Photo gallery by David Harris
Justice returned to Melbourne last night with a show that reminded everyone exactly why they remain one of the most commanding forces in modern electronic music. John Cain Arena was already humming by the time Busy P warmed up the room, setting the tone with a set steeped in French-touch grooves and classic Ed Banger energy. The momentum continued as Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker stepped behind the decks, delivering a DJ set that blended his psychedelic sensibilities with club-ready rhythms, giving the arena a hazy, dream-lit pulse before the main event.
When Justice finally took their positions, the atmosphere shifted from anticipation to full-body impact. The duo kept their familiar silhouettes behind banks of gear, letting the music and visuals do all the work. And what a spectacle it was: strobing beams, razor-sharp white lighting, towering rigs shifting in sync with every rhythmic jolt, a production design as sculptural as it was explosive. Justice have always understood the theatre of electronic music, and Melbourne was treated to the complete experience.
The setlist moved confidently across the pair’s catalogue, from early favourites to Hyperdrama highlights. D.A.N.C.E. became a communal singalong, while tracks like Audio, Video, Disco and We Are Your Friends landed with renewed force, reimagined with the heavier, cinematic edge that has defined Justice’s recent live shows. The newer material folded in seamlessly, proving the duo’s evolution hasn’t diluted their punch.
The night’s defining moment arrived in the encore, when Kevin Parker returned to the stage to perform Neverender with the band, a rare live collaboration that instantly sent a ripple through the arena. His vocals gliding over Justice’s dark, pulsing framework felt like a meeting point between two worlds, and Melbourne was lucky enough to witness it firsthand.
