Riot Fest and Early Festival Breakthroughs

Episode 003 // Luke Bentham

“Focus on your craft and good things will happen.”

The Dirty Nil frontman Luke Bentham on DIY grit, Juno wins, opening for The Who, and why craft always beats clout.👀 What you'll hear:

• The Nirvana moment that lit the fuse—and annoyed his parents
• 15 years with publicist Adam Bentley: loyalty over label-hopping
• Spotting “serfdom” contracts thanks to lawyer parents
• Juno win chaos: Kiefer Sutherland, the PM, and Mum hiding the trophy
• Turning 27 on stage with The Who—Pete Townshend handshake included
• Road-ready fitness rules: push-ups, water, and “don’t eat all the beers”