"The closest you will ever get to going on a rock'n'roll tour, without actually being there." – director Mat de Koning

A documentary filmed over 10 years, Meal Tickets is a cautionary tale of life in the world of modern day rock ‘n’ roll, and its realities vs its aspirations.
 
Director Mat de Koning captures the rollercoaster journey of a young Perth band, the Screwtop Detonators, their manager Dave Kavanagh (an ex-mentor to The Libertines) and their one-time roadie, Will Stoker, as they grapple with the music industry's long road to the top. Initially ambitious and eager for fame and fortune, their aspirations change over time as they individually discover what truly matters in life.

Following them over a decade of rock ‘n' roll dreams, Meal Tickets takes a leaf out of the Dig! playbook as it paints a unique insider's tale from the bottom up about the realities of the new musical landscape, where stardom is more elusive than ever.

World Premiere

Lisa Palermo will host a Q&A with Mat de Koning, Brooke Silcox and Dave Kavanagh at the session on 4 August.

Jason Moore will host a Q&A with Mat de Koning, Brooke Silcox and Dave Kavanagh at the session on 5 August.