Words and Photos by Lucy Prior
The last time The Potbelleez performed in Townsville, they got a rap over their mixing knuckles for "letting loose with a series of expletives at the Dunlop 400" V8s concert. So, potentially, this time around it was a matter of testing the sound waves for both the band and their Townsville fans.
This time the venue was the Consortium. A good start. Potentially a more suitable venue than the supposed family environment of the V8s gig.
First vibe, the place was jammed. Although not a huge frequenter to the club, it was without a doubt the most people packed in there to date. Townsville, it seemed, was ready to see The Potbelleez mix it up again.
Venturing upstairs to get a better view, VIP guests were lining the stairs and the balcony with an increased sense of expectation. Fans got in the mood, focusing on the stage and the ever-reassuring mixing decks of The Potbelleez, as the smoke cleared and the sound waves began to crash over the crowd.
All the favourites were pumped out amongst catchy club beats, which just seemed so at home in the Consortium. Trouble Trouble, Junkyard, Hold On, Are You With Me?...
So, was Townsville with them? They finished their set with Don't Hold Back. Some fans perhaps thought, if anything, The Potbelleez did hold back just a little - the dance beats they love so much just not being loud enough. But, overall, there was a sweet satisfaction at the end of the night for the band, the fans, and the club.
Perhaps it was the familiar smell of the Consortium's smoke machine as opposed to the alien smell of burning rubber at the V8s, but whatever the reason, The Potbelleez definitely owned the Consortium this Easter.
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