Baby He’s Back: The Kid LAROI takes over Rod Laver Arena

Feature image supplied (The Kid Laroi credit: Adam Kargenian)

Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena was electric as fans flocked to experience an unforgettable evening of rap, pop and raw artistry, headlined by The Kid LAROI with explosive support from ONEFOUR and TJ Mizell.

With an energy that never faltered, the night showcased a perfect blend of crowd-pumping anthems and heartfelt moments, making it a night to remember for Australian music lovers.

The night opened with TJ Mizell, who instantly turned up the energy in the room. His set was a seamless blend of hard-hitting rap tracks, including 'Band4Band', 'Sprinter' and 'FE!N', creating a club-like atmosphere that had the crowd shouting along.

ONEFOUR took the stage next. The drill kings from Eora/Sydney brought out their high energy style, hyping up the audience and turning the moshpit into complete chaos.

Their DJ opened with more UK drill hits, building anticipation before they erupted on stage. Tracks like 'Gang Ties' had the crowd moving, while a moment of reflection saw the stadium lit with phone lights as they performed 'Welcome To Prison'.

Then came the main event: The Kid LAROI! From the first notes of 'Baby I’m Back', it was clear that the Melbourne crowd was in for something special. LAROI navigated between his early hits and new tracks, taking the audience on a journey through his meteoric rise to global stardom.

When he performed 'GIRLS', the arena absolutely erupted, energy was at its peak. Slowing things down for acoustic moments like Without You added depth and intimacy, while 'Die No More' and 'Love Again' brought waves of emotion, with LAROI dedicating the song to his beloved Melbourne fans.

One of the most exciting moments of the night was when LAROI brought ONEFOUR back on stage for a surprise performance of 'My City', uniting pop and drill in an unforgettable crossover.

The show closed with LAROI’s biggest hit 'Stay', and an encore - 'Nights Like This', leaving the crowd in awe of LAROI’s artistry and stage presence (and literally covered in confetti).

The mix of rap-heavy performances and pop sing-alongs showcased the diversity of Australian music and the power of artists who connect deeply with their fans. This was a night Melbourne won’t forget anytime soon!