Not Even Extreme Flooding Could Stop Paul Kelly ‘Making Gravy’ In Melbourne On Friday Night

15 December 2018 | 3:27 pm | Staff Writer

"Thank you to all those who braved the weather last night in Melbourne."

Pic via Meaghan Holden/Twitter

Pic via Meaghan Holden/Twitter

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The Melbourne leg of Paul Kelly’s Making Gravy tour was plagued by extreme flooding last night, with organisers almost forced to cancel shortly after the show kicked off.

As The Music’s Bryget Chrisfield notes, punters were advised during opening act Mojo Juju’s set to vacate the venue’s grassy hill and seek shelter to avoid being struck by lightning.

Shortly after that, water gushed down the steps, with drains quickly blocked and frontrow audience members standing in mid-calf deep water and Mojo Juju forced to stop mid-song.

With speakers floating in water, attendees were told to relocate from the Bowl to the GA section, while organises decided whether or not it was safe to proceed.

Around 7:30pm the show recommenced, with Alex Lahey performing at 7:45pm, two hours after she was initially scheduled to go on.

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The rest of the show played out in fine form – check out our review for the full rundown.

Here’s a snapshot of the flooding:


Thank you to all those who braved the weather last night in Melbourne. I know people spent a long time left out in the...

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Backstage at Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Pic via Frontier Touring/Facebook.

 


Backstage at Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Pic via Frontier Touring/Facebook.