Pacific Avenue are a Gerringong based indie rock quartet, formed when solo artist Harry O’Brien and guitarist Ben Fryer tied for second place in a local busking competition. Sensing a powerful creative spark, the pair soon brought in mutual friends Jack Kay and Dom Littrich, completing a lineup that blends heartfelt songwriting with soaring guitar driven rock.
Guided by influences spanning The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, Jet, Powderfinger, and Silverchair, Pacific Avenue combine classic rock warmth with a modern indie edge. Their debut EP Strawberry Skies went gold in Australia and featured standout singles Something Good and Someday Soon, introducing their dynamic sound and earning them early momentum across radio and streaming. Around this period the band also secured supports with Ocean Alley, Lime Cordiale, Tash Sultana, and San Cisco, alongside appearances at Yours and Owls, Lost Paradise, and This That.
Following viral success during lockdown with their Covered 19 series, the band surged forward with Easy Love, securing full Triple J rotation, strong DSP support, and a place in the Hottest 200. In 2023 they released their debut album Flowers, which debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Australian Album Chart, number 3 on the ARIA Album Chart, number 4 on the ARIA Vinyl Chart, and number 1 on the AIR Independent Albums Chart. The album earned two ARIA Award nominations for Breakthrough Artist and Best Rock Album, along with two AIR Award nominations, with all five singles reaching triple j’s Top 10 most played.
Flowers sparked a sold out Australian headline tour and saw the band expand globally with extensive runs across the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. Their music has been supported by NME, The Guardian, Clash, Atwood Magazine, and Wonderland, and featured across CBS Mornings in the United States, BBC One FA Cup coverage in the United Kingdom, ITV Cycling Paris, BT Sport, and Neighbours.
Pacific Avenue returned in 2026 with their second studio album Lovesick Sentimental, led by the singles Working Class Hero and Here We Go Again. Marking a bold and emotionally charged evolution of the band’s sound, the album debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Australian Album Chart, number 17 on the ARIA Album Chart, number 10 on the ARIA Vinyl Chart, and number 1 on the AIR Independent Label Album Chart. Powered by more than 2.5 million album streams and strong physical sales across vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital formats, the release further cemented their position as one of Australia’s leading modern rock acts.
Event Information
When: 9:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 3rd of October 2026
Where: Stage 88, Commonwealth Park
Tickets & Prices: NightFest is a ticketed event. Tickets: Adult $41.50, concession $36.50, child (5–16 years) $31.50, family (max. 2 adults) $114.40. Children four and under free. Booking fees apply.
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