What iconic AC/DC song was not played at their Melbourne concert?

The band did not perform their classic hit "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" during their recent Melbourne show.

How many bagpipers set a world record at the AC/DC concert?

An impressive 374 bagpipers descended on Melbourne's Fed Square to break the record for the world's largest bagpipe ensemble.

Who was the original lead singer of AC/DC that the band's current frontman, Brian Johnson, refused to replace on stage?

The band's original frontman Bon Scott, who passed away in 1980, was the singer associated with the iconic song "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)".

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AC/DC Rocks Melbourne After Decade-Long Hiatus, Omits Iconic Tune

13 Nov

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Summary

AC/DC kicks off first Australian tour in over 10 years
Legendary song "It's A Long Way To The Top" not played live
374 bagpipers set world record at Melbourne concert

AC/DC Rocks Melbourne After Decade-Long Hiatus, Omits Iconic Tune

On November 13, 2025, legendary rock band AC/DC kicked off their first Australian tour in over 10 years, performing to a packed crowd at Melbourne's MCG. The band delivered a set filled with classics from their expansive catalogue, but one iconic tune was noticeably absent - "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)".

The decision to omit the song was not an oversight, but rather a deliberate choice by the band. Following the death of their original frontman Bon Scott in 1980, AC/DC's replacement singer Brian Johnson vowed never to perform the song live, as it had become synonymous with the late Bon Scott.

While fans inside the stadium missed out on the legendary bagpipe riff, a different story was unfolding outside. An impressive 374 pipers descended on Melbourne's Fed Square, breaking the record for the world's largest bagpipe ensemble by playing along to the classic AC/DC track.