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Bloggers Chris Schulz, Tracey Bond and Nicholas Russell brave heat stroke, hyped crowds and excessive ear drum abuse to report live from the Big Day Out 2010.
Stuff.co.nz has three bloggers, two photographers and a video producer covering today's Big Day Out. Keep checking back throughout the day for updated blogs, photos and videos from the event.
The Mars Volta played it pretty safe for their debut on the main stage at the Big Day Out. Having graced the festival twice on the side stages and touring their new album Octahedron here earlier this year it seemed an odd position for them on the line-up. But they pulled out some of their most accessible material for the capacity crowd, drawing heavily from their first album De-Loused in the Comatorium.
They played a stunning version of Cicatriz, my all time favourite track, where you get the best taste of the way they build to eruptions of sound. Roulette Dares was another classic with Cedric Bilxer Zavala belting out his fittingly bizzare lyrics: "Transient jet lag ecto mimed bison, this is the haunt of roulette dares." Awesome.
Muse were the main draw card of the night and from the opening licks of Uprising they owned the Big Day Out for 2010. It was a fantastic stage show with their huge movie backdrop and laser beams, but you don’t get to headline without good songs and Muse played a ton.
Supermassive Black Hole was followed by Undisclosed Desires, which was my favourite of their set, it just infiltrates your brain with that funky bassline and seductive vocal.
Then there was Hysteria from their third album Absolution, which was another winner with the crowd that were all crammed in there going crazy.
Starlight was probably the biggest hit of the night and singer/guitarist Matthew Bellamy’s amazing voice was never better than on this tune.
Sadly I missed the mad dash for the Boiler Room afterwards, but we can’t all fit in there aye? I managed to catch the end of Open Souls and a touch of Fear Factory, but that was definitely a bit much after a long day. After their pummeling new track Powershifter I was ready to head home.
It was relief that rain never hit as it was a fantastic day of music that became an even better night.
* That's the end of Stuff's coverage of the Big Day Out tonight. Check back tomorrow for a full review, updated photos and to have your say.
It's interesting to hear a band at the peak of their powers - tight, focused and uncompromising. It's also strange to see just how big their fan base has grown - especially when their last album was about as polarising as brussel sprouts.
But I have to admit, it was kind of cool to hear so many people screaming along in unison with front man Matt Bellamy as he bellowed out the lyrics, "Our time is running out".
Our impending doom never sounded so good.
Earlier on, I think I lay down in someone's stale spilt beer as I watched Head Like a Hole perform Comfortably Shagged and Fish Across Face to an extremely small crowd on one of the smaller stages. Again, suitably fitting. Must be time for a shower and a change of clothes.
The Warriors can work around a cell tower during their home games. Heck, it'd probably move faster than some of their players.
So I saw a little of Gin Wigmore - the parents were out in force for the soulful lass. And Dead Prez, despite running 10 minutes late, were an old-school hip-hop delight.
But it's a bit much for slamming New Zealand's contribution to the Haiti disaster. It's only been a few days - I'm sure John Key is working out some kind of rescue plan.
Still no sign of Nick - or his laptop. He's officially AWOL. Should we call the police? Or shall we ask our Twitter fans to do it for us, like Perez Hilton?
Phew, Muse are blasting through their closing main stage set right now. It's a psychedelic wonderland out there with space age suits, smoke machines and freaky light displays. If Mt Smart Stadium ever achieves lift off, it's going to be tonight.
Somebody is certainly smiling down on this plucky lass from Auckland.
She had the crowd in the palm of her hand as she crooned her way through hits like Under My Skin and Oh My God from her album Holy Smoke.
But despite the enthusiastic response from the crowd there are a lot of people sitting around, looking, kind of frazzled.
There again it could be they are just marking time until Groove Armada come on at 10pm.
Muse have turned up the volume on the Blue Stage. The media room is literally vibrating. And the crowd are lapping it up.
I would like to clarify that Chris can not possibly be drunk. He had one beer. Lightweight. Where Nick is though is a bit of a mystery.
Lily Allen smoked on stage - but only after the photographers had been kicked out. She's such a rebel. Tracey seemed to like her meek performance - it's a bit more up her alley. It's not really my thing, but it was hilarious watching all her fans file out with bemused looks while The Mars Volta took over with their warped rawk. Confused, are we?
As for Nick, I'm not sure what's happened to him. He's disappeared, and so has his gear. Perhaps someone took offence to something he wrote and is holding him hostage in the changing rooms down the hall from us. I'd go check, but all the lights are off, and with The Mars Volta's creepy tones echoing around the room, I'm a little scared.
