Two decades on from the release of Ocean Avenue — the record that launched a thousand skatepark anthems — Yellowcard are back on Australian soil, bringing their landmark album to life with the energy and emotion that first made it a classic. The Jacksonville alt-rockers were forced to reschedule and relocate due to illness, but the crowd packed into Liberty Hall on 15 April 2025 couldn’t have cared less — they were just thrilled to see the band back in action.
Formed in 1997, Yellowcard carved out a unique spot in the alt-rock and pop-punk canon with their violin-laced hooks and emotionally charged songwriting. But it was 2003’s Ocean Avenue — armed with timeless tracks like “Way Away,” “Only One,” and the title track itself — that pushed them into the mainstream and helped shape the sound of the early 2000s.
We were lucky enough to be there on the night to capture all the sweat, singalongs, and soaring choruses — scroll down for the full gallery.
Images Minela Addison
