FANGZ Launch ‘The Night Show With Cottreau’

Eora/Sydney-based punk rock quintet FANGZ have just unveiled their new show ‘The Night Show with Cottreau’ – shot and directed by Rhys Bennett (DZ Deathrays, Totally Unicorn).

‘The Night Show with Cottreau’ is a take on how the media often gives the wrong people a platform. Whether it’s reality stars, criminals, or athletes, they’re handed the mic to share opinions or sell products. By doing that, the media not only amplifies them but makes them seem relatable, even likable, just because they’re entertaining. It’s a look at how easily narratives can be controlled, and it leaves you unsure of what to believe.

Host Josh Cottreau describes the motivation behind the show: “The Night Show with Cottreau isn’t just a talk show—it’s the blueprint for what late-night should be. Think David Letterman, but smarter. Jerry Springer, but classier. It’s not just better; it’s necessary. Late-night needs saving, and I’m the guy to do it.”

FANGZstock‘s return was recently announced as an interstate tour, joined by Mountain Wizard Death Cult across all shows. The first stop will be Meanjin/Brisbane, with local acts Something Something Explosion, BOOF HEADS, Joy In Motion and Boys at the Back. Following this, both acts will perform at Naarm/Melbourne with locals Raging Hormones, Arabella and The Heist, Damaged Goods Club and Dear Matilda. FANGZstock will finish in FANGZ‘s hometown Eora/Sydney, joined by Bare Bones, Dedpan, Creep Features and Second Idol. Along with the shows, the event will also include a Hot Dog Eating Contest, Unlucky Door Prize and Kissing Booth.

Wrapping up 2024, the quintet has recently completed a run of headline shows and national tours with The Bennies and Cancer Bats (CAN), and performed at Froth & Fury in Tandanya/Adelaide, alongside the likes of Northlane, Thy Art Is Murder and Fear Factory (USA). They’ve traversed the country multiple times, selling out headline shows, performing at festivals and sharing stages with the likes of FIDLAR (USA), Pennywise (USA), The Bronx (USA), RedHook, Comeback Kid (CAN), He Is Legend (USA) and Gyroscope.

Off the back of releasing Wasting Time and Nothing To Lose, latest single Wide Awake has received strong support from the likes of triple j, triple j Unearthed, Apple Music, Rolling Stone Magazine (AUS), The Music, The AU Review and many more.

The group have also launched their very own line of hot sauce ‘Fang Us Some Sauce‘, an annually curated festival ‘FANGZstock’, and hold the Guinness world record for the most hard-boiled eggs eaten in one sitting by frontman Josh Cottreau (143 eggs in three minutes and ten seconds).

Wide Awake IS OUT NOW –  LISTEN / STREAM HERE

With thanks to Good Intent