Chase & Status bring "Section 63" to Robinson Pavilion
Chase & Status are performing at Robinson Pavilion in Perth as part of the limited "Section 63" concept, a project announced as a new phase of their electronic performances, with a focus on the audience, the space and powerful sound pressure. The concert on 26 June 2026 is placed within a wider run of performances at Robinson Pavilion from 25 to 27 June, and the very name "Section 63" already points to what the audience can expect: a loud, physical and immediate evening in which drum and bass, jungle, grime and electronic production are not just a backdrop, but the main driving force of the space.
This is not a classic concert format with a predictable schedule and a dramaturgy known in advance. The organisational materials for "Section 63" deliberately leave part of the concept open, but they clearly emphasise that Chase & Status want to move the usual DJ show toward an experience in which the audience is closer to the centre of the event. That is why Robinson Pavilion is an important choice: it is a large indoor space within Claremont Showground, spacious enough for powerful production, but also focused enough for the bass, light and movement of the crowd to remain connected in one enclosed concert whole.
Tickets for this event are in demand. Some slots in the Perth run have already been marked as sold out, which clearly shows how much this series of performances has attracted an audience following the current wave of the British electronic scene.
Why Chase & Status still carry so much weight
Chase & Status are Saul Milton and Will Kennard, a London production duo who, since the early 2000s, have built one of the most recognisable sounds in British drum and bass. Their music has never remained closed within a single subgenre. It contains jungle foundations, grime vocals, dubstep energy, rap collaborations and extensive experience working with singers who can turn a chorus into a festival moment.
For a wider audience, Chase & Status are often an entry point into drum and bass precisely because their songs have a strong club impact, but also a clear song at the centre. "Baddadan", recorded with Bou, Flowdan, IRAH, Trigga and Takura, became one of the key titles of the genre's more recent revival. "Disconnect" with Becky Hill combined a more melodic pop sensibility with dance tension, while "BACKBONE" with Stormzy gave the duo their first number one on the UK singles chart.
The context of the album "2 Ruff, Vol. 1" is also important. That project confirmed that Chase & Status do not live only on earlier successes, but continue to actively shape the sound of clubs, festivals and major electronic stages. Alongside "Baddadan", "Liquor & Cigarettes", "Selecta" and "Disconnect", the album opened space for a new generation of vocalists and producers, while at the same time retaining the recognisable raw energy on which the duo built their reputation.
In 2024, Chase & Status won the BRIT Awards prize for Producer of the Year, which further confirmed their role beyond the drum and bass scene itself. Their work with other artists, as well as their own performances, shows why they are not seen only as a live electronic project, but as authors who have strongly influenced the way British club music enters the mainstream.
The current phase: from "Baddadan" to "Homework"
The Perth performance comes at a moment when Chase & Status are continuing a series of fast and genre-wide releases. After the major response to the songs from "2 Ruff, Vol. 1", the duo continued releasing new singles in 2026, including "Homework" with Lancey Foux. That direction fits well with what the audience can expect from "Section 63": less nostalgia, more immediate club pressure, fast vocal entries and production that demands a powerful sound system.
For long-time fans, the attraction lies in the fact that Chase & Status can bring several of their phases into the same evening: earlier drum and bass momentum, darker bass lines, newer grime and rap collaborations, and songs that in recent years have moved from clubs into large festival spaces. For audiences who may know them only through "Baddadan" or "BACKBONE", the concert is an opportunity to hear how much broader their catalogue is than a handful of globally visible singles.
A confirmed set list should not be expected in advance. Such a list has not been published, and it would be wrong to claim which songs will definitely be heard. What is reasonable to expect, based on the artists' profile and the announcement of "Section 63", is an evening built around high tempo, heavy bass, shifts between vocal anthems and stricter club transitions, and an atmosphere in which the audience does not stay on the sidelines.
Places are disappearing quickly. For this kind of format, it is especially important to plan an earlier arrival, because the experience depends not only on the artist, but also on the position in the space, the crowd at the entrance and the time needed to get oriented inside Claremont Showground.
Robinson Pavilion as a space for bass and closeness
Robinson Pavilion is located within Claremont Showground, at 1 Graylands Road, Claremont WA 6010. The space is described as the largest indoor area within the showground, with an area of 4,056 square metres. For an electronic concert, this is an important detail: an enclosed volume allows for a more concentrated sound than a completely open field, while the large floor area leaves room for audience movement, production equipment and an intense dance rhythm.
The Pavilion is a multipurpose space, otherwise used for exhibitions, festivals, markets, fairs and larger events. It is equipped with sanitary facilities, air conditioning, electrical connections, a PA system and an accessible entrance. Such infrastructure does not in itself guarantee a good concert, but it is important for an event in which a large amount of sound, a long evening concentration of the audience and high physical energy are expected.
- Venue: Robinson Pavilion, Claremont Showground, Perth, Western Australia
- Address: 1 Graylands Road, Claremont WA 6010
- Space: large indoor pavilion of 4,056 m2
- Surroundings: Claremont Showground, a complex with 32 hectares of flexible indoor and outdoor spaces
- Age restriction: the event has been announced as strictly 18+
For audiences who like electronic music in a warehouse or pavilion format, Robinson Pavilion may be more suitable than a classic arena. There is no sense of theatrical distance, and the space is simple enough for attention to remain on the sound and collective movement. If the "Section 63" production really moves toward an experience in which the audience is at the centre, such an enclosed pavilion makes sense: it does not distract with luxury, but allows the bass and light to fill the space.
What the audience can expect from the evening
Chase & Status have a reputation for performances that rely on energy, tempo and rapid mood changes. Their live language does not rest only on big choruses. Transitions, MC energy, sound breaks, build-up moments and sudden bass entries are equally important. With this kind of artist, the audience often reacts with the body before even thinking about the structure of the song.
