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Get ready to take a trip back in time as The Australian Pink Floyd arrives at Cardiff Arena, offering fans a journey through the legendary Pink Floyd years. From the psychedelic ’60s to their most recent work, this tribute band delivers a concert experience like no other.
To do justice to a band as iconic as Pink Floyd requires a level of skill and precision that few can achieve. Formed in 1988, The Australian Pink Floyd has built a formidable reputation, filling arenas worldwide. With a personal endorsement from David Gilmour himself — having played at his 50th birthday party — and working alongside Pink Floyd’s original sound engineers, this group is as close as it gets to the real thing.
Band Members:
Steve Mac – Guitar/Vocals
Jason Sawford – Keyboard
Paul Bonney – Drums
David Domminney – Guitar/Vocals
Ricky Howard – Bass/Vocals
Chris Barnes – Vocals
Luc Ledy-Lepine – Guitar
David Parsons – Keyboard
Lorelei McBroom – Vocals
Emily Lynn – Vocals
Lara Smiles – Vocals
Alex François – Saxophone
A Night to Remember
As the lights drop and the ethereal sound of a Pink Floyd guitar echoes through the arena, the audience is immediately transported. The long, sliding guitar notes culminate in a powerful solo, met with thunderous applause. From that moment, fans are mesmerized by the flawless music and dazzling light show.
The setlist spans Pink Floyd’s extensive catalog, keeping the audience captivated from start to finish. A highlight comes during “Another Brick in the Wall” when a 20-foot inflatable teacher humorously bobs across the stage, prompting laughter and a flurry of smartphones capturing the moment.
After a short intermission, the band returns with a stirring rendition of “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” seamlessly flowing into “Wish You Were Here,” as the crowd sways and sings along. More surprises follow as giant inflatables of Skippy the Kangaroo and the iconic pig from the Animals album join the spectacle on stage.
As the show nears its conclusion, the band announces the final few songs, met by cheers and chants of “more.” Time flies, and the audience is left yearning for just one more hour of this unforgettable performance.
The night ends with a stunning rendition of “Comfortably Numb,” featuring an electrifying four-minute guitar solo. Lasers crisscross the arena, and a glittering disco ball lights up the room, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. It’s a fitting conclusion to a show that many described as not just a concert, but an experience they thought they’d never witness again.
A Must-See for Pink Floyd Fans
For lifelong Pink Floyd fans like John and Grace, who saw the original band at Earls Court 40 years ago, The Australian Pink Floyd is the next best thing. As they put it: “With their reputation, this is as close as it gets.”
Set One:
1/ Obscured by Clouds
2/ When You’re In
3/ Learning to Fly
4/ Time
5/ Breathe (Reprise)
6/ The Great Gig in the Sky
7/ Money
8/ Brain Damage
9/ Eclipse
10/ Coming Back to Life
11/ In the Flesh?
12/ The Thin Ice
13/ Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1
14/ The Happiest Days of Our Lives
15/ Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2
Set Two:
16. Arnold Layne
17. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I-V)
18. Wish You Were Here
19. Marooned
20. Take It Back
21. Pigs (Three Different Ones)
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