with a louder roar from punters. During moments of banter between Kerr and fans, he says ‘a lot has changed in the years we haven’t been here but one that remains the same are the shoey chants.’ As he has newfound sobriety, he asks for a volunteer from the mosh pit to do one for him as he plays us the next track. One of the highlights of the night was Little Monster, which was met with howls from the crowd so loud that Kerr steps away from the microphone to the front of the stage to allow us to sing.

In a 2017 interview with The AU Review, both members expressed their hatred of encores, Mike Kerr said ‘we’d rather do our thing and destroy the place, and leave’. Although Royal Blood are now an encore band!  Returning with unexpected twist as they were joined by Chris Young from Psychedelic Porn Crumpets for Waves, from their latest album. A collaborative ballad showcased not only the seamless synergy between the two bands but also the exceptional vocal prowess of Kerr. The evening reached its pinnacle with the chart topper Figure It Out, ending on a truly unforgettable moment as fans dug deep and gave every last ounce of energy.

Royal Blood’s performance tonight, was nothing short of spectacular. The duo demonstrated an unparalleled mastery of their craft only honed by years of dedication and touring. From the power of Troubles Coming and How Did We Get So Dark? to the emotionally charged encore featuring hits like Waves and Ten Tonne Skeleton, the night was proof of their evolution as musicians. The energy, the flawless execution of their extensive setlist, and the unexpected collaboration with Psychedelic Porn Crumpets created an impression that stayed with the audience long after the last note had faded. I lost count of how many times I exclaimed after hearing the first note of the next song, the hits did not stop coming all night. With an absolutely stacked 18 song set list, this was easily the best I have ever seen Royal Blood and it only makes me hungrier to see them again.

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