The crowd was shaking with anticipation before the Ruben’s stepped out onto the stage. There was a huge roar of applause as they walked out from the sidelines and started to play. Lead singer Sam’s strong, brassy vocals filled the theatre while people danced and sang along in their chairs.

The atmosphere throughout the show was incredible. Enforced seating rules did not stop fans from enjoying their experience. Sam addressed the energy from the audience and said, “It is bulls**t not being able to stand, but you have made us comfortable.”

The band sang a mix of their old and new songs, keeping the crowd on their metaphorical toes for what would come next. Unexpectedly, mid-set, the Rubens played their hit song Hoops, and the whole crowd sang along with them.

This energy continued throughout the show and continued to get louder as the band interacted with the audience. When the show abruptly ended, fans were not letting them go so quickly.

The Canberra Theatre Centre was alive with roars from the audience demanding an encore and wild fans stamping their feet, making the whole room rumble. The band obliged and came out to perform a three-song encore, including Million Man, where The Rubens continued to show their on-stage chemistry.

The audience was not disappointed, and The Rubens once again commented on the everlasting energy of the Canberran’s before they left the stage.

We can’t wait to see these nationally renowned small-town boys again when they hopefully return to Canberra.