17 March 2026 – The Triffid, Brisbane – words and pictures by Marty Schmidt
On a lively Tuesday night in Brisbane, Electric Six brought their signature brand of metal-funk disco chaos to The Triffid, delivering a performance that proved exactly why they’ve maintained such enduring appeal over three decades.
Electro duo Bri & Si opened the night with a vibrant, genre-blending set, drawing on house, progressive, techno, trance and psy-trance influences. Dressed in glitter-ball-inspired costumes, the pair brought a strong visual and performative element to the stage, clearly enjoying themselves while working to build early momentum in the room. Their set struck a balance between atmosphere and energy, delivering engaging, danceable tracks alongside confident crowd interaction and a strong sense of fun.
Bri & Si – The Triffid – photos by Marty Schmidt
Electric Six — self-described metal-funk disco-punks followed with a high-energy performance that showcased the depth and longevity of their 30-year catalogue, alongside material from their most recent release. From the outset, it was clear the band remain as sharp and entertaining as ever.
Polished, dynamic and consistently engaging, the set delivered everything audiences have come to expect: blistering guitar work, tight musicianship, and an unpredictable stage presence that kept the crowd on their toes.
Electric Six – The Triffid – photos by Marty Schmidt
Newer tracks, including ‘Turquoise’, ‘Hot Numbers on the Telephone’ and ‘Panic! Panic!’, were particularly well received, generating a level of energy in the room that rivalled and at times exceeded, that of the band’s more established material.
While the audience didn’t hesitate to call out for favourites, frontman Dick Valentine maintained control of the room throughout. With charisma, humour and a distinctly theatrical edge, baguette in hand, he guided the audience through the set with the confidence of a seasoned performer, seamlessly navigating a catalogue that spans three decades.
Electric Six – The Triffid – photos by Marty Schmidt
The setlist was extensive, featuring tracks such as ‘Synthesizer’, ‘Turquoise’, ‘Rock and Roll Evacuation’, ‘Hotel Mary Chang’, ‘Naked Pics’, ‘McDonnellz’, ‘New Shampoo’, ‘Gay Bar / I’m the White Randy / She’s White / Randy’s Hot Tonight’, ‘Night Vision’, ‘Hot Numbers on the Telephone’, ‘Window of Time’, ‘When I Get to the Green Building’, ‘Future Is in the Future’, ‘Improper (CMP)’, ‘Danger! High Voltage’, ‘Panic! Panic!’, ‘Epidemic’, ‘Drugs’, and ‘Bite Me’, before closing with an encore of ‘Getting Into the Jam’, ‘Germans in Mexico’, and the enduring crowd favourite ‘Dance Commander’.
Electric Six – The Triffid – photos by Marty Schmidt
Electric Six delivered a complete live experience, equal parts musicianship, humour and spectacle. With strong crowd engagement, a well-balanced mix of new material and fan favourites, and a palpable sense of enjoyment on stage, it was a performance that reaffirmed their staying power and made for an excellent way to spend a Tuesday night.
