Dune Rats - The Miffs - Beddy Rays

Until Sunday night, I thought I’d already been to my favourite gig but how wrong I was. Dune Rats proved to be one of the gnarliest nights of my life in all the best ways. I've loved this band for years-first discovering them back in 2019, so when I heard the rowdy Australians were coming to Norwich, I just knew I had to be there.

The support for the night were two equally awesome Aussie bands- The Miffs, followed by Beddy Rays. Their indie garage sound instantly established the mood for the night.

The Dunies crashed into the Waterfront with their raw surf punk sound, bringing all the buzz of the Brisbane surf rock scene to Norwich. The band comprised of lead vocalist Danny Beusaruas, guitarist Brett Jansch and on drums was BC Michaels. Kicking off the night with their tunes ‘LTD’ and ‘6 Pack’, the band immediately incited the crowd, encapsulating exactly what they’re all about- the simplicity of drinking with your mates and just having a good time. A few tracks later was my favourite of their set list, the iconic ‘Scott Green’, its lairy vocals and gnarly guitar riffs sounding even more gritty live. As the chorus hit, the energy in the room was insane, there were multiple people crowd surfing and the band encouraged this- I was lucky enough to be right by the front and lets just say my bruises the next day were proof that this band’s fan base sure love to mosh and it’s impossible to resist joining in. With upcoming shows in London, Bristol and Brighton as their 2023 tour continues, if you missed Dune Rats’ incredible gig in Norwich then I would hugely recommend making the trip for it.

If summer had a soundtrack, Dune Rats would totally write it.