This is Tour Diary, where artists give us a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road. Earlier this year, House of Protection — aka Stephen Harrison and Aric Improta — hit the road with Bad Omens and Poppy for a handful of shows in Australia. As their first-ever tour under House of Protection, they had an unforgettable time, including starting circle pits, climbing roofs, and live-testing songs from their forthcoming Outrun You All EP (out May 23 via Red Bull Records). The duo will reconnect with Poppy next month, preparing to open several dates on her North American tour, and recently appeared on Architects’ “Brain Dead.” In the meantime, relive the gigs below.
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Melbourne night one was amazing. It really set the tone for the rest of the tour. / Bryan Kirks
It took Steve 45 seconds to get from the stage onto this roof. / Bryan Kirks
This circle pit in Sydney was nuts! / Bryan Kirks
The dream team in Brisbane. / Kevin Garcia
Walking to the stage for night one in Sydney. / Kevin Garcia
Brisbane was one of the most fun shows we’ve ever played in our lives. Just unforgettable. / Bryan Kirks
Sydney, thank you for letting me invade your space. / Bryan Kirks
Thanks to Bad Omens for letting us use their risers on the stage. These are very cool. / Bryan Kirks
This was our first-ever tour as House of Protection, and the response was better than we could have ever asked for. Thank you, Australia, we can’t wait to come back. / Bryan Kirks