GAYC/DC (USA)

Rock’s most testosterone-charged icon meets unapologetic queer celebration: GAYC/DC brings their fabulous thunder to Australia.

First-Ever Australian Tour Proves That Even AC/DC's Ultra-Hetero Anthems Can Be Gloriously, Authentically Gay

Six Cities, February 2025 – The Music of AC/DC Like You've Never Heard It Before

Some things seem unimaginable until they exist. An all-gay tribute to rock's most aggressively heterosexual band shouldn't work. Then you hear it, see it, and realise it's exactly what the rock world needed.

Don't get it twisted. The band delivers a show that Louder describes as "spot on with the music, unforgettable in every way." Classics like "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" become "Dirty Dudes (Done Dirt Cheap)." They play with such authenticity that Music Feeds declares they will turn "skeptics into fans." After one show, a newly converted fan enthused, "I had no idea what to expect, but I did not realise AC/DC could be so much fun."

Founded by Christopher Freeman (bassist for queercore legends Pansy Division) and drummer Brian Welch, GAYC/DC has earned something rare in tribute band territory: genuine respect from the artists they honor.

When the band released their audacious "Gay Boy Boogie" video, it was a homoerotic reimagining of AC/DC's "Bad Boy Boogie." It was shot as a loving homage to Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It." Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider himself gave his seal of approval: "I think this is great!"

That endorsement matters. As Welch notes, "We love Twisted Sister, who took rock and drag further than anybody at the time. This is our homage and 'thank you.' As young gay kids, seeing fully grown men in drag every day on MTV meant a lot, decades before RuPaul's Drag Race was a thing."

While their glitter-drenched, boa-adorned presentation might read as camp, make no mistake. Broadway Rock emphasizes that "while the band and their presentation may be campy, their musicianship is pure, unadulterated rock."
Classic Rock Magazine captured it perfectly: "GayC/DC have taken the songs of perhaps the globe's most heterosexual band and turned them into something altogether more fabulous."

The band's recent "Gay Boy Boogie" video was premiered by American Songwriter. Their previous "Highway to Hell" video featured cameos from rock luminaries. These included Johnny Martin (L.A. Guns), John Bush (Armored Saint, ex-Anthrax), and dUg Pinnick (King's X).

These show how seriously the rock community takes GAYC/DC's mission. This isn't novelty; it's reclamation.

For their first Australian tour, GAYC/DC, rounded out by bassist Glen Pavan, guitarist Topher Ruby, and lead guitarist Steve McKnight (who dedicated 80s/90s hard rock fans may know from Cry Wolf), will bring their explosive live show to six cities across the country this February.

They'll play intimate venues for a hot, sweaty, up-close-and-personal rock experience.

This is a unique opportunity for everyone. Whether you're a lifelong AC/DC devotee, a rock fan discovering new music, or just curious about what happens when the world's most masculine band gets a fabulous makeover, you’ll want to see this.

As Instinct magazine notes, "GayC/DC are ever living proof that the queer community is alive and kickin' in the metal world." In an era where visibility and representation matter more than ever, GAYC/DC proves that rock and roll, even at its most traditionally masculine, has room for everyone willing to plug in and let it loose.

GAYC/DC creates a space where all are welcome, proving rock and roll has always belonged to everyone brave enough to claim it.

AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES:
● Thursday, February 19 – Brisbane, The Brightside
● Friday, February 20 – Gold Coast, Mo's Desert Clubhouse
● Saturday, February 21 – Melbourne, Stay Gold
● Wednesday, February 25 – Adelaide, Lion Arts Factory
● Thursday, February 26 – Perth, Milkbar
● Friday, February 27 – Sydney, Mary's Underground

Tickets & Information: tributetouring.com

About GAYC/DC
GAYC/DC takes AC/DC's catalog and gives it a gloriously queer makeover. Think "Dirty Dudes (Done Dirt Cheap)" instead of "Dirty Deeds." But here's the thing: they're not just having a laugh. These guys can actually play. Founded by Christopher Freeman (who also plays bass for Pansy Division) and drummer Brian Welch, the lineup includes Glen Pavan on bass, Patrick Goodwin on guitar, and Steve McKnight shredding lead. Kerrang! sums it up best: "Glam/Sassy/Porn/Punk/Metal/Dirty Rock n' Roll… with Class."