In February 2025, Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard—led by Stu Mackenzie and at the peak of their tour supporting albums like Flight b741 (2024)—opened their Sydney residency with the first "Rock Show" night at Hordern Pavilion, a historic 5,500-capacity venue in central Sydney. This show became the start of a three-day Australia stay, showcasing material from recent releases with their signature mix of garage rock, psychedelia, and kraut motors. Captured professionally as part of the official bootleg Live in Sydney '25, the performance caught them in hypnotic form: Amby Kenny-Smith and Cook Craig's guitar riffs backed Michael Cavanagh's drums, while Mackenzie's vocals added mad charm. The residency's first night—a standout tour moment—proved their mastery of live chaos and invention.