On Wednesday, 25 January 1967, two shows were held at Centennial Hall, Adelaide. Billed with Roy Orbison, The Walker Brothers, Johnny Young and Bev Harrell & the Third Party. Two audiences of more than 3,000 each attened the "Big Show". It was the biggest "pop" attraction since the Beatles, but the screaming hand-clapping young people were more controlled than in 1964. Backed by the Webbs, also from America, Orbison, wearing dark glasses, black open-necked shirt and trousers, appeared at the end of the programme and gave generously of his most popular hits. Although the enthusiastic audience had had a steady ear-bashing of almost non-stop sound, it saved its greatest appreciation for Orbison, who relies on his talent without gimmicks. His appealing tenor voice, allied to unerring microphone technique, brought down the house with "Crying" and "Sweet Dreams" and he had to add many other favorites before he could tear himself away. The Walker Brothers, in their first Australian tour, were backed by the Quotations, also from England, and together these eccentric singers made a strong impact thorugh the sheer intensity of their rhythmic beat. The most deafening and original sounds of all came from the Yardbirds, whose primitive antics and incessant beat had an insane, overpowering effect. Popular Australian singer Johnny Young kept a bright face on his apparent loss of voice, but Adelaide's Beverly Harrell enjoyed an encouraging success.
After the show the Walker Brothers noted that they left almost immediately for Melbourne, where they arrived around 1am.