Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan’s solo project attracts a dismal crowd at Good Things Festival in Brisbane
As a dedicated fan who has followed Billy Corgan and The Smashing Pumpkins since their early days, I must admit that seeing the photos from his Good Things Festival performance in Brisbane left me a bit puzzled. It’s not every day you see the iconic frontman performing to what appears to be only a few hundred people, especially when compared to the massive crowds The Smashing Pumpkins are accustomed to.
Billy Corgan, the lead singer of Smashing Pumpkins, often performs for large audiences brimming with admirers. (or) Billy Corgan, the frontman of Smashing Pumpkins, frequently takes the stage before massive crowds of ardent fans.
However, the performer might have experienced a surprising moment upon taking the stage during the Brisbane run of the traveling Good Things music festival.
As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but share my excitement over the stunning image captured by The Black Hoody, Luke Girgis’ online culture portal. The picture, which I’ve been gazing at in awe, presents an almost deserted pavilion, where the artist, accompanied by the Australian band The Delta Riggs for his solo venture, graced the stage. It’s as if time stood still, and I was there, right beside them, witnessing the magic unfold.
From the rear perspective of the expansive setting, the picture revealed a mostly vacant area, punctuated sparsely by individuals clustered in the background, while a more substantial group congregated closer to the stage’s front.
In the caption, Luke asserted that the ’79 hitmaker performed his solo act for around 300 attendees – quite different from the crowds The Smashing Pumpkins usually attract.
‘Side projects rarely work out,’ he wrote on the post.
‘This is Billy Corgan at Good Things Festival. Maybe 300 people, if it was The Smashing Pumpkins it would have been 20k.’
The post drew numerous comments from fans, several of whom speculated that Billy’s unenthusiastic audience might have been due to his performance timing conflicting with popular nu-metal band Korn.
Billy was on stage from 8.10pm to 9.10pm, while Korn’s set kicked off at 8.30pm.
‘Was this at the same time as Korn though?,’ one fan asked.
It seems like poor scheduling on the festival’s part, as I believe he would have had a better chance performing earlier against a band from a different time period or genre.
Another agreed, adding: ‘No it’s because Korn was on, I wanted to see both but had to choose not sure why any act would be put on at same time as headline band.’
Others pointed out that the photograph might have given a misleading impression, suggesting that fewer people attended than the image seemed to show.
‘I was at his set and there were a lot more than 300 people there,’ one commenter wrote.
It was thoughtful of you to position yourself where it was least convenient, intentionally making this appear as minimal as possible.
A different attendee at the southern Melbourne leg of the festival remarked that it was a similar experience for Billy down there as well.
‘I saw him in Melbourne. The crowd was tiny. 100-200 max,’ they claimed.
Billy delivered a subdued performance at the festival, following his unexpected appearance at a surprise set in Melbourne prior to his performance at Good Things.
On a cozy Thursday night at Melbourne’s The Gem Bar, the artist known for “Tonight Tonight” performed a brief, captivating acoustic set as a pre-performance warm-up to entertain around 80 enthusiastic fans.
Billy started his performance with the first song, Dancehall, from his 2019 solo album Collisions, which captivated the audience who thoroughly enjoyed the six-song sequence he presented.
As a lifestyle connoisseur, I delighted fans with a few tracks from The Smashing Pumpkins’ iconic album, Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Specifically, I shared “Stumbleine” and the timeless favorite, “1979.
In addition to the unexpected treats, Billy included a couple more tunes, such as his rendition of the timeless Bee Gees hit “To Love Somebody”.
Additionally, he included an obscure choice – a performance of the old-time Vaudeville song “Shine On, Harvest Moon” from the early 1900s.
In addition, the event included an interactive Q&A segment, during which Billy openly addressed queries posed by enthusiastic fans, as detailed by Blunt Magazine.
When a fan inquired what Billy found most appealing about Australia, he promptly expressed his admiration for the carefree spirit of Australians, particularly noticing it reflected in their music.
As reported by Blunt, he expressed that although it might seem overly straightforward, it appears they don’t care much about details. He found this liberating.
I can’t help but feel a deep connection to the raw, pulsating energy of your iconic rock ‘n’ roll scene! From the thunderous beats of AC/DC and Midnight Oil, to the fresh, rebellious vibes of Amyl & The Sniffers, you’ve got a knack for creating bands that truly embody the spirit of rock. It’s as if every note they play speaks directly to my soul!
‘That’s what makes it great. You’re bringing Australia to the world. I respect it.’
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