I was scared too for Mr Jet Pack, who noisily took off from the V stand and flew over the main stages. It was short and sweet, but they were filming it so I'm guessing it'll be replayed over and over again on a future TV advertisement. And probably YouTube.
Tracey and I finally ventured up to the Immortals Lounge for a quiet drink. The lift was overloaded and I was a little concerned that was it for the rest of our Big Day Out. But someone jumped up and down, making the load lighter for a millisecond and we were on our way.
So now I'm drunk and in charge of a blog. Is that an arrestable offence?
Wearing a tight pink mini dress and bare feet, she nipped off stage at one point during her set to light a cigarette.
She then proceeded to puff on it throughout her song The Fear.
As well as demonstrating her admirable vocal talent on her hits (22, Smile, It’s Not Fair) she also performed a rousing cover of Britney Spears' track If You Seek Amy.
But the main action was over in the Boiler Room where Calvin Harris was spinning tunes for a crowd which was in the mood to dance.
The Mars Volta are playing a rowdy set on the Orange Stage.
The outer stages were eerily quiet thanks to Dizzee Rascal but a small but dedicated crowd lapped up the American folk rock group.
Over at Lilyworld DJ Heavy G and Christo were playing Push It and even the security guards were dancing along.
One of the best places to see the bands on the main stage from must be the Summit Bar – although it’s starting to smell a bit like a brewery.
Dizzee Rascal actually did an encore – playing Bonkers to an ecstatic crowd.
While some might have questioned Dizzee's position on this year's Big Day Out timetable - Orange Stage, 6pm - the British grime rapper proved he was more than worth it with a set chock full of hits that will definitely go down in history. His infectious humour and cheeky smile certainly helps.
He's done it before, of course, in the Boiler Room in 2008. And once again, Mt Smart's main field was absolutely jampacked with people ready to party, and they bounced en masse to new songs Bad Behaviour and Road Rage, and older stuff like Sirens and Fix Up, Look Sharp. My toes are suitably squished. Cheers, unruly crowd.
In other news, the main stage arena is starting to resemble a rubbish tip. Reuse and recycle is today's motto guys. And it looks like the weather forecasters were right and the rain clouds are gathering.
The only question is, will people get drenched during Lily Allen, or Muse? There are going to be some chilly people out there if they didn't bring jackets. At lest it should be fine for Mr Jet Pack, who takes off over the main stage arena at 7pm. This is something I have to see.
I managed to catch the last few songs of Ladyhawke’s set – the Green Stage field was packed out, just like Peaches in the Boiler Room.
There were multiple costume changes, tranimals, a laser and what looked like a giant penis.
Things were running a little late, so towards the end of her set people started drifting off, probably to get a spot to watch Dizzee Rascal from.
It was a shame because after playing some of her newer stuff of album I Feel Cream she went back to her old school hits, with The Teaches of Peaches and F!@# the Pain Away.
She also managed to get most of the audience to take their shirts off.
The main stage area is packed out now as Dizzee Rascal takes to the stage.
The energetic mashup DJ bought a party atmosphere to a half-full Boiler Room, running through hundreds of songs in his hour-long set. New Zealand's Next Top Model judge Colin Mathura-Jeffries was getting down, and even my sweat was sweating.
Best scheduling move of the day: Putting Kora on the main stage. Their meaty dub-rock thrilled the masses. To be fair, it's unlikely they ever play a bad set, and today was no exception.
Right, I'm off to Peaches. And the beer tent. Or should that be the beer queue. You have to wait for everything at this year's Big Day Out. It beats watching Powderfinger. Trimming my nails would probably be more enjoyable.
After a pulsating version of Magic it went a bit flat for me until Back Of The Van a bit later. Shame she couldn’t have been on the main stage, but Kora seems to be well packed too. All in then?
Kasabian have to be my pick of the day so far. They were totally raucous and it was the perfect time for them to be on really. Loved Where Did All The Love Go? and Shoot the Runner got the crowd bouncing around. These guys have some pretty impressive anthems and they have well and truly got the party jumping.
I should imagine that organisers simply can't get through the crowds to empty them.
The Horrors were a bit of a revelation. They didn't interact much with the crowd but that was because they were so into their songs.
Plenty of grungy guitars.
We've run out of water now in the media room.
