The St Georges Basin Country Club was transformed into a time machine last Saturday night as Countdown Live delivered an electrifying tribute to the golden era of Australian television and rock-pop music.

Hosted by Paul Field – co-founder and guitarist of legendary Aussie band The Cockroaches (and older brother to Wiggle Anthony Field and manager of the Wiggles for 24 years).

The show brought together a stellar line-up of musicians and vocalists who had the venue singing and dancing from the very first chord.

Powerhouse vocalists Bronwyn Mulcahy and Sam Moran (best known as the Yellow Wiggle from 2006–2012) traded lead vocals throughout the night with Paul, effortlessly channelling the spirit of the 70s and 80s with hits from ABBA, AC/DC, Blondie, Dragon, The Angels, Cold Chisel, and many more Countdown favourites.

“It’s always a buzz coming back to the South Coast,” Paul Field said after the show.

“The crowd here knows every word – they grew up with this music, just like we did. When you hear hundreds of people singing ‘Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again’ back at you, it’s magic.”

From the glittering disco beats of ABBA’s “Waterloo” to the raw rock energy of AC/DC’s “Long Way to the Top,” the band nailed every era-defining anthem.

Mulcahy and Fields' soaring duet of Grease's "You're the One That I Want” and Moran’s gritty take on Cold Chisel classics had the dancefloor overflowing, while the musicians and stage production perfectly recreated the iconic Countdown experience.

For many in the audience, the night was a trip down memory lane.

“We used to race home from netball on Saturday nights to watch Countdown,” said Christine, a local resident.

“Hearing these songs live with that same energy - it felt exactly like being 15 again!”

The Country Club, an amazing venue, hosted a great turnout.

“Paul and the Countdown Live team deliver an action packed show,” said one staff member.

With demand already building for a return show, music fans are hoping for another dose of 70s and 80s magic won’t have long to wait – a Countdown show will be held at Centro CBD in Wollongong December 6.

Until then, as Paul Field signed off on Saturday night: “If you had half as much fun as we did, then we all had a bloody good night!”