The Waterboys
Palais Theatre
May 16th 2026
The Waterboys are a rock band formed in 1983 in London by Scottish musician and songwriter Mike Scott. The band’s membership, past and present, has been composed mainly of musicians from Britain and Ireland, with Scott being the only constant member. Over a four-decade career, the band has drawn on multiple styles of music including punk rock, rock and roll, folk music (in particular Irish and Scottish music), Celtic soul, noise rock, country music, rhythm & blues and chamber music.
Last night they performed to a sold out crowd in Melbourne at the iconic Palais Theatre. Accompanying them was artist Ella Hooper who performed with Lucy Grash; who helped showcase Ella’s new county sound.
Behind the lens,
Cjay Perros
Ella Hooper
The Waterboys