Must dash to see Ladyhawke - I'm hoping she'll get the crowd suitably pumped - people are starting to wilt a bit.
Kasabian poured on the British accents thick and fast, and when they sang "I'm on fire" you couldn't help but nod in agreement - it's that kind of day.
Clouds of dust were blowing past the stage for The Horrors as they belted out their scuzz-rock tunes. Almost better than a smoke machine.
And I managed to catch Minuit belting out their "I love New Zealand" anthem Aotearoa before the end of their set. Just as I was leaving a heartbroken kid bumped in to me and asked, "Did Minuit just finish?"
As I nodded he buried his head in his hands. Aww, sweetie, don't worry - they'll be back again.
It took a while for the crowd to get into it but once they turned the bass up the Boiler Room loved it.
Singer Ruth Carr decided to capture the moment by taking a photo of the crowd inbetween songs.
It was like a sauna in there and there was way too much flesh on show.
It was a relief to step out into the blazing sun.
Kasabian on the blue stage seemed a little lost. There was way more energy during the Midnight Youth set on the Orange Stage a little earlier.
The band seemed more comfortable with playing their older stuff – with Shoot the Runner getting appreciative cheers from the audience.
Heading over to catch some of The Horrors set now, and then I might stake a claim to a good spot for Ladyhawke.
Perhaps he was trying to work the band's Christmas in the Park set out of their system. It's doubtful they were allowed to swear at that event without getting Petra Bagust's evil eye. And you don't want that.
They saved the best for last with the bar room blast of Ben and All on our Own. Some people might not like the fact that they're playing here, but I reckon this isn't the last time we'll see Midnight Youth at Big Day Out.
In other news, a look-alike of rapper Lil' Wayne is currently guarding the media room. I would go tell him I like 50 Cent better but he looks like he's been pumping iron and wired on cough syrup. I don't want to suffer his raspy wrath.
I agree with Chris too: Divinations was their best track of the set. Nice to see a double axe doing the business at a BDO.
Midnight Youth picked up nicely although it was a hard act to follow. By second track Cavalry they were warming it up nicely. Good move to start with their heavier tunes. Kasabian next, better join the throng. Tell you what, you better start queuing for Muse now or you won't get anywhere near it. If the t-shirts are any indicator, it'll be packed.
But that is all part of the Big Day Out experience, right? There were also massive queues to get into the beer garden. And the crossroads by the marketplace is chocka.
The stalls doing hair-braiding and airbrush tattoos were doing a roaring trade.
Dimmer were playing to an enthusiastic crowd in the boiler room, but there were just as many people hanging outside the big tent looking exhausted.
The Local Produce stage this year has been moved away from the Boiler Room (I guess to make more room for the overflow).
But it’s miles away – over by the fairground rides, maybe that’s why there were so few people there listening to Elston Gun.
The boys were doing their best to rev up the crowd though.
“I know it’s hot, but we’ll try and get you guys dancing”.
Last year the media room where we are based ran out of water, this year, the toilets have been locked.
Still, Mastodon - playing last year's best metal album Crack the Skye in its entirety - really got the main stage moshpit heated up. At least, from my vantage point way down the back it looked pretty hectic.
But thanks to the giant screen to the right of the stage, I could see every hair folicle on their faces. The lumberjack foursome certainly have a few of those. Zoom out, camera dudes. Too close, too close.
Mastodon had a few sound problems during opening track Oblivion, but they got over them by turning the amps up for second track Divinations, a pounding anthem full of blurry guitar solos, frantic drumming and a double axe attack. Awesome.
All that and some of the best beards in rock. Shouldn't these guys be chopping trees down with their bare hands somewhere? Your move, Midnight Youth ...
There were plenty of people checking them out too - probably three times as many as at Lolla. Even Clarke Gayford was there. But he didn't look too happy with their performance either. Why so glum, Clarke? If I had a blinging watch like yours, I'd be pretty happy.
I headed down to the main stage to instead check out the darkened ramblings of Aussie gloom metallers Karnivool. Imagine Muse mating with Midnight Youth while Tool watch on and you get close to describing their sound. Hey it could happen - Both Muse and Midnight Youth are playing today.
Hmm. I just imagined Midnight Youth front man Jeremy Redmore swapping spit with Muse's Matt Bellamy. Complete with tongue. I need to get that image out of my head. I'm heading into the D-barricade for the first time for Mastodon. Wish me luck.
Midway through their set lead singer Dougy Mandougi asked the crowd to show solidarity with the people of Haiti by taking 10 seconds of silence.
