Thought I'd tell you all how awesome Big Day Out was. My goodness! Although its a big year with weddings, babies and 30th's, this would surely be a highlight of my year, and I would assume show up in my 08' review. The day didn't start well, I'll get the whining out of the way, parking took longer than expected. Hate the new venue, all dirt and concrete, no grandstands to kick back in.
Luckily there was good music and good company! My good friend Karyn and I hung out most of the day, with her good friend Shae. And must admit, felt like I was 19 again. Specially with the line-up including Regurgitatoir, Grinspoon and Silverchair. Felt like the 90's. They were all fantastic, Daniel johns is such a funny bugger, in a bizarre, eccentric kind of way. Gurge' didn't disappoint with many oldies, as with Grinners'. Faker were also great.
But the absolute standouts were Rage and Bjork without a doubt. She made the day for me. I have loved her for so long, it was surreal to see her in the flesh. Words can't really describe the sensation. Seeing your idol of over 10 years, someone who continually amazes you with their talent. I know not everyone appreciates her musical stylings, but for me, it was magical. And then Rage Against the Machine came on. You have to love some angry, politically charged music. On one hand you have John Butler and on the other you have Rage! Both Bjork and Rage had comments regarding our former Prime Minister, Rage even applauded us for getting rid of him. Funny that a band from the other side of the globe is so aware of our government. Anyway, they rocked out! Zach hardly stood still and the crowd followed. Only disappointing thing was when they stopped playing, walked off, until the dickheads sitting on top on the bar roof got down, helped that they had a few thousand people booing them!
All in all a great day, think I'm getting too old and with sucky venue it may be my last year..??.. maybe A Day On the Green is more my speed...
So I have some visuals to share, so enjoy...
Dirty feet everywhere...
Harri Kirchner food...perfect for vegetarian... doesn't look real good though
We believe that the Sombrero should be outlawed from BDO. Great for the wearer, sucks for everyone around them...
crowds, crowds...
..as the sunsets, Bjork plays..
Hard to see, but this is white confetti being shot into the sky for her last song, not just one bang, it keeps going so the sky is filled with white...
...And....
One of my new favourite things is magnet sheets that can be feed through printer. Going back to Christmas, I made these sets of magnets as part of my families present. Using 6 x 4" cut into the 6 squares. I have also done simple photos ones, quite effective really.
1 comment:
hi, i LUV the magnets, they are cool. I think that would work well on etsy...
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