Live Review: Kylie Minogue

A bright 'K' hung over the stage, lighting the way for those scrambling to their seats in time for the show’s first act, Desert Sunrise, the imagery on the screens shifting to reflect such a scene as synth, classical guitar tones and cymbal splash had everyone standing at attention while an army of cowboys strutted onto the stage to Golden.

Kylie Minogue had arrived and everyone was ready to party.

The verses of Get Outta My Way built anticipation for the song's huge choruses, and Minogue demanded a choir for Better The Devil You Know, with punters gladly obliging, before the scene shifted to the interior of bar for In Your Eyes.

"To health, happiness, and love," Minogue said, toasting with a glass of whisky and welcoming fans to the "steamy" night with the country quirk of A Lifetime To Repair. The production, costumes and choreography resembled something from a Broadway production as Minogue carefully shuffled on a tabletop.

It's been a while since the Australian pop legend last visited WA, previously in town in support of 2015's Kiss Me Once LP, and fans weren't wasting a second in getting reunited, screaming the soaring rock choruses of Confide In Me, a song that ushered in another act and saw Minogue switch into a classy white outfit.

"Who will be my rose tonight?" she asked, surveying the crowd and inviting a sparkling fan to the front of the stage.

"You're gonna be fighting glitter for days, weeks," she added, serenading the fans before cruising into a song for her dad, and his love for his mustang, Shelby '68.

The High And Dry act was missing that Wow factor, with its more mellow, country-esque vibes pulling the energy out of the night somewhat until Can't Get You Out of My Head made a welcome appearance, littered with soaring guitar.

Described as a "narrative connecting all Kylie’s hits into one glorious story", the set felt disjointed at times, with radical changes every four or five songs not allowing for any real flow to develop.

Luckily, carefully placed hits such as Robbie Williams collaboration Kids and All The Lovers kept punters attentive, while the huge sounds of tracks like Lost Without You, with its tight execution and stunning light show, injecting infectious energy into the night.

“Studio 54” was plastered across the screens, Minogue and co taking punters back to the '70s for the third act with funky jams New York City and Raining Glitter; punters blinded not only by the disco ball, but the singer’s sparkling gold dress.

Things rolled into On A Night Like This, its retro vibes and accompanying dance party peak Minogue and a moment many had waited all night for.

The Loco-Motion powered on, with thousands Spinning Around until encore tunes Love At First Sight and Dancing had come to an end. The Golden tour has its ups and downs, but overall delivers on its promise while raising a glass to diehard fans.