Mountains-grown performers Cloud Control, and Julia Jacklin in support position, had already won the hearts of their fans long before showtime at a twilight concert at Taronga Zoo on February 17.
The space right on the harbour’s edge holds 2000 and was near-capacity and everyone arrived intent on a great night. And they weren’t disappointed.
Former Springwood resident Julia Jacklin sang her 60-minute set and regaled harboursiders with tales of adventures at Penrith Plaza during her youth. Not lost on the Mountains contingent in the audience.
Though Jacklin started out in classical musical she found her home in folk pop and it suits her lovely voice. A lengthy period in Barcelona has also had its influence.
Could Control owned the stage right from the start of their set.
Members Alister Wright, Heidi Lenffer, Jeremy Kelshaw and Ulrich Lenffer were tight and produced some alt rock sounds which the audience lapped up. Even a couple false starts due to amp problems settled down into just being part of a live show.
Cloud Control owned the stage right from the start of their set.
Heidi’s chat between sets linked the show smoothly.
Everyone responded enthusiastically to the performers, the moshpit was alive and kicking right throughout Cloud Control’s set and the crowd was reluctant to leave at the end.
The venue itself is one of the most delightful pieces of harbourside real estate and is available to all to enjoy.
A feature of the Twilight at Taronga ticket is the chance to see the animals first – but showtime is at 6.20pm and animal access closes at 5pm so remember to arrive earlier in the day.
Many people were heard to comment about the suitability of loud concerts so near the animals. We put it to the zoo and they responded:
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to reassure you that the welfare of the remarkable animals in our care is our first consideration.
“Although across the history of the series no problems have been detected by Taronga’s expert Life Sciences team, in 2016 the zoo commissioned an independent environmental monitoring agency to assess any sound impacts from concerts or other events held at Taronga.
“The review tested and monitored variables including the location of the concerts, speaker positions, sound levels and the type of performance involved. The zoo closely monitors sound levels as well as adhering to strict site curfews for all amplified noise, which are included in all... contracts.”
Ian Horner
Editor of Fairfield Champion and Liverpool Champion, in South-West Sydney.
Editor of Fairfield Champion and Liverpool Champion, in South-West Sydney.
