The Hydey, a short film delving into the vibrant punk, rock and indie scene at the legendary Hyde Park Hotel, drew a lot of praise when it first played at the 2011 Revelation Film Festival, yet that seven-minute salvo was only the tip of the iceberg. Now, two years later, the full-length version is just about ready to see the light of day.
Directed by Dr Lindsay Hallam and produced by X-Press Local Music & Arts Editor, Travis Johnson, Fridey At The Hydey draws on countless hours of interviews and archival footage to paint a portrait of a very special – albeit very rough around the edges – time and place in Perth music history.
Keep your eyes peeled for news of its public debut, which shouldn’t be too far in the distant future. To keep you ticking over, here’s the full original short:
