SOEN

<p>With Special Guests: <strong>The Omnific</strong></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-AU">&quot;SOEN&rsquo;s Joyfully Melancholic And Gracefully Powerful Live Performances Leave You Breathless... I dare say &nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.sonicperspectives.com/tag/Soen" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-AU"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Soen</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-AU"> has even long surpassed Opeth the band that first brought Martin Lopez to prominence.&quot;</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-AU"> </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-AU">Sonic Perspective</span><span data-ccp-props='{"335551550":2,"335551620":2}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-AU">In the world of prog metal, few bands are spoken of in such hushed tones and reverence as </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-AU">SOEN</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-AU">. Renowned for their cinematic soundscapes, intricate musicianship, and emotionally charged and intense performances; they have carved out a distinctive space in the music world. Their music blends atmospheric prog, heavy riffs, and introspective lyrics, earning them a dedicated global following and universal critical praise.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-AU"> Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, Soen has released a string of critically acclaimed albums since their 2012 debut Cognitive. With influences ranging from Tool and Pink Floyd to modern progressive metal, they continue to push boundaries while staying true to their core ethos of honest, powerful songwriting.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-AU">&quot;The&nbsp;comparisons&nbsp;to Tool is not a knock.&nbsp;It&#39;s&nbsp;a testament to Soen&#39;s ability to channel that kind of tension and mood while being unmistakably themselves. When they come through your city, make the effort. This is a band that shines live...&nbsp;Absolutely killer!&quot;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-AU"> LoudFlash.com</span><span data-ccp-props='{"335551550":2,"335551620":2}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-AU"> Joining SOEN for these epic shows are Australia&#39;s own prog treasures, </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-AU">THE OMNIFIC</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-AU">, who will be </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">celebrating their&nbsp;10 year&nbsp;anniversary together with&nbsp;a very special&nbsp;set resurrecting songs that have not been played live in many years and may never be performed again.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">&ldquo;The Omnific never cease to entice, excite and amaze&rdquo;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"> TheMusic.com</span><span data-ccp-props='{"335551550":2,"335551620":2}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"> The&nbsp;Omnific&#39;s&nbsp;2021 debut record </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">Escapades</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB"> which debuted at #3 on the Australian Indie Album Charts garnered high praise from the likes of Metal Hammer, Guitar World, Bass Player, Bass&nbsp;Magazine&nbsp;and The UK&#39;s biblical PROG Magazine which declared it &ldquo;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">a veritable master class</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">&rdquo;. Their 2024 follow up, The Law&nbsp;Of&nbsp;Augmenting Returns, only amplified the band&#39;s reputation and pushed them to over 17 million Spotify streams and over 5 million YouTube views to date.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB">The&nbsp;Omnific&rsquo;s&nbsp;live show, full of swagger, showmanship, and stellar technical performances, has left&nbsp;a lasting impression&nbsp;on audiences worldwide.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Please be advised the Manning Bar lift is undergoing maintenance &amp; will be out of order for this show. At this time, we cannot accomodate any bookings that require use of the lift, we apologise for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact <u>[email protected]</u> for assistance.</strong></p>