"I don’t normally do this," he said. "But take that time to say a prayer or think about the brothers and sisters in Haiti who are having a hard time of it."
I think the girl who yelled out ‘Wooh’ in the middle of what was an otherwise touching moment needs to look up the word 'silence'.
The crowd spilled over the Essential Stage field out onto the adjacent Green Stage area as the band played an impressive showcase of songs from their debut album Conditions, including crowd pleasers Sweet Disposition and new single Fader.
It's baking hot out there people, I'm thinking these jeans weren't so good an idea...
Nick seems to think I have some insights into Cravats, possibly because I'm British, but I don't. Although I know Jeremy from Midnight Youth has a soft spot for them..
Hat’s off to the guy who spent two hours getting body-painted this morning to transform his body into a skeleton.
Lead singer Edward Knowles was rocking the cravat, Tracey can expound on this fetish amongst mostly lead singers of British rock bands.
I was standing a bit back from the action, as I didn’t want to get caught in the moshing area and a guy with meaty great dreadlocks was standing just in front of me. And I should just remind you to mosh with your mouths closed folks. I’ve tasted the dreaded dread at the first concert I ever saw, Sonic Youth at Auckland’s Town Hall a million years ago. The taste? I’d say it’s breakfast, lunch and dinner in hell.
They were glowing in the dark. It's about the geekiest thing you could do at the Big Day Out, I reckon. People near me started laughing, so I put it away while my cheeks flushed with embarassment. At least it was too dark to see them in the converted circus tent.
"Shit, I need some water," said PNC, one of only two rap acts on this year's Big Day Out bill after a solidly sweaty performance of Find Me. The other one is old schoolers Dead Prez on at 9pm tonight, clashing with Muse.
I made the mistake of standing in the misting tent before entering the Boiler Room. That evaporated instantly, and was swiftly replaced by sweat. I'm thinking the deodorant I bought with me is probably a waste of time - especially after PNC Woah got some serious bumping and grinding going, including one gross makeout session between two teens.
Don't look right. Don't look right. Argh, you looked right. Dammit.
I managed to check out The Checks. They're a lot more feisty on stage than they are on record, with serious guitar grunt, feedback frenzies and front man Ed Knowles pulling off some seriously stylee moves - especially during a raucous What You Heard. The shrill falsetto of Ballroom Baby was a nice counterpoint.
Right, I'm off up to Passion Pit, then returning to the main stage for the first serious metal acts of the day: Karnivool and Mastodon. My devil horns are ready to be held proudly high.
I’m here. I’m here. What did I miss?
I’m late because I was working until 1am last night and I decided to find out how bad traffic is for the average Big Day Out festival goer – as opposed to cruising along the roads at 9am which I’m guessing Chris and Nick did, to stake their territory in the media bunker. I mean media room.
Things got a little hairy there for a while - it’s hot and the traffic on the approach to Mt Smart Stadium is starting to build up. It looks like a lot of people have opted for the train and the bus though.
I was a little worried I wouldn’t make it in time for The Temper Trap who are on the Essential Stage at 12.30pm, but I seem to have made it okay..
Ok, so I’ve got my emergency snacks but I seem to have forgotten the water - time to brave the crowds and find out what this year's festival goers are wearing.
I've already spotted quite a few guys who seem to have forgotten their shirts - I hope they've got SPF Factor 30 on.
I’m hoping that lots of people will take inspiration from Ke$ha in her music video for Tik Tok – oversized T-shirts, cut-off shorts, stacks of cuffs and 'rockin' boots. But I'm also looking forward to the comedy outfits and innovative ways people find to stand out from the crowd.
Passion Pit's Nate and Ian told me they were happy to be out of winter in New York and lazing around in the Auckland heat. They won't be looking as relaxed when they hit the stage at 1.15pm, I guarantee it.
I hope they've got sunscreen on because they were extremely white. Probably a burn time of around four minutes, I reckon. Take that, Jim Hickey.
Both Nate and Ian they were keen to check out New Zealand's own Ladyhawke, as well as headline act Muse.
And Kenny from Karnivool was also rocking a "studio tan". He said he was calling the festival circuit the "Big Day Off" because there is so much time between shows.
Deja Voodoo are playing right now. The sound is echoing around the underground media bunker like a really stale fart. It stinks.
I managed to listen - but not see much of - some of the first band to perform at this year's Big Day Out - that was Bandicoot on the Essential Stage. The singer had the right idea wearing a breezy sky-blue dress. Right, that's enough about fashion from me.
