On January 29, 2005, Silverchair took the stage at the Sydney Cricket Ground for Wave Aid, a monumental benefit concert to support victims of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. This performance captured the band in a powerful, transitional phase, delivering a set that balanced their heavy, grunge-era origins with the more intricate, art-rock sensibilities they had developed. The event brought together a massive lineup of Australian music icons, including Midnight Oil, Powderfinger, and Nick Cave, uniting a crowd of 50,000 in a massive fundraising effort.
Opening with the raw intensity of "Israel's Son," Daniel Johns and his bandmates immediately commanded the vast stadium. The setlist for the day showcased their artistic evolution, featuring emotionally charged anthems like "Ana's Song (Open Fire)" and "Without You," alongside the powerful rock track "The Greatest View." It was a poignant and electrifying performance from one of Australia's most beloved and critically acclaimed bands, delivered at a moment of national solidarity. This concert remains a significant document of Silverchair's formidable stage presence and their place at the heart of Australian rock history.