-By Kim Parnell-
Matt Goodluck has been fronting Echoes of Pink Floyd for over a decade. The band, which celebrated its 15th anniversary last year, has come a long way.
It all began with lead guitarist Daniel Hunter, who saw Pink Floyd live in Adelaide in 1988. That show changed everything. Matt says, “It was one of those life-altering moments. Daniel knew then and there that this was what he wanted to do.”
A self-taught guitarist, Daniel immersed himself in David Gilmour’s iconic sound. He teamed up with drummer Jason Miller and others, and after a few lineup changes, tribute band Echoes of Pink Floyd was born.
Matt says, “I’d played in a bunch of Adelaide cover bands, but when I saw the ad for a Pink Floyd tribute, I had to go for it. I mean, if you’re going to commit to one band, why not one you truly love?”
“We put a lot into creating our own experience. Instead of using Pink Floyd’s original videos and samples, we work with visual artists to design custom projections and recreate the audio elements from scratch. Lighting is a massive part of that. We work closely with each venue to get every detail right.”
Matt has also gained a new love for the ’80s era during their recent Signs of Life tour, which paid tribute to the ’80s era of Pink Floyd. “Playing those songs live gave me a whole new appreciation. Sometimes a track doesn’t hit you until you’re performing it—then it just clicks, and you connect with it.”
Pink Floyd fans are a passionate bunch, and Matt says their audiences fall into two main camps: “There are the casual radio fans who love the hits—they soak it all in, even the deeper tracks. Then there are the hardcore fans. They know every note and aren’t shy about telling you what they think. But that kind of feedback is great, it shows how much the music means to them.”
Pink Floyd’s themes—war, mental health, identity—still hit home today, connecting with fans old and new.
“The music is rich and immersive, but it’s the lyrics that really resonate.”
Matt has had plenty of surreal moments on stage, but some stand out more than others.
“I went from playing pubs in Adelaide to walking out on massive theatre stages—it was terrifying but incredible,” he says. “I never imagined doing something like this.”
But it’s the emotional audience reactions that leave the biggest mark.
“People have come up in tears, saying we took them back to a meaningful moment in their lives. One couple told me they escaped communist Russia with their Pink Floyd albums. That music was illegal, but it gave them hope. And now they’re here, telling me how much our show meant.
“It’s moments like that that make me stop and think—how lucky am I to be doing this?”
Fans of Pink Floyd will get to relive all the hits with Echoes of Pink Floyd at the Odyssey Festival at the Maryborough Showgrounds on Saturday, July 26. Alongside a lineup featuring Killer Queen Experience, The Eagles Show, The Creedence Clearwater Revival Show, and Seventh Wonder presents Fleetwood Mac.
While the set leans into fan favourites, Matt hints there’ll still be a few surprises for the die-hards. “There’s something for everyone; we can’t wait to bring Odyssey to town—it’s going to be a fantastic weekend.
“If you’re a Pink Floyd fan and haven’t caught us live yet, this is the perfect chance. Grab a ticket—it’s going to be a blast!”
Grab your tickets now at www.moshtix.com.au.