In Robinson Pavilion, those parts of their sound that are physical will be especially prominent: low frequencies, short vocal shouts, jungle rhythms and production cuts that create the feeling that the song is constantly being rearranged. This is a concert for an audience that wants to be in the crowd, not merely look toward the stage.
It is especially attractive for several types of visitors. Long-time fans will recognise the breadth of the career and the importance of the moment in which the duo finds itself. Drum and bass lovers will get a rare opportunity to hear one of the most influential British projects in a format closer to a club experience than to a daytime festival appearance. The wider audience, which came to Chase & Status through "Baddadan", "Disconnect" or "BACKBONE", can expect a direct encounter with the much stronger and rougher side of their sound.
It is also important to emphasise what has not been confirmed. There is no published set list for 26 June. There is no publicly confirmed duration of performances by artist. ShockOne has been announced as support for the Perth performances, but additional guests or special segments have not been confirmed in the available materials. This means visitors should count on a strong framework for the evening, but not on a minute-by-minute schedule known in advance.
Perth and Claremont as a concert base
Perth is a city on the west coast of Australia, far from most major Australian cities, and for that reason especially interesting for travellers who want to combine a concert with a stay in the city. Claremont is the western part of the wider metropolitan area, situated between central Perth and the coastal districts. For visitors coming from outside the city, this means the concert is not isolated on the edge without infrastructure, but located in an area connected by public transport, roads and services that accompany large events.
Claremont Showground is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Perth. The location can be reached by train, bus, car or rideshare transport. Showgrounds Station operates during major events and has direct access to the site, while Claremont Station is an additional option for regular services. For those arriving by car, parking is available on site, but availability and access routes may change depending on the event, so it is practical to check the information for that date before setting off.
For international and intercity visitors, Perth has another advantage: the indoor concert space reduces some of the uncertainty brought by weather conditions. Still, arrival should be planned as an evening event with high attendance. That means enough time for transport, checking identification, passing through entry procedures and finding a place inside the venue.
It is worth securing tickets in time. The Perth series has only three dates at Robinson Pavilion, and "Section 63" has been presented as a limited concept with no additional cities in the southern hemisphere.
Practical information for arrival
A ticket for this event is valid for one day, so visitors should carefully check that the correct date is listed on it. For the 26 June 2026 date, the event information states 17:00, while the venue page for the series notes that times are approximate, that the box office opens at 17:30 and that doors open at 18:00. Such a difference is not unusual for large concert series, but it is a good reason not to arrive at the last moment.
The event has been announced as strictly 18+. Visitors should have a valid identification document, because persons under 18 cannot enter. At electronic events with amplified sound, entry rules and rules on bringing items inside can be stricter than at smaller concerts, so it is practical to bring only what is necessary.
- Arrival by train: Showgrounds Station operates during major events, and Claremont Station is an additional option for regular lines.
- Arrival by bus: bus connections lead toward Claremont Station and nearby stops, with a short walk to the showground.
- Arrival by car: access routes include Graylands Road and Ashton Avenue, but the parking arrangement may depend on the event.
- Arrival time: because of entry checks, crowds and orientation inside the space, early arrival is the smartest choice.
- Documents: because of the 18+ designation, it is necessary to bring a valid identification document.
For this kind of concert, good preparation also means a smart choice of clothing and footwear. Robinson Pavilion is indoors, but this is an event with a dancing audience, long standing and powerful sound. Comfortable footwear, lighter clothing and a minimal bag are more practical than evening styling that makes movement difficult. Anyone planning to be close to the most active part of the audience should expect density, sweat and constant movement.
A rare date in the southern hemisphere
Perth's "Section 63" carries additional weight because it has been announced as part of a small number of world premiere cities, alongside London and Tilburg. For audiences in Australia, New Zealand and the wider Pacific zone, this makes Robinson Pavilion a much more important stop than an ordinary date on a large tour. It is not only about Chase & Status coming to Perth, but about the presentation of a new format in a city included in a very short international run.
That context also changes the way the concert should be viewed. The audience is not coming only to hear familiar songs, but to see how the duo that has travelled the path from drum and bass classics to global hits will shape a new concert idea. "Section 63" is still deliberately wrapped in limited information, but that may be part of the attraction: the feeling of entering a format that has not yet been completely exhausted, explained and turned into routine.
For visitors travelling, 26 June can be the central point of a wider stay in Perth. The concert begins early enough for the day to be planned around arrival, accommodation and transport to Claremont, but late enough for the evening part to remain dedicated to music. It is best experienced as one intense night: without expectations of lounge comfort, but with a clear reason to come - the sound of Chase & Status in a space chosen precisely because of its size, enclosure and ability to receive an audience that wants more than a standard DJ set.
Ticket sales for this event are ongoing for the remaining dates in the Perth run. For visitors aiming specifically for 26 June, the most important thing is to follow availability, check the exact date on the ticket and plan arrival so that the beginning of the evening is not spent in the queue outside the entrance.
Sources:
- Claremont Showground - used information about the dates of the series, Robinson Pavilion, the approximate time of the box office and doors, the age restriction, the address and arrival at the location.
- Handsome Tours - used information about the "Section 63" concept, the cities in which it is being presented, the Perth dates and the announced support ShockOne.
- TEG Live - used information about the limited character of the "Section 63" production and the status of the dates at Robinson Pavilion.
- BRIT Awards - used information about the Producer of the Year award for Chase & Status and the context of their more recent career.
- Official Charts - used information about the songs "BACKBONE", "Baddadan" and the chart success of the album "2 Ruff, Vol. 1".
- Apple Music and Spotify - used information about the more recent singles "Through The Pain" and "Homework".