1050: Sonic Boom 2016

Darleen MasakhweSeptember 8, 2016

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The crowd watches Syd Arthur.

1050 is a photo essay segment where we tell a story with photos (worth 1000 words) and captions of 50 words or fewer.

Sonic Boom 2016 was cold, really cold. Though the weather might not have been the best, the bands brought some serious energy from the stage.

Atlas Genius proved that Australia's consistent production of solid creatives isn’t a fluke. — Atlas Genius proved that Australia’s consistent production of solid creatives isn’t a fluke. Darleen Masakhwe

July Talk hasn’t been at Sonic for a while, in between professing their love for the city and having a cheeky sip of some red wine they coaxed the audience into dancing; freeing their minds from thoughts on the harsh winds and cold. — July Talk hasn’t been at Sonic for a while, in between professing their love for the city and having a cheeky sip of some red wine they coaxed the audience into dancing; freeing their minds from thoughts on the harsh winds and cold. Darleen Masakhwe

The synergy and chemistry between Leah Fay and Peter Dreimanis made their performance moves seamless in tandem, where they might have otherwise seemed odd or exaggerated in isolation. — The synergy and chemistry between Leah Fay and Peter Dreimanis made their performance moves seamless in tandem, where they might have otherwise seemed odd or exaggerated in isolation. Darleen Masakhwe

Even though Halsey is often marketed and pigeonholed in the quirky indie singer category her performance felt very confident, with the singer herself remaining very aloof but talkative during her set. — Even though Halsey is often marketed and pigeonholed in the quirky indie singer category her performance felt very confident, with the singer herself remaining very aloof but talkative during her set. Darleen Masakhwe

Zella Day dances around the stage, keeping time with her tambourine. — Zella Day dances around the stage, keeping time with her tambourine. Willow Austin

Max Kerman of Arkells jumps into the crowd. — Max Kerman of Arkells jumps into the crowd. Willow Austin

The Lumineers lead singer Wesley Schultz. — Vance Joy runs down to the riptide. Willow Austin

The Lumineers sing 'Ophelia'. — Wesley Schultz, lead singer of The Lumineers. Willow Austin

The crowd while watching The Lumineers. — The Lumineers sing “Ophelia”. Willow Austin

Darleen MasakhweSeptember 8, 2016

Less than a minute

Willow Austin

Darleen Masakhwe