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AC/DC
+ Amyl and The Sniffers
@ Accor Stadium, Sydney,
21st November 2025
(Live Review)

Review by Amelia Torresan

Photos by Glen Morgan (@glenmorganphotography)

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AC/DC / Photo – @glenmorganphotography

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It’s been 10 years since AC/DC last rolled through their hometown and now they’re back with their “Power Up” tour. Even with the gloomy weather, you could feel that everyone was ready to have their hearts re-ignited for one of their all-time favourite bands. The crowd spanned generations, with grey hair scattered through the stadium and the kind of youthful excitement that wasn’t just coming from the kids; their parents were buzzing just as much. Both openers felt like a throwback to different eras of classic AC/DC, and in perfect, almost divine timing, the rain stopped right as the main show kicked off. For those about to rock, we salute you and your decade-long loyalty to one of Australia’s most iconic bands.

Large Mirage, Sydney locals and the first opening act of the night, came out swinging with a psychedelic surf-rock sound layered with flashes of vintage rock ’n’ roll that instantly felt reminiscent of AC/DC’s early days, right down to their retro outfits and hairstyles. They even slipped in their latest release at the very end of their set, ‘Miss Okay’, which fit the vibe perfectly. With clear influences from the 60’s and 70’s, they were the ideal warm-up for the night, serving as the first step on the hype ladder that would only climb higher as the stadium geared up for AC/DC.

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Amyl and The Sniffers / Photo – @glenmorganphotography

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Amyl and The Sniffers hit the stage next, fresh off their recent ARIA Award wins and absolutely buzzing with power and energy. Amy prowled the stage with explosive vocals, wild charisma, and that iconic Farrah Fawcett hair bouncing in time with every scream. Their set had that gritty AC/DC-style guitar distortion, and honestly, if Amy had been born 50 years earlier, she would’ve given Joan Jett a serious run for her money. Their whole vibe even echoed fellow Aussie band The Chats, quirky, punchy, and totally unfiltered. At one point, Amy yelled, “You better start warming up your knees because they’re gonna be on soon!” referring to the one and only AC/DC, which sent the crowd into a frenzy. They tore through tracks like Security, Jerkin’, and Tiny Bikini before wrapping it all up with a killer performance of Hertz.

By the time AC/DC hit the stage, the crowd had turned into a sea of flashing red devil horns, all buzzing as a fiery red video montage played, showing a car pulling up to Accor Stadium before the band stormed out and launched straight into If You Want Rock (You Got It). Their energy was unreal, full of life, grit, and that unmistakable AC/DC swagger, as they ripped through Back in Black, followed by Demon Fire and Shot Down in Flames. The visuals were next-level: special effects lit up the screens during Shot Down in Flames and Thunderstruck, while the light show hit every drumbeat and guitar strum with laser precision. When Have a Drink on Me kicked in, you could see a mini exodus to the bar, maybe everyone hoping AC/DC might actually shout them a round. The hype hit a peak during Hells Bells, with the whole stadium singing along as the tolling of the giant prop bell suspended in the air above the stage chimed on. The momentum kept rolling with Shot in the Dark and Stiff Upper Lip.

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AC/DC / Photo – @glenmorganphotography

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Highway to Hell was an explosion of energy from both the crowd and the band, with Angus pulling out his classic Chuck Berry–inspired duckwalk as flame cannons shot up behind him. And of course, the riffs, especially the bridge in Shoot to Thrill, echoed the iconic groove of It’s a Long Way to the Top; if something ain’t broken, why fix it? Sin City and Jailbreak followed, and by the time they hit Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, strangers were becoming instant friends as everyone jumped and shouted the lyrics together. High Voltage lived up to its name, buzzing with pure electricity from the audience, before the band tore into Riff Raff.

After Whole Lotta Rosie, complete with a giant neon Rosie towering over the stage, they “ended” on Let There Be Rock, syncing the stage show perfectly with the lyrics: blinding lights for “let there be light” and echoing reverb for “let there be sound.” Angus Young, now 70, moved more than musicians half his age, proving just how much he still loves performing. His 15-minute guitar solo was insane, egging on the crowd, rising up on a hydraulic platform, spinning on the floor, shredding through bursts of confetti before launching into the real final one-two punch: the explosive T.N.T. and For Those About to Rock (We Salute You), complete with the legendary 21-gun salute from old-school cannons.

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AC/DC / Photo – @glenmorganphotography

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AC/DC are a testament to the longevity and popularity of Australian Rock & Roll. From small beginnings in a garage in Sydney to being one of the most well-known bands in the entire world whose name has become synonymous with the phrase ‘rock band.’ They’ve been an inspiration to other up & coming bands over the years, and I have no doubt that even their opening acts were inspired by AC/DC at some point, and are destined to have a similar fate, becoming household names, known worldwide. As a huge fan of the 2003 film ‘School of Rock,’ it was easy to see where the characters in the movie had taken inspiration from the band, from rolling in circles on the floor while playing guitar right down to the schoolboy uniform. AC/DC have raised generations of musicians both directly and indirectly. AC/DC sung it best ‘it’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll’ but I’m sure that the view tonight at Accor Stadium, watching tens of thousands of fans looking up at them with childlike awe, was worth the climb.

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AC/DC / Photo – @glenmorganphotography

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Check out Glen Morgan’s (@glenmorganphotography) full gallery of this event HERE

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AC/DC / Photo – @glenmorganphotography

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AC/DC / Photo – @glenmorganphotography

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Press Release 10th November 2025 (below) HERE

Australia are you ready?

AC/DC
“POWER UP”
Tour ignites in Melbourne
on Wednesday, Nov 12th!

NEW TICKETS RELEASED FOR ALL SHOWS
AND ON SALE NOW!

For more information, visit HERE

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AMNPLIFY – DB