It's not often a Prime Minister steals the show at a rock concert but Anthony Albanese certainly came close last night.
The PM received a rock star welcome at the Gang of Youths concert at Sydney's Enmore Theatre when he downed what appeared to be a beer.
The inner-west local was spotted in the balcony by revellers on the main floor before the concert began.
He was joined by his partner Jodie Haydon and Minister for the Arts Tony Burke.
The cheering crowd all turned to face Mr Albanese, prompting him to down his drink and hold up his empty cup.
He then stood up and greeted the crowd to lively applause.
The scene had a likeness to the late former prime minister Bob Hawke, who skolled beers for the enjoyment of crowds at the Sydney Cricket Ground on more than one occasion.
Mr Hawke also held a world record for downing a yard of ale in 11 seconds.
Mr Albanese is a keen supporter of the arts, particularly live music.
Several music bodies, including the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), warmly received his election win in May.
The Marrickville local often hits the decks as 'DJ Albo', including once during an election campaign event in Brisbane in April.
When New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited Australia in June the pair exchanged records, with Mr Albanese choosing to gift his Kiwi counterpart Powderfinger, Midnight Oil and Spiderbait vinyl.
Before attending the concert the Member for Grayndler, which takes in Enmore, spent the day visiting a local jewellery workshop and members of the Inner West Council.
