NSW Premier Chris Minns Grilled About His AC/DC Fandom
Quoting one of the band's best-known songs, Minns quipped, "Well, you know, for those who are about to rock..."
Chris Minns, AC/DC (Source: Instagram, Kerrie Geier)
NSW Premier Chris Minns was grilled on his AC/DC fandom in a Q&A with the state’s Upper House Committees, and he revealed just how much he loves the rock band.
In a video posted to Instagram, Minns was reminded that AC/DC are one of the most successful rock bands of all time, with their music played in stadiums and cars across the globe.
After discovering that the band has sold more tickets than The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, Minns quoted one of their best-known songs, saying: “Well, you know, for those who are about to rock.”
Minns then stated that he loves AC/DC before he was asked what he’d done to recognise their cultural contributions to society and the arts.
The video then flashed back to 2023, when Minns played the riff to Thunderstruck live on the Kyle & Jackie O Show.
His intention behind the video? Minns indeed does plan to honour AC/DC in a special way.
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He captioned the video, “Got bailed up today about my credentials as an #acdc fan - so I thought I’d bring back this clip from 2023.
“But you know I agree, we should pay recognition to one of the greatest (and home grown in NSW) rock bands of all time. Watch this space.”
You can watch the video below.
In August, the NSW government announced it would reduce “red tape” to rebuild the city’s nightlife.
NSW Labor announced its plans to introduce additions to its Vibrancy Reforms, following the already-implemented permanency of outdoor dining, ending single neighbour noise complaints that brought own local pubs and licensed venues, cutting the red tape on activation of street festivals and events, expanding Special Entertainment Precincts, an increased incentive for hosting live music in licensed venues, and more straightforward pathways to extend trading hours while major events are on.
Minns said Sydney’s nightlife has been “strangled” by red tape “for too long.”
He added, “We’re fixing this by removing the restrictions destroying entertainment venues, tackling the housing crisis head-on and helping the city get back on its feet. Having an economy that fires up at 5 pm during the week is critical for global cities like Sydney.”
Earlier this year, a Herald Sun report said AC/DC are “strongly tipped for stadium dates in the last quarter of 2025 as part of their Power Up tour,” according to “tour insiders.”
If this is true, the rumoured shows will coincide with the tenth anniversary of the band’s last tour of Australia.
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