The Tullamarines Live @ UC Refectory 19/6/26 - Tullamarines Turn a Support Slot Into a Full-Blown Takeover

 Support slot? Nah. This was a co‑headline moment waiting to happen.

Canberra was already buzzing the moment The Jungle Giants announced they were rolling back into town but the real squeal‑out‑loud moment came when we clocked the main support: The Tullamarines. An Adelaide outfit we’ve fallen for hard. Our kids too. They skipped Canberra on their own tour, so this felt like cosmic payback. Two great bands, one night, and a crowd that knew they were getting spoiled.

We’d caught The Tullamarines once before on a festival stage, but this was their first proper indoor Canberra hit‑out and honestly, it suited them. The tighter room, the closer bodies, the louder singalongs. The band - Angus Purvis (lead vocals), Josh Thomas (drums and composition), Ben Waltho (guitar + backing vocals), and Lucinda Machin (vocals + multi‑instrument wizardry)  walked out with the kind of confidence that says we know exactly who we are.

From the jump, the banter by Angus was sharp just like his Fit, the vibe was warm, and the songs landed with that signature Tullamarines bounce: upbeat grooves wrapped around lyrics that actually say something. Angus’ voice cut through the room with ease  raspy, melodic, upbeat and totally in command  but the real magic was how Ben and Lucinda’s vocals folded into the mix. Sometimes backing, sometimes leading, always elevating. It’s the kind of dynamic that makes a band feel bigger than the sum of its parts.

And honestly… how are these four still underrated? It’s been a slow burn, sure, but the tide is turning. Their Like A Version take on The Chain by Fleetwood Mac has been doing the rounds for good reason it’s the kind of performance that nudges a band into the national conversation. (And it hit hard live)

Onstage tonight, they doubled down. Idiot, Gimme Luv, OMG, Running on Empty all delivered with enough punch to get the whole room jumping. long‑timers & first‑timers!

The Tullamarines aren’t just a fun indie band. They’re a band with identity, chemistry, and a growing catalogue of songs that hit live. And after a set like this, it’s hard to imagine them sitting in the support slot for much longer.

If you’re chasing a group who know exactly what they stand for and can turn a support set into a moment , then The Tullamarines are absolutely your band.