06/09/2024
Third & final day at with more great panel talks including launching a new report on issues affecting youth access to live music, along with suggested solutions. Then took a deep breath, did my stretches and took off to see if I could last ‘til the wee hours. Checked out .sykes (wonderful voice, great songs, wisecracks) (again, just to make sure and yeah I’m sure!) .the.astronaut (always quality) (live up to the hype of Newcastle’s best new band) (big crowd again), & (again, because I could listen to them every night and never tire) .magazine (100% committed their cause) (wonderful again) and .band (brilliant punk posturing) editor’s note: my fav punk band of the festival was total excellence from NZ. Finally dancing at after party at Fortitude Music Hall ‘til 2.30am. Dragged my feet home, shattered and so grateful for the opportunity to fill my live music cup to the brim.