V Festival Perth: The Killers
- Apr 12, 2009
We are kept waiting for just a few minutes for The Killers - but its enough to work the crowd up into a frenzy of hand claps and chants once again. When the lovely chaps from Las Vegas do take to the stage they are wearing matching smart black and gold blazers - true showmen in all their glory.
Pleasing and yet teasing us with Somebody Told Me, front man Mr Brandon Flowers cruises around the stage with his trademark smooth style. Audience participation they have down to a tee and this is not a set for the faint hearted. As thousands of people jump around to Mr Brightside and a chorus of Smile Like You Mean It echoes around this arena tonight I get that mesmerising feeling that this is one of those once in a lifetime moments. The Killers know what they are doing for sure and their confidence is almost cocky. Flowers jumps around and after a few songs the blazers are off to reveal smart simplistic black shirts. Suave.
An hour and a half later you would think this Aussie crowd would be all tired out. Not a chance. The jumping and dancing continues. There's even a couple down the front spinning around and slow dancing. The Killers give something for everyone and keep nothing for themselves. Every ounce of energy from each member of the band seems to be going into giving us the best possible show, and it works.
The encore is stunning. Brandon Flowers is back on stage in all his glory to woo us once more. There is not one person in the whole arena standing still as the electronic and bass infused ditty rings out into the dark night sky.
When You Were Young is the perfect end to the perfect day. Well done V Festival. I know I'll be back next year for sure.
