Live Review: Tyler, The Creator in Perth Australia 2025
CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR 2025 on 4th of September 2025, RAC Arena, Perth Western Australia
Review by Sheldon Ang
The Plus 1 Perspective by Krystal in the Crowd (Krystal Galloway)
Live Photography by Roger Hofor
As I stand, immersed in the atmosphere with my eyes closed and absorbing the bass, I hear the collective voices of fans at the RAC Arena. They sing along with every word. It isn’t just about knowing the lyrics; it’s also about conviction drilled in every syllable, propagated by the 15,000-strong self-appointees.
The visuals are breathtaking. From afar, the floor appears like a windy savannah plain. Up close, the floor pulses with bodies in motion – fans leap and sway, arms slicing through the haze as rap, hip hop, and jazz fusion ripple through the arena of dreams. Their energy caused a shake on the Richter scale. Circles are formed like mini tornadoes – a reflection of the camaraderie among fans.
Tonight is the penultimate show of Tyler, The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR 2025.
The show is on schedule, with a warning – ‘Don’t tap the glass.’ The entrance is explosive, both in energy and with a literal bang. Sparks rain onto the stage through the blood-red hues beaming across the RAC Arena, sparking the start of Big Poe. He raps to the capacity crowd with visible conviction. Sitting above green-painted shipping containers, he moves cheekily on the 12-foot platform, dancing in a unique, expressive style that matches his music’s attitude and storytelling.
The containers – arranged to form a cross, might be at a neck-hurting height for those who are right at the front – but that’s Tyler in every sense. The stomps, the shoulder movements (which caused an injury), and exaggerated gestures are theatrical with some elements of old-fashioned grooves under the cover of twilight. What’s certain about his style is that it is unconventional. The introduction may be fiery without the sophisticated pyros, yet it’s raw and organic without the fanfare. It’s explosive in a visceral sense, thanks to the culmination of the fans amplifying the words of Tyler, The Creator. The benchmark is set for tonight.
So who is Tyler, The Creator – as I hear my Gen X and boomers asking the question, given all but a few parents are from Generation Z. Tyler, The Creator’s music spans multiple genres, making him one of the most genre-defying artists of his generation. Think of hip hop, rap, R&B mixed with R&B Jazz. It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the live version of every track is phenomenal. The bass, the oomph, his dance and style have so much funk and swagger that it is almost hypnotic to this Gen X writer.
Sugar on My Tongue is next, which is as bouncy as his performance. There is so much punch across the venue. The playful performance from the Don’t Tap the Glass has so much funk and groove. The lyrics are sensual, but thankfully for the younger crowd, there is nothing overly suggestive.
Not every performance is explicitly loud. Judge Judy is one of the moments of reflection as the harmony flowed with the chorus Judge Judy, as he sat at the edge of the container, with his feet dangling from above. As Tyler, The Creator explains, it has nothing to do with Judge Judy, the TV judge; “it’s about sexual freedom” with a girl called Judy. The performance is as smooth as a honeyed nougat with a mix of reggae as the collective souls harmonise across the venue …Judge Judy. The singer, backed by 15,000 fans, uses melisma on the word judge which was rejoiced by the fans – Juuuude Judy. The lighting across the RAC arena weaves side by side, creating a wonderful effect at Who Dat Boy.
Don in all red, from pants to jacket and hat, and looking like Luigi of The Super Mario brothers, he often jokes with the crowd on its demographic – “Australia is the whitest place on earth…c’mon!…but weirdly enough when I looked at the crowd tonight…shout out to all the black people in the crowd…” The crowd embraces its diversity. He then bursts out laughing. “In the whitest Australian accent, the boy (while pointing to someone in the crowd) said, ‘We like black people!’”
And so he continues, “This is one of the songs as you mother f***ers sing….if you know the words, help me out. If you don’t – help me out”. The crowd is obedient as the entire crowd sings EARFQUAKE. Say Whaaat…
“Last time I was banned from this country. The fact that N’s can come back into this country means a lot.”
The last show this writer witnessed such unrelenting crowd intensity was during Gracie Abrams’ set—and before that, Taylor Swift’s Eras. One thing is certain: Generation Z channels a different kind of escape. They don’t just listen—they erupt, immersing themselves in the music with visceral abandon, forging a wall of sound so thunderous it defies description.
The final show of the CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR 2025 ends tonight. Tickets are available from Frontier Touring.
“The Plus 1″ Perspective by Krystal Galloway
Perth’s RAC Arena buzzed with electricity last night, both physically and figuratively. We were lucky enough to witness one of the current generation’s most beloved artists. An artist adopted by the young people of our lives who accept Tyler for who he is and stand with him for all he represents. From the stage design to the pyrotechnics, to the energy that crackled from the second the lights cut out, Tyler, the Creator delivered a spectacle that felt both cinematic and deeply personal.
After Paris Texas and Lil Yachty wrapped up their sets, the crowd was itching for more. Everyone was there to see the guy who has led the charge in being unapologetically different, someone who refuses to conform to the norm and has turned that into an artform. From walking into the arena, we were met with a towering structure of green shipping containers shaped into a giant T, stamped with Chromakopia in black on the sides. That stage was not just decoration. The shipping containers were a statement piece, a reminder that Tyler builds worlds, not just setlists. Combined with lights that dazzled from every angle and sound that rattled right through your chest, it felt like stepping into a whole new dimension.
Down below, around the T shape, keen fans packed tight at the front bouncing with anticipation. Some of the crowd started lifting mates into the air, sending them crowd-surfing over the heads of other eager fans who were just as ready to explode when the lights went down.
