Kuepper returned to Australia and followed a more avant-garde direction with Laughing Clowns, which would frequently feature brass. Hay briefly returned to Australia to join Sydney-based The Hitmen and then rejoined Bailey in London for a later version of The Saints.
After returning to Australia, Kuepper shifted his musical direction towards a more avant-garde style with the band Laughing Clowns, often incorporating brass into their performances. Hay briefly rejoined the Australian group The Hitmen before rejoining Bailey in London for a new iteration of The Saints.