Melbourne: dark circuits under The Forum

The East Coast Run opened in Melbourne with the familiar mix of precision and panic: dock access was tight, the lighting rig rolled in late, and the first real test of the day was keeping the crew calm while the schedule compressed. By doors, the room had shifted from work light to voltage. Neon Vultures hit the first chorus with everything locked in, and the earlier delay became invisible to the crowd. The useful note for the next show: protect the lighting window, keep monitor checks moving, and get merch counted before support hits stage.