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After all the crypticness and secrecy (countdowns to announcements, misleading video updates etc.) regarding the band’s future which diminished a few years back, The Getaway Plan is back, maybe not better than ever but the Melbourne four piece still manage to put on a tight set. I was lucky enough to attend both Melbourne shows of the Reclamation tour on February 19th, where I drew on several contrasting elements to each show.

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After breaking up in 2009, The Getaway Plan reformed for two performances for charity, news that sent kids everywhere into a frenzy. The Getaway Plan was at their peak last year when they announced their breakup, leaving fans everywhere devastated. Titled REVIVAL – This Is Not The End Of Your Story, the proceeds from these two shows were donated to the non-profit movement To Write Love On Her Arms, as well as being a stage for TWLOHA to share their mission with the audience. TWLOHA is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. It was encouraging to see that the 18+ show sold out the same day tickets were released and that the under 18 show was at near capacity.

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