WHEN AND WHERE DID THE APF START? The Australian Pink Floyd Show was formed in Adelaide, South Australia in 1988, but weren't known as this until relocating to the UK. They were the first Pink Floyd tribute band to tour in the UK back in 1993, starting off with the first International Pink Floyd fan convention at Wembley convention centre. The event was run in conjunction with Brain Damage magazine. HAVE THE AUSSIES EVER HAD ANY CONTACT WITH THE REAL FLOYD? At the second PF fan convention in 1994, The Australian Pink Floyd met, and shared the billing with, Atom Heart Mother co-writer, Ron Geesin. David Gilmour and percussionist Gary Wallis attended an Australian Pink Floyd gig at The Fairfield Halls, Croydon UK in 1994. They enjoyed the show and a chat with the Aussies afterwards, and invited them to the end of 'The Division Bell Tour' party. IS IT TRUE THAT THEY WENT BACKSTAGE AT EARLS COURT? The Australian Pink Floyd Show attended The Division Bell tour party at Earls Court on October the 23rd 1994. They met all the members of Pink Floyd, and even got a close up look at the stage! DID THEY REALLY PLAY AT DAVID GILMOURS BIRTHDAY? The Aussie Floyd received the ultimate endorsement in 1996, becoming the only Floyd tribute band to be asked to perform for a member of Pink Floyd, namely David Gilmour's 50th birthday celebrations in London At DG's 50th birthday party, The Australian Pink Floyd worked with many of the crew members who had been on The Division Bell world tour. As Britannia Row supplied the production for the event, much of the sound and lighting equipment was the exact same gear that had been used at Earl's Court. HAVE THEY EVER PLAYED WITH PINK FLOYD? At DG's birthday, the APF were joined on stage by Richard Wright and Guy Pratt, for a rousing rendition of Comfortably Numb. They then happily handed over their instruments to David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Guy Pratt, Tim Renwick, Gary Wallis and Claudia Fontaine, and were treated to renditions of 'Money', 'What do you want from me', and various other jams, much to the delight of the other party guests. DID THEY PLAY AT THE GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL? In 1998, The Australian Pink Floyd performed at the Glastonbury Festival, the biggest annual music festival in the UK. APF were 2nd billing on the Acoustic stage. The '98 Festival is remembered for being one of the wettest ever, and the APF's day started with Rolf Harris lending a helping hand to push their bogged truck out of the mud!!! THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL? On November 26th 2001, the APF became the only Floyd tribute in the world, to play at London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall. They were joined on stage by the choir from the Islington Green School for a rousing rendition of 'Another Brick in the Wall'. The Islington Green School famously provided the original children's voices on 'The Wall', and one of the 2001 kids is the daughter of an original choir member who sang on the record! Oh, and, Roger Waters is said to have been in the audience! WHAT'S NEXT? The APF are continuing to tour and improve the show wherever possible. Keep an eye on this website http://www.aussiefloyd.com for all the latest news & tour dates. " They are going to be close by my home and wondered if anyone here has seen them and what were they like? Thanks! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
I actually saw a video of one of their bigger shows. It might have run on PBS during a pledge drive, or something. They're pretty freakin' good. It's ... it's spooky.
