Palais Theatre Saint Kilda

[andana]

Has anyone been here to see a band?. Any good?. Looking to fly in next January for Flaming Lips.

 

[DaveyBoy123]

Yep, quite a few times. It has its pros & cons.

The main positive is that it's near perfect acoustically. If the sound is off, it will be the band's fault. With Wayne & The Boys, I doubt that will happen though. It's also a lovely theatre to look at & take in.

The main - and sometimes huge (depending on the act) - negative is that it's an all-seated theatre and the employees there treat it like a West End or Broadway theatre. They can be very strict on anything approaching having fun. For that reason, I prefer to see acts there that are either more subdued or acoustic.

 

[andana]

Thanks. Could be interesting trying to get people to sit at a Lips concert.

 

[blackshadow]

I've seen quite a few shows there I love it for non rock shows - it's a beautiful theatre and the acoustics are excellent but don't like that it's all seated when you're seeing acts you want to move to.

 

[andana]

I'm guessing the Flaming Lips are not aware of restrictions like that. Some of these promoters have no idea.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Bloody oath but not for over a decade. The joint goes off with the right band and crowd.