Intro
I can't believe it. I never would have imagined it.
I got to Perth a year ago. Three months later, The Pixies decided to perform. I went to see them live. Holding a can of beer in my hand. Knowing all the lyrics by heart. Enjoying the show.
Now it's happening with Radiohead.
The last time they were here was 15 years ago.
I heard them for the first time when I was 15 years old.
And now they're coming to Perth.
📻 🙂
A week ago
A week ago, Radiohead announced:
Radiohead return to Australia for the first time in fifteen years, playing sixteen shows across Perth, Melbourne + Sydney in May-Jun 2027.
I quickly checked the details and registered for the waiting list.
It all looked like a quest to me.
A radio quest.
4 days ago
You have been selected to receive an unlock code for Radiohead’s Perth 'chance to purchase’ window.
Was I selected??
Unbelievable.
Today@7:00
You’ve received access to today's ‘chance to purchase’ window for Radiohead 2027 Australia
It's getting real!
Today@9:02
I entered the counter screen.
It started with the number 22,000.
22,000 people are waiting in line to buy a ticket?
It's not surprising. there are no surprises.
Today@9:32
The queue is at 4005! It's getting closer!
Today@9:45
I got to the ticket ordering screen.
Nervous. Still in my undies.
I was kicked out of the system a few times.
Once I made the decision. What date, what ticket. I did a quick run.
Pressed the last button.
And it's here.
I got the ticket.
I got a ticker
OMG.