Good Things

Sydney, NSW - 03/12/22

Destroy All Lines have come back swinging with this year’s Good Things Festival, following a two-year forced hiatus due to the Corona virus pandemic. The HEAVY roster of international and local artists rocked its’ way from a sell out show in Melbourne to Sydney and Brisbane in back-to-back events which annexed punk/metal fans and black t-shirts alike. Headlining Good Things in 2022, British metal core rockers Bring me The Horizon and alternative metal veterans Deftones were joined by Punk icons NOFX, Electric Callboy and local legends TISM. This line-up was no joke. This is serious, Mum!

Warming up the main stage early in the day, the Ukrainian metal machine known as Jinjer were followed by Swedish Punk rock band, Millencolin and fellow patriots Sabaton. One month ahead of their European tour, local favourites The Amity Affliction set the stage for French artist Gojira, bringing some of the hardest sounds this country has heard live in years. One of the most anticipated acts entered the stage through the camera section, donned in shiny silver outfits and greeted to an audience chanting “TISM are wankers!” This was the first time the Melbourne born band had adorned a stage in nineteen years.

There was nothing small about stage three and four, highlighted by Australia’s very own You am I, Regurgitator and Kisschasy. One of the biggest headers for the day, Soulfly delivered as to why after twenty-five years they are still one of the greatest heavy music creators in the business.

Good Things showcased a carefully curated bill across the five stages, with a timely transition between each artists sets. Special attention to fans was evident with an allocated space for disability access, ensuring that each reveler was catered for through the event. Particular care was also taken with the provision of free water and sunscreen to patrons, essential for the first weekend of the Australian summer festival season.

Destroy All Lines not only promoted an excellent administration in music, however delivered an event that was both thoughtful and boasting of all things good. It is easy to stamp the touring company as the best metal music promoters in the country.

So what Good Things are coming next?

Author Pieta Clarke

Good Things 2022 Sydney