• Time for a wander

    The field was looking pretty packed so I gave TV On The Radio a miss and thought I'd take a trip up to the Green and Essential stages and see what was going on up there. Sneaky Sound System were playing when I finally pushed my way through the throng...

    Fri, January 16, 2009, 3:46 pm EST

  • Pardon? Did you say something?

    I've just been to the loudest gig ever. My ears are bleeding and my kidneys, lungs and heart are in sonic shock. Big Day Out is not just about the big bands, but about the local bands who get a decent audience for the first time. I checked out...

    Fri, January 16, 2009, 3:31 pm EST

  • Where to go at BDO when you don't want to be here

    Given they've stuck a band on my arm that grants me entry into the Immortals' Lounge (or The Mad Butcher/Stacey Jones lounge if you're a leaguey) I felt it would be rude to not head up there to check out the action. And it was... totally...

    Fri, January 16, 2009, 12:43 pm EST

  • While the ukes gently weep. . .

    The first band is under my belt and I couldn't have picked better to start the day off. The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra have just completed their set and entertained a decent sized crowd in Lilyworld with their set of cover...

    Fri, January 16, 2009, 11:32 am EST

  • I'm here and ready for action

    It's fair to say I was dreading the media accreditation process. The way it was written down made it sound horrendous. But barring standing in the wrong queue for about 2 minutes, it went smoothly. There was no hassle getting into the event - and...

    Fri, January 16, 2009, 11:04 am EST

  • It's time for my Big Day Out

    Like 40,000 plus other Kiwis, I've packed my bag, concealed some alcohol about my person (only joking) and am about to head to Mt Smart Stadium for Big Day Out. Now I'm in a privileged position - I didn't have to pay for my ticket. However that...

    Fri, January 16, 2009, 6:49 am EST

  • By way of introduction. . .

    ec-lec-tic [i-klek-tik] –adjective 1. selecting or choosing from various sources. 2. made up of what is selected from different sources. 3. someone who has so many songs in their iTunes from so many different artists that they can't actually...

    Wed, January 14, 2009, 6:41 pm EST