One of Australia’s most iconic pub-rock bands is heading to East Gippsland to lift
the veil on 35 years of rock-and-roll history.
The Choirboys will bring their unique Run to Paradise show to The Forge Theatre on Friday, May 29, from 8-10pm and promising an evening that is equal parts concert and uncensored storytelling.
Formed in 1978 by a group of mates on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the Choirboys were born into the wild, hedonistic chaos of 1970s youth culture.
They channeled that outrageous energy into a career that produced one of the nation’s defining anthems, Run
to Paradise.
Now, decades later, the band is ready to share the tales behind the music.
The show is described as a raw, hilarious, and jaw-dropping journey through the golden era of Australian pub rock.
Told in their own words, the band will recount the wild nights and backstage insanity that only a rock band
could survive.
Frontman Mark Gable said the show captures a time in history that felt like the “wild west” of the music industry.
“They didn’t call it Pub Rock back then,” Gable said.
“But we were there at the start – and somehow, we’re still here.
“It’s hearsay, it’s memory, it’s what we lived, what we were told. And a lot of it is just plain stupid… but that was the magic. There were no rules.”
The performance promises to answer some of the long-standing mysteries of the Aussie circuit: Which movie star did the Divinyls’ bass player meet under a table? What exactly was Chuck Berry’s strange backstage habit? And, perhaps most importantly, what really happened to Iggy Pop’s pants?
Accompanying these stories is a high-octane soundtrack featuring the era’s most legendary tracks from AC/DC, The Angels, Dragon, Screaming Jets, Deep Purple, and
the Divinyls.
Fans can also expect a full serving of the Choirboys’ own hits, including Boys Will Be Boys, Never Gonna Die, Struggletown, and a finale of Run to Paradise.
Local music fans are encouraged to book early for this one-night-only event.
Due to the raw nature of the storytelling, the performance is strictly for audiences aged 18 and over, containing coarse language and adult themes.
