By: Elize Strydom The clouds have cleared and it’s a sunny 21 degree-er in Byron Bay. I’m at Splendour In The Grass but there ain’t a lot of green stuff on the ground at Belongil Feilds. No matter, no one really comes to this festival to hang out on the lawn, right? I make my … Continue reading Review: Splendour In The Grass 2009 – Day 1
The Living End replace Jane’s Addiction on the bill for Splendour in the Grass 2009 It is with disappointment that organisers confirm that JANE’S ADDICTION has cancelled tomorrow’s scheduled performance at SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS due to illness.
Interview: Elize Strydom The girl can’t help it. She’s surprised and excited and confused. She’s asking questions, making plans and speaking out. Clare Bowditch is just being Clare Bowditch. Elize Strydom catches the fire. “I really love the idea of his stories living on. It’s great to be able to do a tribute with someone … Continue reading Interview with singer songwriter Clare Bowditch
Interview: Foxx On Fire – uncharTED top 3 finalist Author: Elize Strydom Q. ‘They’ say that you already have the look, the tunes and the energy …that you’re a “…big label A&R’s wet dream”. How will uncharTED help you? Foxx On Fire: Well hopefully it will bring more attention to the band, putting Foxx … Continue reading Interview: Foxx On Fire – uncharTED top 3 finalist
Interview: Hot Little Hands – uncharTED top 3 finalist Author: Elize Strydom Q. Now hang on a minute, I’ve heard of your tunes on the radio, you’ve already released an album and you’re touring around the country…don’t you want to give some poor, struggling band a chance? Hot Little Hands: It’s Splendour! If we … Continue reading Interview: Hot Little Hands – uncharTED top 3 finalist
Interview: THE DEER REPUBLIC – uncharTED top 3 finalist Author: Elize Strydom Q: Sooo many bands and solo artists entered this competition. Why do you think your music stood out? Deer Republic: In order to catch fish you need hooks. Once you have the hooks you need fish, luckily enough for us our friends … Continue reading Interview: The Deer Republic – uncharTED top 3 finalist
“…been looking forward to playing Splendour for like, five years. We’ve always wanted to play there! I’ve been to the festival but never to play. This is the year!” … Little Birdy’s Scott ‘Barney’ O’Donoghue
Backstreet Joys Elize Strydom gets friendly with Girl Talk, The Hold Steady and Architecture In Helsinki at the St Jeromes Laneway Festival in Brisbane. I don’t think it’s possible to lose your posse at the St Jerome’s Laneway Festival. I just tried but then I bumped into them – literally – amongst the throng shuffling … Continue reading St Jerome’s Laneway Festival Review, Brisbane 31 January 2009
Photographer: Elize Strydom Click image for larger photo. Matt Burgess of Burgo’s Blog attended the show and writes: “Last night, I had probably the most visceral experience of my life, watching Bon Iver perform live at the Tivoli in Brisbane. To call it sublime would be an understatement. It was over two years ago (side … Continue reading Bon Iver @ The Tivoli, Brisbane 17 Jan 2009 Photos and Review