Renowned new-wave legends Real Life will bring an exclusive evening of enthralling entertainment to this year’s Goldfields Gothics festival in Maldon.
Take advantage of this extremely rare opportunity to see the world-famous 80s legends perform their hit Send Me An Angel and a range of their newest songs from the 2020 album Sirens.
Lead singer David Sterry told the Express that he found the goth scene to be a very non-judgemental space.
“People who experience a certain melancholy don’t always want to be faced with colour and joviality,” Sterry said.
In 1983, after supporting some of the top Australian bands including Midnight Oil and INXS, Real Life went on to achieve international chart success with their singles, Send Me an Angel and Catch Me I’m Falling, from their debut studio album Heartland.
After years of success, the band took a decade-long hiatus before their resurrection in 2020 with the release of their seventh album Sirens.
“Punk, new wave bands started the alternate scene and Real Life is incredibly gothic – even the Gregorian Monks covered Send Me An Angel!” Sterry said.
“So when we were invited to perform at the gothic festival we said absolutely.”
When asked if he would be dressing up for the occasion Sterry said he was unsure.
“I’ve always been a skinny little runt, and the androgynous look is liberating – getting to wear makeup – I love all that. I’m not sure I’ll dress up for the occasion though, I don’t want to look like mutton dressed as lamb!”
Support bands on the night will include; synthpop purveyors Surburban Spell, experimental post-punk duo Winternationale and dystopian dark electronica with Terminal Sound System. DJ’s Kristen Solury and Lilith Nirvana will keep the dark tunes spinning well into the night, so make sure you’ve got your most comfortable dancing shoes on!
Doors open at 5.30pm on Saturday, August 5. Tickets are available at: www.goldfieldsgothic.com/frightnight.