Perth might have been cool outside on a Thursday night, even though it was a school night, but inside the arena it felt like summer. Everyone was using their hands as makeshift fans, trying to stir the heavy air. But in a way, the heat added to it. The seats filled quickly, everyone packing in to get their spot. The night was about to bring the heat in every sense: sweat, fire, energy, and Tyler.
When the moment finally came, the arena lost its mind. The lights came on, Tyler launched straight into Big Poe and the place erupted. The sweat, the heat, the noise, it was chaos, and it was glorious. These fans knew what they came to see and Tyler did not disappoint them.
The crowd was mostly under twenty-one year olds who come from a generation that has claimed Tyler as their own. Almost everyone was dressed in merch or Tyler-inspired outfits. White button-up shirts, black skirts, and ties. More than a few were rocking fluffy snow-style headpieces, earmuffs, like it was part of the dress code. I asked a few fans why they loved him so much, and their answers said it all:
“Because he’s different and he doesn’t conform to the norm.”
“He’s come so far from where he was, and now people love him more than ever.”
“He’s quirky and out there and it’s unbelievable to see somebody different accepted by our generation.”
That is the magic of Tyler. He has built a space where being different is not just allowed, it is celebrated. The second and third songs of the night, Sugar on My Tongue and St. Chroma, were met with just as much energy as the opener. The crowd sang every lyric as if they had studied the words for their high school exams and knew they would pass.
Tyler came out in an outfit that matched the boldness of the staging. He wore a red leather button-up shirt with silver buttons, matching red leather pants, and white Converse sneakers. His hat was embroidered with PETALERS in yellow, part of his brand Golf le Fleur. He looked larger than life, and every movement made the crowd scream louder.
Every song landed like a firework. From DARLING, I and TAKE YOUR MASK OFF to Sticky, Lumberjack, Dogtooth, and See You Again, the place erupted each time. Fans were not just singing, they were shouting every lyric word for word, arms flying and bodies bouncing. Even the parents tagging along got swept up in the madness. The fireworks and pyrotechnics took everything up another notch. Flames shot skyward, smoke burst with every beat drop, and the whole production felt bigger than the arena itself.
His energy did not stop, playing hit after hit with his loyal fans singing back to him every single lyric. In between the chaos, Tyler took a moment to connect. Toward the last half of the night, he stopped to look out across the sea of screaming Perth fans, telling us how much he loved Perth and that it was his favourite place in Australia. The roar that followed nearly blew the roof off. He grinned and admitted he had almost thrown his shoulder out during one of the opening numbers. He joked that he would have to take it easy for the rest of the set, and told the crowd we would be able to sing the next three songs with him, before immediately tearing into EARFQUAKE like nothing had happened. That is Tyler in a nutshell: unpredictable, unstoppable.
By the time the last notes faded, what stayed with me was not just the fireworks or the sheer volume. It was the feeling that Tyler had turned RAC Arena into his own playground, and every single person there was part of it. Last night was proof that Tyler, The Creator is one of a kind. Quirky, bold, and unafraid to be different. And Perth loved him right back.
Setlist
Big Poe – Don’t Tap The Glass (2025)
Sugar On My Tongue – Don’t Tap The Glass (2025)
St. Chroma – Chromakopia (2024)
Rah Tah Tah – Chromakopia (2024)
Noid – Chromakopia (2024)
Darling, I – Don’t Tap The Glass (2025)
Judge Judy – Don’t Tap The Glass (2025)
Sticky – Chromakopia (2024)
Take Your Mask Off – Chromakopia (2024)
EARFQUAKE – IGOR (2019)
ARE WE STILL FRIENDS? – IGOR (2019)
I THINK (Extended intro) – IGOR (2019)
She (Shortened) – Goblin (2011)
Tamale – Wolf (2013)
IFHY – Wolf (2013)
SORRY NOT SORRY (Shortened) – Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale (2023)
LUMBERJACK – Call Me If You Get Lost (2021)
WUSYANAME – Call Me If You Get Lost (2021)
DOGTOOTH – Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale (2023)
Who Dat Boy – Flower Boy (2017)
Like Him – Don’t Tap The Glass (2025)
See You Again (Extended intro) – Flower Boy (2017)
NEW MAGIC WAND – IGOR (2019)
I Hope You Find Your Way Home – Don’t Tap The Glass (2025)
Sheldon Ang Media would like to thank Frontier Touring and Tyler, The Creator for the media accreditation
About the writer: The founder of Perth-based Sheldon Ang Media (est. May 2022) has been accredited to more than 200 of the hottest acts including Taylor Swift (ERAS Tour in Sydney), Coldplay (Perth), Backstreet Boys, KISS, Iron Maiden, RHCP, P!NK etc with reviews shared by the likes of Belinda Carlisle, Roxette, Tina Arena, UB40, Delta Goodrem and Tina Arena on social media. He has interviewed rockers Suzi Quatro (pictured below), Ace Frehley (KISS), John Steel (The Animals), Frank Ferrer (Guns N Roses), Phil X (Bon Jovi), Andrew Farris (INXS) plus over 70 artists. He’s also a contributor on Triple M Radio as a music journalist.
About the Plus 1: Krystal in the Crowd lives and breathes music. Based in Perth, she’s seen over 150 live acts in the past decade alone, each one feeding her jukebox brain and deepening her love of music. With a heart that beats in time with the songs being played and a writing style that’s raw, real, and full of crowd-coloured detail, Krystal captures the essence of a gig from the fan’s point of view. She’s been in the crowd for Foo Fighters, L!ve, KISS, Eminem, Blink-182, The Screaming Jets, The Angels, The Birds of Tokyo and more, always chasing the magic, and bringing it back in words that hit home.
