It’s all Killer and Filler at Perth’s Fake Festival
One of the ‘fake’ acts lined up for this month’s Perth Fake Festival has shed light on their experience in mimicking hitmakers.
The Fillers, a leading tribute to the Killers, were speaking as they prepare to headline the festival on Saturday, May, 20 alongside tributes to David Bowie and the Arctic Monkeys.
Trevor Hurley, lead singer in the band, said a lot has gone in to developing the accuracy of the sound over time: “When we first started in 2006 we thought we had it right first time. Funny thing is when we listen back we were so off the mark. It took a while to get the complexity right.
“They are such a great band and we had the setup to match theirs. We were already in a band together, so we knew each other well and how committed we all were. We’d love to say the tribute act started as a calculated move, but actually we just developed it in order to perform for a charity gig,” adds Trevor.
Trevor says the band have a lot to thank their idols, The Killers, for due to the support they have received: “They have really looked out for us over the years and I can’t think of any other tribute band that has had this sort of support from the actual band. They have been great for giving us passes to the shows so we can get the full run down of just how they work.
“We’ve had their drummer play with us on stage and the bass player at one of our birthday parties, which were both quite surreal but amazing stories. I have also been in a band with The Killers’ musicians called Most Thieves, and we are all good friends.
“The biggest gig we have done to date is the Matthew Street Festival (in Liverpool), where we played to around 35,000 people. Fake Festivals always have a great atmosphere, so we’re really looking forward to be coming back again this year and to bringing our music to Perth.”
“We’re really excited to have The Fillers back on the Fake Festivals tour this year, as they bring such a great set list and stage show,” says Jez Lee, owner of Fake Festivals. “They have such a dedication to their image, presence and musical craft that I know the Perth crowd are going to love them.”
Advance tickets are on sale. Adults £22.50, young person (10-17 years) £13.50, family £55 and children 0-9 years free. Tickets can be purchased directly through the Fake Festivals website at www.fakefestivals.co.uk or from the selected retailers listed on the website. Along with The Fillers, Aladdinsane and Antarctic Monkeys will also be performing at Perth Fake Festival, as well as five local support bands.
For more information and ticket sales, visit www.fakefestivals.co.uk
The Killers, whose ‘fake’ counterparts appear in Perth this month