Where's Tracey? She's supposed to be covering that kind of stuff.
People were lining up to get in as we arrived - that’s a good sign of a decent turn out and some keen punters. I’ve never been this early before. It’s nice to see the calm before the storm. Speaking of storms, that bad weather must be on it’s way much, much later 'cos it’s stinking hot.
I was watching Mastodon videos on YouTube last night. Can’t wait to see those guys (1.45am Blue Stage). I still think that track Oblivion is one of the best hard rock songs I’ve heard in years.
You can't really blame him - it's already hot and sweaty at Mt Smart Stadium and queues of fans were winding down O'Rourke Road waiting for the 10.30am opening time. Luckily for them, there's a bit of shade.
But jet pack? Huh? What do I need that for?
I have it on good authority that a human being with a jet pack strapped to their back will be flying over today's Big Day Out festival at 7pm tonight.
Now that's going to be a hard act to follow. Woosh.
Aucklanders have been greeted by bright sunshine today with a few scattered clouds, so we'll have to wait and see if the Metservice's Bob McDavitt was correct when he told me that showers would hit the Big Day Out around 10pm.
He also told me the "moshpit would get moshier". That can only be a good thing, right?
We're heading off to Mt Smart Stadium now to beat the traffic and queues early. Tracey is running late, but should be checking in around 12pm. Slacker.
Chris: 8.50am: Don't worry about me. I've recovered. Beenie Man is not playing today. I was really looking forward to the homophobic rapper's performance. There's nothing like a bit of spiteful hate served up in a rap pie to get your Big Day Out off to an awesome start.
I guess I'm going to have to pick out some other bands to watch at today's Big Day Out festival. Luckily, there's plenty on offer. It's like a musical smorgasboard, and I intend to have several mains, a couple of puddings and a cheese platter all to myself. I may even take home a doggie bag.
If you're heading along to Mt Smart Stadium today, I reckon the best two hours of your life will be spent in the Boiler Room, beginning with Girl Talk (3.50pm) and ending with Peaches (4.55pm).
Spend an hour with mash-up king Gregg Gillis, during which you'll probably hear snippets of about 12,000 songs, then take your shirt off and shake your stuff with raunchy Canadian Merrill Nisker. There will probably be projectile melons, songs about genitals and - oh yes - nudity. I can't wait.
Elsewhere, I'll be doing my best to avoid the Aussie invasion - sorry Jet (Green Stage, 2.45pm) and Powderfinger (Blue Stage, 5pm) - and instead checking out the Best of Britain: Kasabian (Blue Stage, 3.20pm), The Horrors (Essential Stage, 3.30pm) and Dizzee Rascal (Orange Stage, 6pm).
I'll also be getting my devil horns ready for Mastodon (Blue Stage, 1.45pm) and The Mars Volta (Orange Stage, 8pm), and on the local front Dimmer (Boiler Room, 1.30pm), PNC (Boiler Room, 12pm), Kora (Orange Stage, 4.10pm), Head Like a Hole (Essential Stage, 9.45pm) and Midnight Youth (Orange Stage, 2.30pm).
I'm really keen to see Midnight Youth cover Marilyn Manson's Beautiful People, unveiled for the first time at Rhythm and Vines late last year. Hopefully front man Jeremy Redmore goes full Manson for the show. I've asked him on Facebook to do it, and if Facebook tells you to do something, you really should.
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In that spirit I’ve got a pretty unreasonable list of bands to see this year too. The Kiwi acts on the radar are Dimmer (Boiler Room, 1.30pm), The Checks (Blue Stage, 12.15pm), Kora (Orange Stage, 4.10pm) and Ladyhawke (Green Stage, 4.15pm).
My international acts of choice would be Muse (Blue Stage, 9.10pm), Mastodon (Blue Stage, 1.45pm), Kasabian (Blue Stage, 3.20pm) and The Horrors (Essential Stage, 3.30pm) at the same time somehow, Dizzee Rascal (Orange Stage, 6pm) and Fear Factory (Green Stage, 10.30pm). But I think it's a toss up between them and going for a dance to Groove Armada (Boiler Room, 10pm) though.
I doubt seeing all this lot will be possible so I guess the must-see for me is Muse as I’ve been reading that their live show is amazing.
I’ve told Chris to be on The Mars Volta alert as they fired their drummer Thomas Pridgen and have a new guy on board. It will be interesting to see who's filling his shoes, because he is one the best drummers I've ever seen.
