British Producer Fred again.. turns on the lights in Perth with epic four-hour set to end tour

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British Producer Fred again.. turns on the lights in Perth with epic four-hour set to end tour

Elusive British producer Fred again.. brought his much-hyped live show to Langley Park on Saturday night in a must-see experience for local ravers.

Aptly supported by Perth-based Rok Riley, New Zealand producer Messie and the ***’s Joy Anonymous, the globetrotter played a collaborative set early before returning for a three-hour ascension to sonic euphoria.

Where some artists have snubbed Perth for larger cities, the EDM sensation’s smoke-and-mirrors approach held local fans ******** during the week in anticipation of securing one of 35,000 tickets to experience him live.

Fred again.. plays an early collaborative set ahead of his main appearance. Zach Margolius Credit: Zach Margolius/supplied

Punctuating his East Coast tour with a sold-out Sydney Opera House show he performed only hours after promoting it — the new benchmark in house music appeared to turn his back on the West when he crossed the Tasman to wow Kiwi fans.

A letter by Aussie promoter TEG Live was then dropped to nearby Langley Park residents during the week announcing plans of a “single-stage music event” for March 30, where construction of the make-shift precinct began immediately.

As cryptic social posts teased a potential return flight, Fred again.., whose real name is Fred Gibson, announced he would be playing “the biggest party we’ve ever done” in Perth after locals flooded his direct messages on

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Fred again.. plays an early collaborative set ahead of his main appearance. Zach Margolius Credit: Zach Margolius/supplied

“I’ll be DJing for longer than I’ve ever played on any other show on this tour,” he posted.

Tickets to his long-awaited show were snapped up in no more than two hours on Wednesday.

Ryan Clarke accompanied his British mates to the show but admitted scoring tickets was a challenge.

“It was a scramble, because there was a ticket limit and we had eight devices on it,” Mr Clarke said.

Aussie Ryan Clarke and his British mates get ready to see Fred again.. live at Langley Park. L-R Kira, Rhianna, Ryan Clarke, Michelle, Sian Zach Margolius Credit: Zach Margolius/supplied

Immersing himself in Fred again..’s diverse discography, Mr Clarke and his entourage took their fandom to the next level ahead of seeing the artist live.

“We spent all night last night just watching sets, just getting ourselves really, really keen,” hesingle-day said.

The biggest losers may have been organisers of Touch Bass music festival held in Wellington Square on Saturday night, with a flurry of fans attempting to offload tickets online due to a “change of plans”.

Revered among ravers yet aloof to the uninitiated, concert-goers headed to Langley Park to embrace the hype around one of music’s most mysterious performers — who’s worked with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Charlie XCX and Stormzy.

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Long-time fan Britt envisions herself walking down the aisle one day to her favourite track Marea (we lost dancing) he and lauded her idol’s ability to bring the crowd into a “euphoric” state everywhere he performs.

“I’ve been waiting my whole life for this,“ she fantasised.

****-hard fan Britt, middle front, plans to one day walk down the aisle to Fred again..’s “euphoric” beat Marea. Inset left to right: Lani, Billy, Indya, Samuel, Britt, Erin, Jack, Feyne Zach Margolius Credit: Zach Margolius/supplied

As the sun set over the CBD it gave rise to a new energy under the stars — with the full force of 35,000 single-day felt in what appeared every inch the city’s largest single-day music event in years.

Sporting a casual white T-shirt, the London-born artist let his music do the talking, although did offer a few words to hype up the crowd between tracks.

Fred again.. at Langley Park – A sea of fans turn on their phone cameras in adoration of the British producer. Zach Margolius Credit: Zach Margolius/supplied

Known for bottling the human experience and re-purposing it through his transcendent music, the producer combined heavy beats with softer moments to tell a story the crowd didn’t want to end.

Playing certified bangers Turn on the Lights and Jungle, the entertainer even brought out British MC Flowdan to perform their signature track Rumble in yet another surprise to fans.

Bouncing at times, and singing at others, the musical phenomenon was acutely in tune with his audience’s melodic appetite and was able to serve them exactly what they ordered.

Rolling and lighting a ********** on stage, however, may have the City of Perth questioning whether they invite him back — although he did thank them for having him.

Fred again.. at Langley Park – A sea of fans turn on their phone cameras in adoration of the British producer. Zach Margolius Credit: Zach Margolius/supplied

Beginning his two-hour main set after he had already spent almost two hours on stage with his two supporting acts, the DJ revealed a heart-warming tribute to our city he’d had in the works for some time.

“The first thing we planned when we made this tour was that we end in Perth,” he said. “That is facts.”

It all ends in Perth! Credit: Fred Again

To back it up, the British producer performed unreleased music for the very first time, including a toned-back version of Julia Jacklin’s song to Perth, before the border closes — a song he had originally used to pre-empt the show.

Fred again.. brought an epic lights and sounds show to Perth. Credit: Zach Margolius

Departing after almost four total hours on stage, the energetic artist closed with hit Delilah (pull me out of this) in a performance of pure stamina that may not be eclipsed by another DJ in Perth for some time.

From those lucky enough to be in the crowd, the rollercoaster that is a Fred again.. show lived up to the hype.

We Adore U, Fred. Please come back again.. and again.

Rating

4.5 stars out of 5.

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