Panic Shack

Arriving at Yellow Arch entering through the courtyard, it’s clear tonight’s show has been widely anticipated by locals, as gig-goers are packed in and pouring out the venue.

The Pill kick off tonight’s show, warming up this already excited crowd further with their heavy sounds and unique style. As a sea of punters disperse momentarily, it’s clear we’re close to our headliners gracing the stage.

Entering the crowd, the fan base is so varied with some on the younger side and some on the other, but all united by a love of Panic Shack and their punk-rock tunes.

Panic Shack kick off the set with their latest single ‘Gok Wan’ centred around the early 00’s toxic diet culture that their fan base is all too aware of. The band have so much energy pouring out at them as they thrash at their instruments giving it all they’ve got and opening the show in the best way possible.

We move through an array of the band’s punk-rock anthems including ‘Baby’, ‘Girl Band Started Pack’ and ‘Jiu Jits You’. It’s incredible to see this group of girls similar to my age, showing this utter strength and passion on the stage, they look incredible, they look edgy and cool, but I don’t think this is something that matters to Panic Shack; they just want to give us a f**king good show.

It’s clear the way they are presenting themselves on stage like seasoned pros that the crowd surrender themselves, mirroring the bands energy by throwing their bodies and pints around the room.

Tonight’s set is coming to a close and myself, alongside the crowd, are eagerly awaiting the track with launched this group’s careers as musicians. As this familiar riff is played and fills the room, the crowd go wild and everyone is singing along with the band for one last hurrah.