Aussie electro-pop duo Peking Duk have drawn mixed reviews (and some confused looks) for their performance at the first State Of Origin match of 2018.
Performing at the MCG before the big game — in which (WARNING: ORIGIN SPOILERS) New South Wales Blues beat Queensland (for once) — Peking Duk’s Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles knocked out two of their biggest hits.
While there was only a small crowd in front of the stage — which is typical for these kind of performances — the Duk’s show did feature a cameo from singer Michaela Baranov on the track ‘Stranger’, and a (probably unnecessary) flaming guitar.
Some viewers were confused by the Duk’s appearance, or didn’t think Origin was the best place for the duo…
“I have no clue who that is” – Fatty Vautin on Peking Duk’s pregame performance
— Alex Jacques (@fleajacques) June 6, 2018
Urgh, way to make Peking Duk sound terrible @Channel9 #origin
— Rose Calvert (@bonsaiberry) June 6, 2018
https://twitter.com/UnbearableDutch/status/1004299500339396608
https://twitter.com/wordlesstome/status/1004298788532449282
… while others weren’t shy about their dislike of the performance:
So far the #pekingduk pre game performance is bloody terrible!! The stage surrounded by 30 fans makes it look like the lamest gig ever too hahaha #Origin
— Jay Jay (@welshyjay) June 6, 2018
Legit, Peking Duk are the worst non-Carlton performers on the MCG this year by a long way. #origin
— Joel Bassat (@joelbassat) June 6, 2018
https://twitter.com/BrendonWalker/status/1004302271470071809
That said, there were still some positive reactions to the performance:
Yes! @pekingduk destroyed!
— Phil Jamieson (@philjamieson) June 6, 2018
I’m in the little crowd in front of Peking duk right now and we are all loving it
— ? (@takethetwoo) June 6, 2018
Watch some of Peking Duk’s State Of Origin performance, below.
The music lineup for Origin Two — which takes place in Sydney on Sunday, 24th June — will be headlined by Jet.
Peking Duk ft. Elliphant – Stranger #Origin
Follow LIVE: https://t.co/iqXxKhbTlI
Watch LIVE: @Channel9 pic.twitter.com/r86GO8rWqd— Wide World of Sports (@wwos) June 6, 2018
