Returning to their hometown for a landmark performance, Silverchair delivered a career-spanning set at the Newcastle Civic Theatre on April 19, 2003. This concert, part of the 'Across the Night' world tour, was immortalized in the live album and film 'Live from Faraway Stables'. The show was uniquely structured in two distinct acts. The first half was dedicated to the more intricate and orchestral arrangements from their then-recent album, 'Diorama', showcasing the band's experimental and art-rock ambitions.
This video captures the second act of the night, where Silverchair unleashed their raw, hard-rock energy. Trading the orchestral flourishes for powerful, distorted guitars, the band tore through a setlist of their heavier material and beloved classics. The performance is a testament to their evolution from teenage grunge prodigies into one of Australia's most accomplished and dynamic rock bands. The hometown crowd's energy is palpable, creating an electric atmosphere for this definitive Silverchair live experience, a powerful document of the band at the peak of their creative powers.