My favourite Big Day Out was the wettest in 1996, seeing The Jesus Lizard then dashing back to my car, outfitting four of my mates with dry clothes - it was like an op shop in there - and rushing back for Rage Against the Machine then chilling out to watch Nick Cave. It was kick ass.
However, I really don’t feel like getting wet this year and I don’t have a car load of old rags anymore - unless grunge is back? - so I’ll settle for a stinking hot day and a few beers.
But I might also do some work on this blog at some point. Heh heh.
This year I vow to drink more water - not beer - and wear shoes which protect my feet when they get stomped on. I also want to watch at least one act while riding on the Super Loop ride.
The timetable, for me, compared to previous years, is surprisingly clash-free. However I will try to be in three places at once when Minut (Boiler Room, 3pm), The Horrors (Essential Stage, 3.30pm) and Kasabian (Blue Stage, 3.20pm) play.
I’ll also be checking out cheeky Brit Lily Allen (Blue Stage, 7pm), the raucous Peaches (Boiler Room, 4.55pm) and her 'tranimals,' and local lovely Gin Wigmore (Essential Stage, 8.15pm) as she embarks upon the initial stages of world domination.
Ladyhawke is another must-see. I suspect the Green Stage is going to get a little crowded when she comes on at 4.15pm.
But as well as the big drawcards I’m hoping to discover something unexpected and offbeat.
For those of you who want to get into the party mood, the Mexican Fiesta Hour at Lilyworld (2pm) is the place to be.
I’ll be roaming the venue throughout the day with a photographer in tow, looking for the most stylish and the most outlandish outfits at Big Day Out.
So get your gladrags on people. I want to be surprised.
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why do you guys keep getting the song titles wrong? super massive black hole??? Starlight.
great day, muse were great.
I have never been to such a disappointing music festival in my entire life. The organisation was absolutely shambolic. The system of queuing to get into the venue only to have to get into another queue to get the wristband required to get a beer, and then herd yourself into the prison-esque drinking zones didn't bode well as a start to the day. This concept completely destroys the flow of the day, with friends having to wait for each other to finish a beer before being able to move onto to see an act at a different stage.
Whilst on the subject of beer, how come such a disgusting beer as Speights Summit gets the monopoly on beer for the entire event? Turning to sustenance of the solid variety, the food available at the event was an absolute disgrace. I wouldn't have fed it to my beloved cat even if it was taking its last starving dying breath.
The sound quality at the main stage area was awful. The whole thing was barely saved by some decent acts such as Groove Armada and Muse. And yes, it should all be about the music, but when you've spent most the day being herded from pen to pen like a gormless sheep drinking beer that tastes like sweat, eating food that could barely pass as edible, then quite frankly, I'd rather go home.
BDO is not up to international standards of festivals. I'll be sticking with R&V and Glastonbury.
Not to be repetitive, but Muse were just incendiary. The Mars Volta were amazing, but probably not appreciated by the audience waiting for Muse.
As for the bands on the Green and Converse stages: I agree with bo #38 , The Decemberists were one of the best, energetic performers of the day. The Veils were awesome, per usual. The Horrors and Devendra Banhart need to play in New Zealand again. Devendra deserves a solo show!
bdo 2010...FANTASTIC.i got rite on the barrier for dizzee rascal and got some sweet videos. muse laser lights were amazing to watch while coming down off the buzz 2. but next time would love to see some korn or soad again:)and i hope concord dawn play 2011. some mean danceing happening in boiler room
That's what I meant to say yesterday - Womaniser, Woman-Womaniser, You're a womaniser, You ah you are, you ah you are.. How did you get that wrong? More importantly she did a fab cover of the Kaiser Chief's oh my god I can't believe it I've never been this far away from home..."
The Decemberists rock. Any band that can get a crowd to kneel down on the grass mid-song and who choose to visit the Maritime Museum on their day off are pretty awesome x
gud day,heavy police precence.victimless crimes.misin the nofx,goldfinger.
I can't believe none of you went to check out SASHA. He played an absolutely epic set & Simian Mobile Disco were the perfect lead in. Shame on you.
oh dear Chris, you mentioned Minuit's 'I Love NZ' anthem - i'm guessing you havent read the lyrics then?? (liked the kid's quote tho!)
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Lily Allen was terrible, way to rark up a crowd by sitting down and smoking 5 puffs on a ciggie while you sing. Hardly inspiring