Live Review: Client Liaison, Luke Million

Client Liaison have been no strangers to sold out shows through their Diplomatic Immunity album tour, with Enmore Theatre no exception. 

First behind the decks was Adelaide maestro Luke Million. As he waltzed on stage and started playing his keytar, it was clear why he’s been chosen to support the legends of modern age '80s pop. Million showcased new tunes, including his Stranger Things remix, but the real floor-filler was the classic Arnold. Even if you didn’t know the song before you were forced to join in, as Million encouraged the crowd to bop in time.

As Million was applauded off, the set for Client Liaison was revealed - in their own words, it was a “tropical corporate paradise”. We're talking green foliage, water coolers either side (which doubled as lights), decks hidden behind a desk housing a PC that would have to be at least 20 years old. And the crowd embraced it. From flamboyant orange lycra to white turtleneck knits, the tone was well and truly defined from the start.

The visuals began with bird's eye view of Australia’s most contentious room: The Senate. Monte Morgan and Harvey Miller marched on from opposite sides of the stage, high fived in the middle and executed the first of many synchronised dance moves. Wearing their self-branded corporate attire, with parliament house embroidered on the back, the duo bounced in time to Canberra Won’t Be Calling Tonight.

Bassist Tom Tilley and guitarist Geordie Miller then joined the boys on stage. The venue was assured that this wouldn't just be a gig. This would be an all 'round, incredibly thought-out performance; with visuals, dance moves, musical execution, costumes and the all-important audience engagement at their peak. 

Cases of beer were handed to the front rows mid-set, and the keys to Off White Limousine handed to three lucky groovers that were lead backstage, all while Morgan glided from one end of the stage to the other, thrashing his curly black locks and flaunting his stylishly retro moves.

Kisses were blown and flowers handed out for the final encore, World Of Our Love, and the Melbourne icons close what they describe as “that place of sweet seduction”. And boy did they take us there.