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Past Event

Not Drowning Waving

16 May 2026

Saturday

Show 7:00pm

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Venue

Paddo RSL

Paddington, Sydney • 500 cap

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Sat, 16 May

7:00pm

About this event

Following sold out shows in Melbourne and Sydney, avant-garde pop-rock pioneers Not Drowning Waving are now embarking on a national tour. The band recovered last year for shows to celebrate 50 years of PNG independence, and this tour sees the David Bridie fronted outfit again reunite with PNG legend Sir George Telek plus an impressive lineup of talent from the Pacific to perform songs from their landmark album “Tabaran” as well as from their latest release “Malira”. Lauded as “an early masterpiece of world music and a true work of artistic collaboration” (Mark Mordue), “Tabaran” continues to inspire audiences globally.“Malira” released in September 2025, has received widespread critical acclaim and immediately sold out its initial pressings, and made an unexpected appearance on the charts.The show will see the 8 piece band perform over two sets and make extensive use of video projections.

Event details via Oztix

Set Times

Show Starts 7:00pm
Not Drowning, Waving ★ 7:00pm~

Times marked ~ are estimates. Arrive early to avoid missing your favourite acts. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

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Not Drowning, Waving — Setlist

Here's the actual setlist from the show on 16 May 2026.

  1. Tolili
  2. Go Ralom (Telek cover)
  3. Tabaran
  4. Palau
  5. Mangrove
  6. Chambri/ Highlands
  7. Rain
  8. Atutana
  9. Blackwater
  10. Amidel
  11. Song from the Old Colony
  12. Malira
  13. The Dirty Chemist (Raskolore)
  14. The Kiap Song
  15. Azahe
  16. Tipman
  17. Willow Tree
  18. Big Sky/Storm
  19. Waligur Iau
  20. Sing Sing

Encore

  1. John Vuia 1950
  2. Crazy Birds
  3. Ririwon (Telek cover)

Setlist via setlist.fm

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Not Drowning, Waving start?

Not Drowning, Waving is scheduled to perform at 7:00pm on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at Paddo RSL. Arrive early to get a good spot. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

Where is Paddo RSL located?

Paddo RSL is located at 220/232 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW. The venue has a capacity of 500 people.

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Location

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