Amyl and The Sniffers ignite Perth as AC/DC support: what to know for the second Optus Stadium date on December 8

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Amyl and The Sniffers ignite

Perth is getting a double dose of high-voltage punk this week. Fresh off a blistering opening set for AC/DC on December 4, Amyl and The Sniffers return to Optus Stadium on Monday, December 8, 2025, primed to convert even more classic rock faithful into true believers. For fans debating whether to show up early, the verdict from round one was emphatic: arrive when gates open—the chaos and charisma start well before the headliners.

Amyl and The Sniffers Perth: how the first Optus Stadium show played out

Night one delivered a compact, pedal-to-the-floor set that felt tailor-made for a stadium warm-up. Instead of pacing themselves, the Melbourne quartet detonated out of the blocks, compressing their pub-punk ferocity into a tight half hour that hit like a body-check. Amy Taylor’s crowd command translated effortlessly to the big stage: prowling the catwalk, spitting lyrics with linebacker intensity, and egging on the early arrivals until the pits in the lower stands started to ripple.

Guitar and rhythm sections kept everything brutally economical—no dead air, just serrated riffs, four-on-the-floor drums, and bark-and-howl hooks that travel well across 60,000 seats. The pairing worked: AC/DC fans who came for power chords got a contemporary, turbocharged variant that felt adjacent rather than alien, bridging generations through sheer volume, speed, and swagger.

What to expect on December 8 in Perth

A fast, 25–35 minute barrage. Stadium support slots are tight; expect the band to front-load setlist staples and recent standouts with minimal chatter.
Zero-to-redline energy. Don’t wait by the merch stand—they hit full tilt from song one, and the opener can be the night’s knockout punch.
Punk theater, stadium scale. Amy Taylor’s call-and-response, side-to-side sprints, and crowd-stoking are part of the experience. Even from the wings, you’ll feel the jolt.

If you caught the January and summer runs earlier this year, you’ll notice how the stadium mix has evolved—guitars sit higher, drums punchier, vocals sharper—an arc that suggests the band has learned to weaponize big rooms without sacrificing the sweat-box bite that built their reputation.

Timing, travel, and where to stand

Arrive early. Aim to be inside at least 30–45 minutes before the printed start for support. Security lines swell, and you’ll want a clear sprint to your vantage point once you’re through.
Lower-bowl edge lanes = sweet spot. If you’re not on the floor, the first few rows of the lower tier near the thrust deliver the best blend of punch and sightlines.
Hydrate and ear protection. It’s a short set at a punishing SPL—great news for adrenaline, rough on ears. Pack plugs and water.
Transport buffer. Factor extra time post-show; the two-show week compresses traffic patterns around the precinct.

Schedules are subject to change; follow day-of venue advisories for gate times and any security updates.

Why this Perth run matters for the band

These back-to-back stadium shots are more than résumé lines. They function as a stress test for future headline ambitions: can a pub-born punk band command a cavernous bowl, win over skeptics, and leave a memory that survives the main act’s fireworks? In Perth, the answer from the first night was yes. The band’s calling cards—whiplash tempos, no-nonsense riffs, and Taylor’s mic-snapping bravado—scale surprisingly well, turning a warm-up slot into a statement of intent.

There’s also the fan-pipeline effect. A sizable slice of AC/DC’s Perth crowd hadn’t seen Amyl and The Sniffers up close. The conversion rate after a surgical, high-impact support set can be huge: streaming bumps, sold-out club returns, and a louder sing-back the next time they headline Fremantle or hit WA festivals.

Quick checklist for December 8

Tickets and ID ready before you hit the security zone.
Layer up and wear treaded shoes—you’ll be moving, and concourses can get slick.
Charge your phone for meet points; reception bottlenecks when the headliner starts.
Scout merch early if you’re chasing limited tour items; lines spike between sets.
Plan your exit route (train/ferry/ride-share) and give yourself a 20-minute buffer after the encore crush.

The bottom line for Perth

If December 4 was the proof of concept, December 8 is the victory lap. Amyl and The Sniffers have sharpened a stadium-grade version of their live attack without sanding off the grit, and Perth gets to see the refinement in real time. Show up early, lean into the rush, and let the opener feel like a headline event—because for a furious half hour at Optus Stadium, that’s exactly what it is.