Crack That Whip - The Devo Tribute Show
with special guests: XACTO (Tribute to XTC) and Tycho Brahe
The Back Room (Annerley, QLD)
Friday, 1 May 2026 7:00 pm
Whip your senses into shape with the electrifying Crack That Whip – The Devo Tribute Show, XACTO (Australia’s finest XTC Tribute Band) and local synthpop icons Tycho Brahe.
Crack That Whip will don their energy domes to perform all the Devo classics in authentic devolved style, including Whip It, Girl U Want and Beautiful World. Select deep cuts are also performed to give the punters the ultimate display of de-evolution. Prepare to be whipped into shape!
XACTO are one of Canberra’s most highly sought after tribute bands, performing a range of songs from XTC, one of the most influential British bands of the punk/new wave era. They are venturing north to get your Senses Working Overtime playing that classic track and other XTC staples such as Making Plans for Nigel and Generals and Majors.
Tycho Brahe are Brisbane synthpop standard bearers, having been performing their electronic soundscapes since the mid 90’s. With recent high profile supports for Human League, Machinations and Eurogliders, they have honed their stagecraft to deliver the ultimate in original synthpop tunes and a cover or two thrown in for good measure!
Crack That Whip will don their energy domes to perform all the Devo classics in authentic devolved style, including Whip It, Girl U Want and Beautiful World. Select deep cuts are also performed to give the punters the ultimate display of de-evolution. Prepare to be whipped into shape!
XACTO are one of Canberra’s most highly sought after tribute bands, performing a range of songs from XTC, one of the most influential British bands of the punk/new wave era. They are venturing north to get your Senses Working Overtime playing that classic track and other XTC staples such as Making Plans for Nigel and Generals and Majors.
Tycho Brahe are Brisbane synthpop standard bearers, having been performing their electronic soundscapes since the mid 90’s. With recent high profile supports for Human League, Machinations and Eurogliders, they have honed their stagecraft to deliver the ultimate in original synthpop tunes and a cover or two thrown in for good measure!