The Australian band of four, ‘Spacey Jane’ took to the stage in Bristol’s popular venue, SWX. They sang a collection of songs, which were mostly from their album ‘Here Comes Everybody.’ And I think this was one of my favourite concerts I have ever been too!
The venue was great, really accessible and the fans quickly flooded in, excitedly waiting for Spacey Jane. But before they came on stage at 9, the support act ‘Dolores Forever’ (Julia and Hannah) sang a few of their songs from their album ‘Baby Teeth’. This included, ‘Funeral’, ‘Conversations with strangers’ and ‘Party in my Mind.’ I really enjoyed their set as they sang upbeat and catchy indie/alternative songs, which I have actually had on repeat since the concert! They then thanked the fans and ran off stage, leaving us with what seemed like an impossibly long wait for Spacey Jane.
But as soon as it was 9pm, the crowd started to go crazy as Caleb Harper (lead singer), Ashton Hardman – Le Cornu (lead guitarist), Kieran Lane (Drummer) and Peppa Lane (bass guitar and back-up vocals) took to the stage. The energy they brought to the stage was immaculate and everyone in the audience was so in awe of the talent before them as we sang along to every word Caleb Harper, the lead singer sang to us.
They started of their set with ‘Lunchtime’, ‘Skin’ and my favourite, ‘Sitting up’. ‘Lunchtime’ definitely got the audience’s attention as it is upbeat and got the crowd moving, a perfect song to start on. And ‘Sitting up’ brought us back down, as it is more relaxing, but still brilliant live! So, this combination of songs was a good taste into what their set was going to include. And it didn’t certainly disappoint!
And neither did their stage presence or relationship with the audience. “We love you Bristol and we are so glad to be back.” Caleb said in his Aussie accent. As the crowd repeatedly shouted, “We love you!!!” throughout the performance. It was a great atmosphere.
They then continued to sing, ‘Yet’ ‘Saw teeth’, ‘Weightless’ and ‘Pulling through.’ The vocals and instruments all sounded great together, and their chemistry as a band was clear to see as they worked so good on stage. And I can say I have never seen a man with more energy or jump so high. Ashton Hardman really put his heart and soul into the performance and put on an incredible show. Peppa did an impressive solo as well and Kieran smashed it on the drums!
They then continued to sing, ‘Thrills’, ‘Headcold’ and ‘Lots of nothing.’ Said goodbye to the fans and ran off stage. But then chants began of ‘more, more, more’ and out they came again to sing ‘Hardlight’ and ‘Booster seat’ which is their most popular song, so I am glad they came back to sing it!
I was gutted to see them leave the stage because this was such amazing performance and experience, which I would recommend to anyone. I had a great night and hope they come back to the UK ASAP! Or I might have to go to Australia…
Spacey Jane are an Australian indie rock band from Fremantle, which formed in 2016. The group consists of Ashton Hardman-Le Cornu, Caleb Harper, Kieran Lama and, since 2019, Peppa Lane.
