Cameron Warner, Journalist

Forever suave, Cohen only took his sharp black hat off for the stellar moments of the evening.

An overcast sky threatened to dampen the Newtown Festival in its 35th year, but for the most part the rain stayed away and good times were had by all.

Bravo Limp Bizkit, you’ve still got it.

Katchafire’s sound was perfect, passing on good vibes and ultra-chill sounds to the eager and gloriously stoned crowd.

Smoking blunts on stage and repeatedly chanting “fuck police” Gibbs was menacing and got one of the biggest crowd reactions; he can call his first set in Australia a success.

Whether it’s the beginning of a big night, or just a sensible standalone outing, there aren’t many better times to be had at 8pm on a Wednesday night in the city.

The boys have strayed out of the garage – though not too far – and onto the main stage making for an exciting new sound and a live show bursting with energy.

Parsons was technically superb; perfect vocals for storytelling and smooth acoustic guitar made for a nice night of thoughtful folk.